The First Groom That Has Ever Brought Me To Tears | Veterinarian Referral
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- The dog's groom touched me deeply, bringing tears to my eyes at the end. I chose not to capture this moment on video as I prefer not to show my emotions on camera. The reason behind my tears wasn't due to his challenging behavior but rather his ultimate trust in me despite his intense fear of grooming. In the end, he allowed me to remove the matting from his face with minimal resistance, marking a significant achievement. This experience left me feeling fulfilled and proud to have earned his trust.
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The dog's groom touched me deeply, bringing tears to my eyes at the end. I chose not to capture this moment on video as I prefer not to show my emotions on camera. The reason behind my tears wasn't due to his challenging behavior but rather his ultimate trust in me despite his intense fear of grooming. In the end, he allowed me to remove the matting from his face with minimal resistance, marking a significant achievement. This experience left me feeling fulfilled and proud to have earned his trust.
Also fun fact: I got bit today (by a Retriever/Shepherd mix) for the first time in my career 😅. A small puncture and some bruising, wish I had pressed record before that happened! Lol
I can imagine it was a pretty powerful moment. I hope he can come back for more progress(little steps) again.
It is very clear in your videos that you have reached "dog whisperer" level of confidence with all the different dogs you work with. I love hearing your experiences so I can apply it to my own encounters with different dogs.
Why you do not try to use Bach Flowers remedies for the animals with emotional distress? Is harmless and effective . Online you can find every information about .
You can also use music therapy for animals , there are many videos on youtube with this kind of music.
Dogs instinctively know when you genuinely love them ❤. I’m so glad he was as good as he could be. He did that just for you. You’re the bestest 🥰🥰
That good old saying "Not all heroes wear capes" comes to mind 😉
"do you have balls? no" was absolutely hilarious
Yep 😂😂😂😂😂
do you have balls? *fondles the family jewels* no
And then she tried to grab them!
I came to the comments to say the same thing 😂😂😂
I was like, did she just say that?
Recently retired groomer here. Something to think about - I had a dog almost as bad just for her groom - even if you could get the muzzle on, she could pop it right off and her 'nick name' was 'the little barracuda' - I used the cone - she was on 'sedation' also. Her owner said she wasn't worried about how the groom looked just get her 'cut down'. I asked, since the dog was older, and sedation can be hard on their body, if she would bring her in sooner but with *no* sedation (offered no charge if I failed). The owner thought I was nuts but agreed - and brought the sedation with her favorite snack (just in case). I found I had an easier time with the dog if she was not sedated - I went slow and careful being extra careful of blade temp, leg angles, etc and eventually gained her trust. She never enjoyed her groom, but she did learn to tolerate it - without sedation. We ended never using her sedation again.
I think on some dogs, being sedated and feeling 'goofy' in a stressful situation can, sometimes, only makes it worse. Just my experience.
Interesting.
I think I understand this. Probably feel very vulnerable that they can't protect themselves with that woozy feeling. Like someone who has been drugged and doesn't know what's going on so you overcompensate.
That was exactly what I was thinking-he was in strange environment with strange person and he felt like his senses were dulled so he responded in fear...
A very fair point. As a mental health professional I've encountered numerous occasions where called sedatives have a "paradoxical" effect and INCREASED distress/agitation.
I agree! I have seen more dogs act more aggressively with it than without! I really think the sedation can make many dogs anxiety way worse. I am the same way. I can't take anti anxiety drugs for my own anxiety, makes it so much worse!
Being okay with grooming and then suddenly not would suggest something happened at the groomers that left a deep seated fear
Agree
Didn’t she say it happened when the owner was grooming him?
She stated that he has always been bad for the groomer, just that when he was 3 that it became too much for any groomer to handle and had to be put fully under from then on
@@moadmakes sad but muzzle for needed grooming
@@sydneyharbour-bridges8090 Yeah around 2 mins 40 She says he suddenly was not okay.
It does make you wonder if something spooked him?? Something the owner may not have even noticed 🤷♀️
Dog isn't even mine, but I just wanna thank you for not giving up on him!
That's a grumpy old man trapped in a dog's body, and he's very aware of it 😂😂😂.
I love the vet’s professional wording. He has a strong desire to boycott grooming. 😂
"No sir, I say, I say, NO SIR!!!"
hahaha right. I was concerned that he did not mention if Sheldon has ever tried to bite the staff. seems like very important info. good thing she called and spoke on the phone w the vet as well.
I laughed hard at that part of the letter! 😂
lol i work at a vet and we often write "patient strongly declines rectal temp" 🤣
@@schmicklet4 I know - lol - it’s like they’re saying “hey, that’s a one way street there” !
I was told by a vet a long time ago that in many pets, sedation can make things worse because you have to fight with them for the pills, then they don’t feel right and can’t react normally to stressors, and it makes the pet fear more.
I discovered a product called a pill wrap (bacon flavored) on Amazon. It is better than pill pockets. It was a putty like consistency and I was able to wrap it around an Antibiotic capsule and coated it with olive oil so he swallowed it whole instead of biting it, which was good. He actually loved the flavor and looked forward to the pill, a twice a day dose. No point in fighting over a nasty tasting pill.
The vet gave us a sedative pill for next time. He couldn’t even look in the ear. He is an English bull terrier AKC and about 11 m9nths old. As a puppy for vaccines and first 2 exams he was great. Horrible this time.
Peanut butter is the best for pill giving!
He’s on anti anxiety meds by the sounds, not sedation per se.
@@drrachelblackie2976 (There are different kinds and levels/degrees of sedation, there are sedatives that leave them conscious and mobile but more relaxed or such than they would naturally be otherwise, and then there is full on anesthesia which puts them unconscious completely. I could be misremembering, but I thought this video stated that he was sedated, just not via complete anesthesia.) But, either way, he has been sedated in one form or another for every grooming before this one ever since he stopped tolerating his owner's own grooming of him when he was younger. The only reason he wasn't sedated this time is because the vet recommended against continuing to sedate him anymore due to his getting up there in age and basically being like an old-man dog now, which increases the chance of him possibly experiencing negative side-effects from sedation[ especially with complete anesthesia].
@@sydneyharbour-bridges8090 or cheese whiz 😃
My sister was a dog groomer. She had a few clients who were very against being groomed. One dog would actually be put under anesthsia by the vet to be checked out, have his teeth cleaned, then be groomed by my sister. I happened to be dropping lunch off for sis when the dog & his owner showed up for their appointment. The dog ran up to me, dropped to the ground & exposed his stomach. After I gave him a good tummy rub, I saw the dr, owner, & my sis staring at me. Apparently, he'd never acted that way before. I was asked & agreed to stick around to see if they could skip the anesthesia. After that visit, I was asked to attend every vet & grooming season as he didn't pay them any mind when I was around. The owner paid me $75 for each visit. I ended up being called on for quite a few dogs over the years. I guess they thought I was a soothing presence. 😊
Thats so silly! 🤣
This is such a sweet story! I am also unreasonably, immensely jealous, can't help it 🥲 Oh to be chosen by dogs worldwide because of some innate peace you possess!
You're like a therapy dog for therapy dogs, a therapy human lol!
That is the best gig ever!
Are you an angel? 😮
"Strong will and desire to boycott his grooms" was the funniest thing I've read in awhile LOL
Sheldon said "Down with capital... and grooming"
Nair for dogs?
Dog Ben Gay or dog Tylenol for the legs, that seems when he is most wiggly
I’ve seen similar wording for human patients!
@@user-oj7ti4ps1q That shit is acid. If you don't rinse it off it will eat your skin.
Props to the owner that doesn't give up on her animal just because he's difficult for grooming
Yes, he seems so sweet otherwise. He's just scared, he doesn't mean to be like this.
My Husky is also afraid of Grooming, and brushing. She is a "wooly" meaning she is much hairer then the normal husky. It's also much longer and very hard to brush. I'm very cafeful with choosing her groomers and give them a full heads up on her demeanor. She's never been mean or such, just scare. So glad this pupper"s parent didn't give up!
Owner should have been more responsible and discipline the dog at an earlier age.
You are braver than me darling... Great job xxx
@@bojohannesen4352 you say that like she didn't explain the dog's been like this and afraid of grooming ever since he was small.
Note. This is NOT an aggressive dog. This is a fearful dog. Fearful dogs are the most dangerous. And you did a fantastic job, Vanessa! Sheldon looks fabulous and you were so kind and gentle!
Those two things aren't mutually exclusive
@@MagicCookieGaming you have to understand the difference. Aggressive dogs are up front. They come at you. That’s ok. You know where they stand. Fearful dogs are uncertain. They don’t want to hurt you but they usually know, no other way to negotiate. I hope that helps?
@@debbie7747 I understand that but a dog can be Fearfully Aggressive as-in aggressive when you get near it for no other reason than it's fearful, but that's still being aggressive towards humans no matter how you spin it, so you can have both.
@@MagicCookieGaming pretty sure they're differentiating between dogs who are angry agressive and scared agressive, not agressive and scared
@@debbie7747 All aggression is rooted in fear. Different triggers, sure. But it’s all fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of losing their possessions, fear of a specific event / place / person, fear of being hurt, etc. The list can go on. Obviously not all fearful dogs are aggressive. Some are avoidant or submissive. But all aggressive dogs are fearful.
Agree that fearful dogs can be quite dangerous. The most dangerous ones are the ones that have been taught (intentionally or not) to not give any warning. I think that’s what you’re referring to.
Dogs don’t want to aggress. It’s stressful for them. A dog with good social cues will let you know. He will growl, sneer, posture, maybe even snap without a bite. That is how they intend to communicate with us and other dogs that they’re uncomfortable, and try to set a boundary. A lot of the time, they get punished or scolded for this by a well meaning owner, and they learn not to give warnings at all. And just go straight for the bite. That is a very dangerous dog.
Vanessa handled this very well.
Some dogs actually have adverse effects from being sedated, they feel extremely anxious and can have real panic attacks. He might feel worse when sedated so when it had worn off some and with your patience and compassion started to feel a bit more safe he managed to calm down quite a bit.
Well done for gaining so much of his trust ❤
Some dementia patients actually get very irritable with meds that are supposed to calm them down. I don’t always love Ativan. Not a nurse here. Just a tech.
This is very true, I discovered that one of my dogs would react worse to fireworks when sedated on Guy Fawkes night. Instead of sedating her I would make a little den for her inside one of the downstairs cupboards, put water, bedding and a Bluetooth speaker in there playing calming music.
As soon as the fireworks started she would go into her cupboard and sleep it out. When she was on sedatives she wouldn't go anywhere near the cupboard, she would cling to you shaking and peeing everywhere.
It actually makes sense, imagine being in a situation that you are not only afraid of, but also drugged up to a point where you probably feel incapable of handling yourself, it could potentially amplify that fear by a huge amount.
I came to write this. My dog becomes aggressive on sedatives
Mine does. Trazadone. Nope. Gabapentin-nope. Gas station weed gummies-I’m good to go. (Joking -but know your doggo)
you have a pretty leonberger!
There are two words he probably hasn't heard a lot during a groom, "good boy."
Good one ! LOL !
I bet her owner has nicked him with the trimmer hundreds of times, and eventually he got fed up with it.
He may have had "a strong will to boycott grooming" but it's always so amazing to see a heavily matted dog have them removed. You can see him realize "oh actually I was in pain and she is helping me with that pain" and it's really special.
Matts eliminated. Trust gained. Sheldon will remember this
You can't even be mad at him, he sounds so scared.
When a vet recommends you for difficult grooms, you know you’re doing something right. Great job!
I am live india and you 😢
If groomed as puppy, something tells me, that there was some kind of incident that had left him traumatized.
Oh that's a given, 100%! Key here was to regain the doggo's trust, which was masterfully accomplished.
We had a groomer that traumatised our Benny. He was cur all over and bleeding from his ears. After that he had to be sedated. There usually a reason.
Well that’s sad he remembers trauma from that far back. It seems like the owner and the vet care. I can understand why people don’t want rescues.
That and the fact that the horrible owner left the dog in this condition. Mats can be extremely painful as they twist and pull at the skin.
💯
The fact that he was trusting you more throughout the Grooming process means he trust you now! Yay he found a groomer he can trust!!!
Its like he realized it feels good to get all that hair and matts off him. He definitely seems like you won his trust.
I groomed for 50 years and I know that the best feeling is when you have earned the trust of a scared and aggressive dog. I don't groom anymore but I am glad to see that someone is taking on those very difficult grooms.
She's actually not the right groomer for these dogs but it's become a marketing tool.
@@Chien916 ... why on Earth do you say such things ??
Unless they become a regular client then the trust she builds will be broken with the next person trying to work with him unfortunately
@@Chien916 [citation needed]
Your compassion for the difficultt/nervous furry “clients” will never cease to amaze me.
Not so much for feline clients
Did you not watch her last cat video? She antagonized and found their distress humorous.
@@kittysweetelitethat is TOTAL BS!
@@kittysweeteliteLaughing is how some deal with stressful situations. Doesn’t always mean you find it funny. I don’t like the video either but we weren’t there, we don’t know everything.
@@kittysweetelite Taurus Feces.
I used to pet sit for this elderly Labrador retriever who had fear-based aggression. He very much liked his space and would only ever turn to give warnings but never actually bit someone. He brought tears to my eyes when he finally would come up to me with toys or asked to be petted. Even though he wasn’t my dog, I still think about him everyday because he ended up trusting me and it’s a beautiful experience❤ RIP Mr. Mowgli
In my past experience with my old English that I brought to the groomer, she started getting aggressive about the groomers. As in going there, them touching her, any trimmers etc. After a year of this progressive behavior, we found out from a secret camera that the groomer was not only abusive towards my dog slapping her across the face, punching her in the hind legs, choking her with her leash and so on. The assistant groomer told me in confidence when I asked her why does she hate coming here now? I pressed for an answer. Later with the help of a detective, we got it on camera and voice recording. In addition she had cuts in various places especially the pads of her feet. It is possible that abuse could have happened, and the former groomers won't admit it no matter who asks. Just food for thought. The owners will have to look back and figure out did she always hate grooming from day one, or did it happen later like mine. Ty for having patience with this pup. You are showing him it's not always bad or scary.
I'm so sorry your pup had to go through that. I hope that groomer was closed down or charges filed
@kell2229 yes, her business was closed down. The judge threw the book at her.
@@bobalijon I'm so glad 😊
He came in looking like a Sheepdog and left looking like a Bedlington Terrier.
Well done Vanessa. I understand your tears. That trust is gold.
Anyone saying that you’re afraid of dogs has not been paying attention to you/what you do at all 😂
whoever says she is afraid of dogs is very ignorant and foolish and has no idea
I would love to see those people trying to groom a terrified dog that's willing to bite
Huge difference between fear and rational caution.
THE RELIEF he must've felt.
I had a dog a few years ago, much like Sheldon. The trick was that we needed at least 2 people to groom him, 1 to shave and clip and the other to comfort and distract. We would also need to give him several breaks. It was a challenging process. But, in the end, it was clearly always worth it.
I had an old man named Chewy, got him when he was already an old fluffer- the best damn dog I ever adopted. The most mild mannered, loving, best boy- but when it came to grooming he would lose his mind. It took me a while to realize he had PTSD from surviving the California wildfires- his coat and everything was so singed that they had to shave him down to heal. After that, I tried to keep up his grooming myself- only to have his nails cut by the doctors, it still took 3 grown humans to hold him down. Afterwards, he would give all the doctors kisses… He passed a few months ago, and the 5 years I had him were the best years of both of our lives. My guess is this old fella just had a really bad experience that solidified his hatred, or the fluff just likes to be a little spicy. Good job ma’am!
💕💕💕💕
this was a really sweet comment to read! thank u for sharing about your time with chewy :)
@@kt-nc1uw Thank you! I have a video of the fluffy goof on my profile. Every time I get sad about my little lion man’s passing, I watch it to get a little chuckle. Just the best boy.
Oh my. You just made me cry. Thank you for your compassion and for making the effort to understand your sweet pups behavior.
@@patirvin-bz9pg crying here with you my friend, he’s the first dog that picked me. You don’t get that kind of connection often, and I was determined to make the last years of his life the best possible. We went cross country together, went to the beach, had puppachino’s after every monthly arthritis shot, he basked in the Texas sun on a ranch and slept on porches in Portland like he owned the place. I put some more videos of the little lion man up- just so people can see how lively he was at 10+ years old. He lived until 15, and was as spritely as any pup I ever knew. He made me become an advocate for the older overlooked babes, they have so much lived trauma that the puppies don’t have- they’re just looking for their second chance. He was gracious enough to pick me to give that to him, and I hope I did right by him.
I wonder if one of the reasons he calmed down so much is that he realized that he feels better after being groomed. When he's been sedated, he probably wasn't alert enough to make the connection. For this, he's awake and standing, and maybe he realized, "Hey, I feel cooler and less itchy and painful. And nothing she's done has hurt... Maybe she's trying to help me. Maybe I can be brave."
I'm not saying this to anthropomorphize this dog, but surely dogs are capable of making a connection between cause and effect?
My mom got a long hair cat dumped on her. The owner asked her to provide a safe space while she moved, then never collected him. He was a very ill tempered cat. The owner did agree to pay for a shave, it was a very hot environment. After that shave he was a changed cat. I can only conclude his fur was matted and painful.
I believe they are.
Dog's understand cause and effect, lol. Just looks up "Pavlov's dog".
I'm not so sure. From what I understand, he was groomed professionally since young and then one day snapped. The owner took over the grooming for years until he one day snapped. That's when she started going to the vet for grooming under anesthesia. But I will say, Vanessa truly has a gift with dogs. Her calm and carefulness throughout the groom might have been enough to let him relax and do his face which doesn't seem as much of a trigger as for the rest of his body, especially the feet.
Maybe it was in fact the drugs finally kicking in lol if you read the letter she showed from the vet, it says the owners will have 2 different types of meds to be given to the dog prior to the grooming appointment and the combination of both of them act as a mild sedative.
Poor guy, he looks so defeated in his cone and multiple leds. Proud of you for working with him and understanding that sometimes it really is just a neurotic personality thing. Some animals just really don't deal well with unfamiliar noises and places and people and a lack of total bodily control. They need to be groomed just like the docile clients too. 💜 Everyone deserves to be clean and not have mats, even the high strung fearful clients.
Also in Ontario Canada, many vets do NOT offer sedated grooms. So working with a professional groomer is essential otherwise these clients aren't able to get the care they need.
My oldest sister was very strong. She was also very fearful, hiding it with bluster. After biting two dentists and kicking one between his legs, our mother was told, "you can bring back those two but not that one." I believe that most aggression is from fear. I think the sedation has a negative effect on this dog because he does not feel in control. I think that is why he was calmer at the end as the sedation wore off and there stood this tiny, compassionate woman who showed him nothing but patience and kindness.
I feel so bad for him! He is high as a kite, neutered, got treats and restrained and STILL has enough anxiety to be a threat. Im so glad he learned to trust you a bit, but i feel so bad for whatever he may have experienced to make him this reactive!
Since he is tranquilised, "high as a kite" is a totally inappropriate description. Dogs are neutered under anaesthesia, so they don't remember it at all, and this one was was almost certainly neutered 12 years ago.
@@jennypratt5345 i don’t know why high as a kite is inappropriate can you please explain. Also i was mentioning the neutering because that often leads to male dogs being less reactive, so him still being so wiggly and ready to bite with all the other circumstances is surprising, I’m not entirely sure what im supposed to correct in what i said based on your comment.
@@feralwarden4873 To be "high as a kite" he'd have to be on "uppers". He's actually on downers, hence my remark.
Neutering doesn't make a dog less wiggly and though neutered dogs may be more calm - but they are not always. I would add that late neutering can make a dog's behaviour worse rather than better. Nine to twelve months is the ideal time.
She said he's been like this since he was a puppy.
Some dogs are just wired that way... they find something a specific trigger very anxiety inducing... the strongest comparison is an intense phobia/ panic attack response. Every one assumes reactivity is someone doing something wrong or trauma and it does not have to be that at all. It gets tiring as a reactive dog owner that people assume something has been done wrong. We really need to educate people better about this.
Neutering BTW can make reactivity worse if the behaviour is not sexually linked. It can make fear reactivity worse.
After grooming for so many years it's honestly not surprising to me that I have a healthy "fear" aka awareness and vigilance of dogs. I also specialized in aggressive dogs, and now I'm very aware of body signals that indicate a dog might decide to bite. Even with my own dogs who I can handle and manipulate a lot due to training, I'm still cautious during certain circumstances because any dog is capable of biting. So no, Vanessa is not afraid of dogs she is highly experienced what you might see as jumpy or avoidant is her being very experienced in what is likely going to happen and her reflexes kicking in. It's no joke and a bad bite can easily disable a groomer. It's not just a puncture hole, it's a really serious risk of infection and a really serious risk of permanent damage.
I have seen a dog bite that resulted in permanent nerve damage and mobility issues in the hand. They are nothing to take lightly.
Puncture wounds are the hardest to clean, too, which is why they have such a high risk of infection. My old cat has arthritis and doesn't like her back half touched, and I was careless trying to scoop her off my lap. Well, I wound up with a puncture wound that got infected within 24 hours even though I cleaned it and tried to squeeze the blood out (the only two things you can do at home to clean it).
Hell, do you remember that article abt the man who lost his hands to an infection from his dog licking him?? I think he had like a cut on his hand or sth but there's bacteria that lives in dogs' and cats' mouths that can cause some severe damage! Anyone who deals with animals knows to avoid bites!
@@Celaeno725 in the UK they tell you to go to your doctor or call 111 (our non emergency medical line) for even minor bites. This is because if the skin is punctured you need antibiotics, be that cat or dog or other animal bite. If you can't take them then a nurse will scrub the wound out for you which will hurt but they will have the stuff to do a really thorough job.
Work in an ER and you will look at dogs differently!!
Yes!! Im a vet asst and I got badly bit by a yorkie! The wound was deep and they couldnt stitch it bc its a dog bite! A lot of ppl dont know that stitching a dog bite increases risk of infection. So i basically couldnt use my left hand for 2 weeks, and they fired me 🥲.
he went from puppy to tasmanian devil in 5 seconds - but still just really cute.
I think the reason he calmed down towards the end is because he's realizing how much better he feels without those mats on his body.
He's acting exactly how a Persian kitten I adopted that was pelted to the skin with mats acted. He was very fearful at first but once I got some of the mats out he just completely relaxed. Now the most bonded to me cat ever.
This is proof that not all dogs are abused or have a specific "bad" experience with a groomer or vet etc. Sometimes, just like with humans, they're just wired different and for whatever reason grooming is the trigger. Or vaccines or nail trims etc. We saw animals perfectly calm and gentle in the lobby with their owner flip a switch and turn into a tasmanian devil once they got into the treatment area. Sheldon's owners are good people. A lot of folks dump dogs just like him in shelters every day.
I have to wonder if animals like this have some kind of issue like regional pain syndrome or a neurological issue that causes them pain or an odd sensation that they don't understand so they react violently. They couldn't explain it to us, so it just looks like aggression or intolerance.
Loss of grounding maybe ?
Nails on the table e.g. doesn't seem comfortable in fear. Try antislip.
Anyway, good he doesn't get anesthesia. With such fur he would have more anesthesia than baths. 😮 Esp.because he has sensitive kidneys already. Please be gentle with sensitive dogs. Taking time sure helps.
I am live india and you 😢😢
I have a friend of mine who has a dog thats just. Nervous. He barks at nothing, and does guard duty despite the friend living in a suburb. He's just made different!
I adopted a shih tzu - poodle mix, knowing that when he arrived at the shelter, they had to shave him down to the skin die to severe matting. We're been together 5 years, making him around 10. Loki is a fantastic snuggle bunny and a great guard dog/alert system. He still hates grooming, and it's a constant battle. I won't risk sedation due to his history of heart worm treatment at that shelter, but I'm okay with the lopsided, patchy cut that he allows. I love him and am thankful for him every day. I feel that we've saved each other. He's happy and safe, and he has helped me through the passing of my fiance. Animals are amazing friends. ❤
Sweetie, you did a lot more than groom his hair! You honored, addressed, and respected his intense fear, and your kindness earned a measure of trust he gives only sparingly, if at all. Please know that showing your tender heart is strength! Anyone criticizing you for that needs a good therapist, and I say that as a retired therapist who has been on both sides of a therapeutic relationship. Sheldon looks great and so much more comfortable!!! 💕💕💕💕 Thank you and God bless you!
Beautifully said and I agree with every word.
She is so good isn’t she
@@margaretclark......akamarm2600 Good grief, it's a DOG! You make the owners muzzle it before they bring it in!
@@margaretclark......akamarm2600 She is the best❤
@@Yesica1993well you should clearly never own a dog
@@betsyjohnson9699
well that would have been difficult on my mid-80s year old father, since I am the one who did the bulk of the care of our 40-ish pound family dog during the last months/weeks of her life, giving her medication several times a day, and eventually having to help her down the steps when she could barely walk anymore.
Did I mention I'm extremely allergic to dogs and was sick for all the 12 years we had her?
You know, much less care, ZERO about me. Get lost.
I had a dog like that - a working collie, who i rescued from a local farm where he was being abused. His owner didn't like his very long coat, so used to clip it off with blunt clippers, so when I got him, his skin was covered in red stripes where she'd scraped or burned him. Regular beatings hadn't helped either, and he never came round to being groomed, even after I'd had him for 12 years. I could do anything else with him, and bathing was never a problem, but he'd grab my arm in his teeth if I tried to brush him and growl, although he never bit me. Fortunately, working collies of his breed are usually pretty good at keeping their own coats in order and he rarely got matted, until he got so old that he couldn't reach some parts - I used to sneak up on him while he was asleep to trim off the matted bits with scissors.
Amazing he never trusted you after all thst time
@@arribaficationwineho32 More a matter of him being a very intelligent dog with a mind of his own, who had one boundary that I respected.
Now that's love for your fur baby. 🫶
The way he was turning into the clippers at the end. My heart. You really earned his trust
The amount of respect, compassion, and love she has for her clients is second to none. Thank you for giving this old pooch a chance.
LOL.
I work with horses professionally and I always tell people who ask me why I'm not scared "if you have no fear whatsoever around these animals, then you shouldn't be around them." But respecting an animal's ability to hurt you isn't the same as 'being scared.' I think it's important to be aware that animals CAN be dangerous, even just on accident, no matter how much trust and love we have between us. That's not the same thing as "being afraid of dogs."
As someone who never owned a dog, this channel is for some reason just FASCINATING. It's like getting these little psych sessions into the minds of pets and seeing cases like these, where you gain the trust of the dog so well, is truly heartwarming.
The feeling you get when a scared dog finally starts trusting you always brings me to tears.
An angel neighbor adopts deeply abused, fear aggressive dogs that would otherwise be euthanized. Arlo is her third. The first time I met Arlo, I was sitting on the ground working in my front garden. He would not look at me, but gave a low growl so I just ignored him. The angel without wings handed me some treats. I threw one about 3 feet from me. Then 2 feet. He was fine with that. The next time we met, same treats, but I accidentally dropped one, right next to my foot. Arlo was so relaxed about taking it, that without thinking, I gave him one from my hand. I almost cried when he gently took it, then another and another. It is a work in progress. He is still fearful of loud sounds, and also her kind neighbor. We're not sure if it is men or just men with deep voices. Whoever his abuser is, may his unmentionable body parts fall off.
For how much he hated you anywhere near his legs he was remarkably calm for his whole face. That really was amazing to see happen during just one groom
I think it’s because he can see what’s happening to his face and could possible defend himself, versus legs where he can’t see or turn back in time to defend himself, if at all.
The vet did mention in the letter that when they did his grooming, there clipper burned him.. So maybe he has some trauma from that.... I do not know if seeing his owners use electric clipped on them self's and over time can build up some trust with the clippers that way to work past his bad time....
The fact that the vet called you , speaks volumes how great you are at what you do. Poor Sheldon.
It comes down to intent. He can tell your intent and confident hands.
5:59 “Do you have balls?”
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''No.'' If he's been castrated then that's probably why he's so scared of being interfered with.
@Crow_Friend Vanessa said Sheldon has been like this since he was a puppy. This behavior has nothing to do with him being fixed or not
@@daniellewoolley86072:39 it says here the owner used to groom him and then sometime he stopped letting himself be groomed
STOP SHE CHECKED IDJDNSASKJDASN LMAOOO
You asked for help. I wish I was there to help you. I think many of us would be willing.
I'd imagine they feel a LOT better after the matting was removed.
Anyone who could say you are afraid of dogs does not see what you do. I've not seen you give up on a groom, the importance is on the welfare and comfort of the animal. You should be proud.
Yes, being careful and using safety utensils is not ,,being afraid of dogs". It is professionalism and creating a save situation for both the dog and her.
Well she gave up with a couple of cats, those guys were scary.
@@CrisOnTheInternet Cats can be like that.
@@SwearMY I don't have cats and before this channel I thought they didn't get groomed like dogs. I was like "how a cat doesn't jump right into her face?" ( one of my fears). But some cats shown here are the sweetest things 😍.
@CrisOnTheInternet I think those cats were there simply because the owner wanted them on TH-cam. Even Vanessa acknowledged the cats didn't need to be groomed, but the owners should have never put those cats through a 4 hour car ride in the same crate in those stupid shirts, then 4 hours back home. Totally unnecessary and stressful for those two felines.
While his final result may not have been the prettiest, I'll bet he felt a million times better with all that matted coat removed. I was totally blown away with him allowing the facial grooming with so little resistance after the way he fought so hard during the rest of it.
Damn... the owner's reaction brought me to tears... That's pure love right there.
You’re not scared of the dogs, you know and respect the damage they do warranted or not. This was so moving to watch.
I'm sure you realize how much that groom meant to that pup. He was probably extremely uncomfortable with all that matted fur. Most groomers would have run at the first attempt at a bite. You have a lot of patience and obviously want to help wherever you can! I am sure both dog and owner are extremely thankful! Great job!
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"He has a strong will and desire to boycott his grooms". Poetry.
He acts like at one (or more) of his grooming he was hurt. Poor baby. Thank you owner for not giving up on him!
I think Sheldon felt the relief from the rest of his body and accepted you were helping him, not hurting him.
He knows you're trying to help him. It's amazing how dogs sense how safe they are in your hands. Every single one of those fur babies.
I got tears when he looked at her with trust
I am live india and you 😢😢😢
Sheldon changed his demeanor because he realized that after the long time spent with you, you didn't give up. He looked as if he really trusted you. That would bring tears to any dog lovers eyes. Especially since you felt his groin and said, "Do you have balls?". I really enjoyed watching this groom.
I don’t usually tell people this because I can’t stand when people get weird, but I have an extreme sensitivity to vibrations. It doesn’t feel painful like a burn or a cut, but it’s painful throughout my whole body in a way that I’ve never really been able to explain or even understand for myself. I’ve done a lot of exposure therapy but even hearing the sound of something like your grooming clippers makes my skin hurt because I know that it vibrates. I wonder if Sheldon has something like this?
He might not be feeling pain in a way that most people would validate, but I would pass out and die if someone had to shave my whole body with an electric razor.
I think my sensitivity is absolutely absurd and I’ve never been open about it or accepted it as just a “cute lil quark.” It’s dumb, but it’s real. I can only imagine what terror it would cause me to know that someone was going to tie me down and force me to endure that pain.
You have to groom this doggo for his own health and thank goodness for people like you who help out like this. Your work is amazing.
I only wanted to give a little insight into one super tiny possibility that Sheldon might not like vibrations, as ridiculous as that is.
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@nicoledesireelopez504 Entering a theoretical possibility based on your own personal experience into a general discussion/expression of opinions is not ridiculous. It is a contribution. Please don't minimize your own life experiences, even if others have felt the need to in the past due to their own inability to wonder and/or show compassion.
I can't imagine how much better he must feel right now
I feel like he associates something bad or something he perceived as bad, with grooming. You can see him trying to be good, but then the fear took over. By the time you got to his face, he started to trust you. That is so awesome. I really think how you handle the dogs is everything. You are able to give them your full attention, plenty of time, and affection. The breaks seemed like the thing for him. Give him a few to calm down, and you could continue. Patience is definitely required with scared dogs. To see him go from full on "there is no way I am doing this" to ok with it was so awesome. He really knew you were a good one and helping him. There is no feeling like the first time a fearful animal trusts you. Those were tears of joy. It absolutely filled me with happiness watching it. You truly are a miracle worker with these animals.
Poor guy's got some *serious* poochy PTSD. Good on you for being so caring and patient with him.
I agree with you 1000% you could see after she took them out of the floating jig so she could do his legs. He was like she didn’t hurt me. OK I’ll let him do my face now.
I don’t need
Know if you thing my idea is go, but the owner should go go see you with Sheldon like once a week so he does forget you and be used to you, before she take him to you for other grooming . You are great with dog, it is not surprising that they trust and love 💕
THIS! When my cat was a kitten, she was sleeping next to some black shoes, and my roommate turned on the hairdryer. From that moment on, any black object was terrifying to my cat. To the point she attacked and bit my then boyfriend really bad, because she was next to a black trashcan, and he tried to pet her at the exact moment a motorcycle was passing by outside.
I was thinking the same thing. He may have displayed some anxiety, then had a bad experience which pushed the anxiety over the edge. IMO
Vanessa is a dog whisperer. At the end of the groom he became a lot calmer.
Maybe his meds finally kicked in lol
Wow congratulations! I was on the edge of my seat. It seamed like he was getting relief when you first started grooming his face.
I was crying too! Really, really bad when the owner came to pick him up, and said how good he looked, and he looked back at you to say, she did it and thank you!! Sweet old little man!😭
“We do not care what this haircut looks like at all.” Had a few like this myself.
"...nobody cries alone in my presence." -Dolly Parton
:::entering the chat, pulling up a chair, opening a box of Kleenex:::
We’re all crying 😭💓💓💓
I had tears too. He was one tough dog to groom. That was a miracle
There was a definite lightbulb moment for this dog in the end. I think he really did begin to trust Vanessa. How wonderful!
As a dog groomer i took the decision about over a year ago that i no longer take on dogs that are agressive and bite for whatever reason. I just learned i dont have the emotional capacity and patience to do so. So i applaud those who can are willing to do so 👏🏻
I can only imagine how much better his face felt after getting all those mats off. The way he leaned into the clipper said so much to me about how much that had to have been bothering him.
You should get a medal for bravery. I wish you continued success in your career.
Two paws up for this one. One for Vanessa and one for Sheldon. Good job.
In an afternoon Vanessa changed this dog's entire mindset about grooming. By the end he understood that she was not going to hurt him. 🎉🎉🎉
I love that you don’t give up on aggressive dogs, who have some issues.
Considering this dog's avoidance of grooms, this is impressive.
I had a schnauzer like this baby. Got him at 8 weeks. He was thrown out of ever groomer shop within 45 miles from me. Finally vet's groomer would groom him under anesthesia. Since I worried about the anesthesia so frequently,I started searching for a groomer who would attempt the job. I was lucky and we found one. She groomed him until I lost him at the age 12. 😢
Holy cow his fluffy head looked HUGE compared to his lil' knobbly old man legs in the background.
Exactly! You earned his trust. Poor sweet boy just learned to make a ruckus to avoid humans with no patience grooming him.
He was so good at the end. It's like he finally started to trust her. Very cool to see!
I had a Cockapoo for over 17 years. She was adored by our whole family. Sweetest girl. For grooming, my mom would hand sheer her with one of us kids holding Snuffy. She would cry and whimper during the whole process, which is why we rarely used an electric clipper on her, just scissors. Some dogs are just prone to panic attacks and anxiety, just like people.
A good friend of mine has a cockapoo who is the most amazing family dog. I love every minute I get to spend with her. They have told me that she absolutely panics at the groomer though, and is terrified of thunder at home. She definitely has some separation anxiety too, but is happy as can be so long as someone she knows is with her when her owners are away. She was found abandoned before they adopted her though, so I'm sure that factors into the separation anxiety. I'm still in disbelief that anyone could abandon a dog as absolutely wonderful as she is. I'd take a copy of her in a heartbeat if I could!
Aw omg, I had one for 18 years. She was the best, the absolute best. She wasn't a fan of grooming and would shake, but she liked seeing the people lol.
My neighbour has the sweetest cockapoo. I had heard loads of stories about how awful they are and Teddy has none of those behaviours. He goes to the groomers regularly. He's just adorable, he does get upset though if I forget to talk to him when I'm outside. He will bark to get my attention so I talk to him 😂
He may have learned that aggression worked to end or shorten grooming sessions. But with you, he's realizing it doesn't work and grooming is not that bad. ❤
I love seeing the owner reaction because it really shows that behind every dog like this is also a dog that loves their family and can show the side that their family loves: sweet, affectionate, loyal, happy, charming. It can be easy to forget sometimes when you see a dog behaving in ways that are honestly frightening and stressful. Both sides of that dog can be true. It doesn't make them a bad dog. He's not trying to do anything "bad" ❤️
I’m sure his owners are very thankful you were able to groom him! Thanks for your efforts, patience and care!
I’m a retired icu rn and your calm and tranquil manner is exactly how we approach confused and freaked out patients. Thank you for not yelling at these scared beings, which I’ve seen other groomers do.
As it should be; well done you. As a child I had a horrible experience at the dentists and now my dentist talks to me like an 8yo, puts on Tom & Jerry and I become more bearable to deal with.
Feeding off of Vanessa's vibe and energy is what I believe turned Sheldon around. He actually seemed calmer when the fur came off and felt touch on his skin. And owner's reaction, priceless! I hope Sheldon enjoys his next bath.
Thank you for being kind. I've known people in the medical field who clearly aren't there because they want to help people. when you're sick or hurt and scared is not the time you need someone to be impatient and rude to you,. One bad experience can stick out more than the dozen good ones someone has had. So I know good med professionals are underappreciated.
Seeing at the start, how scared he was. Completely restrained and just petrified, but clearly ready to snap....
then seeing being able to take off his muzzle, remove practically all restraints, and just a bit of teeth show and growls ...
WoW ... what a transformation ALL around.
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My gosh. The switch in his demeanor when the time for his face came. Poor lil' guy!
So sweet to see he trusted you enough to let you work on his face. He looked so cute after!
Poor Sheldon! I get the feeling he's had more than one bad experience with clippers, he's just so scared the poor boy. You did amazing Vanessa! He really trusted you by the end. You should be very proud of yourself. 💜
"He has a desire to boycott his grooms" is a wonderful sentence that I am stealing
So gentle he just needed someone to go extra slow with him he knew she was helping him.
I absolutely LOVE how he looks back at you at 18:45 as if to say, "Thank you!"
That was amazing. I’d never seen such an aggressive dog calm down at the end of their groom and actually let the groomer touch their face! Simply spectacular!
He was scared. Ask why?
You can buzz in my ear and over my eyes, but if you touch my knees, I’ll make your grandchildren regret. - Sheldon, for some reason
"Do you have balls?" *feels around*
I spit my juice out
So glad that you were able to accomplish this groom. While scared, I'm sure he appreciates it
Beautiful and compassionate Vanessa cannot be resisted by even the most fearful! You are poetry in motion working with dogs! Bravo!❣️🌹
The transformation from terrified of grooming to letting you trim his face was amazing! I totally see why this brought you to tears.
Thank you Vanessa for showing us not only your professionalism, but your deep care and empathy for pets like Sheldon.
He had to have felt so good after this groom. I am not a vet or a groomer but I do a lot of dog sitting/walking and so on. I have found and heard so many stories of dogs being more aggressive and agitated while sedated than not. My opinion is that the drugs make their bodies feel odd and their reflexes are off and everything is out of their control so they fight anything/one that touches them. I wonder if Mr. Sheldon has been at this stage for awhile now. Fantastic job like always 🙏
Poor baby..what made him so fearful? He’s beautiful…great job!