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As Link’s mom I totally understand the reason why an animal would be sent home if they’re stressed -which is why we were extremely happy with the service we did receive, and understanding when she wasn’t fully dry. Link hates the dryer at home and at the groomers, and doesn’t like baths & we try very hard to make a safe and calm environment when we bathe her at home. She’s okay with clipping nails and brushing but if already stressed and irritated it doesn’t work. Either way we love you and your videos Vanessa and you absolutely are a pro at what you do!
Thanks Trishani! This was of course not to be directed towards Links training, as many Huskeys are like this with the bath/dryer (as we know). Link was only used as an example of how a video may seem like I'm pushing through a groom on a stressed animal, when in reality I didn't actually complete the service and she went home still wet.
@@GirlWithTheDogs we love you Vanessa! You did amazing 🥰 and we never felt unsafe leaving her in such amazing hands.
Hi Link's Mom! 😍🥰
What a wonderful doggo mom you are. That was a very kind message.
@@GirlWithTheDogs can you please do a dues, and don’ts on golden retriever bathing/grooming? I may be getting one and would like to know some information about grooming A golden. I have watched your videos grooming golden retrievers, but would like a little bit of a deeper video about grooming a golden. Things like, bathing, products to avoid, daily grooming, things like that. Thank you.
Besides all the cute animals being groomed, the other reasons I love this channel so much is Vanessa's humor and her being informative about all things pet grooming
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Me too
Omg I love her one liners. They always make me laugh without fail
Completely agree! “20 dogs worth of hair” 🤣
@@ttempels It's such a great description of the photo, isn't it? But I don't think anyone but Girl With The Dogs would've thought about it.
I got a 4 month old puppy and when he was almost 5 months I took him for a grooming session and the groomer mentioned that he was a bit difficult to work with. Fair enough, it was his first time and I havent done much with him at home.
After that I started bathing and brushing him regularly and the second visit another month later was a big improvement, as the groomer said he was much better.
Getting our dogs accustomed to grooming is 100% our (the owners) responsibility.
Well I’m glad you were able to get the work in so he could improve! Good for you! (And him lol)
Getting animals accustomed to being handled is also a safety issue. You don't want a dog to bite a toddler because their tail got yanked. Humans have much thinner skin than dogs, so what seems like an appropriate response to a dog could be dangerous or potentially fatal to a human.
Yeah, just imagine how a child would feel being taken somewhere and bathed by a stranger the first time, if it hadn’t been bathed much or ever at home. “Who are YOU, and WHAT are you doing to me? Trying to drown and torture me?”
As are a lot of details that pet owners try and push onto others.
Sort of like when a child is learning to swim and your Dad just tosses you in the pool. Get to swimming.
Thank you for sticking up for yourself and discussing the importance of grooming and owners doing their part in training!!
Not just sticking up for yourself but the rest of us groomers🥰 & informing pet parents too, thank you.
Wow that's a lot fur. And he's really well trained he's an inspiration to the other Huskies in this world.
It's her Collie half that is keeping her calm, LOL
You could knit a sweater with all that fur.
@@patrickgragg5602 Actually collies are vocal also.
the other huskies probobly see him/her as a disgrace . " How dare thee not sign the song of our people. they ain't one of us " * dramatic music plays *
@@freedomcat They are, but most are also fairly eager to please so they grudgingly behave even if they don't like it. Meanwhile Huskies are all fluff, will and instinct.
My late cat’s groomer asked me if I bathed her and groomed her at home, because she told me that my cat sat very still, never panicked, and was so well behaved that she knew I must have been bathing and grooming her at home. I never realised what a difference this makes Ina groomers life
I had a cat that would get carsick, so she had baths fairly frequently. When I started, she would thrash and wail. Then she got a face-full of water, and figured out THAT'S why I was holding her. The rest of her life, she would wail like she was being murdered, but would hold completely still.
I only ever adopted older cats from Shelters and most of them weren't compliant. Murder mittens is an understatement
@@donnae9566 her cat could have self grooming issues due to age, be disabled, or just get into messes. There are plenty of reasons why one might need to bathe a cat more frequently. OP said "late cat" so I'm guessing it was old in age at the time.
@@donnae9566 honestly, who tf asked you?! Some cats do need to be bathed, even as regularly as every month, which is what I did for my cat. Some owners don’t like their household pets to smell like alley strays that aren’t cared for, so we wash them regularly, just as we wash ourselves regularly. It’s people like you with your ridiculously restrictive rules that make being a pet owner and lover so dauntingly hard for the rest of us. Take your rules and your stench elsewhere. I don’t need or want it.
@@skylar_kada Well Donna is right that *generally* there is no need to bathe a cat as they usually are self cleaning (unlike a dog). It isn't "ridiculously strict rules" to not bathe cats but a common place recommendation. As RP said however there are plenty of situations where it does become necessary and I'm guessing that OP probably does it because of one of those reasons. You just shouldn't bathe a cat regularly for literally no reason as it will be unnecessary stress and can also dry out their skin. Normally cats will not just start to "smell like an alley stray" when they are healthy. Maybe try changing their diet first or have a look at their teeth if you think your cats smells. Or maybe your cat just really likes to get into dirt and you're justified in bathing it, I don't know your situation - just know that isn't typically necessary for cats.
Edit: And it absolutely does not mean a cat is not well cared for if it isn't bathed. More so the opposite. Bathing should be avoided when possible.
"After I removed twenty dogs worth of fur, I shave out his paw pads". That KILLED me! 🤣
Koda is a very beautiful and well behaved dog! I could barely even tell he's part Husky. Lol! 🙂
Years ago, my groomer is the one that found a cancer lump on my dog. He had surgery that saved his life. She was my groomer for all my dogs after that until I moved to a different State.
Our Corgi would rush away after a few strokes with a brush. He would have to be hauled back over again to get a brushing done. But when Grandma brushed him, he layed there calmly and would roll over on his back so that Grandma could brush everywhere. He'd ask for a brush with her everytime we went there. I guess that Grandmas have a special touch.👵🏻💗
My parents have been working with their rescue pup, and we've finally figured out that when it comes to baths she likes a Volcanic Spa, not a Gently Warm Bath. If the water is hot enough it makes our hands uncomfortable, she melts right into it and let's us shampoo, condition, and rinse rinse rinse to our hearts' content. She's a happy pup. But at "normal" warm bath temperature it is *death* and "Why are you doing this?!" and "LETMEOOOUUUUTTTT!"
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And brushes and blow dries have to be done after the allotted Living Room Zoomies to get the energy out.
I love that, my lil rescue is the exact same! But fortunately for both of us, I'm also weird and love "volcanic spa" hahaha
A dog after my own heart.
I had a similar experience with my dog. I was always told to use a lower temp with dogs because they have sensitive skin, but my dog definitely hates it less when the water is decidedly hot, though not quite volcanic. They do have a higher body temp than humans, so maybe that advice was incorrect? Maybe what we feel as warm on our skin is barely tepid on theirs?
We do forget some breeds are more stressed out than others. I never thought about the owner's responsibility before to help prepare a pet for grooming. Good point.
Who thought mixing husky and collie was a great idea?? Sooo much energy
We had a german shepherd / collie / laika mix and he was amazing dog. He had insane amount of energy but new how to calm down too. Great dog.
I mean, look at him! He's gorgeous
@@TheTanakaMiyuki he's definitely gorgeous but I've dog sat for a husky and a border collie. I couldn't leave the corner because if I did the collie herded me back or the husky went super zoomie
ikr.. smart and stubborn 😅
I have to commend you for calling out owners - petting ownership/stewardship encompasses more than just "walkies" , cuddles and feeding. Having said that, I wish that you could train every single groomer in Canada!! I have been to multiple groomers over the years and I have rarely had a groomer with your knowledge and understanding ---- I would rather take a wet mildly upset dog home than one that throws up for 2 days from severe stress after a "professional" groom! You truly are a credit to your profession!!
When we get a lot of hair off our pets, we say they've made babies. Like "Betty made three babies today". Gizmo's whiskers are awesome!
Yes, very much
There are other groomers that have channels on TH-cam and I haven’t seen any of them de-shed a dog the way you do. You are by far my favorite and the most talented groomer that I’ve watched.
Stating that the groomer should be training the puppy/dog/pet is like saying the teacher is the one to train/parent the kids. No! It is the job of the parents, in both cases! You do a wonderful job and I have learned so much. Keep up the good work.
I’m so glad you touched on this! It’s no different in my opinion that parents blaming teachers for their child’s poor behavior when good discipline starts in the home. Pet owners must be accountable!
When I was young my mum said I was rude and impolite. She twice sent me to camps (first when I was 8 or something, second when I was like 11) so the instructors could beat me up if I misbehaved. Looking back from now, yes I was kind of rude (probably still am sometimes), but after school she would have her driver pick me up and send me to her office. I grew up there watching her boss around her employees. How else would I behave? That was all I knew when it came to interacting with older people. 🤷
Good analogy!
Having worked in the veterinary industry for many years I recognize your skill in putting the animal first in every video you make. Those who know can see clearly you're doing an excellent job.
My pup tolerates bathing, brushing, and nails very well, but his favorite thing in the whole world is being toweled off. He loves it, I have no idea why, but you can towel him for hours if you'd care to and he would be happy boy, butt wagging, loving every second of it, LOL.
My thoughts go out to Koda’s guardian…a husky and collie!? That must be infinite energy! He was a very good boy.
When I got my first poodle, the groomer told me that I needed to play with his feet every day and brush him so he would be used to it. Water was never a problem for Tuxedo because he loved water. He would jump into the shower or bathtub with us when we were bathing ourselves.
We were lucky with our poodle because his breeder took them to the groomers for the first time at for at 5 weeks old and then again at 8 weeks. But we still did bathing, nail, and brushing practice at home.
I had to do the same thing with one of my dogs. He wouldn’t let the groomer do his feet, so I had to start playing with his feet more at home. He was ok with having his feet touched by the next time he got groomed.
Sometimes you think you’ve covered everything, but it never occurred to me about his feet. We walked several miles each day, so I never had to trim his nails, therefore he hadn’t gotten used to having his feet handled that way.
Oh my! The mental picture is hilarious!
Tuxedo is a fabulous name!!!
0:35 Koda be like "why didn't you pay the water bill? I was enjoying the hot bath". 😂
Would you, as a groomer, feel offended if I , as a pet mom, inquired after a grooming session if there were any trouble or specific issues? The groomers I take my dog to always say he's great, but I also know at home he shows anxiety especially around other dogs and strangers. So I sometimes wonder how he's not freaking out there, or if they're simply not telling me. But I don't want to upset them by pressing for info, like I think they're just trying to placate me or something.
I always tell the owners how their dog behaved even if they didn't ask. Some groomers do lie and say every dog is wonderful though, I've experienced that first hand.
I think in one of her older videos she explains that she always informs the owners of their pet's behavior during the groom. I can't remember which video it is though. It seems like a good idea to find out so you can work with your furball and help them feel more confident. For example my dog doesn't enjoy having his paws handled, so we practice at home all the time. It is not the nail trimming, it is the restriction of the paw. He has never had his quick nicked but the jerking behavior of the leg could cause it and become a problem. So we work on it at home.
Some groomers aren’t allowed to give “bad reviews” on the animals. It’s in some places work policy
My favorite groomer used to send home a "report card" with behavioral notes, any potential health issues they see, and a checklist of services they were able to do.
@@ShineOnBenevolentSun That sounds awesome!
I appreciate Vanessa showing all sides of grooming. Most only show the "best"; this leads to unrealistic expectations and, frankly, an unrealistic view of animals. Seeing the range of behaviors, the range of skill, and the time it takes to gain skill is very much needed.
It's so irritating when people act like stress is abuse. It's not it's a thing everyone and every animal experiences, that's just life.
Well said!!
Putting the animal through unnecessary high stress is abuse, but if there's no way to take care of the animal's needs without stress (like in this case with grooming), then it's not abuse, it's a bad moment to pass for the animal's own good.
Your obvious love for your clients tells me that you always have their well being in mind.
I can't even imagine how crazy and intelligent a Husky/Collie mix can be
I adopted my dog as a fearful adult, and following the instructions of my groomer and my vet she now does pretty well (at least according to my groomer!).
This did involve medication, bringing her in for touch up grooms every 2 weeks for some time, and desensitization handling at home, so I did invest both time and money, but it’s better for my dog, her groomer, and me if she’s not terrified!
Brava! This is a must see for pet owners! I gave this lecture countless times to my pet owner clients. They could save so very much stress for their dogs and themselves by following your advice. Might you do a follow-up video on ways owners can train their dogs for grooming?
I definitely need ideas on how to get my dog to better tolerate brushing. He acts like every snarl will kill him.
1. Here’s one-
Make sure you have a brush that’s appropriate for your dogs fur or hair (There is a difference)
2. I don’t do long strokes with your brush. Support the skin with the opposite hand. Short strokes. skin should not move and slide w/your brush.
3. Don’t press harder or tug harder if an area is particularly thick or matted. Keep the same amount of pressure you just have to stay out of that area longer.
4. An area of thick hair can easily be right next to an area of thin hair. You don’t want to use the same pressure on both.
Like a shepherds rear end, thick on his haunches and just below that is the hock that has no hair.
Customer was brushing the haunch (back of back leg) and accidentally going low enough to scratch the hock. So the dog didn’t like it’s back end being brushed.
Once I can get the dog to understand that mistake won’t happen again..he was fine. 😌
Sorry for typos.
The grooming goddess-
@@debbiehatton8961 thanks for the tips but I’m actually a lifelong dog owner and I’ve never seen a dog so dramatic about being brushed. We have the right tools and I’m extraordinarily gentle, he just seems to be adverse to any type of pulling. Even when there is no matting and it’s smooth going through he gets dramatic and fights us. I started out brushing him daily as a puppy to try to get him used to it but he just got worse and worse every time. Now we have to muzzle him because he’s a year old & much more powerful to handle. It’s upsetting when you know you’re doing everything you can to make it easy on him but nothing seems to change his demeanor.
Actually, she wasn’t talking to or about the Link’s owners, she was using Link as an example. But I’m sure you know that.
What a wonderful temperament! Plus, Gizmo's whiskers reminds me of my father-in-law eyebrows. He enjoys the stares!
Wow animals are so lovely, cute, sweet and such an adorable🤩😍. Do you have a pet?
We're always praising the dogs and stuff, but kudos to the dedicated owners as well!
I don't think some pet owners realize that training their pet for grooming is a thing. Anyone who's clipped a dog's claws or washed them at home knows they certainly aren't born with it
Koda looks so happy in the thumbnail, look at his little blep!
My first thought was Ferris Beuler's Day Off!
You come across as someone who puts the needs of the dogs first. Ive never imagined anything else could be the case. Its unfortunate that some dogs, like some people will tantrum but ive always noted the loving support you offer them.
I worked hard on getting my dog used to being bathed, but I can't get her over her dislike for being brushed. I brush her every day, treats, etc, she just doesn't like it. The groomer thinks she has sensitive skin, so is okay with her being a bit mouthy when she's brushed. I did do bite control training, so she only grabs at the brush, doesn't bite down. Everything else is fine. Bathing, blow dry, nails, trimming. Just the brush bothers her.
My German Shepherd mix is eleven now. Had her since she was 2 months old. Showering her and soaping her paws are fine 👌but not "blow dry" and brushing her fur. She ain't no tolerate brushing 🙁I even resorted to brushing her while walking 😅Works better than brushing her at home, but my poor back and legs.
It's ok, I'll cut off her matted fur 😉
Perhaps change to a different brush or brand of brush ?
You could try grooming gloves, they are gloves with rubber bristles on the fingers and palms so you can brush your dog while petting them. It tends to work for animals that don't like the act of brushing, as they see it more as being pet.
I tried latex gloves, the ones you get on a box at the pharmacy (equigroomers are nonexistent in argentina). Both my dogs absolutely loathe brushing but are fine with the gloves because I'm basically petting and scratching them but because the gloves are different to my skin hairs tend to stick more and my hands remain perfectly clean.
Both have short-ish hair, I'm not sure this would work with a long haired breed though
With my former GSD it was nail clipping. The growling was...fearsome. I took her head, and my mother clipped her nails. She never actually tried to bite, but certainly let us know the process was done against her will. 😆
Koda is so gorgeous. I hope you get to see him often, and bask in his wolfy magnificence
I think the mass majority of your viewers totally understand these points you made. It’s kind of you to take the time to educate those that don’t. You’re so fun to watch and you care so much about your visitors, please keeps doing videos! I would love to see longer videos, the process is fascinating!
Koda was extremely well behaved, and the amount of extra hair that was coming out was staggering!
That was nothing! I have three double coated Shelties and the hair that comes off some days in shedding season is enough to make a new dog!
Kudos to Koda's people for training him so well! He's a beautiful boy and you guys are lucky to have him
We sure are!
Dang, you missed the chance to call him the "cooperative Koda"
Some people live to criticize no matter what the situation. You are an amazing groomer and a true professional. I love the comment from Link's mom. All dogs are different and every situation is different. It's easy to second guess when you are not the one taking care of an animal.
I can't believe anyone would leave a nasty comment on your videos. What the actual bleep is wrong with people, they just have to be nasty because they see so many other people loving this channel and of course they know absolutely everything. It seems the majority of people love this channel as much as I do. I check every day for a new video and am thrilled when you have time to post one. Thank you for making our day and in my case, ending my day with visions of puppies and happy doggies and your wonderful sense of humor.
Teach teacher! This is exactly what classroom teachers have to put up with from politicians and others who refuse to do the job or try to tell you how to do it. The owner/parents job to socialize the child. A teacher provides structure and learning environment, but a behavior therapist he/she is not!
Thanks Vanessa!
As a retired teacher, I say Amen!
So glad I have a super chill/confident/friendly dog, he's a standard poodle so he needs regular trips to his groomer who say's he's their best client!
I swear she is honestly the reason I kind of want to go and study to be a pet groomer
Ditto
Agreed
It tears your body apart and finding a good place to learn isn't easy. A lot of shops are a bit "niche" in the types of people they hire/train. Some shops will throw you in as a bather and push you to go faster faster faster, some shops will keep you as a bather for as long as possible and dangle groomer training in front of you like a carrot on a stick, other shops just kind of leave you be and you have to take initiative and figure things out by yourself. There is a shortage of qualified groomers pretty much everywhere, and pay varies wildly. In the city nearby they can charge $160 for a 40lb doodle, in my town you'd only be able to charge about $65 for the same dog. You can make anywhere from like $15k-$80k+. 50% commission + tips is what you should expect, but unfortunately some shop owners will try to cheap out and offer you hourly or below 40%. You really have to pursue it on your own and take your further education into your own hands. Not many people get good mentors.
And $50/hr...
It's also pretty heartbreaking sometimes. Having to give back dogs that are clearly mistreated and neglected, seeing irresponsible ownership, watching your favorite dogs decline in health, trying to educate people and have them just believe that you want more money from them... it's especially hard when you see elderly people get dogs that they can't care for and they can't afford and they're lovely people, but the dog deserves better but the elderly need something to care for/keep the loneliness at bay. It's a pretty emotional job. A lot of people just think we make cute dogs even cuter and play with puppies all day. But it's so much more than that...
I have a golden retriever that I have desensitized so well that he loves all parts of the grooming process! He will even jump in the tub when you tell him it is bath time!!
We did indeed enjoy the very well-behaved Koda! Thank you. 💙
The same concept applies to teachers. A lot of peoples only see teachers as glorified babysitters/nanny’s and that’s just not fair to them. Their job isn’t to be a behavioral specialist if your child doesn’t have proper home training.
Very well said!
We always handled our spaniel in all areas since day one. He has to get groomed every 6-10 weeks since he’s such a floof ball. Always socialise and condition your dogs.
He’s so adorable like a little wolf🥹
I've learned so much about grooming for your videos. Before I used to have to manhandle my dogs to get them through the hair cut process and whatnot but that was only after we had stopped letting them go to the groomers (their last service was horrendous). I ended up doing some light research for it so I could be better for all of our sanities and found your videos in my recommendations. When I tell you after I started mimicking what I see you do my grooming has gotten SO much better! Bought the clippers, shears and everything. I felt like a professional myself lol but boy is it tiring (I have seven I have to go through).
Don't let any judgemental comments get to you. You are a gem to dog owners like me. I would not be a better furmom for my dogs without emulating you and wash days would still be a nightmare for us all without you!
Several years ago, I worked at a doggie daycare that had a grooming salon. A few owners expected a full groom no matter how it was achieved. They always booked appointments with the one groomer that was in the back room. Even with the door shut, we could hear the chaos. I felt so sorry for those babies. They were labeled "difficult" and treated poorly, all because their owners wouldn't train them. And of course, each time they came back, their behavior got worse. Dogs learn who is willing to strap them down in all kinds of weird positions while using clippers on them. The whole situation was sad. I quit after a few months.
Recently adopted a new cat, he loves being brushed. Like L O V E S being brushed, and I introduced him to the equigroomer-- flopped over and started kneading the air
Mmmmm! Air biscuits!
that's so cute 😭
One of my cats loves being brushed to the point of me needing TWO: One for the front, one for body/behind. My GOD, the purrs and rubs and flops, LOL.
What a good boy 😭 So well behaved lol
Don't give Vanessa grief, she's so good to the pooches. I saw another salon with like five groomers working at the same time - now that's stressful! Thanks for making my day better.
For my dog (who has a diagnosed anxiety condition), paying for our fear free groomer is 100% worth it. Her and I work together between his sessions with her and the work I do at home to make his appointments as low stress as possible. It’s definitely an extra cost though, and yes he’s there for a few hours! I wouldn’t expect to get the amount of dedicated time she gives him if I was paying a regular price.
Lol my very desensitized cat was watching this with me. He gets a bath every week for shed control and another if we go on a walk because he has no idea that outside is messy. When you said "regular handling" I was like "yeah bud regular handling" and snuggled and kissed him. Now he is mildly offended and grooming himself in the other room.
No one gonna mention how absolutely stunning this puppy is??
So Kota is clearly more collie than husky and we appreciate that.
Excellent points Vanessa! 👍🏼👍🏼
99.9% of any dog’s “problem” behavior is usually the owner’s responsibility.
Training & positive reinforcement is possible with a dog of any age. 5-10 minutes of “problem-focused” training a couple of times per day, done consistently, can typically eliminate the undesirable behavior. It’s definitely a worthwhile investment in their relationship with their pet.
I used to run an electric tooth brush over one of my dogs when she was a puppy to get her used to the buzzing,besides bathing and brushing as she has a coat that needs regular grooming.
What a good pupper. Also Gizmo's whiskers are fantastic!
Thank you for saying this. It helps people understand better when they realize they need to work with their dog. The same is true for vet visits. Fear free is great but not everyone is trained for it and not everyone (professionals and owners alike) have the time and money. Desensitization is wonderful and positive reinforcement is amazing. But the vet or groomer cannot be the only one doing anything. Owners need to step up and do their part cause they have the most influence and time with their pets
Thanks for educating us, Vanessa!! 🐾 🐾
I wish I had a groomer like you! I would feel safe leaving my 3 precious fur babies in your capable hands!
Koda's a good boy! Big kudos to his dog parent/parents! 🥰❤️🙏
What a good boy! So well behaved!
It has to be done though. I mean grooming. One of my cats would scream and yell and hiss. My mom would joke it sounds like I was killing him. But he was all talk. When I would stop, hed come back purring and wanting pets. But he's a long hair cat who gets mats easily in his fine yet thick fluff. So it has to be done. And here he is, much older, and absolutely LOVES brushing now. It took me a long time of brushing, praising, treats, and yes.. dealing with his absolute wailing.
It looks like that both the dog and the groomer are well-protected~👍
Thank you for sharing this video~🤗
You hit it right in the nail. It is shedding season. I have two puppers and are shedding like crazy
You go girl! 👏👏👏. Tell them like it is! As the Dog Mom of two neurotic hyper sensitive Border Collies I agree completely!
We have been working with them since they were months old to have them desensitized to brushing, nail clippers, bathing, blow dryers etc and they STILL have individual sensitivities
We had a groomer that was willing to work with us and we took them regularly so that it could become as normal to them as eating and sleeping and going for a walk.
To this day our female hates baths but loves brushing and our male loves baths and dislikes brushing and nail clipping. LOL. The point is they don’t over react and they aren’t highly stressed or aggressive so it’s all good and they know it’s just part of life
It is on THE OWNER to train their own dog with the cooperation of an amazing groomer like you😉
I'm glad you made this one. I know we live in very critical world, but some criticisms are just ignorant. I'm not a groomer, but I know dogs. Watching you work is interesting to me, because you know dogs in a completely different way. You are more than a UTuber, you are a quality person❣️
I've always had Collies they are attentive companions but I love huskies because they are SO communicative. This is a beautiful dog, nice mix.
You don't have to explain yourself to the clueless Vanessa. You've hit over two million subscribers for a reason. The majority of us know how experienced, knowledgeable, and professional you are with these animals.
I don't think anything she said in this video is really about her ego. It's about trying to make life easier for groomers, dogs, and pet owners by setting realistic expectations. And she can't really get people to realistic expectations without explaining how/why she does what she does.
Bless you for having to spell it out for some viewers.
This is absolutely excellent advice!
Benny, my Welsh Terrier, spent his early years as a show dog competing for his Champion title (won in 2016) and so spent most of a day every week or so on the groomer's table (luckily there was a professional handler/groomer about an hour away that specialized in Welsh Terriers) and now his current groomer absolutely adores him and how well mannered and behaved he is when he gets grroomed.
I wouldn’t want your job. You must really enjoy it - you’re good at it. I agree the owners need to be more involved in their pets lives and grooming! What I’d like to know - how many times have they pooped in the bath or on a table? How many times have you been bitten? How long does it take to get ready for the next dog? You are amazing! 💖
Leave it to people that don't have pets to throw shade. You just keep doing the good work for these incredible pups and kitties. my yodeling husky approves this message😂
I've noticed that. Meanwhile, people who have, or had dogs, are cheering for a Well Behaved Dog.
Good for you telling the home truths. I'm glad Koda did so well.
Koda already looked in really great condition when you got him. After you were done he looked excellent. But you can tell he’s really well cared for.
I respect the effort and care you put into work.
This is my fave pet grooming channels.
Thank you for sharing, all your hard work.
You also have an excellent sense of humour. 👧🏽🐕🦺🐈⬛💕💕💕
He was an angel. The cats whiskers were so cute.
What an absolute doll!! Are we SURE he's a Husky?! xD Gizmo's whiskers are adorbs, as well!
"He's a two year old husky..."
Me: "Oh no."
Same as any other Dog Owner. Ours was a Lab/Neuphie, and, he made a game out of kicking people. We were told to not bring him back to one Groomer, because, he had kicked her hard on the nose.. Yes, he was trained, but we started working on THAT, too.
I ❤️ this video!!!! I love your no-nonsense and common sense way of relaying information. Perfectly said. People train your dogs!!!
Thank you for being completely transparent about regular grooming vs. fear-free grooming. I will literally always pay extra for highly accommodating fear-free grooming because I both can afford it and can not be arsed to do the leg work to deal with clip-and-snip-throw-them-out-the-door grooming.
That´s the best mix I´ve ever seen. The looks of a Husky and the heart of a Collie. Beautiful dog. Such a good baby!
Loved this video! I’d love more videos like this, with tips for grooming, how often to bathe, send to the groomer, nail trimming, etc!
As a dog owner, it is 100% MY job to teach my dogs to be calm at the groomers, I own dobermans so they thankfully don’t need AS MUCH grooming as some other breeds, but still are dogs and need proper bathing. You wouldn’t expect a teacher to potty train your child, don’t expect your groomer to train your dog.
I live for any and all Gizmo cameos.
Those head rubs 0:30 in - doggo is totally into it. Not your typical Husky reaction!
This video begs the question, is it the Huskies that are the ones all scared of getting groomed, or is it bad owners who got the trendy dog but have no idea how to train them?
That is a very good question.
Likely the latter. I enjoy watching husky videos because I think they’re adorable, but they are high maintenance. I feel like choosing a dog that matches your lifestyle, and not trying to pick the cutest one, is just better for both the owner and the dog.
Huskies have a howl response to high pitched sounds. Plus they are all drama all the time.
Its the latter. Huskies are a working dog, high energy, high intelligence, and this makes them stubborn.
Most people either have no idea how much work it will be or dont have the time to give them the work needed.
Now, even a relatively well behaved husky can be dramatic and excitable/loud because of their high energy, but a lot of it is jus owners with NO clue what theyre getting into.
huskies are so high maintenance, ik many husky owners who got it as their first family dog, those pups are unfortunately monsters and so poorly behaved. but i also know huskies who never bark, and are super well trained. it’s def an owner issue
Koda is a proper doggo! So well behaved, and almost has a good demeanor of a wolf from the furry look!
I love that you not only try your best but also inform people of the different dog behaviors so they can be more aware/alert. She was a sweetheart & her owners clearly care about how she interacts with other dogs & people.
I loved it when you said, grooming is a part of life and not a punishment. Very true and well said Vanessa
You just know that the ultra smart collie part of Koda’s brain is using all of that time at the groomers to create detailed schematics of his ultimate revenge plan that he will put into action when he’s good and ready and it’s truly perfected and utterly flawless! 😜
So cute! :)
What a handsome prince 🐶🐕💙💚❤
Husky/Collie is the most majestic mix I've ever seen!
Just reminds me of how my parents' dog, Rocco, was AWFUL with baths. It wasn't bc he was never trained; he was just really scared of water (he's fine with brushing, getting nails clipped, etc) so when they took him to get a professional grooming session done for the first time, my parents warned the groomer about this.
Turns out that there are ways to bathe him that doesn't freak him out as much and will be a good boy as long as someone pets him while using the nozzle! I can only imagine how stressful this job would be with poorly trained dogs
_"he was just really scared of water"_
How is he with mud puddles? I ask because some dogs are a contradiction in that regard. :)
@@AlbertaGeek He is not a contradiction in that department he avoids puddles at all costs. He won’t even go outside when it's raining