i mean....obviously she would think about it?? why are you acting like that's not something a normal pet owner wouldn't consider? did 500+ people really like this as if it's a hot take
@topasu9454 to be fair, i dont think people like comments because its a hot take, its usually an agreeing sort of thing... and everyone agrees thinking of your pet is good
@@topasu9454Unfortunately, it is a hot take form some people. Just as there is irresponsible parents, there is irresponsible pet owners who like to justify their actions for not thinking ahead
i used to be a delivery driver and i can firmly say: goldendoodles were always the WORST dogs out on my route, right up there with german shepherds and heelers. everyone thinks they're cute and sees "good family dog" and goes nuts for them. they were never properly cared for, and they were always MEAN. except for one named Nash, who always had a pristine coat and loved getting pets from anyone he could, because he was very well socialized.
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i think a lot of people who bought goldendoodles from a breeder got them as a fashion accessory, because even the most rudimentary research would show the many downsides of the hybrid dogs. For people who want that look and do the research, they generally settle on a standard poodle.
Because poodles and poodle crosses are so very smart, a firm and consistent approach is needed. This doesn’t mean you can’t love them, but nothing is worse than a spoiled smart dog.
Our bichon frise was very smart, just like any other poodle 🐩 He wasn't wild about baths or having his feet touched. He both liked & hated being brushed. If he was allowed to chew on a FINGER, not hard, he would allow himself to be brushed. It was weird, but I would hold him & let him chew on one of my fingers while I brushed him. He never bit hard or hurt my fingers, but he wouldn't settle down otherwise. 🤷🏼♂️
@@kennyjones559Awwe, that's cute, like a little finger-binky! Yeah... that's kind of our poodles... smart, but a tad spoiled... A couple of ours are sensitive, though, so you feel like an ogre sometimes even if they were the naughty ones, haha! They're good babies over all, though. Two are still puppies, so still a bit wild and learning how the world works. We have a twelve-year-old rescue we got when he was seven and he was the exact oposite of spoiled... used as a breeding machine, and his whole life in a kennel. Poodles have amazing resilience, even coming from bad situations. He got potty-trained at that age, leashtrained, etc. He still has the occasional accident as he gets older, and his trauma still impacts how he is around men, particularly my dad who he's barked at dayly for the last 4 and a half years, but he's amazing! The brain analogy above made me laugh because yeah ... they like to think they rule the house as their royal birthright, haha!
This is why I started doing leg and foot messages the day I got my Gus. Our groomer says she's never had a dog so happy to be groomed. He was very particular about his legs but he learned.
That's a good idea with ANY breed, not just Doodles. One of the first things I did with our Border Collie pups was to touch them all over. (If they growl, move away, but keep returning. They will become acclimated). I also do this with all of my rescues.
I started this with my Shiba. She loves when I rub on her paws, but as soon as the clippers come out, she is all Shiba sass. Thankfully she is highly food driven so a spatula full of peanut butter does the trick.
You are the reason when we got a four month old, unsocialized Bichon Frise she immediately went to the groomer regularly and nearly everywhere else we went. We still maintain the same routine with her now that we’ve had her almost a year, but she is much more relaxed and confident. Thank you.
My bichons were well socialized, thank goodness, they got groomed every four weeks, and they traveled with us everywhere. Congrats on turning your around from their initial bad start…
After his eyes were cleared off, oh what a whole new world for Moose. He couldn't stop looking around taking everything in, and yes, he seemed calmer the second half. His tantrums were like the terrible twos! Well balanced handling.
Due to a small crossover in my TH-cam feed of dog grooming and sheep shearing, I call the doodles whose fur is covering their eyes "wool blind" which is what they call a sheep with the same issue
In the UK, we had a long series of TV adverts for Dulux paint. The mascot was an Old English Sheepdog. What bothered me was they had his thick fringe completely covering his eyes which wasn't unusual to see with 'Dulux' dogs. You could never see his eyes. I've seen them with a Summer coat, with a tight shear, loving that they can actually see things!
Could be she makes a script or so (TH-cam and professionalism requires it in certain things/certain times, when you hear her saying things whilst not speaking visibly with her mouth), but she is of course funny herself too!
The guy who originally started the Goldendoodle trend regrets it, says a lot I think. I get that these can be good dogs, but i wish people would stop breeding and buying them with no understanding of how they should be handled and cared for (since their coats need so much extra care and they're a cross of a high energy breed and a high intelligence breed)
mixed breed are almost never recognized as a legitimate breed, mainly because they come questionable genetic background, and they are a mutt at best, additionally they have behavioral issue, and genetic issues that would crop up with the breed. i know she keeps "promoting breeds like shiloh and king sheperds those are mutts, because they are bred with large breed dogs which have health issues
We have a rescue doodle and she is just a lovely girl as long as I get her out every day for a two mile walk or run. If I’m sick or something and can’t walk her enough, she’s a naughty girl! She is smart and full of energy so that walk is not only a way to burn off her extra energy but also enrichment as she snoofles along and smells all the smells. (In our case, though, we went from a Border Collie to a doodle, so our doodle actually seems pretty chill comparatively!)
I don't know I think my Bernedoodle is a wonderful dog.....but I did read up on them before I got her. Mine is a F1bb which means she is 87.5% poodle and 12.5% Bernese Mountain Dog. That means she is high energy all the time. You just have to exercise them or you get a naughty dog. Mine is pretty chill for that % of poodle but I give her a run for her money until she is panting so hard. If you want a lazy couch potato then these dogs are not for you.
Exactly! Owning a poodle is a handful in itself lol! Mixing them with other breeds is asking for it if not prepared. Even if the other breed is calm, it won’t guarantee a calm dog!
@@commanderrussels2612 "Nice dogs" can apply to any breed when given specific circumstance, and vice-versa with "bad dogs". It's why bully breeds will make someone cross the road if they see me coming with one. They see "bad dog", because the breed has a reputation. Even though the dog I'm with is a gentle soul who's scared of leaves in the wind or hides with mom under a blanket when it rains. I haven't personally interacted with many golden retrievers so I can't comment on their breed with personal experience. However, during my initial training with fearful dogs, I learned they are highly prone to anxiety and fear based aggression due to the deep bonds they form with their human. As for poodles... I'm sorry to say I've only met one kind poodle during my entire career - but the owner and upbringing plays a large role. A dog as intelligent as a poodle needs a knowledgeable owner with strong boundaries, especially during the first year of life. If you spoil them and let them get away with undesirable behaviors even once, you will have a problem. At the end of the day, this is all just my personal opinion from my personal experiences. Groodles also have positive traits and nobody can resist that silky fur, teddy bear face, or the way they seem to love you on sight (that's the golden in them shining through!) I've also found that Goldendoodles are significantly higher energy than the two parent breeds. They just never stop going, and going, and going... Then when you think they're finally napping...you can see their tail is still wagging and they're just giving YOU a break. Oh god this got so long, I'm sorry!
@commanderrussels2612 I think a mix of bad genes, bad owners, and the explosion in popularity leading to unethical breeding practices is what creates a trifecta of "obnoxious dog". I don't hate doodles themselves as I place more responsibility on the owner/breeder.
@@tangledkelppOur Aussie-doodle rescue wants to help, but has 2 brain cells & they seem to have static cling!! Good natured but goofy, she has the athleticism of both the Poodle and the Australian Shepherd but NONE of the smarts from either breed. 😂😅
My 18-month old Leonberger/poodle is in the throes of adolescence with frequent reversions to toddlerdom, accented by doggie adhd. Very smart, extremely vigilant, and very funny, but at 90 lbs she’s a handful. We work hard on daily brushing, but she’s not always helpful!
I often say that dealing with my labradoodle is like having a 3 yr old in the house. Crazy smart, learns all the wrong things way too easy and easily bored. She's now 2 and daily training sessions, providing her with puzzle toys and regular grooming exposure have resulted in a gorgeous dog that is absolutely bomb proof who can also open doors and pick stuff up for me when requested. Given she makes a daily mess with all her toys being able to tell her to put them away in her toy box and have her comply is a huge bonus 😂
It's so hard keeping calm when you're getting snapped at, that's when dogs and groomers get hurt. You really have the right temperment for grooming dogs 🐕 👏🏾 ❤
It seems like yesterday that I was dealing with dogs just like Moose. My throat was sore from saying NO so many times. And yet some people still think that groomers are over-paid for what they do. Great patience and control Vanessa.
That is because for TH-camrs like this justify charging high amounts but not every groomer is like Vanessa or even half as good as Vanessa and I do not think it should cost $100 to give a full groom to a 30 pound dog especially when I know firsthand that they are well behaved. I get some owners misinform or flat out lie. So, maybe you should start out with saying I will agree to do a nail trim just to get to know temperament and have a range for behavior because I know my dogs will always fall in the lower end. I also don’t like that it’s very difficult to find groomers that will not crate docs because I’m willing to pay extra for that and I’m willing to sit out in the parking lot in my car in order for my dogs to not be crated or have three separate grooming appointments to accommodate that. My dogs do not love to be groomed or bathed but they never fight it, at most will pull their power away for the nail trimming or just not move easily as needed for bathing or trimming. This is why people think groomers are exorbitant.
@@nanny8675309I think it works like this, not everybody is getting daily grooms, some people get their dog professionally groomed once every couple months. Groomers need to get by too. It’s like mattress stores. No one buys a mattress everyday, so one purchase should get employees a little through rent, water, electricity, food, everything.
@@nanny8675309 Dogs should be trained to love the crate, it is a safe space for them and they will have to be in a crate some time in their life. If they go to the vet, they will most likely be in a crate. If they go on long car rides, they should be in crates to protect them from accidents. If they are at the groomers, they will be in a crate. The sooner you start training your dog to love the crate, the better! I don't understand why people hate crates so much. You don't have to use them forever. When your dog goes to the vet for an emergency, not only will they be sick and hurt, but they will be stressed from the crate if they are not used to it, and they can hurt themselves more. All of my dogs are used to crates, I always leave the door open so they can go inside and nap whenever they want. My mini aussie loves bringing his kong to the kennel, he thinks he is hiding. My ridgeback mix loves napping in his crate, he's very lazy. Sometimes even the cats go inside of the crate! It's basically a bedroom for your dog, or cats if they like going in there. I crate trained my dog when she was about 8 years old, after a few weeks she LOVED it! I put an orthopedic bed inside of it and a few lick mats with peanut butter on them, she would nap in them and lick the mats all day long. She loved burrowing under the blankets too. When she wasn't sleeping next to me on the couch or in bed, she would be in her crate laying belly up, snoring, with drool coming out of her mouth.
@@nanny8675309 you sound like a pain in the butt client to deal with. I would begrudgingly take you as a client, but only if your dogs were decently behaved and you tipped well.
Our Labradoodle started grooming at 5 months old when we got her. Now, at almost 13 years old, she jumps up onto the grooming table, ready to go, every time we take her to the groomer. She’s been groomed in Georgia, Washington, Oregon, Texas, South Korea and Missouri. Initial pup grooming is so important. Thank you for the video!
Same, but mine is 11 and still hates it. I've figured out that if i wash him before I take him, he is way less stressed. He hatessss the dryers. Would come home and act like a weirdo for weeks. Stand in different corners of the house and stare at me, hahah.
A solid, clear, no-nonsense approach to both your handling of the groom and your breakdown of poodle mixes. I see a lot of them now in my profession, and you handle their mixed bag of phenotypic coat and behavioral traits with such poise and care. I wish I had your finess and patience some days! I hope the owner recovers well, and I hope Moose learns some more manners as you go along😂❤
I really professionally dont love dealing with doodles. I am never a fan of there temperment that often comes from backyard breeding and i feel like it often takes the worst traits of both breeds. Then the owners are rarely prepared for the coat types that these dogs come with. I love how patient you are yet firm as well.
Highly problematic dogs because principally people want them because 'they don't shed.' The kind of person worried about a little shedding is likely unprepared to deal with the high energy/drive poodle tempermants and the high coat maintenance work. They go into it imagining they're getting a 'golden retriever that doesn't shed,' and really just don't put in the work these dogs need. Super not a fan of doodles for that reason. Not the dogs fault, really.
Because they are BYB the breeders will sell to anyone and they aren't gonna tell the buyer the coat is high demand... And the buyer probably won't ask.
I got out of training puppies because of doodles. The last two I trained were littermate "double doodles" and they wanted to rip each other's throats out at 12 weeks. The owners never listened to anything we told them. I was done when we fired them, I couldn't take it anymore.
@@falnfenix You poor thing! That's such a shame! It feels like 90% of doodle owners need all the help but seem so set in their ways. I know 3 doodle owners and one of them is cross schnauzer. All 3 of them are in need of help but refuse to take advice. It was the same with the frenchie craze but at least frenches are small and don't matt. Doodles are ruining it for everyone, I have had to change how I walk my dog because there are so many out of control.
They're too smart for their own good, and stubborn to a fault. Which is why so many owners have trouble with them. But Vanessa's right about being firm and consistent with them.
He is gorgeous....My 8 month old female doodle can be quite a handful when grooming. She loves her groomer. She does a fantastic job. Always TIP your groomer and bather every session. They have earned it!
@@rayneinphyre1981 Did you miss the fact that the owner is getting surgery and this is a breed with a difficult coat? The owner did the right thing by getting the dog in for a groom. Stop casting judgement when you don't know anything.
Thank goodness our breeder gave us good advice when we got our poodle pups. We got them used to grooming, brushing, washing, and trimming early....made it so much easier for us all!
I'm always amazed at how you can carve a beautiful dog out of whatever you are presented with. Not to mention you had to work around the behavior training. Great job and great video. Thanks for posting; I learn so much from watching your work. Zk
For being 8 months old (a puppy) that had never been pro groomed, I think Moose was splendid! Vanessa, you managed him sooo well! A combination of patience and skill. But then, that's what you always do, isn't it?! WOOF! 💓🐈⬛💓
It is obvious that you have a deep intuitive understanding of dogs (and cats) which is so beautiful to witness. I love your narration - the tone is intelligent and interesting.
Thanks to your videos, I’ve been able to take care of my older kitty as he’s aging. He’s still got a lot of pep in his step, but I’ve started shaving his paws to make traversing on slippery stairs and floors easier. Thank you so much for your help!
As soon as I saw the title, I KNEW it was gonna be a doodle. They make up probably a third of the dogs we see at my clinic, and most of them are out of control, bouncing off the walls, jumping on everybody and everything, and, yes, often biting.
As someone who works in a vets I can confirm these poodle mixes are just as naughty at the vets! They’re actually the most common breed our behaviourist treats at the moment
Doodles are very popular in my area, so I got curious and started taking tallies for a while. Both the visible doodles I pass while out, and the number of doodles at daycare on any given day averaged out to about 1/3 So, so many. And very few of them are good dogs to work with. (But of course people who breed them and the owners who are woefully underprepared for how challenging they can be, are to blame for most of how poorly behaved most of them are.)
Wow, I was surprised to read these comments. I've met lots of doodles and without exception they are smart, friendly, playful, great with children and non-agressive and easy to train because they pick things up so quickly, including my own. Everyone loves her and wants to take her home. I've honestly never come across a nasty one.
@@christinefleet4118 Out of curiosity, how many have you met? And have you met them all in environments they're comfortable in? And are their owners competent? I will give them the points for generally being very friendly though
It’s the worst mix. Standard poodles are not beginner dogs and need a LOT of grooming at home and people seem to think they are good starter dogs because “doodle” sounds cute and catchy. Labs and goldens require way less work than a standard poodle does and the curly coat requires daily brushing. I see so many behavior issues in them because ppl don’t work with them daily and they get bored.
I love when the red horns pop on the screen! This is a big help to the owner since she has to have surgery. I’m sure you are blessing to the owner. Great job , Vanessa ❤
I was bitten in the face when I was two years old. The bite was fairly bad. I took two rows of stitches under my left eye. Ten and four stitches respectively. I also needed three stitches in my mouth. My mom took amazing care of my wounds so my scars, while still clearly visible to this day, are smooth and soft and no one has ever asked me about them. I can remember that the dog was a female, she was older, she was big (I couldn’t see over her back when I was standing next to her), she was grey and she did not have a short coat. I also remember hearing someone saying, “Watch her around the dog. She doesn’t like kids,” at the same time I could see her teeth coming towards my face. She bit me more than once, I think it’s why I needed so many stitches in three different places. I remember the first bite, but not the subsequent ones. I’ve gone five decades with no fear of dogs, even mouthy ones. I have zero fear of big dogs, aggressive dogs, or being face to face with them. I’ve watched countless dogs being groomed by Danielle and never flinched even once. But there was something about Moose’s teeth that gave me intensely vivid flash backs to that moment I was bitten and completely took me out of reality. 😳 So weird. He’s cute, but I don’t want to meet him or pet him, and I’ve never felt that way before.
What a frightening experience as a little 2 yo & then to have flash backs with Moose’s teeth after having lived decades with no fear around dogs. His teeth were scary to look at as he bared them at Vanessa. Take care. 🙏🏼 PS that was very smart of your mom to take care of your skin so the scar was flat.
When i was 4 I was attacked bymy family's friends german shepherd who had experience with kids. It was because my mom didnt teach me how to respect pets boundaries and left me alone with him. I clearly remember him giving me multiple chances and trying ti get away, so the double bite was a promise delivered but also a means to move me out of his way so i He could get out of the corner i backed him into. Buddy was a good dog but i was not allowes over for years after (this was a year after they left me alone with baby guinea pigs at ththe same house and i tried to hold one and accidentally killed it. Again, this was a failure on my mom. I am incredibly adept at animal behavior now lol)
He's pitch black. His young extra white Teeth are literally shining out his Mouth. And he wants to have them seen to be left alone. I think it's one Point People are more scared and superstitious towards black Cats/Dogs. And he really managed to avoid the Muzzle by Inches.😂 So he could show us them more often fighting the Equipment.🤣
You are the best groomer hands-down! If you weren’t days of travel for me to get my dogs to you I would be there. Then there’s the commentary and if I was ever lucky enough for you to make a video of my dogs I would cherish every comment you had for them❤
My service dog is a doodle. He’s absolutely wonderful and makes getting through each day so much easier. But it took several years of training and getting lucky with a good temperament. Our trainer pointed out that booth retrievers and poodles can be high energy as pups so the combo is a double whammy. Plus whatever other personality traits they pick up. They can be fantastic dogs, but I think they require way more patience and attentiveness in training than people think and really aren’t for first time dog owners.
You have the most amazing empathy and kindness. Your love, empathy and persistence wore him down! Awesome work! I feel so good after watching your videos :)
The guy who "invented" labradoodles, Wally Conron, said it's his "life's regret". Because for every good one you'll get a bunch of bad ones who have the worst trades of both, and that the back yard breeders make it even worse. The idea was to make a guide dog who is hypoallergenic, because the one who asked for it needed one while her husband was highly allergic.
Bad breeders have contributed to a whole lot of problems in all sorts of breeds, so this is just a good example of why breeding a new breed of dog needs to be done with a lot of thought and some controls put into place. Goldendoodles were created for the same basic issue. If go to a good breeder, and do your homework. You get an excellent dog. What would be good is if AKC would recognize the breeds, and their purpose, so they can be registered. It may help some. Although I'm not a fan of just breed anything to a Poodle and call them hypoallergenic and nonshedding when they are not, and most of the mixes are horrible!
I rescued a cocker mix many years ago before I really knew what to watch for. He was super smart & very loving other than when we told him no. He started growling at us. I told the kids not to correct him & called some trainers to get help. It escalated really badly after that & we ended up having to have him euthanized. It broke my heart, but I had to keep my kids safe. When I took him in, without even being told why, the vet immediately told us it was not our fault, that it was aggressive dominance due to backyard breeding. He said that there were no reputable breeders in the area & he had been seeing it with others. I so hoped he could give us another option. 😢
To be honest, every doodle for me looks like poodles, they never look like their second breed, in the end I see no point in mixing everything with poodles because they look exactly the same with different colors.
I've seen the full gamut, from "I can't believe it's not a standard" to "vaguely curly lab". Usually the color is the giveaway, but I've seen all-black "golden"doodles. But yeah folks should just get a poodle. There is more variability in personality between individuals of the same breed, than between poodles and most crossbreeds.
@@fluffysheap Yeah, we have an EXTREMELY well behaved 50/50 Bernedoodle that requires grooming every few months since their fur just keeps growing. Though that's the only 'extra' work she's ever required? She just needs lots of attention, and gets a minimum 2 mile walk nearly every day... I think maybe the Bernese mix is to make a slightly stupider poodle, so they're a little bit easier to train and not as naturally stubborn.
Great groom! As always!!! I do not for the life of me understand why anyone would take two wonderful dog breeds and mix them to make a mutt and then sell them for more than the purebred dogs!
Besides my full respect, I absolutely love your voice, sense of humor, skill, kindness and consistent empathy for dogs and owners. The world is riddled with violence and war, there you are bringing comfort, hygiene, beauty, peace and respect day in and day out. Bless you ❤
Love your philosophy on training! That balance of love and discipline is so important, but takes good discernment to navigate. If you have only one without the other, it's a recipe for disaster... either a spoiled or distrusting dog. But used together, our dogs can reach their potential to become wonderfully behaved and good natured companions who love and respect us more deeply!😊🐾 Your wisdom on this balance is what makes you such an incredible groomer!
We love our mini-golden doodle. I socialized him from 8 weeks old. He's already passed the AKC CGC class, has his first trick title and is going to be a therapy dog as soon as he turns 1 years old. I like his fur long and fluffy so he gets line combed twice a day, groomed every 6 weeks and I bathe and groom him between full grooms. It's definitely a lot of work but he's so worth it.🥰
I'm a home health care person and I have a client whose granddaughter has one of these in the house and I am so thankful he's a gentle giant! Thomas Davidson is the name! He's so huge and he is a babydoll!
Vanessa, after having watched (literally) countless numbers of your videos, & with lots of favorites, I think young, "Master Moosie" is at the top of my fave list..I cracked up at his "mophead" look, with the "bright shiny teeth," & at the end, I just wanted to hug & love on him! 🙃 Such a gorgeous boy...I sure hope his Mom recovers quickly & will be feeling better real soon!!!
Moose came in thinking that he was The Boss but thanks to your gentle but firm handling, he's realised that he was wrong. Well done once again for a wonderful & instructive video of how you handle a feisty client.
we have a 16 month old Bernedoodle that unfortunately had some really negative grooming experiences early on that has made her uneasy, however our current groomer is fantastic with her and does closed doors 1-on-1 grooming which very much helps Mia with her anxiety about it. Last time she went Beth said she was absolutely perfect! She's still not the biggest fan of the process but is very willing to let things be done to her as long as snacks are involved.
@@dlpacres4718 it really does! She just went again last weekend and Beth said "Mia is so good through the whole process! She's super patient and let's me do whatever I need to with no complaints, she's wonderful to work with"
I love the fact she called him a poodle and retriever mix instead of the designer breed name. They're mutts, and there's nothing wrong with being a mutt!
Gosh this was exactly how my poodle mix used to act when I groomed her. Teeth out constantly. I know it’s not appropriate for a professional groom with limited time but I did loads of work on cooperative care and ‘opting in’ and it was a game changer for us. Now I can do her full groom myself 🙌🏼 well done you for handle the teeth 😂
and people act like they are ' purebred ' dogs. They are MUTTS ! An Aussie doodle .. poodle , Australian shepherd, and golden retriever or Labrador retriever mix ..they are MUTTS ! Paying premium prices for mutts ...when you can adopt from a shelter. Backyard Breeders are the worst. I will not take home a poodle mix ever.
My daughter’s dog is a poodle Saint Bernard mix and loves her grooming! She so chill & loves all people & animals. She was a rescue, she got her at 6 months old.
My dentist has a poodle burmese mountain dog mix, he's a bit more beefy than a poodle and very independent. They joke he's part cat because he barely likes pets. He's very mellow in the office.
My Gunner was a doodle and he was a little angel during grooming, I'd brush and trim his fur myself and he never showed any fear towards scissors or a razor, but bath time was a different story.. he HATED getting wet yet he LOVED chugging water.
My husband worked for several vets. Labradoodles & Goldendoodles were usually very aggressive dogs. They have the independence & smarts of the Poodle, with the strength of a Golden/Lab. They have none of the kindness or loyalty. It was very rare to see a well-behaved Goldendoodle, and even the well behaved ones knew when they could misbehave. No one at the vets would recommend a Labradoodle or Goldendoodle to anyone. They are not beginner dogs.
My service dog is half poodle quarter golden and quarter lab. Took him to the groomers a few times and they traumatized him. Now i do it at home and it takes me half a day but it works. Breaks are important with dogs this smart, so is the really good treats. My pup (almost 11) hates getting his ears cleaned the most but loves long walks at the lake with my housemate. Last night he was offered a walk, but had to get his ears cleaned first. Havent been able to do his ears this fast or this well in a decade. To trim him i pull out his new bone for the week. He knows he wont get it until its all done. Because of my disability i cannot do the whole thing in one sitting so it body one week, two paws and nail , finally the head. Sometimes he goes a week without his bone and looks like he went 3 rounds with a weed wacker and lost but it all get done in the end.
As someone who has owned poodles or poodle mixes for 35 years, it makes me sad that the “trendiness” of doodles has given them such a bad reputation. I adore poodles and we currently have a standard & toy, but because of the issues that groomers have with them, it’s hard to find a place that will give our 90lb standard a chance. Once someone actually grooms him, they happily welcome him back. He loves his pampering days 😂 He loves being brushed and getting his nails done. The little one isn’t as big of a fan, but as a puppy, he’s still getting acclimated. Thank you for being willing to take on the poodles/doodles and being kind to them even though they aren’t your favorite. 💜
What cut do you get your standard poodle? There seems to be a bias with groomers when they see English, Dutch or Lion cuts vs Short or Teddy. I walked and taxied my auntie's standard who usually got a Dutch cut and she was always praised for being a good girl. But when she started getting a teddy all of a sudden complaints about her being temperamental during nail trims started being voiced. Maybe it's because doodles usually get the shorter cuts?
OMG what? We've never had a problem getting our spoos into the groomer. The only problem we've had is just one groomer couldn't do our 65-ish pound one anymore some years because because of her back. Other than that, and our epileptic poodle, no issues! Poodles have stolen my heart.
I've heard of 90-pound poodles, though that's about the top end I think. Our big boy is between 65-70 pounds, but we've heard his younger full brother turned out closer to 90 pounds. Our boy's son is also about 65 pounds, while his daughter is probably 55. My silver spoo girl, the puppies' mother, is between 45-50, and kinda chunky LOL. We have a black poodle, 40 pounds, and a white boy, 30ish. We know one of our puppy girls from the one-and-only litter we had is now some 60 pounds, which was the vet's estimate for that litter. Our first poodle, a toy, came to us an underneurished I want to say six-ish pounds, but later gained a few more pounds to be like ten or twelve, I can't quite remember.
@@inuendo6365That's interesting. I don't know what they'd call our cut, but it's generally the short, low-maintinance kind with just the poof on the head/ears and a pom-pom tail. No groomer has ever complained, even with our puppies at their youngest. I guess we're lucky we have one great groomer, and a backup who's also very nice.
I love your work! The fact that these sessions involve an Active CONVERSATION between yourself and the dog is a layer many people might fail to perceive. A lot of folks, myself included at one time, tend to think of a dog’s behavior, and personality, as Fixed… somehow 'set' a little after birth. They fail to realize that dogs have a Language, and a Social Structure that can be Interacted with. While dogs, like people, can have 'issues', there is also a lot of back and forth in any encounter. 🤓🐶
My goldendoodle F1 was wonderfully obedient and cooperative in these situations and never had any any behavioral issues. I am surprised to hear they are thought to be troublesome in the grooming industry. I miss her terribly. Rip Asha
I thought you were exaggerating about the crazy doodle stereotype until an acquaintance got one. He’s an absolute menace. All the doodles at the dog park are crazy. Theyre not hypoallergenic. They do shed. They’re also causing the extinction of so many dog breeds. There’s no benefit. Screw doodles.
I am an aussiedoodle breeder. We begin full grooming them WEEKLY as soon as they can regulate their temperatures. That is ONE MONTH OF AGE. The breeder and owner should be ashamed. Don’t blame the dog.
And breeders should be ashamed for creating more dogs and cats when so many get euthanized because they’re not adopted ❤. Our shelters are overrun. Breeding is unethical.
Vanessa I just want you to know that I watch your videos almost every night. I watch them on my television so I can only give them a thumbs up and not comment on them. Well tonight I'm on my tablet so I can make a comment. I feel you are the absolute best Groomer ever and if I weren't so far away from you I would definitely bring my doggoes to you. We're in Brooklyn, NY. You're patience and knowledge of your craft is outstanding. I love all the comments you make and enjoy listening to what you have to say about each breed. I wish you a very successful career because you absolutely deserve it. I have to tell you I also enjoy your brothers Spicy Nonna's channel. Nonna and Nonno are absolutely wonderful. God bless them. Once again Vanessa keep your videos coming and I will always give you not one but two 👍👍
I enjoyed your video and the patience that you displayed with this big boy. It is so common with owners to not be proactive and get their dogs in for puppy training nonetheless grooming. You had mentioned that he should have been there four times by the time he reached eight months. What's the earliest you recommend them to come in for their first experience? I was also impressed by how much restraint he showed by not biting you and giving you warnings. I like to see warnings we need warnings otherwise we don't know what's coming.
Oh gosh I laughed so hard when the red horns appeared on his head. Love the captions of his thoughts too 😂
I laughed so hard at that part too, HAHAHA!!!
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@JesusLover3412 her videos are the best, she's an amazing groomer
OMG 😂 THE HORNS! This one is a gem because he is a devil in the making.
❤same!
Kudos to the owner for thinking about how her surgery would affect her pup’s wellbeing though!
When I had a big surgery I couldn't drive for 6 weeks to get a dog to a groomer, or to bend over to do it myself, etc.
Yes! May the Lord grant her a complete healing.
i mean....obviously she would think about it?? why are you acting like that's not something a normal pet owner wouldn't consider? did 500+ people really like this as if it's a hot take
@topasu9454 to be fair, i dont think people like comments because its a hot take, its usually an agreeing sort of thing... and everyone agrees thinking of your pet is good
@@topasu9454Unfortunately, it is a hot take form some people. Just as there is irresponsible parents, there is irresponsible pet owners who like to justify their actions for not thinking ahead
He looks like a fluffy xenomorph when he shows his teeth lol.
Yes!!!!
exactly what i thought lol
"Excuse me, sir, a what?"
"A xenomorph."
"Yea, it's another bug hunt." 🙄😆
Glad someone else noticed
I was waiting for the "jaws within the jaws" to extend out and snap at Vanessa. 😳
Amazing how his behaviour changed due to be given the right dose of love and discipline. Great job!
Too bad too many parents don't learn this works with children as well.
He calmed down because he could see more clearly 😉
Awe come on, give the patient kind experienced groomer some credit.
i used to be a delivery driver and i can firmly say: goldendoodles were always the WORST dogs out on my route, right up there with german shepherds and heelers. everyone thinks they're cute and sees "good family dog" and goes nuts for them. they were never properly cared for, and they were always MEAN. except for one named Nash, who always had a pristine coat and loved getting pets from anyone he could, because he was very well socialized.
My golden doodle was a sweetheart
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i think a lot of people who bought goldendoodles from a breeder got them as a fashion accessory, because even the most rudimentary research would show the many downsides of the hybrid dogs. For people who want that look and do the research, they generally settle on a standard poodle.
@@whatsnextnora god didnt do a god damn thing.
@@TheShizzlemopGod does more than we can ever imagine.
I don't hear you saying "Grinch feet" anymore. I miss it!
Saaame.
Hear, hear.
right
Seconded!
Hobbit toes ❤
Because poodles and poodle crosses are so very smart, a firm and consistent approach is needed. This doesn’t mean you can’t love them, but nothing is worse than a spoiled smart dog.
Yep, a spoiled poodle is usually Brain from Pinky and the Brain only in dog form.
Our bichon frise was very smart, just like any other poodle 🐩 He wasn't wild about baths or having his feet touched. He both liked & hated being brushed. If he was allowed to chew on a FINGER, not hard, he would allow himself to be brushed. It was weird, but I would hold him & let him chew on one of my fingers while I brushed him. He never bit hard or hurt my fingers, but he wouldn't settle down otherwise. 🤷🏼♂️
@@kennyjones559Awwe, that's cute, like a little finger-binky!
Yeah... that's kind of our poodles... smart, but a tad spoiled... A couple of ours are sensitive, though, so you feel like an ogre sometimes even if they were the naughty ones, haha! They're good babies over all, though. Two are still puppies, so still a bit wild and learning how the world works.
We have a twelve-year-old rescue we got when he was seven and he was the exact oposite of spoiled... used as a breeding machine, and his whole life in a kennel. Poodles have amazing resilience, even coming from bad situations. He got potty-trained at that age, leashtrained, etc. He still has the occasional accident as he gets older, and his trauma still impacts how he is around men, particularly my dad who he's barked at dayly for the last 4 and a half years, but he's amazing!
The brain analogy above made me laugh because yeah ... they like to think they rule the house as their royal birthright, haha!
@@kennyjones559 Bichon frise and poodles are completely different breeds from different parts of the world.
Only a spoiled smart child!
This is why I started doing leg and foot messages the day I got my Gus. Our groomer says she's never had a dog so happy to be groomed. He was very particular about his legs but he learned.
Good thinking. I'm gonna do it now, too.
That's a good idea with ANY breed, not just Doodles. One of the first things I did with our Border Collie pups was to touch them all over. (If they growl, move away, but keep returning. They will become acclimated).
I also do this with all of my rescues.
I started this with my Shiba. She loves when I rub on her paws, but as soon as the clippers come out, she is all Shiba sass. Thankfully she is highly food driven so a spatula full of peanut butter does the trick.
A friend of mine would rub his puppy’s feet every day. As a result, no problems grooming her feet.
Such a good idea for all pets..most don't like their paws and legs touched do this would make taking care of nails easier!
All I saw in the beginning was a darth Vader helmet with TEEFS 🤣🤣😍😍
You are the reason when we got a four month old, unsocialized Bichon Frise she immediately went to the groomer regularly and nearly everywhere else we went. We still maintain the same routine with her now that we’ve had her almost a year, but she is much more relaxed and confident. Thank you.
My bichons were well socialized, thank goodness, they got groomed every four weeks, and they traveled with us everywhere. Congrats on turning your around from their initial bad start…
Loved my bichon. He was the best dog EVER. Miss him terribly.
After his eyes were cleared off, oh what a whole new world for Moose. He couldn't stop looking around taking everything in, and yes, he seemed calmer the second half. His tantrums were like the terrible twos! Well balanced handling.
Muzzle yesterday (says the cat person).
Due to a small crossover in my TH-cam feed of dog grooming and sheep shearing, I call the doodles whose fur is covering their eyes "wool blind" which is what they call a sheep with the same issue
@@alexw.7097 Saame, I've watched far too much Right Choice shearing over the years 😂
In the UK, we had a long series of TV adverts for Dulux paint. The mascot was an Old English Sheepdog. What bothered me was they had his thick fringe completely covering his eyes which wasn't unusual to see with 'Dulux' dogs. You could never see his eyes. I've seen them with a Summer coat, with a tight shear, loving that they can actually see things!
@@LaFullangr YEP! Exactly them, I love their energy, care for the animals they're shearing, and senses of humor!
"I can't see your face, but: no."
Omg Vanessa how are you both so on point and hilarious at the same time?
Yes! She's soooo funny!😂
Could be she makes a script or so (TH-cam and professionalism requires it in certain things/certain times, when you hear her saying things whilst not speaking visibly with her mouth), but she is of course funny herself too!
she's not gonna sleep with you man
@@ConnorEverything1997This was a completely innocent comment, I feel like there's some projection going on here.
The guy who originally started the Goldendoodle trend regrets it, says a lot I think. I get that these can be good dogs, but i wish people would stop breeding and buying them with no understanding of how they should be handled and cared for (since their coats need so much extra care and they're a cross of a high energy breed and a high intelligence breed)
mixed breed are almost never recognized as a legitimate breed, mainly because they come questionable genetic background, and they are a mutt at best, additionally they have behavioral issue, and genetic issues that would crop up with the breed. i know she keeps "promoting breeds like shiloh and king sheperds those are mutts, because they are bred with large breed dogs which have health issues
We have a rescue doodle and she is just a lovely girl as long as I get her out every day for a two mile walk or run. If I’m sick or something and can’t walk her enough, she’s a naughty girl! She is smart and full of energy so that walk is not only a way to burn off her extra energy but also enrichment as she snoofles along and smells all the smells. (In our case, though, we went from a Border Collie to a doodle, so our doodle actually seems pretty chill comparatively!)
I don't know I think my Bernedoodle is a wonderful dog.....but I did read up on them before I got her. Mine is a F1bb which means she is 87.5% poodle and 12.5% Bernese Mountain Dog. That means she is high energy all the time. You just have to exercise them or you get a naughty dog. Mine is pretty chill for that % of poodle but I give her a run for her money until she is panting so hard. If you want a lazy couch potato then these dogs are not for you.
Exactly i read that too !
Exactly! Owning a poodle is a handful in itself lol! Mixing them with other breeds is asking for it if not prepared. Even if the other breed is calm, it won’t guarantee a calm dog!
Golden doodles were the bane of my existence as a trainer. I'm always relieved to see one getting humbled and not behaving like a demon.
since both their parent breeds are nice dogs, why do you think the combo is so bad? just a bad mix of genes? bad owners?
@@commanderrussels2612 "Nice dogs" can apply to any breed when given specific circumstance, and vice-versa with "bad dogs". It's why bully breeds will make someone cross the road if they see me coming with one. They see "bad dog", because the breed has a reputation. Even though the dog I'm with is a gentle soul who's scared of leaves in the wind or hides with mom under a blanket when it rains.
I haven't personally interacted with many golden retrievers so I can't comment on their breed with personal experience. However, during my initial training with fearful dogs, I learned they are highly prone to anxiety and fear based aggression due to the deep bonds they form with their human.
As for poodles... I'm sorry to say I've only met one kind poodle during my entire career - but the owner and upbringing plays a large role. A dog as intelligent as a poodle needs a knowledgeable owner with strong boundaries, especially during the first year of life. If you spoil them and let them get away with undesirable behaviors even once, you will have a problem.
At the end of the day, this is all just my personal opinion from my personal experiences. Groodles also have positive traits and nobody can resist that silky fur, teddy bear face, or the way they seem to love you on sight (that's the golden in them shining through!)
I've also found that Goldendoodles are significantly higher energy than the two parent breeds. They just never stop going, and going, and going... Then when you think they're finally napping...you can see their tail is still wagging and they're just giving YOU a break.
Oh god this got so long, I'm sorry!
@commanderrussels2612 I think a mix of bad genes, bad owners, and the explosion in popularity leading to unethical breeding practices is what creates a trifecta of "obnoxious dog". I don't hate doodles themselves as I place more responsibility on the owner/breeder.
"not behaving like a demon" sent me 😂💀
golden doodles are the worst! i never met a golden doodle that wasn't insane
"Don't even think about it!"
*has already thought about it many times*
haaaa
"What can I get away with?" -every poodle and doodle I've ever gotten to know.
Yes, but they learn very quickly, and they don't forget.
at least poodles can learn what not to do, almost every doodle i've ever met refuses to listen
@@tangledkelppOur Aussie-doodle rescue wants to help, but has 2 brain cells & they seem to have static cling!! Good natured but goofy, she has the athleticism of both the Poodle and the Australian Shepherd but NONE of the smarts from either breed. 😂😅
My 18-month old Leonberger/poodle is in the throes of adolescence with frequent reversions to toddlerdom, accented by doggie adhd. Very smart, extremely vigilant, and very funny, but at 90 lbs she’s a handful. We work hard on daily brushing, but she’s not always helpful!
I often say that dealing with my labradoodle is like having a 3 yr old in the house. Crazy smart, learns all the wrong things way too easy and easily bored. She's now 2 and daily training sessions, providing her with puzzle toys and regular grooming exposure have resulted in a gorgeous dog that is absolutely bomb proof who can also open doors and pick stuff up for me when requested. Given she makes a daily mess with all her toys being able to tell her to put them away in her toy box and have her comply is a huge bonus 😂
It's so hard keeping calm when you're getting snapped at, that's when dogs and groomers get hurt. You really have the right temperment for grooming dogs 🐕 👏🏾 ❤
He would've gotten a couple of sharp "Aah-aah!"s out of me.
It seems like yesterday that I was dealing with dogs just like Moose. My throat was sore from saying NO so many times. And yet some people still think that groomers are over-paid for what they do. Great patience and control Vanessa.
That is because for TH-camrs like this justify charging high amounts but not every groomer is like Vanessa or even half as good as Vanessa and I do not think it should cost $100 to give a full groom to a 30 pound dog especially when I know firsthand that they are well behaved. I get some owners misinform or flat out lie. So, maybe you should start out with saying I will agree to do a nail trim just to get to know temperament and have a range for behavior because I know my dogs will always fall in the lower end. I also don’t like that it’s very difficult to find groomers that will not crate docs because I’m willing to pay extra for that and I’m willing to sit out in the parking lot in my car in order for my dogs to not be crated or have three separate grooming appointments to accommodate that. My dogs do not love to be groomed or bathed but they never fight it, at most will pull their power away for the nail trimming or just not move easily as needed for bathing or trimming. This is why people think groomers are exorbitant.
@@nanny8675309I think it works like this, not everybody is getting daily grooms, some people get their dog professionally groomed once every couple months. Groomers need to get by too. It’s like mattress stores. No one buys a mattress everyday, so one purchase should get employees a little through rent, water, electricity, food, everything.
Most groomers are way under paid, unless they do a horrible job.
@@nanny8675309 Dogs should be trained to love the crate, it is a safe space for them and they will have to be in a crate some time in their life. If they go to the vet, they will most likely be in a crate. If they go on long car rides, they should be in crates to protect them from accidents. If they are at the groomers, they will be in a crate. The sooner you start training your dog to love the crate, the better! I don't understand why people hate crates so much. You don't have to use them forever. When your dog goes to the vet for an emergency, not only will they be sick and hurt, but they will be stressed from the crate if they are not used to it, and they can hurt themselves more. All of my dogs are used to crates, I always leave the door open so they can go inside and nap whenever they want. My mini aussie loves bringing his kong to the kennel, he thinks he is hiding. My ridgeback mix loves napping in his crate, he's very lazy. Sometimes even the cats go inside of the crate! It's basically a bedroom for your dog, or cats if they like going in there. I crate trained my dog when she was about 8 years old, after a few weeks she LOVED it! I put an orthopedic bed inside of it and a few lick mats with peanut butter on them, she would nap in them and lick the mats all day long. She loved burrowing under the blankets too. When she wasn't sleeping next to me on the couch or in bed, she would be in her crate laying belly up, snoring, with drool coming out of her mouth.
@@nanny8675309 you sound like a pain in the butt client to deal with. I would begrudgingly take you as a client, but only if your dogs were decently behaved and you tipped well.
Our Labradoodle started grooming at 5 months old when we got her. Now, at almost 13 years old, she jumps up onto the grooming table, ready to go, every time we take her to the groomer. She’s been groomed in Georgia, Washington, Oregon, Texas, South Korea and Missouri. Initial pup grooming is so important. Thank you for the video!
Same, but mine is 11 and still hates it. I've figured out that if i wash him before I take him, he is way less stressed. He hatessss the dryers. Would come home and act like a weirdo for weeks. Stand in different corners of the house and stare at me, hahah.
A solid, clear, no-nonsense approach to both your handling of the groom and your breakdown of poodle mixes. I see a lot of them now in my profession, and you handle their mixed bag of phenotypic coat and behavioral traits with such poise and care. I wish I had your finess and patience some days!
I hope the owner recovers well, and I hope Moose learns some more manners as you go along😂❤
I admire the patience of the groomer.
I’m a groomer of 36 plus yrs & I’ve learned patients wins out. If you get tuff with them then they get worse. So yeah patients is a virtue.
She is fantastic with the dog ... so sweet towards him ❤❤❤
I'm loving the addition of the new graphics, having his 'thoughts' pop up on screen are hilarious! Moose part angel and part devil, but so so CUTE!
Yes! So cute! I loved the little devil horns too!
@@SLorraineE And then the halo :( he had a full arc here
yes, very asian! i say that because the korean and japanese dog grooming channels do this very often and it’s very appealing 😊
For me the old style was better and more genuine
I really professionally dont love dealing with doodles. I am never a fan of there temperment that often comes from backyard breeding and i feel like it often takes the worst traits of both breeds. Then the owners are rarely prepared for the coat types that these dogs come with. I love how patient you are yet firm as well.
Highly problematic dogs because principally people want them because 'they don't shed.' The kind of person worried about a little shedding is likely unprepared to deal with the high energy/drive poodle tempermants and the high coat maintenance work. They go into it imagining they're getting a 'golden retriever that doesn't shed,' and really just don't put in the work these dogs need.
Super not a fan of doodles for that reason. Not the dogs fault, really.
Because they are BYB the breeders will sell to anyone and they aren't gonna tell the buyer the coat is high demand... And the buyer probably won't ask.
I got out of training puppies because of doodles. The last two I trained were littermate "double doodles" and they wanted to rip each other's throats out at 12 weeks. The owners never listened to anything we told them. I was done when we fired them, I couldn't take it anymore.
@@falnfenix You poor thing! That's such a shame! It feels like 90% of doodle owners need all the help but seem so set in their ways. I know 3 doodle owners and one of them is cross schnauzer. All 3 of them are in need of help but refuse to take advice. It was the same with the frenchie craze but at least frenches are small and don't matt. Doodles are ruining it for everyone, I have had to change how I walk my dog because there are so many out of control.
Any time I see a doodle on my schedule at work I contemplate quitting. Love my job, but doodles just tend to ruin my day.
Moose looked like such a sweetheart once he realized he wasn't going to win.
Poodles and doodles can be so darn mischievous.
They're too smart for their own good, and stubborn to a fault. Which is why so many owners have trouble with them. But Vanessa's right about being firm and consistent with them.
He is gorgeous....My 8 month old female doodle can be quite a handful when grooming. She loves her groomer. She does a fantastic job.
Always TIP your groomer and bather every session. They have earned it!
Hats off to the owner for getting her dog groomed before her surgery. ❤❤❤
Except the dog is matted pretty badly which means it wasn’t being properly brushed as is
@@rayneinphyre1981 Did you miss the fact that the owner is getting surgery and this is a breed with a difficult coat? The owner did the right thing by getting the dog in for a groom. Stop casting judgement when you don't know anything.
@@rayneinphyre1981 The owner was having surgery done. You have no idea if she was incapacitated for a while before the surgery.
@@Fluff_Noodles you’re excusing neglect. That’s gross
@@barbaratodd1769 people who excuse neglect have issues.
Thank goodness our breeder gave us good advice when we got our poodle pups. We got them used to grooming, brushing, washing, and trimming early....made it so much easier for us all!
The horns popped up and I fell to the floor in laughter.
reasons I'll never get a doodle:
everything
I'm always amazed at how you can carve a beautiful dog out of whatever you are presented with. Not to mention you had to work around the behavior training. Great job and great video. Thanks for posting; I learn so much from watching your work. Zk
You are hands down the best groomer I’ve seen. You try everything to get the job done.
For being 8 months old (a puppy) that had never been pro groomed, I think Moose was splendid! Vanessa, you managed him sooo well! A combination of patience and skill. But then, that's what you always do, isn't it?! WOOF! 💓🐈⬛💓
Every time Vanessa says “I hope you enjoyed” whatever animal she’s groomed I automatically say “yes, thank you I did”! 💕
"lead the dog to good behaviour" YES, YES, YES. I love the way you phrased teaching the puppy that grooming WILL happen, but you love him anyway! XOXO
It is obvious that you have a deep intuitive understanding of dogs (and cats) which is so beautiful to witness. I love your narration - the tone is intelligent and interesting.
You have a PhD in patience. It's fun, rewarding, inspirational, humbling, nd joyful to watch you work.
The editing slayed!!!😂😂😂😂
Moose was adorable!!! Speedy recovery to the caring owner & Vanessa you rocked this!!!
Thanks to your videos, I’ve been able to take care of my older kitty as he’s aging. He’s still got a lot of pep in his step, but I’ve started shaving his paws to make traversing on slippery stairs and floors easier. Thank you so much for your help!
As soon as I saw the title, I KNEW it was gonna be a doodle. They make up probably a third of the dogs we see at my clinic, and most of them are out of control, bouncing off the walls, jumping on everybody and everything, and, yes, often biting.
7:40 Oh My Goodness that face is so adorable. U did a wonderful job grooming him. His coat is so luxurious darling
As someone who works in a vets I can confirm these poodle mixes are just as naughty at the vets! They’re actually the most common breed our behaviourist treats at the moment
Doodles are very popular in my area, so I got curious and started taking tallies for a while.
Both the visible doodles I pass while out, and the number of doodles at daycare on any given day averaged out to about 1/3
So, so many. And very few of them are good dogs to work with. (But of course people who breed them and the owners who are woefully underprepared for how challenging they can be, are to blame for most of how poorly behaved most of them are.)
Wow, I was surprised to read these comments. I've met lots of doodles and without exception they are smart, friendly, playful, great with children and non-agressive and easy to train because they pick things up so quickly, including my own. Everyone loves her and wants to take her home. I've honestly never come across a nasty one.
@@christinefleet4118 Out of curiosity, how many have you met? And have you met them all in environments they're comfortable in? And are their owners competent?
I will give them the points for generally being very friendly though
It’s the worst mix. Standard poodles are not beginner dogs and need a LOT of grooming at home and people seem to think they are good starter dogs because “doodle” sounds cute and catchy. Labs and goldens require way less work than a standard poodle does and the curly coat requires daily brushing. I see so many behavior issues in them because ppl don’t work with them daily and they get bored.
@@christinefleet4118 i work in a dog daycare and can confirm they can be extremly difficult
I love when the red horns pop on the screen! This is a big help to the owner since she has to have surgery. I’m sure you are blessing to the owner. Great job , Vanessa ❤
The perect balance of professional groomer and comedian editor. 😂
She mostly has a friend edit
I was bitten in the face when I was two years old.
The bite was fairly bad. I took two rows of stitches under my left eye. Ten and four stitches respectively. I also needed three stitches in my mouth.
My mom took amazing care of my wounds so my scars, while still clearly visible to this day, are smooth and soft and no one has ever asked me about them.
I can remember that the dog was a female, she was older, she was big (I couldn’t see over her back when I was standing next to her), she was grey and she did not have a short coat. I also remember hearing someone saying, “Watch her around the dog. She doesn’t like kids,” at the same time I could see her teeth coming towards my face.
She bit me more than once, I think it’s why I needed so many stitches in three different places. I remember the first bite, but not the subsequent ones.
I’ve gone five decades with no fear of dogs, even mouthy ones. I have zero fear of big dogs, aggressive dogs, or being face to face with them. I’ve watched countless dogs being groomed by Danielle and never flinched even once.
But there was something about Moose’s teeth that gave me intensely vivid flash backs to that moment I was bitten and completely took me out of reality. 😳 So weird.
He’s cute, but I don’t want to meet him or pet him, and I’ve never felt that way before.
What a frightening experience as a little 2 yo & then to have flash backs with Moose’s teeth after having lived decades with no fear around dogs. His teeth were scary to look at as he bared them at Vanessa. Take care. 🙏🏼
PS that was very smart of your mom to take care of your skin so the scar was flat.
When i was 4 I was attacked bymy family's friends german shepherd who had experience with kids. It was because my mom didnt teach me how to respect pets boundaries and left me alone with him. I clearly remember him giving me multiple chances and trying ti get away, so the double bite was a promise delivered but also a means to move me out of his way so i
He could get out of the corner i backed him into. Buddy was a good dog but i was not allowes over for years after (this was a year after they left me alone with baby guinea pigs at ththe same house and i tried to hold one and accidentally killed it. Again, this was a failure on my mom. I am incredibly adept at animal behavior now lol)
We have the same dog bite scars! And dog teeth ptsd lol
Oh dang, my bite scars are above my left eye! I was like 3 and eating a slice of pizza and the dog aimed badly trying to snatch it from me.
He's pitch black. His young extra white Teeth are literally shining out his Mouth. And he wants to have them seen to be left alone.
I think it's one Point People are more scared and superstitious towards black Cats/Dogs.
And he really managed to avoid the Muzzle by Inches.😂
So he could show us them more often fighting the Equipment.🤣
So lovely when we can finally see the eyes! Well done. Thank you for the advice! Still thinking about a rescue dog.
He knew he was looking and feeling better towards the end. Such a handsome handful of a boy.
not seing the dog eyes is stressing me
Right? Imagine how they must feel, not being able to see well. I don't know why people allow their dogs to get to that point.
Yea, mine is getting groomed tomorrow. It's a fine line around the eyes and face to still look good.
It gets like that every 2 weeks in my experience@@Yesica1993
I know it really bothers me. What good owner would want that for their dog? More worried about aesthetics than letting the dog see.
Well now we know why Fernando couldn't leave the kitchen scissors alone before the dog got to the groomers!...🤣🤣🤣
You are the best groomer hands-down! If you weren’t days of travel for me to get my dogs to you I would be there. Then there’s the commentary and if I was ever lucky enough for you to make a video of my dogs I would cherish every comment you had for them❤
My service dog is a doodle. He’s absolutely wonderful and makes getting through each day so much easier. But it took several years of training and getting lucky with a good temperament. Our trainer pointed out that booth retrievers and poodles can be high energy as pups so the combo is a double whammy. Plus whatever other personality traits they pick up. They can be fantastic dogs, but I think they require way more patience and attentiveness in training than people think and really aren’t for first time dog owners.
You have the most amazing empathy and kindness. Your love, empathy and persistence wore him down! Awesome work! I feel so good after watching your videos :)
Honestly, with all the problems I see with doodles I'd rather just get a poodle.
you should absolutely get one! poodles are such an amazing breed
Hoping his person gets all better soon.
He looks marvelous! 👍👍
The guy who "invented" labradoodles, Wally Conron, said it's his "life's regret". Because for every good one you'll get a bunch of bad ones who have the worst trades of both, and that the back yard breeders make it even worse.
The idea was to make a guide dog who is hypoallergenic, because the one who asked for it needed one while her husband was highly allergic.
Bad breeders have contributed to a whole lot of problems in all sorts of breeds, so this is just a good example of why breeding a new breed of dog needs to be done with a lot of thought and some controls put into place.
Goldendoodles were created for the same basic issue. If go to a good breeder, and do your homework. You get an excellent dog. What would be good is if AKC would recognize the breeds, and their purpose, so they can be registered. It may help some.
Although I'm not a fan of just breed anything to a Poodle and call them hypoallergenic and nonshedding when they are not, and most of the mixes are horrible!
He should have trademarked it to prevent others from breeding designer dogs.
I rescued a cocker mix many years ago before I really knew what to watch for. He was super smart & very loving other than when we told him no. He started growling at us. I told the kids not to correct him & called some trainers to get help.
It escalated really badly after that & we ended up having to have him euthanized. It broke my heart, but I had to keep my kids safe. When I took him in, without even being told why, the vet immediately told us it was not our fault, that it was aggressive dominance due to backyard breeding.
He said that there were no reputable breeders in the area & he had been seeing it with others. I so hoped he could give us another option. 😢
@@ferretyluvI doubt that the poor man realised that he was opening up a ‘Pandora’s Box’ for unethical, irresponsible backyard breeders.
This is my favorite groom so far. You are a champ for hanging in there with him. His cut brought out his adorable face. You do extraordinary work.
Why is watching this so therapeutic? He's s bit mischievous yes but so adorable!
To be honest, every doodle for me looks like poodles, they never look like their second breed, in the end I see no point in mixing everything with poodles because they look exactly the same with different colors.
They were originally made to be service dogs but now folks breed them for color by the looks of it. There's no point in it.
I've seen the full gamut, from "I can't believe it's not a standard" to "vaguely curly lab". Usually the color is the giveaway, but I've seen all-black "golden"doodles. But yeah folks should just get a poodle. There is more variability in personality between individuals of the same breed, than between poodles and most crossbreeds.
This. I never quite figured out why ppl just wouldn’t get a poodle. They have been companion dogs for centuries. Are they too “basic” now?
The idea is to improve the health and get some of the personality of the other breed.
@@fluffysheap Yeah, we have an EXTREMELY well behaved 50/50 Bernedoodle that requires grooming every few months since their fur just keeps growing. Though that's the only 'extra' work she's ever required? She just needs lots of attention, and gets a minimum 2 mile walk nearly every day... I think maybe the Bernese mix is to make a slightly stupider poodle, so they're a little bit easier to train and not as naturally stubborn.
Great groom! As always!!! I do not for the life of me understand why anyone would take two wonderful dog breeds and mix them to make a mutt and then sell them for more than the purebred dogs!
You're very courageous. and showed him who was in charge. He looks Great!
Besides my full respect, I absolutely love your voice, sense of humor, skill, kindness and consistent empathy for dogs and owners. The world is riddled with violence and war, there you are bringing comfort, hygiene, beauty, peace and respect day in and day out. Bless you ❤
I love how you put the word comments on screen! GREAT goin dog owner for thinkin ahead for dogs health grooming & etc...
Love your philosophy on training! That balance of love and discipline is so important, but takes good discernment to navigate. If you have only one without the other, it's a recipe for disaster... either a spoiled or distrusting dog. But used together, our dogs can reach their potential to become wonderfully behaved and good natured companions who love and respect us more deeply!😊🐾 Your wisdom on this balance is what makes you such an incredible groomer!
What a wonderful groom. I don’t think he was really being ‘aggressive’ but he was just showing his nervousness. Great work 👍.
I really appreciate both the knowledge of the variety of the dog and the transformation! Moose is a very handsome boy!
We love our mini-golden doodle. I socialized him from 8 weeks old. He's already passed the AKC CGC class, has his first trick title and is going to be a therapy dog as soon as he turns 1 years old. I like his fur long and fluffy so he gets line combed twice a day, groomed every 6 weeks and I bathe and groom him between full grooms. It's definitely a lot of work but he's so worth it.🥰
I struggle with the doodle hate. doodles are not my breed of choice but I love my mom’s so much and he is the sweetest boy. :( makes me sad.
When I worked in a vets office, the doodles were the hardest.
You’re so good with animals! It’s a great thing that you’re in this business! 🌺🌸
Moose is an ornery little stink, but he sure is a cutie. You handled him perfectly, Vanessa! 🥰
Another awesome groom. He was a bit challenging, but you won. He looks so handsome. Thank you for sharing. God Bless.
I'm a home health care person and I have a client whose granddaughter has one of these in the house and I am so thankful he's a gentle giant! Thomas Davidson is the name! He's so huge and he is a babydoll!
I died with your "bad not nice" in the sweetest voice!
Vanessa, after having watched (literally) countless numbers of your videos, & with lots of favorites, I think young, "Master Moosie" is at the top of my fave list..I cracked up at his "mophead" look, with the "bright shiny teeth," & at the end, I just wanted to hug & love on him! 🙃 Such a gorgeous boy...I sure hope his Mom recovers quickly & will be feeling better real soon!!!
Moose came in thinking that he was The Boss but thanks to your gentle but firm handling, he's realised that he was wrong. Well done once again for a wonderful & instructive video of how you handle a feisty client.
He looks so good, and you're still working on him. I love his face now that we see them. Great job as usual. You are so good at what you do. ❤❤❤❤
He looks adorable! It's like he has a velvet coat at the end.
we have a 16 month old Bernedoodle that unfortunately had some really negative grooming experiences early on that has made her uneasy, however our current groomer is fantastic with her and does closed doors 1-on-1 grooming which very much helps Mia with her anxiety about it. Last time she went Beth said she was absolutely perfect! She's still not the biggest fan of the process but is very willing to let things be done to her as long as snacks are involved.
The groomer who does my Bernedoodle is great too....
@@deliciastephens7644what's with the 3 dots?
That honestly says tons about your groomer!
@@dlpacres4718 it really does! She just went again last weekend and Beth said "Mia is so good through the whole process! She's super patient and let's me do whatever I need to with no complaints, she's wonderful to work with"
I love the fact she called him a poodle and retriever mix instead of the designer breed name. They're mutts, and there's nothing wrong with being a mutt!
Gosh this was exactly how my poodle mix used to act when I groomed her. Teeth out constantly. I know it’s not appropriate for a professional groom with limited time but I did loads of work on cooperative care and ‘opting in’ and it was a game changer for us. Now I can do her full groom myself 🙌🏼 well done you for handle the teeth 😂
They trust you because youre kind and they understand youre trying to help. Wonderful response
I would say you are exactly that.. a tough cookie, and kind friend! Keep up the great work😊
I've never understood why people like poodles and poodle mixes so much. They too often seem ill-tempered and sometime downright aggressive.
and people act like they are ' purebred ' dogs. They are MUTTS !
An Aussie doodle .. poodle , Australian shepherd, and golden retriever or Labrador retriever mix ..they are MUTTS ! Paying premium prices for mutts ...when you can adopt from a shelter. Backyard Breeders are the worst. I will not take home a poodle mix ever.
My daughter’s dog is a poodle Saint Bernard mix and loves her grooming! She so chill & loves all people & animals. She was a rescue, she got her at 6 months old.
My dentist has a poodle burmese mountain dog mix, he's a bit more beefy than a poodle and very independent. They joke he's part cat because he barely likes pets. He's very mellow in the office.
Hi Vanessa, great outcome with his groom, prayers for his owners surgery and recovery. Love Katherine xoxo
I had a Lhasa/Poodle mix and he was the bestest boy for grooming. Stood like a little soldier. We had him for 18 years before he passed.
I love the added sided captions especially the devil ears then the angel halo. What a good boy he was.
My Gunner was a doodle and he was a little angel during grooming, I'd brush and trim his fur myself and he never showed any fear towards scissors or a razor, but bath time was a different story.. he HATED getting wet yet he LOVED chugging water.
The most impressive thing isnt the dog's bad behavior, but the fact that a poodle and a labrador mated.
My husband worked for several vets. Labradoodles & Goldendoodles were usually very aggressive dogs.
They have the independence & smarts of the Poodle, with the strength of a Golden/Lab. They have none of the kindness or loyalty.
It was very rare to see a well-behaved Goldendoodle, and even the well behaved ones knew when they could misbehave.
No one at the vets would recommend a Labradoodle or Goldendoodle to anyone. They are not beginner dogs.
Well done. I think you have so much courage and compassion for these guys. I'm so grateful trip have just had labradors!
You do a great job! I believe your voice is soothing to them!!!
he was not a happy doodle but you are just amazing with them, and oh lord he looks absolutely adorable
My service dog is half poodle quarter golden and quarter lab. Took him to the groomers a few times and they traumatized him. Now i do it at home and it takes me half a day but it works.
Breaks are important with dogs this smart, so is the really good treats. My pup (almost 11) hates getting his ears cleaned the most but loves long walks at the lake with my housemate. Last night he was offered a walk, but had to get his ears cleaned first. Havent been able to do his ears this fast or this well in a decade. To trim him i pull out his new bone for the week. He knows he wont get it until its all done. Because of my disability i cannot do the whole thing in one sitting so it body one week, two paws and nail , finally the head. Sometimes he goes a week without his bone and looks like he went 3 rounds with a weed wacker and lost but it all get done in the end.
As someone who has owned poodles or poodle mixes for 35 years, it makes me sad that the “trendiness” of doodles has given them such a bad reputation. I adore poodles and we currently have a standard & toy, but because of the issues that groomers have with them, it’s hard to find a place that will give our 90lb standard a chance. Once someone actually grooms him, they happily welcome him back. He loves his pampering days 😂 He loves being brushed and getting his nails done. The little one isn’t as big of a fan, but as a puppy, he’s still getting acclimated. Thank you for being willing to take on the poodles/doodles and being kind to them even though they aren’t your favorite. 💜
omg how is your spoo 90 lbs??? mine barely cracks 50
What cut do you get your standard poodle?
There seems to be a bias with groomers when they see English, Dutch or Lion cuts vs Short or Teddy. I walked and taxied my auntie's standard who usually got a Dutch cut and she was always praised for being a good girl. But when she started getting a teddy all of a sudden complaints about her being temperamental during nail trims started being voiced.
Maybe it's because doodles usually get the shorter cuts?
OMG what? We've never had a problem getting our spoos into the groomer. The only problem we've had is just one groomer couldn't do our 65-ish pound one anymore some years because because of her back. Other than that, and our epileptic poodle, no issues!
Poodles have stolen my heart.
I've heard of 90-pound poodles, though that's about the top end I think. Our big boy is between 65-70 pounds, but we've heard his younger full brother turned out closer to 90 pounds. Our boy's son is also about 65 pounds, while his daughter is probably 55. My silver spoo girl, the puppies' mother, is between 45-50, and kinda chunky LOL. We have a black poodle, 40 pounds, and a white boy, 30ish. We know one of our puppy girls from the one-and-only litter we had is now some 60 pounds, which was the vet's estimate for that litter. Our first poodle, a toy, came to us an underneurished I want to say six-ish pounds, but later gained a few more pounds to be like ten or twelve, I can't quite remember.
@@inuendo6365That's interesting. I don't know what they'd call our cut, but it's generally the short, low-maintinance kind with just the poof on the head/ears and a pom-pom tail. No groomer has ever complained, even with our puppies at their youngest. I guess we're lucky we have one great groomer, and a backup who's also very nice.
Your patience is so good and will help make future grooming easier.
I love your work!
The fact that these sessions involve an Active CONVERSATION between yourself and the dog is a layer many people might fail to perceive.
A lot of folks, myself included at one time, tend to think of a dog’s behavior, and personality, as Fixed… somehow 'set' a little after birth.
They fail to realize that dogs have a Language, and a Social Structure that can be Interacted with.
While dogs, like people, can have 'issues', there is also a lot of back and forth in any encounter. 🤓🐶
My goldendoodle F1 was wonderfully obedient and cooperative in these situations and never had any any behavioral issues. I am surprised to hear they are thought to be troublesome in the grooming industry. I miss her terribly. Rip Asha
I thought you were exaggerating about the crazy doodle stereotype until an acquaintance got one. He’s an absolute menace. All the doodles at the dog park are crazy. Theyre not hypoallergenic. They do shed. They’re also causing the extinction of so many dog breeds. There’s no benefit. Screw doodles.
I am an aussiedoodle breeder. We begin full grooming them WEEKLY as soon as they can regulate their temperatures. That is ONE MONTH OF AGE. The breeder and owner should be ashamed. Don’t blame the dog.
And breeders should be ashamed for creating more dogs and cats when so many get euthanized because they’re not adopted ❤. Our shelters are overrun. Breeding is unethical.
Vanessa I just want you to know that I watch your videos almost every night. I watch them on my television so I can only give them a thumbs up and not comment on them. Well tonight I'm on my tablet so I can make a comment. I feel you are the absolute best Groomer ever and if I weren't so far away from you I would definitely bring my doggoes to you. We're in Brooklyn, NY. You're patience and knowledge of your craft is outstanding. I love all the comments you make and enjoy listening to what you have to say about each breed. I wish you a very successful career because you absolutely deserve it. I have to tell you I also enjoy your brothers Spicy Nonna's channel. Nonna and Nonno are absolutely wonderful. God bless them. Once again Vanessa keep your videos coming and I will always give you not one but two 👍👍
I enjoyed your video and the patience that you displayed with this big boy. It is so common with owners to not be proactive and get their dogs in for puppy training nonetheless grooming. You had mentioned that he should have been there four times by the time he reached eight months. What's the earliest you recommend them to come in for their first experience? I was also impressed by how much restraint he showed by not biting you and giving you warnings. I like to see warnings we need warnings otherwise we don't know what's coming.