I was in Georgia (the country) last year and every Georgian person told me: DO NOT APPROACH THE SHEPHERDS. I was visiting a monastery at some point and one of them barked at me and my soul nearly left my body. You're very brave to give him a chance!
I also was in Georgia and for me it seems like Caucasian shepards there much more kinder and calmer than Caucasian shepards in Ukraine😅 Are you talking about that monastery near Kazbegi (Stepandsminda)? There is really a lot of similar dogs
The onse that you met there were working, intact and in their element so to speak doggos so the warning was quite needed... The one in this video is the inevitably seriously downgraded version of the real deal and kind of short legged in my oppinion. A true CO and city environment with all its specifics groomers included simply cant happily coexist, those dogs belongs to huge places with some jobs to do.
I love how when you let him sniff the shaver he stopped growling, investigated it, huffed, and then flipped over. It’s like he was saying “Hm… it is… serviceable. Continue, barber.”
lool! yeah, exactly. They just like to know what's happening at all times. You gotta keep in mind that they're guard dogs. They like to know everything that's going on all the time.
That is the exact sound you would hear before being attacked too, so no I wouldn't interpret this growling as "he's just unhappy". I have an Ovcharka and they are very much different from a normal breed commonly found in NA
Despite all the growling this was a VERY well behaved dog. He gave clear warnings of his comfort levels and never snapped or lunged at you. Hopefully time and exposure will make grooming less stressful for him.
@@gewurztramina for a dog as large as he is and with a breed like his, simple refusal to stand is pretty mild and can be worked around. That's at least not dangerous for anyone involved and it's just tiredness/stubbornness at worst so it's not a huge concern.
He's actually more well behaved than most people in here understand, he "growls" but doesnt show teeth and stands still, he's just saying he doesn't like what he's going through, but he stays passive, good dog.
Exactly I only saw him pull away like once which is still a pretty passive sign. My dog talks like this when he’s being touched too but doesn’t do anything about it
That is true. I’d be scared, don’t get me wrong, but that’s the point. He’s basically just saying “I’m not fucking happy about this, but I will refrain from murder.”
Yeah... that's gonna be a no from me dog. Thing's literally bigger than she is. "If you ever see a caucasian in a battle with a wolf, you should feel sorry for the wolf." Yes, I see that now _as I'm running in the other direction._
I have one of these. Usually they don't growls to intimidate. Being livestock guardians, they don't "announce" themself, they just attack, or showing teeth. Those growls are just his way to say: "Enough, I hate this..." Also it's a new experience for him, so he's obviously suspicious
@@dovestone_ exactly. It's the way they tell you they don't like the situation, but you can see from his body language he was not ready to bite, he was just waiting for the end
He’s so big and obviously strong that even with the muzzle on he could have stopped the groom at any time. His growling sounds almost like a running commentary/old person grumble about have to get out of their favorite tv chair. Hope we see more of him!
I wouldn't say that was a growl either like u said it was almost like he was grumbling, once the teeth are shown now that's a growl a warning to stop I don't like what ur doing, but with rex it wasn't like that it was just a bit of a moan that's all 🐾🥰🐾
I have one. They are the sweetest dogs OUTSIDE OF THEIR TERRITORY. They’re still sweet at home, but very vocal to the fact that you’re in THEIR home. My baby loves being groomed.
I'm always so happy to see you treat the "difficult" breeds with respect and healthy caution, while not referring to them as aggressive or dangerous! The fact that you muzzled him despite thinking he wasn't going to bite is good to see - I do the same thing at my vet practice! Just such a good balance of being brave and being responsible!
Theres a fine line between bravery and stupidity. I believe she keeps the perfect balance of bravery to caution so she doesn't go into stupidity territory.
[I have a bunch of questions that I want to ask because 🔹️I🔹️ don't know. There's no underlying implication that they didn't consider all aspects of the grooming before the appt. Of course they did. They're patient, informed geniuses. 😁) 1. Why didn't the owner muzzle the pet? It seems like it would have been better for the giant pet not to associate the muzzle w/the groomer. 2. When the mr. handsome wasn't muzzled, wouldn't treats help? 3. Light sedation? (For the good boi, NOT the humans. 🤭) 4. Will grooming get easier the more often he goes? Or will he always be scary? To who(m)ever has time to answer 1 (or more) of my questions, thanks so much! I'm grateful. 🙋🏽♀️ They're not the kind of questions that Google very welll...
One of my favorite parts of watching these videos is hearing how the camera man talks to the animals. It’s clear that he’s just as committed to helping them as you are.
The dog was extremely patient and well behaved. Growling is a warning that the dog is uncomfortable, nervous, anxious which is perfectly normal during a grooming session. The dog never lunged or snapped. The groomer did an amazing job! Very knowledgeable, aware and clearly loves her job. FYI this is my favourite dog you’ve groomed. He’s such a lovable beast!
@@SamanthaEdgell Oh and also, a well behaved dog doesn’t have to be friendly. Just because a dog listens to commands and doesn’t act out, doesn’t mean he has to cuddle you or entertain you with cute doggy tricks. Dogs don’t have to be friendly with you to be behaved. Like I said before, please have common sense.
i concur; the groomer is more nervous than the dog. the canines posture, from what is shown, was never actually aggressive nor very defensive at all. You'd flinch if someone pinched your genitals with clippers too! Ever have someone clip your earlobe getting a haircut? the oklahoma dog groomer lady (i unsubbed b/c of the bombastic emasculation of canines and don't remember the channels name) had some seriously aggressive dogs smaller than that Shepherd. Animal Control got it WAAAY worse too btw... But i still fear humans more than savage beasts. He doesn't need a muzzle, he needs a confident, intrepid human.
One thing that context here makes clear is that Rex, while voicing his discomfort and unease in a somewhat melodramatic fashion-the growl, you might notice, was mixed with a bit of a whimper-is a very well-behaved dog, and clearly very calm when not stressed out. I'm proud of him and hope he is doing well.
I was thinking it sounds less like a warning growl and more of a discomfort/displeasure grumble, not that it should be ignored or anything, but it's definitely not aggressive. Even if he did sound rather unhappy near the end.
All the people saying the growling wasn't aggressive and "just a warning" crack me up. All growling is a warning. A warning that the dog is not happy with the situation and is going to bite if the situation continues as is . Quite frankly, I wouldn't have attempted grooming this dog without it being muzzled the entire time. The dog has never been groomed before, doesn't know the groomer, and is bigger than she is. Muzzles are made for just this type of situation. I've seen what a large dog can do to a human, and her inside a small space with him, and him not muzzled, made me extremely nervous. I sincerely hope that she will be more cautious in the future.
@@trudyisaacs840 I wonder if medicating a dog like this to make them more tranquil is an option. This is truly frightening. I've been bitten by dogs twice (as a child, a friend's police trained German Shepherd and another neighbor's dog that was simply crabby because of the heat) and I've never had a dog since except Goldens. Give me a completely passive dog only.
@@signalfire6691 If you're talking about medicating them around the clock, the answer is no. No reputable vet is going to agree to that. And shouldn't. Everyone looking to get a dog needs to be responsible, and investigate the breed they are interested in. Some breeds are just not a good fit for the average person. Some are not a good fit with families. It's the nature of the breed. Medicating won't stop it. And isn't healthy for the dog. But if you mean medicating for the purpose of grooming, the answer is maybe. Some groomers will agree to sedate a dog who is problematic during grooming. But there are risks with sedation. So many won't agree to it. Instead, they'll muzzle the dog to prevent biting, and may use a sling or straps to immobilize the dog as much as possible. One of the most important things dog owners can do is groom their pets regularly. Play with their feet. Rub their faces around the eyes and ears. Raise their skin around their teeth. Play with their snout. Get them used to being handled. This should start the day you bring your puppy home. It may be difficult if you adopt an older dog, and you may have to muzzle them at first. But getting them used to being picked up, their ears, mouths, and faces being touched, as well as their feet, is essential to having a dog that behaves well during grooming. And vet visits. Sadly, far too many dogs are deemed aggressive and not adoptable, and end up being euthanized. All because their original owner didn't take the time to train them properly.
I own 3 of them and they are not very fond of cuddles 😅 they are very indipendent and the best guardians but if u arent their owner of part of their family they will barely let u pet them ..i live in Italy and everytime i take them out and stop for a coffee somewhere people are so scared of them they wont even come close..😂and i can leave my bag unattended because be sure noone will steal it..❤
Very brave of you to agree to groom a full grown bear. To be honest, I'm truly not afraid of dogs but his growl kind of gave me the willies. Much respect for being able to handle him so calmly and gently!
You shouldn't be afraid of dogs, but you should always bear in mind they have strong jaws, sharp teeth and they're very fast when they want to be. Generally speaking, if it's not your dog then take direction from the owner about how friendly they are and you should always pay attention to the dog's body language and vocalisations (if there are any). A wagging tail does not mean friendly or happy necessarily. And if you ever are attacked by a dog, go for the eyes. If you have a heavy object on hand or within grasping distance then you might be able to just cave its skull in as well. A lot of dogs will bite, hold and thrash and you're unlikely to get even a small dog to let go by anything other than training or lethal damage.
Same. At first wasn't so bad, but at one point the growling changed tone. I know with my dogs (one Labrador mix and one stabyhoun mix, so completely different breeds) if they have that same change of tone in their growling, they are getting more serious
@@indridcold1376 Facts. It's "cute" or "funny" when a chihuahua is aggressive, but collie sized and up can be a real threat if provoked, even to a full grown man.
Same, I wouldn't say I'm "afraid" but I do respect dogs and back away or not even get close to most dogs I meet. Like, I'm not afraid of them biting me, but I KNOW they could bite me and I'd rather not go through that, for both of our sake.
My grandfather grew up with not one but 6 of these beauties in Romania. He was a shepard and tended to over 200 sheep. He would take them to a pasture way out in the countryside and lived out there with the sheep as they grazed. The six dogs would be along side him and tended to the sheep. I visited him once and was amazed at the size of the dogs and how well trained they were. My grandfather told me of the numerous times he would find a dead fox and then find some evidence of blood splatter on one of the dogs. It was the foxes, never the dogs. One dog did get into a fight with two wolves and the other dogs came to help out but one wolf was already dead and the other was injured and running away by the time the other dogs came to help. Maybe my grandfather was exagerating, but I do not think so. I stayed with him in his little house in the fields one night and could hear wolves howling. My grandfather would groom the dogs with a huge brush. He said it made the dogs pretty and that made him happy. He would breed them every two years and the demand for the puppies was so high that he was very picky who he sold them to, only the best farmers he knew. When he was too old to be a shepard, he bred the dogs and people as far as Australia would come visit him in hopes of buying a puppy. He only dealt with farmers who would have the dogs to herd animals and would demand updates or he would never deal with them again. He had a loyal following and if they wanted more dogs, they would give him updates.
Your grandfather sounds like an amazing human being and that truly cared for these dogs. Many get them for dog fighting and even fights against tigers, wolves and bears....it's so cruel and evil and I love that your abuelito was selective to who he sold them to ❤️
Once they are out of their own territory or "off the job", their temperament changes. I've had a bunch of livestock guardian dogs. I'd take my CO to the park, and calm as a kitten. But if you dared to peek in the window of my house, or run your dog past my sheep, you'd wish you had some toilet paper...
I also appreciate that she knows when to stop with a dog, depending on their body language, like a good groomer should. When my family started finding a groomer for our dog, my brother’s girlfriend at the time recommended a lady she knew. Worst groomer ever. She worked out of her garage, she never cut my dog’s ears or tail (she’s a doodle so she needs her whole body cut) and my dog looked awful. The lady didn’t even have a crate to keep the dog in while they waited for their owner. She left my dog in a playpen with a board on top so she couldn’t jump out. She also said my dog was “aggressive” at her first appointment. Yeah, my dog who had never been groomed before, aside from brushing at home, was very aggressive 🥴 Took my dog to a groomer who works out of our vet’s office and we’ve never had a single complaint.
His owner babied him WAY to much you can see it by his words to the dog and doing that encourages this growling, uncertain behaviour as he gets away with it. The owner was even laughing when he was growling.
Most of the growling was just him politely asking you to stop. He's a very good boy and I hope he got all the treats and loves off-camera to build up your relationship with him.
Year but it is a warning sign, and when the grooming came coser to the end, the growling became more serious. I have grown up with and around dogs, there are a lot of levels of growling and with an unknown dog you cant always say how serious the growling is, but the dog in the clip became certainly more serious towards the end. Personally i wouldnt have pushed him further either and i think it was bold to go as far as she did, even with the nuzzle. Dogs of that size dont need their teeth to injure a slim person.
You're a braver human than I. I couldn't believe it when I saw an Ovcharka grooming video. These are beautiful, beautiful animals, and they provide people with love and security, but this is one of the few dog breeds that genuinely frighten me. That doesn't mean I think they're bad dogs. My awareness of their particular nature as a *very* protective and territorial guardian breed has shaped my opinion of them. I'm glad his owners trained him so well. You handled him like the professional you are.
I love how at 3:51 he's "complaining" but not trying to take his leg away, and it's still just flopping loosely every time she brushes through the hair there. "I'm gonna make a fuss, but I don't care enough to try and get up"
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On behalf ,of owners of big dogs with strong opinions I really want to thank you for this. He clearly needed to get cleaned up, and it's so obvious how strongly you feel about making him comfortable.
I love that you let the dogs smell the things they're uncomfortable with, I've had big dogs my whole life and its surprising how many people just try to approach them with things without letting them sniff it out first, it usually makes them 10x more comfortable.
i mean hell i let my dog sniff most items i buy (not food) just because i like to see his thoughts on them, he tried to very gently eat my new wallet it was very cute but definitely not for him
I mean, giant dog or not, I’d get spooked and alarmed too if someone I didn’t quite trust approached me with a weird thingie that sounded like it’s full of very angry bees
Exactly! Dogs know their world by smell more than anything. If I’m clipping a dog’s nails and they’re upset about it, more than likely, they’re better about it if I let them sniff the nail clippers first
We had a Caucasian Shepard and she was the sweetest most loving dog I ever had or have seen. But did not like grooming and start growling. Never bit anybody just showed that she did not like it. Then after I stop brushing her she would come and actually ask to be brushed again. Drama queen. Loved her and miss her. Ayla the best dog ever.
Rex Kramer - danger seeker! Fortunately, in this breed, sloth seems to trump wrath! He seems to be saying he _could_ crush your skill in a singe bite but, right now, he can't be bothered. Yet.
This is why it's so important to start your dogs off with grooming from a very young age. Regardless of breed or what the dogs "job" is for your home/family/property - they will understand grooming is part of their care and routine. Bless your heart for being so brave and getting as much done with Rex as you did. I wouldn't take any chances with this big fella either.
@@KyunaCookies yeah I understand,. But surely if you know you have a difficult breed you would start taking them to the groomers when they are puppies. This is the first time this dog has gone to a groomer. It's got matting all over and that can be so painful for the dog. With that said, it is actually well behaved
I like how intensely he growled when you grabbed a matt of fur and brought in the shaver, then his growl got less intense as you loosened his giant matt. Poor guy was just scared, but could tell it was helping him.
@@Grintock True, but temperament is a big factor too. It looks like Rex has a generally calmer temperament than the dogs that were bred for hard work. I have found that the Ovcharkas that were bread to be pets rather than farming and guard dogs tend to be more "Mellow" than the ones that are working dogs. Aggression is strong in the working dogs because it is believed it makes them more driven to do the job. Sadly aggression can be a double-edged sword and make the dog uncontrollable and dangerous. In my dealings with the breed, the more "Mellow" ones are just as dedicated and driven to do their job and are more controllable and less likely to hurt family members or livestock. My experience comes from growing up on an Agricultural Collected in the Soviet Union, where we had a small pack of Ovcharkas to guard against wolves and bears.
We had a Caucasian Ovcharka, his name was Thor. He was so sweet. Big boy with a puppy personality. He loved people and his toys. His favorite was a giant stuffed green spider that squeaked. Seeing this guy reminds me of him. He is greatly missed. RIP our gentle giant🌈💕💕💕🐾🐾🌟🌟🌟🌟
I cared for a 182lb bull mastiff. He commondeared a green frog with a Santa hat that when he pushed on it would ribbit Jingle Bells. I had to explain to him that if he took Froggy with him on his walks, on one would be afraid of him anymore.
My cousins used to have a big female ovcharka that made them have to create a high double iron fence, because when standing she reached almost 7ft, jumped like an Olympian and was such an overprotective angel that when an idiot decided to "play a prank" on my 5ft nothing aunt by grabbing her from behind, while walking the dog off leash in the woods, she heard my aunt grabbed the attacker by the arm flung him like a rag doll and had her muzzle near his neck growling for about 40 min till other people and help arrived (to walk the idiot away, because they weren't about to put a man with sh*t and p*ss in a police car). Ultimate scary dog privilege 😂 on the outside and a marshmallow heart 💓 inside, that dog let us kids jump and love on her without a peep 🤩
he's so grumbly, fits his looks perfectly. you can tell the quality of the owners in this one, they haven't punished him for being vocal in the past which makes him much more likely to give vocal warnings before acting. even his little faux lunges showed really good socialization, he's gradually escalating as you push the boundaries further and further, just like any human. this is really well adjusted dog and while breeding and personality have a part to play in it, it's also on the owners. I know first hand how annoying having a vocal dog can get, because it's never a moment of quiet. add on the particular nature of some dogs, and it's even more difficult.
You are uninformed… these dogs are not like other dogs.. they are the oldest dog breed in the world.. in fact it’s believed that they were the very first domesticated dog.. these dogs are bred to fight and kill and guard the flock .. they are prison guard dogs in Russia.. these dogs will fight a pack of wolves and kill them all.. there is no teaching it a lesson…it’s a constant battle for dominance between this breed and the master.. it’s what they are known for and why they are illegal in most countries
@@drainmonkeys385 yeah, you're full of shit. have you ever met a working breed dog? worked with them? lived with them? they match your energy, and if you pull up expecting an alpha vs alpha pissing contest, then that's what you're gonna get. that's how it is with most animals, in my experience. deviation from this pattern of interaction is what makes individual animals abnormal and that could be due to any combination of trauma, genetic defects, and other more situational factors. tell me, why the hell would we intentionally breed dogs to be just about unworkable? bc no matter what you might think, the constant battle for dominance thing is not safe or sustainable for a working relationship.
@@drainmonkeys385 Only half of that is correct. The breed has only existed for about 100 years, so far from the first domesticated dog (that would be the Huksy family most likely). The statement about guarding and being prison guards is correct, as is the part about taking out wolves. As for no teaching it a lesson, if that were the case they would make terrible livestock and prison guards. And they are not a controlled breed. In fact, 30 seconds of checking shows there is only ONE country they are illegal in
@@drainmonkeys385 "it’s a constant battle for dominance between this breed and the master" That's not how dogs work. Dogs, even big dogs, aren't trying to "dominate" their family. I have a Caucasian Shepherd and I can almost guarantee you that Rex is a complete softy and absolutely pliable when it comes to his own family. What you're seeing here is Rex's instincts of "stranger bad" competing with his training of "It's not okay to be aggressive to strangers" - it's not about pride or hierarchy.
Most incidents with dogs (especially with big ones) are due to owners being stressed out. On our blog there is a family with a labrador, he's the sweetest thing ever, like legit coming up to cuddle to pretty much everyone, doesn't bark. Except when the owners wife walks him. Whenever she sees me with our dog (a pumi, a sheep herding dog the size of a border collie) she holds the leash really tight and tenses up really hard and the dog starts barking and pulling and everything. The dog notices that her owners family is scared and tries to protect them. He realizes "this person is not in control I need to help them" and that help is scaring away the "threat". That is why it is important to learn how to behave with a dog first, before taking on more difficult breeds like this big boy.
My dog is a Caucasian too, you were very good with Rex! yeah Caucasians are the example of "barking dogs seldom bite". The growl too was without teeth, so more of a statement then a warning, but the muzzle if you don't know the dog is the best choice, you did well. They require authority and respect, they are intelligent judges too, if you try to deceive them or to use force or worse some sort of violence on them it's over. Your videos are super relaxing I'm watching all of them.
@@timexyemerald6290 Except they are quite literally bear killers. Tibetans and if I recall correctly the Siberians used them to hunt bears. When these things get pissed off, all that laziness and warning growls go out the window. The muzzle was a fashion statement more than anything
@@peterkracht6621 If you ever encountered with Caucasian Shepherds, then you can tell that Rexx is very well behaved for this breed. These breeds are famous for their protective and territorial instincts, a complete lack of fear, and what is the most important they only recognize with their owners even when they are properly socialized. So, yes, for a Caucasian Shepherd, Rexx is very well trained, if he wasn't, he'd attack Vanessa.
Americans should not own that breed. Most of you are degenerates are not able to provide for anything above your average puppy mill chihuahua. Ovcharka and grooming in one sentence just tells me all I need to know about you degenerates.
I had a Caucasian ovcharka growing up, it was a beautiful, kind, smart dog. Loved car riding, whenever we opened the door and if he was near by he jumped inside immediately. He never barked, growled at anybody. People were simply intimidated by his presence. But he was just a gentle beast. Loved cuddles, hugs and pets. My parents socialized him well. This video brought back some good memories. Thank you!
That is key for any breed, early socialization starting once they have received all their puppy vaccinations, and even the breeders need to handle puppies from day one. Grooming also needs to start at a very young age. I feel bad for dogs who are high maintenance and because of the lack of grooming are then very fearful.
I’m going to assume your dog wasn’t from a proper working line. My family owned this breed for decades, I grew up with them. Ours were all from a working line, to guard a smallholding. Anyone entering unauthorised would have left in a body bag, and our dogs didn’t even need protection training, they did it by instinct. Very gentle with us but extremely vicious with any strangers approaching the property without my dad being there and letting the person in.
You had some guts in this video, Vanessa. My dad used to feed these big giants for years, in a house he gardened at. One of them even dragged a bag of 100kg of olive oils and placed it where he liked. They're extremely strong and can get aggressive real quick. But they can also get scared easily. Excellent job! Rex should get professionally groomed more frequently to get used to the process
@@E_l_l_i_e absolutely yes. However, they're very gentle and playful with their owners even as adults. But they aren't friendly with other people. Rex here is incredibly trained. He voiced his discomfort but didn't attack Vanessa. It could have escalated very quickly. Vanessa was also smart to stop her actions when he growled a lot. I wonder if a happy hoodie will help him, cause his source of discomfort seemed like it was the shaving machine
My uncle had one years ago. Incredible dog. Very protective and wonderful around family and children. His children could climb all over him like a jungle gym. He would be attacked a lot on walks by all dogs. I saw him pin a German Shepherd that attacked him and even a shiatzu. I saw him jump from a porch off it completely missing all 4 steps in the middle of the night when I came home late. He was chasing a deer. The only time he would snap at my uncle is when he was washed down with the hose or if you took a hambone from him after Easter or Christmas dinner. The sound from the basement as he flopped down on the first floor sounded like a cannonball hitting the ground. Can't say enough good things about him. Incredible dog.
We had one for almost 14 years, he was such a sweetheart with the three of us in the family, but no one else was allowed in if he was outside. He was a "rescue" of some sort, my father bought some green areas with ponds and stuff in the late '90s and he was just left guarding what appeared to be a broken down fishing shed. No one knew who the owners were so they decided to keep him. After a while we had to pull out and dig all the fencing deeper because he almost pushed it out. He was a menace, but the most lovable menace i've known.
I had one who looked over my 6 foot fence to talk to my neighbours when he was 5 months old and yes...they were scared shitless of him until they got to know him. He didn't accept strangers at all well and took ages to even let them live next door without suspicion 😂
I have a question.. cos i want to adopt one. If u receive people in the entrqnce of Ur house or garden, the dog Will atack them? Even if the visit people are with u?? His owner. Or if the dog SEE u leting this people go inside: the dog assume they are not danger for the house. For example Ur brother go to Ur house but the caucasian don't know Him first. The dog Will atack Him Even if the owner is There?
I really appreciate that you educate the audience about the nature of the dogs you groom because a lot of people will get working dogs and think “big puppy” and not respect the animal’s needs/instincts or how that dynamic will affect people around them. Thank you
One of my longest-running clients had an English Sheepdog who never really got to run, never got more than basic obedience training because she was "too old." She was an incredibly sweet dog and always wanted to please, but she was an utter handful anyway, because her energy and her instincts would constantly overwhelm her, and she'd cause trouble without meaning to.
He's very relaxed with Vanessa. Her voice calms him. Wow, what a back breaking job she has for today. She gets the job done no matter what it takes. As long as the dog isn't stressed she will do her best to make him bootiful.
These dogs are EXPENSIVE to take care of too! A farmer in my home region already had one (for guarding his animals of course) and he told me that even as a puppy he would eat through one and half a bag of kibbles each week, these guys are absolute units and certainly a force to be reckoned with.
@@rangerslayer2260 From a quick research I found that large-breed adult dog food is around 79$-125$ in Canada, 20kg is a lot and if he paid an amount in between the numbers I gave for that format, I just hope that the harvest was good that year.
The dog was extremely friendly for a CO. I grew up in that region and know these dogs very well- even as puppies they are very aggressive and territorial. I wouldn’t have gotten anywhere near a CO without the owner around- but the owner has done his best to make his as friendly and sociable as possible. These dogs can take out 2-3 wolves at the same time. They usually only answer to one person - it was strange seeing him listen to you.
not as sociable as possible, but also not a bad job for the first attempt of grooming. There are "family dogs" that are less chill on their first date with a groomer.
They can’t take out 3 wolves at the same time lmao and 1 of that dog especially can’t take 3💀 Anyway I don’t believe in people making their dogs be able to kill wolves because that’s just unnecessary and risky for the dog
@@Uchiha.Itachii 1. You are aware that my claims can be researched and proven, plenty of video exist. Turkish Kangals do this as well, an offshoot cousin of the Caucasian Shepherd. 2. No it is necessary if you have livestock you are trying to protect.
@@Uchiha.Itachii Apparently this is a whole new type of breed for you, not surprised because most people in the West do not know dogs like these exist.
I am glad to see the dog breed of my country (Georgia). It is a very intelligent and very strong breed of dog. In my village in Georgia which is located (at 1,850 meters) almost every house has its own Caucasian Shepherds, because the village is among forests with wolves and bears. Especially when we go to pick mushrooms from the forest, we always have our dogs with us.
Vanessa and camera man being willing/able to handle a dog like Rex shows true competence and experience. He did good for his first groom. TBH I’d be nervous and I’ve had one like him.
Oh for sure, even if the first appointment is just for a basic wash and no actual trimming it at least gets them used to the idea of it while they are still developing as puppies. Once they are full grown it will become increasingly harder to train them to do anything new, especially if they don;t want to do it as dogs often do when grooming comes up 😅
yes a million times yes. people who do not acclimate their pets to handling are asking for an accident down the line. this goes for dogs and cats. as babies, touch ther paws, use tools around them, positively reinforce good interactions with strangers. train train train! it will pay off in spades by the time your animal is an adult that can seriously maim someone if triggered. ill never understand why people get breeds that require intense coat maintenance and then do not maintain their coat or train them to be acclimated to grooming! sure, not EVERY pet is going to have the best temperament, but you as an owner should have considered your ability to train the breed for basic life skills then.
More importantly, know the breed of dog before you get one. These dogs aren't bred to be pets. They require very thorough socialization, and are not intended to be housed in a back yard. I would love to have one, but know that I can not provide the life they need. And I have had German shepherds all my life. This dog is in another league. The groomer did a great job with him.
I agree with Anja - it may have been difficult for them to find someone to groom him. He may have also not really needed professional grooming until recently and bringing him when he's uncomfortable (new space and matting) may have exacerbated it. Not every dog needs professional grooming on a regular basis.
Rex might be a rescue, it might not be the current owner who didn't take good care of him. And I wonder if some of the "growling" wasn't just groaning. Groaning in relief of being clean and getting the mats removed.
Your compassion for dogs knows no bounds; the fact that you got so far with this groom in spite of Rex's size and audible protests is proof of that, as is the fact you knew when to call it quits. I'm in awe of your dedication and kindness, and I hope if I ever get into a field like yours, I do just as well.
His little snort growls are simultaneously the cutest and most terrifying thing. You are a true professional for being able to handle this and it mustve took an immense amount of trust and faith in both Rex and his owners.
That was some boss level shit, what she did to make him feel included and at ease. Then his two sniffs at 2:34 and then a quick in and out sneeze or breathe basically accepting and blessing the device to be used on his person.
You are truly a professional. That first growl while you were de-matting, I would have been like "ok....and we spray him down with some sugar cookie cologne...aand we're done"
This genuinely feels like trying to groom a small bear or lion. This is a true beast, a loyal and loving guardian to his family but I'd be scared shitless. Good on you for having the skill and patience for such a boi.
as a vet assistant, ovcharkas and dogs like them are the kind of pups i will (barring some exceptions) not work on without sedation. they're *so* protective and *so* powerful that one move they see as threatening could wind up with you in the hospital. Kudos to you for working with this lump, he's clearly extremely well-trained and you're incredible with the pups
@@lupusdeum3894 yes. you can’t project yourself as a threat if you walk in and immediately huff iso and crumple unconscious. this confuses the enemy enough to allow work to proceed
"Ovcharka" literally means "shepherd dog" in Bulgarian. Considering Karakachans and Caucasians are very strong guard dogs and often fight off bears and wolf packs I am not grooming or even walking towards one without the owner instructing the dog to tolerate me.
My Yogi, an American Akita, was the most gentle dog there was despite being huge. If the vet is scared of a gentle big dog like him, it's the vet that is the issue, not the dog.
This is why I start brushing my puppies 2 weeks after I get them. I let them get acclimated to home, then the training starts! I have a Great Pyrenees and golden retriever so I don’t play with who is in charge. My groomer loves them, they stand still and LOVE being groomed. ❤ I love my babies and I want them to be happy and trust me. That doesn’t just happen by itself. ❤
You are a good owner. My cousin did the same for his Cane Corso (he had three of them). They were always extremely well behaved, both with the groomers and the pet sitters 😊
I have a little Cavalier that barely weighs 20 lbs but, yeah, we started brushes and regular bathes from the start since grooming is going to be a life long must for him. And as soon as he got his shots, he started with the groomer on a 6 week repeating schedule as well. It's all about repetition and training.
I had a CO and I groomed her myself. She was a very social dog, loved people, adored kids and other dogs, even let kittens sleep on her. I could do anything to her and she'd let me just fine but I don't think she'd let anyone else groom her, especially if I wasn't there. These dogs are very independent and make their own rules if the owner isn't there to keep them under control at all times. Mine was one of 9 puppies, and 6 were put down around one year old because the owners couldn't safely take care of them and nobody was brave (or crazy) enough to adopt a giant agressive dog
On the opposite end of the scale, I acquired an eight month old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel from her owner/breeder. She was the" pick of the litter" as the owner was planning to show her, but then her husband decided to retire and they were going to move and she just did not have the time to work with her. The breeder had seven other CKCSs, anyway. I called her to inquire about when her next litter was due as our CKCS had just died. She offered me this little princess who was already fully house-trained, knew a number of commands, and was thoroughly socialized with other dogs and people. She was perfect. What I didn't realize is that she had been regularly groomed by the owner and was happy to get in the tub and be washed. Nothing phases her. At the groomers for semi-annual haircuts, the two ladies that run the shop argue about who is going to do her.
For whatever it's worth, I think you are a great dog owner. I used to take my bully puppies to Home Depot to get used to noises and people. I used to breed and show Bull Terriers and I can't tell the number of people that would call me and want a puppy, but hadn't even done any research! People like those are one of the reasons I gave up the hobby.
That was a LOT to ask of an Ovcharka to tolerate a stranger grooming him. It shows your confidence in agreeing to take him. But it also shows his willingness to adapt and show you his boundaries with a low growl vs a lunge or a bite. Good job. I love Ovcahrkas the most of all the dogs. But I just don't want to invest in one unless I can socialise him/her well.
Bless him, he was clear about what he didn't like, and as the customer has a right to say his piece. Although he wasn't aggressive, the groomer handled this very wisely. I hope he learns to appreciate it with time and patience.
My Dad had a Greek Caucasian, it was huge , they were used for guarding the borders. A friend who was at the military gave it to him as a puppy... They were not for defending only smaller animal like sheep from wolves, but from bears.... Yes bears... One summer, the dog desided to jump into the city's central fountain, because it was too hot. Some police men tried to get him out. He barked once at them...end of the story... they left him in peace , just chilling.... Lovely dog really.... :)
Fellow dog groomer here!! I think you did an amazing job doing what you could with Rex, and also handled the situation well and understood his cues and how to respond appropriately to them. :) You are great at what you do and Rex is a very handsome and intimidating BIG DOG!!
OMG... that growl was intense and so deep! I don't think I've ever heard such a deep-voiced dog before! --- Thank you for making a point of showing us different breeds and telling us about their traits. I hope it helps lots of people find the right dog for their situation, and not mistakenly take on a breed they can't handle.
vandergrad, we had an English Lab/Mastiff mix (a Mastador) with one of those growls. I had a lot of people almost back off my porch when he poked his head out of the door.
"Truth be told, I'd prefer to keep my face" is *Priceless*! Vanessa ought to sell merchandise with those words imprinted on everything! I also loved the line where she said that in a fight between this breed and a wolf, one should pity the wolf. Vanessa, you are a gem.
I was in Georgia (the country) last year and every Georgian person told me: DO NOT APPROACH THE SHEPHERDS. I was visiting a monastery at some point and one of them barked at me and my soul nearly left my body. You're very brave to give him a chance!
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I also was in Georgia and for me it seems like Caucasian shepards there much more kinder and calmer than Caucasian shepards in Ukraine😅
Are you talking about that monastery near Kazbegi (Stepandsminda)? There is really a lot of similar dogs
The onse that you met there were working, intact and in their element so to speak doggos so the warning was quite needed... The one in this video is the inevitably seriously downgraded version of the real deal and kind of short legged in my oppinion. A true CO and city environment with all its specifics groomers included simply cant happily coexist, those dogs belongs to huge places with some jobs to do.
@@Daryna2408 the dogs around that area are scary!
Lmao!!! Glad you're alive to tell the tale.
As a owner of three I must admit that Rexxx is super patient and forgiving.
How do you manage all 3 my guy?
where do you get them? was gonna pick one up in georgia when i go see my friends in 2025 but uhhh puppy on an airplane = hell
You must live on a big farm or something! DANG! 3 of these massive beasts!?
That dog didn't need a muzzle, he needed a confident human.
Mine are more sassy than aggressive 😂
I love how when you let him sniff the shaver he stopped growling, investigated it, huffed, and then flipped over. It’s like he was saying “Hm… it is… serviceable. Continue, barber.”
lool! yeah, exactly. They just like to know what's happening at all times. You gotta keep in mind that they're guard dogs. They like to know everything that's going on all the time.
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Perfect, LOL. That's what I thought he said too. The sniff of contempt!. Scary dog, but funny too.
Glad to see Chewbacca is still alive snd doing well.
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That's actually a fitting name for an Ovcharka 😂
RIP Peter Mayhew
@@GracemarieJohnson2763you mean sobaka? 😅
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Rex’s growling sounds like what my dog does when she is generally unsatisfied with the situation but too lazy to do anything about it.
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Haha, exactly!
My Helga is a border collie-German shephard mix and makes the exact same sound when she's unhappy but unwilling to do anything about it
That is the exact sound you would hear before being attacked too, so no I wouldn't interpret this growling as "he's just unhappy". I have an Ovcharka and they are very much different from a normal breed commonly found in NA
Not with this dog it’s a total different beast.
Despite all the growling this was a VERY well behaved dog. He gave clear warnings of his comfort levels and never snapped or lunged at you. Hopefully time and exposure will make grooming less stressful for him.
He refused to cooperate, by not standing.
@@gewurztramina Much better than snapping or lunging
@@gewurztramina for a dog as large as he is and with a breed like his, simple refusal to stand is pretty mild and can be worked around. That's at least not dangerous for anyone involved and it's just tiredness/stubbornness at worst so it's not a huge concern.
@@gewurztramina better than bitting
He was growling but I don't think he was being aggressive as normally a dog bares its teeth to show aggression
It's really cool that Chewbacca agreed to be on your show for a guest bit. Age hasn't slowed him down one bit!
That's great Oboro! You made me spit my coffee! :)
I was just thinking, Star Wars could use him for sound effects!
Imagine if Chewbacca started balding.
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Poor baby. He's not giving you a hard time, he's having a hard time. 💕
He's actually more well behaved than most people in here understand, he "growls" but doesnt show teeth and stands still, he's just saying he doesn't like what he's going through, but he stays passive, good dog.
"I'm unhappy with the situation and you'll hear about it, but get it over with"
indeed. this kind of breed is not meant to be friendly with strangers.
Exactly I only saw him pull away like once which is still a pretty passive sign. My dog talks like this when he’s being touched too but doesn’t do anything about it
One of my dogs growls dramatically all the time, as long as his body language is loose you should be good.
That is true. I’d be scared, don’t get me wrong, but that’s the point. He’s basically just saying “I’m not fucking happy about this, but I will refrain from murder.”
This dog tells me to sit.
He sounds like a T-Rex when he growls.
I have become the good girl. 😂
@@stephenpmurphy591 hence why his name is Rex probably
So he's Kratos in dog form? 😄
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"He looks so chill and adorable, why would anyone be scared of this huge teddy bear?"
*starts growling*
"Ok understandable have a nice day"
Yeah... that's gonna be a no from me dog.
Thing's literally bigger than she is. "If you ever see a caucasian in a battle with a wolf, you should feel sorry for the wolf." Yes, I see that now _as I'm running in the other direction._
Emphasis on "bear"
Listen to a wolve growl...
have a really nice day....hard pass on 170 pounds wanting to bite someone
The growling was far from intimidating 😂 it was such a lazy growl
I have one of these. Usually they don't growls to intimidate. Being livestock guardians, they don't "announce" themself, they just attack, or showing teeth. Those growls are just his way to say: "Enough, I hate this..." Also it's a new experience for him, so he's obviously suspicious
I was gonna say, to me it sounded more like disgruntled moaning than actual growling
@@dovestone_ exactly. It's the way they tell you they don't like the situation, but you can see from his body language he was not ready to bite, he was just waiting for the end
I don't know the breed at all but I thought he was just grumbling like a crotchety old man!
@@brendacarolthomas6797 basically, just a big grumpy old man, nothing to worry about🤣
Don't you think she 'danced with him,' well, so to speak?
Rex isn't angry or growling, he's just trying to fulfill his dream of being a motorcycle.
sounds like an idling rotary engine lol
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@@EdselAmbience Nice.
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Really? That's what that is?
I thought it was my father after he ate chili
Another great example where dog groomers don't just "Play with cute puppies all day"
as a groomer- getting this comment from people makes me want to go absolutely feral 🙃 thank you for understanding
So True.
@@boobuh Doggy daycare people get the same schtick, I know how you feel. My job is keeping your dog alive and healthy, playing is a bonus.
@@RiveroftheWither yup haha, i used to work at a dog daycare and boarding facility so i totally get it 🫠
Fur real this job looks potentially dangerous at times
He’s so big and obviously strong that even with the muzzle on he could have stopped the groom at any time. His growling sounds almost like a running commentary/old person grumble about have to get out of their favorite tv chair. Hope we see more of him!
yeah, right until the end were you can hear that now he really means it.
If you listen carefully, that growl is not aggressive but Rex showing a bit of annoyance at what he was having done 🙂
I wouldn't say that was a growl either like u said it was almost like he was grumbling, once the teeth are shown now that's a growl a warning to stop I don't like what ur doing, but with rex it wasn't like that it was just a bit of a moan that's all 🐾🥰🐾
she sure wont hope to see him more though
Good comment. And a good amount of courage on the groomer's behalf to get the job done.
I have one. They are the sweetest dogs OUTSIDE OF THEIR TERRITORY. They’re still sweet at home, but very vocal to the fact that you’re in THEIR home. My baby loves being groomed.
I like that he sniffs the razor and is like, "very well" and seems calm after that lol
I want to be treated like that too 🥺
I'm always so happy to see you treat the "difficult" breeds with respect and healthy caution, while not referring to them as aggressive or dangerous! The fact that you muzzled him despite thinking he wasn't going to bite is good to see - I do the same thing at my vet practice! Just such a good balance of being brave and being responsible!
She is very brave and loving. ❤
Theres a fine line between bravery and stupidity. I believe she keeps the perfect balance of bravery to caution so she doesn't go into stupidity territory.
Sometimes it is just experience
even thought this dog bred is well known to be aggressive
[I have a bunch of questions that I want to ask because 🔹️I🔹️ don't know. There's no underlying implication that they didn't consider all aspects of the grooming before the appt. Of course they did. They're patient, informed geniuses. 😁)
1. Why didn't the owner muzzle the pet? It seems like it would have been better for the giant pet not to associate the muzzle w/the groomer.
2. When the mr. handsome wasn't muzzled, wouldn't treats help?
3. Light sedation? (For the good boi, NOT the humans. 🤭)
4. Will grooming get easier the more often he goes? Or will he always be scary?
To who(m)ever has time to answer 1 (or more) of my questions, thanks so much! I'm grateful. 🙋🏽♀️ They're not the kind of questions that Google very welll...
"I'm grooming Rex on the ground because he refused to get on the table"
When Rex tells you Rex ain't goin' somewhere, Rex means it.
'Rex' is Latin for 'king'. He wears his name well!
It is more convenient to clip their nails after inserting their paws into socks where only the nails come out and the fur remains inside the sock.
@@TheKomentormhmmm good to know … Thanks for sharing 😁🤍💗
That was some muzzle you put on Rex!
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One of my favorite parts of watching these videos is hearing how the camera man talks to the animals. It’s clear that he’s just as committed to helping them as you are.
I do believe that is her husband...and he probably likes his wife in one piece.
Well, I mean.... He wasn't groomed for a long time....
The dog was extremely patient and well behaved. Growling is a warning that the dog is uncomfortable, nervous, anxious which is perfectly normal during a grooming session. The dog never lunged or snapped. The groomer did an amazing job! Very knowledgeable, aware and clearly loves her job. FYI this is my favourite dog you’ve groomed. He’s such a lovable beast!
I can post part in vid where he considered lol
how do you reassure them, though?
U call that well behaved? She couldnt even get a lot done. A well behaved dog listens to commands and is friendly.
@@SamanthaEdgell Oh and also, a well behaved dog doesn’t have to be friendly. Just because a dog listens to commands and doesn’t act out, doesn’t mean he has to cuddle you or entertain you with cute doggy tricks. Dogs don’t have to be friendly with you to be behaved. Like I said before, please have common sense.
i concur; the groomer is more nervous than the dog.
the canines posture, from what is shown, was never actually aggressive nor very defensive at all.
You'd flinch if someone pinched your genitals with clippers too!
Ever have someone clip your earlobe getting a haircut?
the oklahoma dog groomer lady (i unsubbed b/c of the bombastic emasculation of canines and don't remember the channels name) had some seriously aggressive dogs smaller than that Shepherd.
Animal Control got it WAAAY worse too btw...
But i still fear humans more than savage beasts.
He doesn't need a muzzle, he needs a confident, intrepid human.
_"I am uncomfortable"_
Vanessa is a real trooper.
Truly a consummate professional
@Pepe Pupu Nope, I was talking about Vanessa's sense of duty and willingness to do difficult tasks, not about how entertaining are her videos.
One thing that context here makes clear is that Rex, while voicing his discomfort and unease in a somewhat melodramatic fashion-the growl, you might notice, was mixed with a bit of a whimper-is a very well-behaved dog, and clearly very calm when not stressed out. I'm proud of him and hope he is doing well.
I was thinking it sounds less like a warning growl and more of a discomfort/displeasure grumble, not that it should be ignored or anything, but it's definitely not aggressive. Even if he did sound rather unhappy near the end.
@@Chubbasaurus True an aggressive growl usually involves showing teeth and a throat gargling growl that's higher pitch.
All the people saying the growling wasn't aggressive and "just a warning" crack me up. All growling is a warning. A warning that the dog is not happy with the situation and is going to bite if the situation continues as is . Quite frankly, I wouldn't have attempted grooming this dog without it being muzzled the entire time. The dog has never been groomed before, doesn't know the groomer, and is bigger than she is. Muzzles are made for just this type of situation. I've seen what a large dog can do to a human, and her inside a small space with him, and him not muzzled, made me extremely nervous. I sincerely hope that she will be more cautious in the future.
@@trudyisaacs840 I wonder if medicating a dog like this to make them more tranquil is an option. This is truly frightening. I've been bitten by dogs twice (as a child, a friend's police trained German Shepherd and another neighbor's dog that was simply crabby because of the heat) and I've never had a dog since except Goldens. Give me a completely passive dog only.
@@signalfire6691 If you're talking about medicating them around the clock, the answer is no. No reputable vet is going to agree to that. And shouldn't. Everyone looking to get a dog needs to be responsible, and investigate the breed they are interested in. Some breeds are just not a good fit for the average person. Some are not a good fit with families. It's the nature of the breed. Medicating won't stop it. And isn't healthy for the dog. But if you mean medicating for the purpose of grooming, the answer is maybe. Some groomers will agree to sedate a dog who is problematic during grooming. But there are risks with sedation. So many won't agree to it. Instead, they'll muzzle the dog to prevent biting, and may use a sling or straps to immobilize the dog as much as possible. One of the most important things dog owners can do is groom their pets regularly. Play with their feet. Rub their faces around the eyes and ears. Raise their skin around their teeth. Play with their snout. Get them used to being handled. This should start the day you bring your puppy home. It may be difficult if you adopt an older dog, and you may have to muzzle them at first. But getting them used to being picked up, their ears, mouths, and faces being touched, as well as their feet, is essential to having a dog that behaves well during grooming. And vet visits. Sadly, far too many dogs are deemed aggressive and not adoptable, and end up being euthanized. All because their original owner didn't take the time to train them properly.
I want to hug that dog, just imagine how warm all that floof is!
I own 3 of them and they are not very fond of cuddles 😅 they are very indipendent and the best guardians but if u arent their owner of part of their family they will barely let u pet them ..i live in Italy and everytime i take them out and stop for a coffee somewhere people are so scared of them they wont even come close..😂and i can leave my bag unattended because be sure noone will steal it..❤
This dog is bred for one thing.. and it's not so you can cuddle with them in bed the way Americans do with golden retriever lol
That's a top notch dog, letting you know when he wasn't comfy but still passive. Very well trained.
Very brave of you to agree to groom a full grown bear. To be honest, I'm truly not afraid of dogs but his growl kind of gave me the willies. Much respect for being able to handle him so calmly and gently!
@Indrid Cold And probably a soul in this case.
You shouldn't be afraid of dogs, but you should always bear in mind they have strong jaws, sharp teeth and they're very fast when they want to be. Generally speaking, if it's not your dog then take direction from the owner about how friendly they are and you should always pay attention to the dog's body language and vocalisations (if there are any).
A wagging tail does not mean friendly or happy necessarily.
And if you ever are attacked by a dog, go for the eyes. If you have a heavy object on hand or within grasping distance then you might be able to just cave its skull in as well. A lot of dogs will bite, hold and thrash and you're unlikely to get even a small dog to let go by anything other than training or lethal damage.
Same. At first wasn't so bad, but at one point the growling changed tone. I know with my dogs (one Labrador mix and one stabyhoun mix, so completely different breeds) if they have that same change of tone in their growling, they are getting more serious
@@indridcold1376 Facts. It's "cute" or "funny" when a chihuahua is aggressive, but collie sized and up can be a real threat if provoked, even to a full grown man.
Same, I wouldn't say I'm "afraid" but I do respect dogs and back away or not even get close to most dogs I meet. Like, I'm not afraid of them biting me, but I KNOW they could bite me and I'd rather not go through that, for both of our sake.
My grandfather grew up with not one but 6 of these beauties in Romania. He was a shepard and tended to over 200 sheep. He would take them to a pasture way out in the countryside and lived out there with the sheep as they grazed. The six dogs would be along side him and tended to the sheep. I visited him once and was amazed at the size of the dogs and how well trained they were. My grandfather told me of the numerous times he would find a dead fox and then find some evidence of blood splatter on one of the dogs. It was the foxes, never the dogs. One dog did get into a fight with two wolves and the other dogs came to help out but one wolf was already dead and the other was injured and running away by the time the other dogs came to help. Maybe my grandfather was exagerating, but I do not think so. I stayed with him in his little house in the fields one night and could hear wolves howling. My grandfather would groom the dogs with a huge brush. He said it made the dogs pretty and that made him happy. He would breed them every two years and the demand for the puppies was so high that he was very picky who he sold them to, only the best farmers he knew. When he was too old to be a shepard, he bred the dogs and people as far as Australia would come visit him in hopes of buying a puppy. He only dealt with farmers who would have the dogs to herd animals and would demand updates or he would never deal with them again. He had a loyal following and if they wanted more dogs, they would give him updates.
Awesome.
Wonderful story & a great learning experience for you!
Amazing, wonderful story with your grandfather. They are beautiful and majestic. I have a Pyrenees.
Your grandfather sounds like an amazing human being and that truly cared for these dogs. Many get them for dog fighting and even fights against tigers, wolves and bears....it's so cruel and evil and I love that your abuelito was selective to who he sold them to ❤️
@@emogeane Dog fights are cruel. People are always up to good or no good.
His growl is terrifying. I’d be outta there in a flash.
This was the friendliest Caucasian Shepherd I've ever seen. Seriously.
Once they are out of their own territory or "off the job", their temperament changes. I've had a bunch of livestock guardian dogs. I'd take my CO to the park, and calm as a kitten. But if you dared to peek in the window of my house, or run your dog past my sheep, you'd wish you had some toilet paper...
This really is just a small bear. But then, bears can also be friendly
@@livestock9722 whats CO ?
@@stevethea5250 "C"aucasian "O"vcharka
@@livestock9722 Yes that's true. It's amazing how calm and indifferent to everyone they can be if not "working". Cool bear dogs :)
I absolutely love that you let him smell all of the "torture" devices. I'm sure it helps with comfort levels.
Doesn't look very comfy for the dog, seems she really wants this to be over fast.
@@celestialceilagor3802 That dog is heavier than an average human. Hence, it's probably not that moveable.
@@DogDogGodFog i mean everything is being done very suddenly which will make the dog anxious
@@celestialceilagor3802 the dog is already anxious it’s at the groomers for gods sake, dogs don’t like being bathed in general
@@____Carnage____ dogs don't mind what you do if you do it in the right manner.
I appreciate you pointing out that sometimes when grooming, hygiene and comfort are more important than looking pretty.
Agree with you and Vanessa 100%!
I wish all the owners would also agree with that. >
I also appreciate that she knows when to stop with a dog, depending on their body language, like a good groomer should. When my family started finding a groomer for our dog, my brother’s girlfriend at the time recommended a lady she knew. Worst groomer ever. She worked out of her garage, she never cut my dog’s ears or tail (she’s a doodle so she needs her whole body cut) and my dog looked awful. The lady didn’t even have a crate to keep the dog in while they waited for their owner. She left my dog in a playpen with a board on top so she couldn’t jump out. She also said my dog was “aggressive” at her first appointment. Yeah, my dog who had never been groomed before, aside from brushing at home, was very aggressive 🥴 Took my dog to a groomer who works out of our vet’s office and we’ve never had a single complaint.
looking pretty otherwise more important to degenerate Muricans?
I once felt in love with my Caucasian ovcharka. She left 17 years ago. Still in my heart.
Rex was a really good, tolerant boy. He wasn't happy, but behaved anyway. Good pup
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His owner babied him WAY to much you can see it by his words to the dog and doing that encourages this growling, uncertain behaviour as he gets away with it. The owner was even laughing when he was growling.
@@jpreston7858 U do know that it was not the owner right? xD Probably her Boyfriend/husband. But not the owner.
@@jpreston7858 that was just the cameraman lol
@@jpreston7858 u obviously haven’t watched her videos before, it isn’t the dogs owner, it’s the cameraman
Most of the growling was just him politely asking you to stop. He's a very good boy and I hope he got all the treats and loves off-camera to build up your relationship with him.
Such a good boy. Always make me happy to see a dog who's calm and trained enough to growl rather than snap. He's so cute. Do you have any pets?
I want to be treated like that too 🥺
yeah, my big dog will "growl" like that when hes being stubborn or wants something, not out of malice
You don't know what he would have done without the muzzle.
@@chrisness dogs will still attempt to bite with a muzzle, "muzzle punching."
i love how he's making sure you know he's unhappy, but not snapping or lunging at you. he just wants you to know you're ticking him off
that was my same impression. More complaining than aggressive
Year but it is a warning sign, and when the grooming came coser to the end, the growling became more serious. I have grown up with and around dogs, there are a lot of levels of growling and with an unknown dog you cant always say how serious the growling is, but the dog in the clip became certainly more serious towards the end. Personally i wouldnt have pushed him further either and i think it was bold to go as far as she did, even with the nuzzle. Dogs of that size dont need their teeth to injure a slim person.
@@Daniel-rd6st i agree....it was her need to free him of the matting discomfort. That compassion has to be harnessed at the right time too.
Definition of "I'm not happy and I want you to know about it"
I want to be treated like that too 🥺
You're a braver human than I. I couldn't believe it when I saw an Ovcharka grooming video.
These are beautiful, beautiful animals,
and they provide people with love and security,
but this is one of the few dog breeds that genuinely frighten me.
That doesn't mean I think they're bad dogs. My awareness of their particular nature as a *very* protective and territorial guardian breed has shaped my opinion of them.
I'm glad his owners trained him so well. You handled him like the professional you are.
I love how at 3:51 he's "complaining" but not trying to take his leg away, and it's still just flopping loosely every time she brushes through the hair there. "I'm gonna make a fuss, but I don't care enough to try and get up"
Flopping loosely, indeed. He's a very good boi.
Grumpy boi
I love that weird honking thing dogs do when they're just complaining. "I could eat you, but I won't. For now."
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@@DeidresStuff why though if you don't mind me asking
On behalf ,of owners of big dogs with strong opinions I really want to thank you for this. He clearly needed to get cleaned up, and it's so obvious how strongly you feel about making him comfortable.
I love that you let the dogs smell the things they're uncomfortable with, I've had big dogs my whole life and its surprising how many people just try to approach them with things without letting them sniff it out first, it usually makes them 10x more comfortable.
i mean hell i let my dog sniff most items i buy (not food) just because i like to see his thoughts on them, he tried to very gently eat my new wallet it was very cute but definitely not for him
I mean, giant dog or not, I’d get spooked and alarmed too if someone I didn’t quite trust approached me with a weird thingie that sounded like it’s full of very angry bees
That & reaching out to pet the top of their heads. A protective dog can mistake this as an attack.
@@chase9450 Very true, it’s always nice to get their opinion on things
Exactly! Dogs know their world by smell more than anything. If I’m clipping a dog’s nails and they’re upset about it, more than likely, they’re better about it if I let them sniff the nail clippers first
We had a Caucasian Shepard and she was the sweetest most loving dog I ever had or have seen. But did not like grooming and start growling. Never bit anybody just showed that she did not like it. Then after I stop brushing her she would come and actually ask to be brushed again. Drama queen. Loved her and miss her. Ayla the best dog ever.
I'm not sure what's more impressive, the patience of the dog or the courage of the girl doing the grooming on such a big dog...
Yes.
Rex Kramer - danger seeker!
Fortunately, in this breed, sloth seems to trump wrath! He seems to be saying he _could_ crush your skill in a singe bite but, right now, he can't be bothered. Yet.
Amen!
Well her life insurance might be very impressive too? :D
And she's 4'10" she said in a live stream!😮
This is why it's so important to start your dogs off with grooming from a very young age. Regardless of breed or what the dogs "job" is for your home/family/property - they will understand grooming is part of their care and routine. Bless your heart for being so brave and getting as much done with Rex as you did. I wouldn't take any chances with this big fella either.
I doubt that would have helped
The CS is pure instinct, and even with socialisation and experience is unpredictable
@@KyunaCookies wouldn't hurt to try though....
@@KyunaCookies 🤦♀️
@@Tweetypi16 your groomer would have to trust you and the dog implicitly
@@KyunaCookies yeah I understand,. But surely if you know you have a difficult breed you would start taking them to the groomers when they are puppies. This is the first time this dog has gone to a groomer. It's got matting all over and that can be so painful for the dog.
With that said, it is actually well behaved
Always love the amount of “good boys” and how the dogs are allowed to sniff the tools
Wait, i think we've found the dog version of Mayo. Mayo stands in the bath yelling, Rex lies on the floor growling 😂❤
I like how intensely he growled when you grabbed a matt of fur and brought in the shaver, then his growl got less intense as you loosened his giant matt. Poor guy was just scared, but could tell it was helping him.
To be fair, a dog that big isn't 'just' scared. I mean, him being scared is enough to kill someone
@@Grintock True, but temperament is a big factor too. It looks like Rex has a generally calmer temperament than the dogs that were bred for hard work. I have found that the Ovcharkas that were bread to be pets rather than farming and guard dogs tend to be more "Mellow" than the ones that are working dogs. Aggression is strong in the working dogs because it is believed it makes them more driven to do the job. Sadly aggression can be a double-edged sword and make the dog uncontrollable and dangerous. In my dealings with the breed, the more "Mellow" ones are just as dedicated and driven to do their job and are more controllable and less likely to hurt family members or livestock. My experience comes from growing up on an Agricultural Collected in the Soviet Union, where we had a small pack of Ovcharkas to guard against wolves and bears.
@@ninja011 That is actually so cool! Thanks for sharing.
We had a Caucasian Ovcharka, his name was Thor. He was so sweet. Big boy with a puppy personality. He loved people and his toys. His favorite was a giant stuffed green spider that squeaked. Seeing this guy reminds me of him. He is greatly missed. RIP our gentle giant🌈💕💕💕🐾🐾🌟🌟🌟🌟
Love to him wherever he is now ❤❤.
I cared for a 182lb bull mastiff. He commondeared a green frog with a Santa hat that when he pushed on it would ribbit Jingle Bells. I had to explain to him that if he took Froggy with him on his walks, on one would be afraid of him anymore.
My cousins used to have a big female ovcharka that made them have to create a high double iron fence, because when standing she reached almost 7ft, jumped like an Olympian and was such an overprotective angel that when an idiot decided to "play a prank" on my 5ft nothing aunt by grabbing her from behind, while walking the dog off leash in the woods, she heard my aunt grabbed the attacker by the arm flung him like a rag doll and had her muzzle near his neck growling for about 40 min till other people and help arrived (to walk the idiot away, because they weren't about to put a man with sh*t and p*ss in a police car). Ultimate scary dog privilege 😂 on the outside and a marshmallow heart 💓 inside, that dog let us kids jump and love on her without a peep 🤩
@@annak8755 Jesus F Christs. Start using periods.
he's so grumbly, fits his looks perfectly. you can tell the quality of the owners in this one, they haven't punished him for being vocal in the past which makes him much more likely to give vocal warnings before acting. even his little faux lunges showed really good socialization, he's gradually escalating as you push the boundaries further and further, just like any human. this is really well adjusted dog and while breeding and personality have a part to play in it, it's also on the owners. I know first hand how annoying having a vocal dog can get, because it's never a moment of quiet. add on the particular nature of some dogs, and it's even more difficult.
You are uninformed… these dogs are not like other dogs.. they are the oldest dog breed in the world.. in fact it’s believed that they were the very first domesticated dog.. these dogs are bred to fight and kill and guard the flock .. they are prison guard dogs in Russia.. these dogs will fight a pack of wolves and kill them all.. there is no teaching it a lesson…it’s a constant battle for dominance between this breed and the master.. it’s what they are known for and why they are illegal in most countries
@@drainmonkeys385 yeah, you're full of shit. have you ever met a working breed dog? worked with them? lived with them? they match your energy, and if you pull up expecting an alpha vs alpha pissing contest, then that's what you're gonna get. that's how it is with most animals, in my experience. deviation from this pattern of interaction is what makes individual animals abnormal and that could be due to any combination of trauma, genetic defects, and other more situational factors. tell me, why the hell would we intentionally breed dogs to be just about unworkable? bc no matter what you might think, the constant battle for dominance thing is not safe or sustainable for a working relationship.
@@drainmonkeys385 Only half of that is correct. The breed has only existed for about 100 years, so far from the first domesticated dog (that would be the Huksy family most likely).
The statement about guarding and being prison guards is correct, as is the part about taking out wolves.
As for no teaching it a lesson, if that were the case they would make terrible livestock and prison guards. And they are not a controlled breed. In fact, 30 seconds of checking shows there is only ONE country they are illegal in
@@drainmonkeys385 "it’s a constant battle for dominance between this breed and the master" That's not how dogs work. Dogs, even big dogs, aren't trying to "dominate" their family. I have a Caucasian Shepherd and I can almost guarantee you that Rex is a complete softy and absolutely pliable when it comes to his own family.
What you're seeing here is Rex's instincts of "stranger bad" competing with his training of "It's not okay to be aggressive to strangers" - it's not about pride or hierarchy.
@@podrumkaleto5042 well, not quite. A whole pack is an embelishment.
I have NEVER been so afraid while watching one of these videos. BLESS YOU. I was TRULY TERRIFIED!
The suspense felt in this grooming session was comparable to a thriller/horror movie. Im impressed by how calm and confident you were.
It's so important to stay calm and confident. Dogs like these can tell if you falter even a little bit
I mean she's a smaller person so I guess I understand but that dog was really tame and mellow. Also not insanely big at all for a dog.
Most incidents with dogs (especially with big ones) are due to owners being stressed out. On our blog there is a family with a labrador, he's the sweetest thing ever, like legit coming up to cuddle to pretty much everyone, doesn't bark. Except when the owners wife walks him. Whenever she sees me with our dog (a pumi, a sheep herding dog the size of a border collie) she holds the leash really tight and tenses up really hard and the dog starts barking and pulling and everything. The dog notices that her owners family is scared and tries to protect them. He realizes "this person is not in control I need to help them" and that help is scaring away the "threat".
That is why it is important to learn how to behave with a dog first, before taking on more difficult breeds like this big boy.
Yes - especially given this breed is used as a guard dog in Russian prisons! And has been the breed of choice for many decades for this purpose.
@@elizabethring1452 oh brother, do you know how many dogs have been trained and used for institutions, it's just a dog, it's not scary whatsoever.
His warning growls sound like an idling tank. What a beautiful beast.
RIGHT?! Like proceed with caution but I also just want to snuggle him
They don't sound like an idling tank. He is an idling tank
or a tractor
He doesn't even sound angry, he just sounds stressed. He's such a gorgeous and patient dog, I'm glad his matting was removed
Stressed or annoyed lol
My dog is a Caucasian too, you were very good with Rex! yeah Caucasians are the example of "barking dogs seldom bite". The growl too was without teeth, so more of a statement then a warning, but the muzzle if you don't know the dog is the best choice, you did well. They require authority and respect, they are intelligent judges too, if you try to deceive them or to use force or worse some sort of violence on them it's over.
Your videos are super relaxing I'm watching all of them.
The bear killer! They are so strong and proud. Also, the mere fact you tried to groom the Ovcharka means you have leveled up. Good job!
but a really good doggie though! what a sweetheart
Bear killer is too much for this dog. Maybe sun bear
She now has double proficiency in animal handling and the dog grooming skill
@@timexyemerald6290 Except they are quite literally bear killers. Tibetans and if I recall correctly the Siberians used them to hunt bears. When these things get pissed off, all that laziness and warning growls go out the window. The muzzle was a fashion statement more than anything
@@timexyemerald6290 One of them will attempt to scare a bear off. Two of them will hunt it down until it's dead.
I bet his owner really appreciated what you were able to accomplish with him! Safety with big dogs is no joke.
The fact the dog even let you wash him shows how well trained he is. I'd expect him to start shepherding you immidiatelly as a stranger.
good, veeery good doggie! from start till end!
Do you really think that owners who obviously don't groom their dog regularly, have somehow "trained him well"? I doubt it.
@@peterkracht6621 If you ever encountered with Caucasian Shepherds, then you can tell that Rexx is very well behaved for this breed. These breeds are famous for their protective and territorial instincts, a complete lack of fear, and what is the most important they only recognize with their owners even when they are properly socialized. So, yes, for a Caucasian Shepherd, Rexx is very well trained, if he wasn't, he'd attack Vanessa.
Clipping nails in the same session too!
Americans should not own that breed. Most of you are degenerates are not able to provide for anything above your average puppy mill chihuahua. Ovcharka and grooming in one sentence just tells me all I need to know about you degenerates.
The only time he really complained was when you were clipping around the "jewels" and most dogs wouldn't have liked that.He was actually really good.
I had a Caucasian ovcharka growing up, it was a beautiful, kind, smart dog. Loved car riding, whenever we opened the door and if he was near by he jumped inside immediately. He never barked, growled at anybody. People were simply intimidated by his presence. But he was just a gentle beast. Loved cuddles, hugs and pets. My parents socialized him well. This video brought back some good memories. Thank you!
That is key for any breed, early socialization starting once they have received all their puppy vaccinations, and even the breeders need to handle puppies from day one. Grooming also needs to start at a very young age. I feel bad for dogs who are high maintenance and because of the lack of grooming are then very fearful.
I’m going to assume your dog wasn’t from a proper working line. My family owned this breed for decades, I grew up with them. Ours were all from a working line, to guard a smallholding. Anyone entering unauthorised would have left in a body bag, and our dogs didn’t even need protection training, they did it by instinct. Very gentle with us but extremely vicious with any strangers approaching the property without my dad being there and letting the person in.
That’s a well socialized OC!
@@youllneverknowmebecausethi5286 hahahahaha🤣
You had some guts in this video, Vanessa. My dad used to feed these big giants for years, in a house he gardened at. One of them even dragged a bag of 100kg of olive oils and placed it where he liked. They're extremely strong and can get aggressive real quick. But they can also get scared easily.
Excellent job! Rex should get professionally groomed more frequently to get used to the process
maybe now Rex will be visiting more often if Vanessa agrees LOL
Strong, aggressive and fearful. That's the worst possible combination.
@@E_l_l_i_e absolutely yes. However, they're very gentle and playful with their owners even as adults. But they aren't friendly with other people. Rex here is incredibly trained. He voiced his discomfort but didn't attack Vanessa. It could have escalated very quickly. Vanessa was also smart to stop her actions when he growled a lot. I wonder if a happy hoodie will help him, cause his source of discomfort seemed like it was the shaving machine
For his breed, he's remarkably well behaved with strangers. Of the lifestock guardian breeds, Ovcharka's are some of the most intimidating
My uncle had one years ago. Incredible dog. Very protective and wonderful around family and children. His children could climb all over him like a jungle gym. He would be attacked a lot on walks by all dogs. I saw him pin a German Shepherd that attacked him and even a shiatzu. I saw him jump from a porch off it completely missing all 4 steps in the middle of the night when I came home late. He was chasing a deer. The only time he would snap at my uncle is when he was washed down with the hose or if you took a hambone from him after Easter or Christmas dinner. The sound from the basement as he flopped down on the first floor sounded like a cannonball hitting the ground. Can't say enough good things about him. Incredible dog.
We had one for almost 14 years, he was such a sweetheart with the three of us in the family, but no one else was allowed in if he was outside. He was a "rescue" of some sort, my father bought some green areas with ponds and stuff in the late '90s and he was just left guarding what appeared to be a broken down fishing shed. No one knew who the owners were so they decided to keep him. After a while we had to pull out and dig all the fencing deeper because he almost pushed it out. He was a menace, but the most lovable menace i've known.
@@pmccoy8924very accurate descriptions all round! I can already hear my anywhere in the house when he flops down, and he's only 7 months old😅
I had one who looked over my 6 foot fence to talk to my neighbours when he was 5 months old and yes...they were scared shitless of him until they got to know him. He didn't accept strangers at all well and took ages to even let them live next door without suspicion 😂
I have a question.. cos i want to adopt one. If u receive people in the entrqnce of Ur house or garden, the dog Will atack them? Even if the visit people are with u?? His owner. Or if the dog SEE u leting this people go inside: the dog assume they are not danger for the house. For example Ur brother go to Ur house but the caucasian don't know Him first. The dog Will atack Him Even if the owner is There?
Poor Rex was just upset that he was loosing all of those mats that had been with him for years. Some of those were his best friends.
I love how his growling harmonises with the clippers. What a beautiful 'little' lawn mower.
I like youre positivity 🥰
He sounds like an idling chainsaw. lol
Imagine him harmonizing with her high pitched huskies.
I really appreciate that you educate the audience about the nature of the dogs you groom because a lot of people will get working dogs and think “big puppy” and not respect the animal’s needs/instincts or how that dynamic will affect people around them. Thank you
and give them away eventually, abandon or worse
@@katel1849 especially when they have the nerve to stop being “silly” puppies and become “difficult” dogs
One of my longest-running clients had an English Sheepdog who never really got to run, never got more than basic obedience training because she was "too old." She was an incredibly sweet dog and always wanted to please, but she was an utter handful anyway, because her energy and her instincts would constantly overwhelm her, and she'd cause trouble without meaning to.
Rex sounds like a jack hammer punching through cement, when he growls. You two have balls of steel
He's very relaxed with Vanessa. Her voice calms him. Wow, what a back breaking job she has for today. She gets the job done no matter what it takes. As long as the dog isn't stressed she will do her best to make him bootiful.
Even though he sounds grumpy, you can tell he's loved.
i agree, it was his first time being groomed and he did amazing. well trained and polite big boy
@Lilman Yellow are you trying to push your luck with a almost 200 pound doggo????
It’s so cool of her to groom bears ☺️.
These dogs are EXPENSIVE to take care of too! A farmer in my home region already had one (for guarding his animals of course) and he told me that even as a puppy he would eat through one and half a bag of kibbles each week, these guys are absolute units and certainly a force to be reckoned with.
And would these be like the largest available dog food bags? Think the largest I know is like 20kg (I don't know American units).
@@rangerslayer2260 From a quick research I found that large-breed adult dog food is around 79$-125$ in Canada, 20kg is a lot and if he paid an amount in between the numbers I gave for that format, I just hope that the harvest was good that year.
The amount of patience you have for these beautiful animals is a work of beauty itself ❤
The dog was extremely friendly for a CO. I grew up in that region and know these dogs very well- even as puppies they are very aggressive and territorial. I wouldn’t have gotten anywhere near a CO without the owner around- but the owner has done his best to make his as friendly and sociable as possible. These dogs can take out 2-3 wolves at the same time. They usually only answer to one person - it was strange seeing him listen to you.
not as sociable as possible, but also not a bad job for the first attempt of grooming. There are "family dogs" that are less chill on their first date with a groomer.
They can’t take out 3 wolves at the same time lmao and 1 of that dog especially can’t take 3💀
Anyway I don’t believe in people making their dogs be able to kill wolves because that’s just unnecessary and risky for the dog
@@hannajung7512 that’s because the owners haven’t rasied it well
@@Uchiha.Itachii 1. You are aware that my claims can be researched and proven, plenty of video exist. Turkish Kangals do this as well, an offshoot cousin of the Caucasian Shepherd. 2. No it is necessary if you have livestock you are trying to protect.
@@Uchiha.Itachii Apparently this is a whole new type of breed for you, not surprised because most people in the West do not know dogs like these exist.
I am glad to see the dog breed of my country (Georgia).
It is a very intelligent and very strong breed of dog. In my village in Georgia which is located (at 1,850 meters) almost every house has its own Caucasian Shepherds, because the village is among forests with wolves and bears.
Especially when we go to pick mushrooms from the forest, we always have our dogs with us.
That sounds amazing. I pick mushrooms also and have gone out with my friend's wolf hybrid
He is in all caucasia countries: Chechnya, Azerbaijan, Dagestan etc
@Ol Per - Very nice to read your comment, and learn how the families and their Ovcharkas live and work together!
Very similar breed in Armenia called gampr. The locals also call it a name that means wolf strangler
@@anng.4542, shepherds, not ovcharkas
Vanessa and camera man being willing/able to handle a dog like Rex shows true competence and experience. He did good for his first groom. TBH I’d be nervous and I’ve had one like him.
I WAS nervous and I wasn't even there!
I kinda wanna call the camera man Mr. Camera or Mr. Cams
nervous??? I'd shit myself if I happened to walk into that room
His growel makes him sound like a old car or motorcycle that's just trying to putter down the road 😂
What I learned from this is the importance of of getting your pupper used to the dog groomer as soon as possible, for everyone's sake.
Exactly! You should start when they're a puppy.
Oh for sure, even if the first appointment is just for a basic wash and no actual trimming it at least gets them used to the idea of it while they are still developing as puppies.
Once they are full grown it will become increasingly harder to train them to do anything new, especially if they don;t want to do it as dogs often do when grooming comes up 😅
yes a million times yes. people who do not acclimate their pets to handling are asking for an accident down the line. this goes for dogs and cats. as babies, touch ther paws, use tools around them, positively reinforce good interactions with strangers. train train train! it will pay off in spades by the time your animal is an adult that can seriously maim someone if triggered. ill never understand why people get breeds that require intense coat maintenance and then do not maintain their coat or train them to be acclimated to grooming! sure, not EVERY pet is going to have the best temperament, but you as an owner should have considered your ability to train the breed for basic life skills then.
More importantly, know the breed of dog before you get one. These dogs aren't bred to be pets. They require very thorough socialization, and are not intended to be housed in a back yard. I would love to have one, but know that I can not provide the life they need. And I have had German shepherds all my life. This dog is in another league. The groomer did a great job with him.
And he is a magnificent dog. Hope he can come back to see her, and hope that he really enjoys his next groom!
He probably feels so much better, despite his complaints. His owners should have been bringing him in for grooming since puppyhood.
I would not find it hard to believe that it is very hard to find someone willing to risk grooming even the puppy variant of this behemoth.
@@anja8595 Ha! A very good point.
I agree with Anja - it may have been difficult for them to find someone to groom him. He may have also not really needed professional grooming until recently and bringing him when he's uncomfortable (new space and matting) may have exacerbated it. Not every dog needs professional grooming on a regular basis.
@Hecate Xander The covid pandemic was a factor I'd assume, too.
Rex might be a rescue, it might not be the current owner who didn't take good care of him. And I wonder if some of the "growling" wasn't just groaning. Groaning in relief of being clean and getting the mats removed.
Your compassion for dogs knows no bounds; the fact that you got so far with this groom in spite of Rex's size and audible protests is proof of that, as is the fact you knew when to call it quits. I'm in awe of your dedication and kindness, and I hope if I ever get into a field like yours, I do just as well.
I hope you continue to groom him and he becomes comfortable with you and lets you do more.
His little snort growls are simultaneously the cutest and most terrifying thing. You are a true professional for being able to handle this and it mustve took an immense amount of trust and faith in both Rex and his owners.
snort growls are the cutest!
I love so much that you let the dogs you groom "inspect" the tool youre using cause they do somewhat relieved after doing so its beautiful
And here I thought that as a matter of course. Guess I am spoiled by groomers in civilized countries.
That was some boss level shit, what she did to make him feel included and at ease. Then his two sniffs at 2:34 and then a quick in and out sneeze or breathe basically accepting and blessing the device to be used on his person.
You are truly a professional. That first growl while you were de-matting, I would have been like "ok....and we spray him down with some sugar cookie cologne...aand we're done"
😂😂😂
Thanks for the laugh. 🤣🤣
lol exactly! 😂😂
🤣
😂😂😂burst out laughing at this
Cutting nails!! That's courage. The owner was too scared to help.
This genuinely feels like trying to groom a small bear or lion. This is a true beast, a loyal and loving guardian to his family but I'd be scared shitless. Good on you for having the skill and patience for such a boi.
good boi
as a vet assistant, ovcharkas and dogs like them are the kind of pups i will (barring some exceptions) not work on without sedation. they're *so* protective and *so* powerful that one move they see as threatening could wind up with you in the hospital. Kudos to you for working with this lump, he's clearly extremely well-trained and you're incredible with the pups
You *sedate* yourself to work with *them* ! Shocking! :)
@@lupusdeum3894 yes. you can’t project yourself as a threat if you walk in and immediately huff iso and crumple unconscious. this confuses the enemy enough to allow work to proceed
"Ovcharka" literally means "shepherd dog" in Bulgarian. Considering Karakachans and Caucasians are very strong guard dogs and often fight off bears and wolf packs I am not grooming or even walking towards one without the owner instructing the dog to tolerate me.
My Yogi, an American Akita, was the most gentle dog there was despite being huge.
If the vet is scared of a gentle big dog like him, it's the vet that is the issue, not the dog.
@@violetvictoria9908 I am sad you missed his joke. It was cute :)
The video sounded like you were grooming a tiger at some points; both you and Rex handled this groom amazingly
He sounded more like grunting pig
I thought he looked and sounded like a Bear. Very beautiful, but I was just a little nervous for her..
Rex is a gorgeous version of the Hound of the Baskervilles. Just want to cuddle with that big ball of fluff you produced. Amazing.
This is why I start brushing my puppies 2 weeks after I get them. I let them get acclimated to home, then the training starts! I have a Great Pyrenees and golden retriever so I don’t play with who is in charge. My groomer loves them, they stand still and LOVE being groomed. ❤ I love my babies and I want them to be happy and trust me. That doesn’t just happen by itself. ❤
You are a good owner.
My cousin did the same for his Cane Corso (he had three of them).
They were always extremely well behaved, both with the groomers and the pet sitters 😊
I have a little Cavalier that barely weighs 20 lbs but, yeah, we started brushes and regular bathes from the start since grooming is going to be a life long must for him. And as soon as he got his shots, he started with the groomer on a 6 week repeating schedule as well. It's all about repetition and training.
I had a CO and I groomed her myself. She was a very social dog, loved people, adored kids and other dogs, even let kittens sleep on her. I could do anything to her and she'd let me just fine but I don't think she'd let anyone else groom her, especially if I wasn't there. These dogs are very independent and make their own rules if the owner isn't there to keep them under control at all times. Mine was one of 9 puppies, and 6 were put down around one year old because the owners couldn't safely take care of them and nobody was brave (or crazy) enough to adopt a giant agressive dog
On the opposite end of the scale, I acquired an eight month old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel from her owner/breeder. She was the" pick of the litter" as the owner was planning to show her, but then her husband decided to retire and they were going to move and she just did not have the time to work with her. The breeder had seven other CKCSs, anyway. I called her to inquire about when her next litter was due as our CKCS had just died. She offered me this little princess who was already fully house-trained, knew a number of commands, and was thoroughly socialized with other dogs and people. She was perfect.
What I didn't realize is that she had been regularly groomed by the owner and was happy to get in the tub and be washed. Nothing phases her. At the groomers for semi-annual haircuts, the two ladies that run the shop argue about who is going to do her.
For whatever it's worth, I think you are a great dog owner. I used to take my bully puppies to Home Depot to get used to noises and people. I used to breed and show Bull Terriers and I can't tell the number of people that would call me and want a puppy, but hadn't even done any research! People like those are one of the reasons I gave up the hobby.
All 3 of you handled this groom so well. He was definitely over it, but only grumbled.
He is afraid. You are so kind and gentle with him. You took all that extra weight and insulation from him, making him a happier dog.
What a big bully...beautiful dog...I think you did awesome considering how intimidating he is.
That was a LOT to ask of an Ovcharka to tolerate a stranger grooming him. It shows your confidence in agreeing to take him. But it also shows his willingness to adapt and show you his boundaries with a low growl vs a lunge or a bite. Good job. I love Ovcahrkas the most of all the dogs. But I just don't want to invest in one unless I can socialise him/her well.
Bless him, he was clear about what he didn't like, and as the customer has a right to say his piece. Although he wasn't aggressive, the groomer handled this very wisely. I hope he learns to appreciate it with time and patience.
“He had the right to say his piece” 😭😂
My heart rate was elevated just watching this. A massive beast is Rex despite his sleepy looking mug.
But wery Grumpy
Even their mild growling sounds like a saw machine. Absolutely beautiful dog.
My Dad had a Greek Caucasian, it was huge , they were used for guarding the borders. A friend who was at the military gave it to him as a puppy... They were not for defending only smaller animal like sheep from wolves, but from bears.... Yes bears... One summer, the dog desided to jump into the city's central fountain, because it was too hot. Some police men tried to get him out. He barked once at them...end of the story... they left him in peace , just chilling.... Lovely dog really.... :)
You mean a Greek Shepherd?
@@ferretyluvHe probably means a Caucasian Shepherd in Greece
Fellow dog groomer here!! I think you did an amazing job doing what you could with Rex, and also handled the situation well and understood his cues and how to respond appropriately to them. :) You are great at what you do and Rex is a very handsome and intimidating BIG DOG!!
“Revving Rex” has to be one of the most accurate nicknames ever on this channel😂
The groomer is the courageous one!!! You go girl! ❤
Rex is my favorite by far .....he sounds more like a cranky baby.....what a good boy.
He truly tried and he has no issue expressing his feelings
Maybe the owner need to brush him out!
@@Greenacres1958 sounds like the owner would die trying
OMG... that growl was intense and so deep! I don't think I've ever heard such a deep-voiced dog before! --- Thank you for making a point of showing us different breeds and telling us about their traits. I hope it helps lots of people find the right dog for their situation, and not mistakenly take on a breed they can't handle.
vandergrad, we had an English Lab/Mastiff mix (a Mastador) with one of those growls. I had a lot of people almost back off my porch when he poked his head out of the door.
"Truth be told, I'd prefer to keep my face" is *Priceless*! Vanessa ought to sell merchandise with those words imprinted on everything! I also loved the line where she said that in a fight between this breed and a wolf, one should pity the wolf. Vanessa, you are a gem.