We have six 'Guardian Dogs' of this/other Breed/Lineages, and they're absolute horrors to any intruding coyote/raccoon/possum! Amazingly, as fierce as they can be/are to threats, watching them play/lounge around the young animals and human children really shows their big hearts and gentle nature (When they're allowed to indulge in it!). :-)
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I was at a horse ranch in North Texas a couple of years ago when the resident Anatolian was leaning against me while I was scratching his shoulders and petting him. I said, “You know these dogs can be on the aggressive side.” The ranch manager says, “Yeah, he bit a guy last week but if he likes you you’re good.” I said, “I’m glad he likes me!” (I hoped!😳)
Aw. She did her best to keep him un-muzzled and make the experience as bearable as possible for him, but he was clearly not enjoying his grooming at all. Beautiful old boy who would be a teddy bear when not being assaulted by naughty water nozzles!
I think it's super sweet she brought him outside for his bath when he was nervous ❤ If there's one thing I've learned about Ms. Girl With the Dogs, it's that she _always_ puts the dogs needs above her own conveniences (unless for obvious safety reasons). Much respect!
Obi Wan: I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. Samson: *burps happily*
He really did try to be a cooperative puppy. It's possible his age and pain, combined with his pedigree, are factors that would make it very challenging to do his feet and nails. I'm an older person and have been living with pain for a very ong time and I, too get a little spicy when I hurt.
I noticed he really does struggle with his rear mobility. I think this big old soul is probably really pretty sore and understandably nervous of being handled around the back end.
I’m right with you. My knees and hips are arthritic and in a bad day I could not stand that long. I had a very old arthritic dog that passed away last year and I went to great lengths to avoid causing her pain. It was a lot of work but I would do it all over again if I could have her back, well and happy.
That dog Samson seems to be a 2 person grooming job, rather than just Vanessa on her lonesome, she did a great job with dealing with such a beautiful massive dog, props to her for doing such a challenging job in dealing with Samson's groom.
We just washed our Anatolian Shepherd. He has never been aggressive with us, but boy did he act scared with water and paws. He just happily laid there as we used the shop vac to blow dry and brush him. I got him clean and fluffy, and trimmed his sanitary with our horse clippers. Took mom and me 4-6 hours. We lost track of time, but I'm physically disabled and she is over 70. South Carolina heat should be less of an issue with less fur now.
I just started watching videos of the three livestock guardian dogs (Anatolian Shepherds) from Raventree Ranch. Those dogs are the most fierce, fearless, bad-ass protectors I have ever seen. Kudos for braving this puppy.
He looks so dignified with his happy hoodie. I owned a large Rottweiler, the love of my life. He was super strong. He would chew thru his leashes in seconds. A big grouler (complainer) but otherwise a gentle giant which was professionally trained along with myself. He crossed the Rainbow Bridge in 2009. Huge heartbreak.
Understood. The stigma, about them being violent, is unwarranted. When I volunteered at Birchwood Animal Hospital, I found them to be the biggest wimps, but kindest dogs.
We had a large dog that was half Rottweiler and half Doberman. She was very intimidating to look at and was very happy to let you know she was there. She was also a total whimp! The only time she ever growled at us was when she stole a bag of corn bread and muffins off the counter and hubby tried to take it from her. She ate everything including the bag! She also knew she was to stay off the bed but she would try to sneak into the bedroom and get on it anyway. She would flatten herself the best she could but that's kind of hard when she weighed 100 pounds. I miss her so much even though she has been gone over 25 years.
@@chanmi1957 The bigger the dog, the bigger the wimp! When there was a storm coming, when I lived in a split level, we knew hours before because out Lab/Neuphie was already in the crawl space. One of the panels was knocked down.
I thought the visit went extremely well. He wasn't happy, but he didn't thrash and overreact. For a first groom with Vanessa, it was very positive. Nice job.
We had to let my big beautiful boy go a couple of weeks ago very suddenly and it’s been hard to watch your channel. I love what you do for these animals and am working my way back to watching all the videos. Big kudos to you with this big boy.
The back end looked pretty good after all (to me, from here). You did so well (as always) with him and he seemed confident after it. You're right about letting the vet handle the nails under sedation. Keeps everyone safe and happy all around.
@10:12: The ease and grace with which Sampson quietly slipped his muzzle and his hoodie off in one casual movement. I had to go back and watch it again!
Poor thing, between the arthritis and the sleepy meds no wonder he just wanted to lay down. I admire your patience and effort to give these above average difficult pets a quality groom to the best of you and the animals ability to be safe in the process.
What a gorgeous, regal dog! I love big dogs, but you were wise to not try to fiddle with his claws. We have to have the vet sedate our dog in order to do any exam or nails. But we still love him.
Samson you are gorgeous! My Lab has arthritis in his back legs and grooming him has become a sport! When he is comfortable standing, I work on his butt and back legs. When his legs get tired, we move to the front. It’s our little dance we do to get his grooming done. Samson you were a good boy and look like a big cuddle bug! ❤❤❤❤
You are the BEST! The rapport that you establish with each dog (or cat) is absolutely incredible... in a positive way! You always establish what you can and can't do... based on how your charges react to the grooming session... from the very start to the finish. Absolutely OUTSTANDING!
So, the different types of muzzle s and their purposes are: bite proof muzzle, an enforced leather muzzle that actually prevents a dog from biting, agitation muzzle, the metal grate type muzzle that's purely for convincing the dog it can't bite, and the mesh muzzle for smaller dogs with shorter snouts. Anyone here who knows more about dog training and muzzle s can expand an correct me
to my understanding the agitation muzzle is to tell the dog when they can bite and when they don't need to. Used mostly in police and military K9 training, because they want to train the dog to be aggressive but to be under control when aggressive. You wouldn't use an agitation muzzle on a pet dog unless you are also training them to be a guard dog or some other role in which aggression is favored.
@@danielstellmon5330 I def recommend it, if you can 1) socialize your dog to be comfy with it and 2) get comfortable with others potentially judging your dog. It certainly beats having to wrestle your dog every 5 minutes to get plastic wrap or moldy leaves out of their maw!
He's a gorgeous dog. I'm glad the owners were honest about his behavior toward grooming. I think you were absolutely right about it being the equipment. As soon as you started to scrub the shampoo in with your hands he was fine and seemed to be enjoying it.
i think i can see the inner dilema doggo here faces. he realy wants the human to be buddies with him but those damned strange things human uses terrify it. i can only hope that he can build up confidence over few such lovely sessions as this one. also gorgeous doggo.
I love how he was so torn about wanting your attention, but not wanting that attention to be a bath. A stubborn old dog that lives life on their own terms is adorable in it's own way.
What an absolutely beautiful 🐕 dog Sampson is he was so well behaved despite his history with the other dog 🐕 groomer maybe it was because the groomer took of the muzzle then she was grooming him and that is why he bit her Vanessa you did an absolutely fantastic job on him as usual and i would like to take the time out to appropriate all the hard work that you put into grooming him and i would also like to take the time out to thank you from all the dogs and cats that can't say it for themselves because if they could they would say thank you very much Beautiful Vanessa for all your hard work and all the help you give us all..and i would like to take the time out to say Vanessa you are a absolutely fantastic person with a heart of gold 💛and i would also like to thank your amazing 📸 cameraman for all the hard work that he puts into filming 🎥 some of these awesome videos and for the help he gives you when you need it he has a heart of gold 💛 as well.. keep up the fantastic work Beautiful Vanessa and your amazing 📸 cameraman as well ❣️
My favorite so far. I have a rescue mix Grt Pyr, GSD, St Bernard that everyone (vets, kennels) thinks is an Anatolian shepherd. And she loves grooming as much as Samson here. In fact, at this moment she is sedated ahead of an in-home vet visit for another attempt to get blood samples and vaccines. We are maybe an hour away from you, and I wish so much that I could bring her to you for at least some advice on how to care for her coat. I think it is more GSD than the other two breeds, but still want to do right by her. I'm used to lab mixes. This one is a whole new world! So much what I see in Samson, too.
I love how well you treat and work with your animals! I know that not all groomers are willing to take the effort and risk it takes to complete the animals you do! Like the time you almost cried over the poodle mix you managed to shave! He was the little man who could no longer be sedated. I felt your emotion being able to help an otherwise “lost case”! Please don’t ever pay any attention to negativity. People negative comments are due to being ignorant to the truth and the facts! Also side note. 🫢 his pathetic little face with the muzzle happy hoodie combo! Total defeat moment!
I am very impressed woth your grooming and as an old bat and 35 plus groomer Im judgemental as hell😊 You are wonderful!! You have truly found your calling.....grooming as well as teaching❤
Vanessa, you were brave to groom Samson without a second person. He seems like a "Sammy" to me. Samson knows his size matters when it comes to resisting certain things. But he is really a Giant Floofy Marshmallow in his nature. His grooming turned out beautifully! WOOF! 🐶💟
You have such an amazing way with the animals in your care. It goes beyond experience (Which can never be UNDER-appreciated/respected!), and knowledge of the various Breeds/Species you're handling. YOU just have an amazing intellect/empathy with them, and even when 'They' are stressed-out, I've no doubt you and your mental/spiritual ('Zen' if you will?) reassures them, at least to some degree. For the scared ones? Every time I watch one of your videos, and with this handsome ball of fluff, his 'Trigger' being nails, leads me to believe someone in the past clipped him far too short, causing him pain (It HURTS! Just do it to yourself someday and see). So now he's reacting to his feets/nails being handled. Makes sense. Our one Miniature, a Rescue, was also terrified of being bathed. I had zero doubt it was because his 'Owner's' Son abused him during it (He outright had problems with ANY 'Man' handling him), so his first bath (Tied to a backyard tree in grass), saw him trembling in fear, eye rolling white, and ready to 'Fight-to-the-Death' as me and my partner began. We were extremely patient, rewarding, but firm. It was going to be done, and he WAS going to survive it (And so were we!). Using warm water (Not well-water-cold), calm, rewarding scritches, treats when it was over, and positive reinforcement, within months he was looking FORWARD to his 'Bath time,' extra good attention, etc.. The walks into town, and picnics at the park(s) was always such fun, too! So much in how they're handled/trained by their Human(s) matters. It isn't the 'Breed' (aka 'Violent Breed(s)' theory), it's their Humans! TLDR reply, I know you're a very busy person, but, I hope others who watch you, what you do and why/how you do things, will help THEM in handling/treating their critters, so everyone involved has a good time and that layer of stress/fear is removed, or never has a chance to start! Thank you, ever-so-much! :-D
Kudos to that owner for not saying "oh, he's fine, really" and telling you honestly what his behaviour is around grooming.
responsible owners FTW
Death free video indeed! I don't know if that is a high enough bar for my kudos though
This is the dog that will terrorize the local grizzly bears! And the local groomers.
We have six 'Guardian Dogs' of this/other Breed/Lineages, and they're absolute horrors to any intruding coyote/raccoon/possum! Amazingly, as fierce as they can be/are to threats, watching them play/lounge around the young animals and human children really shows their big hearts and gentle nature (When they're allowed to indulge in it!).
:-)
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@@AniwayasSong oi lads we got yappin' andy ovah 'ere
@@Mere-Lachaiselongue WOOF!
@@Mere-Lachaiselongue
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Till then, *SHOO!* Go away child, adults/mature people are conversing!
That’s crazy. Good thing the owner is responsible and told you he was aggressive with grooming before taking him in.
Sedated?? my backside!!
Sedation just takes the edge off and when they are stressed they tend to fight it off
I was at a horse ranch in North Texas a couple of years ago when the resident Anatolian was leaning against me while I was scratching his shoulders and petting him. I said, “You know these dogs can be on the aggressive side.” The ranch manager says, “Yeah, he bit a guy last week but if he likes you you’re good.” I said, “I’m glad he likes me!” (I hoped!😳)
Beginner's luck?
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@nanyanghuayi Dog whisperer!😂🤣
Did the dog like you, or did it like you for dinner?
If he was leaning into you, you're more than likely fine.
I love the gentle paw of "excuse me ma'am, did I say you could stop the magical brush pets?"
Samson is enormous. I'm happy you acknowledged, what couldn't be done and kept yourself safe.
Props to you for doing these challenging dogs. Grooming is no easy task, let alone a massive breed like this lovely guy.
Aw. She did her best to keep him un-muzzled and make the experience as bearable as possible for him, but he was clearly not enjoying his grooming at all.
Beautiful old boy who would be a teddy bear when not being assaulted by naughty water nozzles!
“as BEARable as possible…” 👏👍
What a beautiful, big floof ball!
Handsome big boy! ❤
I was watching him watching her, what an intelligent dog!♥️👍🏼♥️
indeed, such beautiful colours
I know. Imagine the gorgeous cuddles❤❤
@@louisecampbell2628Imagine the dog hair absolutely everywhere!
I think it's super sweet she brought him outside for his bath when he was nervous ❤
If there's one thing I've learned about Ms. Girl With the Dogs, it's that she _always_ puts the dogs needs above her own conveniences (unless for obvious safety reasons).
Much respect!
That’s no dog, that’s a space station! - B. Kenobi
😃😃😃😃😆
Obi Wan: I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced.
Samson: *burps happily*
@@BaseDeltaZero1972f
That's a mog; half-man, half-dog. He's his own best friend.
You win!!!!
He was hilarious when he kept following you around in circles as you tried to get to his other side.
Such an anxious bear! You did a great job with a dog nearly twice your size, hopefully a vet can take care of his nails!
He really did try to be a cooperative puppy. It's possible his age and pain, combined with his pedigree, are factors that would make it very challenging to do his feet and nails. I'm an older person and have been living with pain for a very ong time and I, too get a little spicy when I hurt.
I noticed he really does struggle with his rear mobility. I think this big old soul is probably really pretty sore and understandably nervous of being handled around the back end.
I’m right with you. My knees and hips are arthritic and in a bad day I could not stand that long. I had a very old arthritic dog that passed away last year and I went to great lengths to avoid causing her pain. It was a lot of work but I would do it all over again if I could have her back, well and happy.
"you're sedated, How Sedated Are You?" LOL
" I can roll over, but I'm not going to" - samspon
That dog Samson seems to be a 2 person grooming job, rather than just Vanessa on her lonesome, she did a great job with dealing with such a beautiful massive dog, props to her for doing such a challenging job in dealing with Samson's groom.
We just washed our Anatolian Shepherd. He has never been aggressive with us, but boy did he act scared with water and paws. He just happily laid there as we used the shop vac to blow dry and brush him. I got him clean and fluffy, and trimmed his sanitary with our horse clippers. Took mom and me 4-6 hours. We lost track of time, but I'm physically disabled and she is over 70. South Carolina heat should be less of an issue with less fur now.
You are a hard-working girl. Respect.
Definitely!
Yep, she is a role model.
Agreed. I found Sampson holding her hand during the brushing adorable.
@@plicketyplunknot anymore.
For my fellow Americans when she says the dog weighs 75 "kg" that's about 635 medium bananas in American measurements.
Bananas 😂😂😂
Ah yes, thank you for converting that into the standard American banana scale for us 😂
🤣😂 Good one!
I think despite himself, he fell in love with Vanessa.
So true 😭😍 Sampson the sweetie
I just started watching videos of the three livestock guardian dogs (Anatolian Shepherds) from Raventree Ranch. Those dogs are the most fierce, fearless, bad-ass protectors I have ever seen. Kudos for braving this puppy.
Raventreeranch is awesome. Great channel and videos.
I have seen that channel recently too!
I love Raventree Ranch! Peter Michael is my spirit animal.
I will try to find that channel. Thank You.
I just found that UA-cam Channel. Thank You!
My goodness, he got that muzzle off very easily.
The nails helped him to get it off like that. ❤️😅 Sad though, because he's soon too old to be sedated to clip nails. Tip : start younger if you can.
My face when he took it off:😳
He looks so dignified with his happy hoodie. I owned a large Rottweiler, the love of my life. He was super strong. He would chew thru his leashes in seconds. A big grouler (complainer) but otherwise a gentle giant which was professionally trained along with myself. He crossed the Rainbow Bridge in 2009. Huge heartbreak.
Understand the vacuum in your heart when your Rottweiler passed on. He loved you with all his heart and would risk his life for you.
Understood. The stigma, about them being violent, is unwarranted. When I volunteered at Birchwood Animal Hospital, I found them to be the biggest wimps, but kindest dogs.
We had a large dog that was half Rottweiler and half Doberman. She was very intimidating to look at and was very happy to let you know she was there. She was also a total whimp! The only time she ever growled at us was when she stole a bag of corn bread and muffins off the counter and hubby tried to take it from her. She ate everything including the bag! She also knew she was to stay off the bed but she would try to sneak into the bedroom and get on it anyway. She would flatten herself the best she could but that's kind of hard when she weighed 100 pounds. I miss her so much even though she has been gone over 25 years.
@@chanmi1957 The bigger the dog, the bigger the wimp! When there was a storm coming, when I lived in a split level, we knew hours before because out Lab/Neuphie was already in the crawl space. One of the panels was knocked down.
@@QUICKBOOKS1 indeed.
I think you need a XXL Happy Hoodie for dogs Samson's size!! 😃
He’s so conflicted right now. He knows he COULD stop this unpleasant situation but his default is to not bite humans.
He’s a big boy! He seemed such a lovely dog but it’s a shame he was scared of grooming
He is beautiful and he seems to like you. His paws touching you was a very sweet thing.
I thought the visit went extremely well. He wasn't happy, but he didn't thrash and overreact. For a first groom with Vanessa, it was very positive. Nice job.
That attitude came straight through even with the muzzle! 7:50 😆
My heart skipped a beat when I saw him paw off the muzzle and you kept going! He's a good boy. Just scared of some things.
“I did not want you to lay down, sir.” But you told him it was okay earlier! 😅 11:52
🤣🤣😂😂when she struggled to put the happy hoodie on him 🤣🤣🤣
Wow he got that muzzle and hoodie off soooo easily with those huge paws !
No lie I kind of freaked out when he got that thing off like “I could take it off anytime I want”
Sampson: "When they make a wet proof spray nozzle, I'll be happy."🥴
😂❤
He looks overweight which would put strain on his joints so it could be he is in pain but he does not like the noise of the hose
We had to let my big beautiful boy go a couple of weeks ago very suddenly and it’s been hard to watch your channel. I love what you do for these animals and am working my way back to watching all the videos. Big kudos to you with this big boy.
I'm sure. My "Dogs", are all virtual & on UA-cam.
Know the feeling so all the best samanthaleo. 💐
❤ sending peaceful thoughts your way
He really liked you!
I commend you for having good communication with the owner (s) due to the dog’s tolerance of certain grooming .
165 pounds of dog vs. 98 pounds of groomer?! You're a whole lot braver than I, especially doing this one alone...hella job Vanessa!
She is not 98 lbs?
I love when you show the before and after pictures, because then I can really tell the difference. I love your channel.
“You’re sedated?!” My shih tzu mix dog is the same way. 😅 with his severe heart murmur it’s been hard!
I have no doubt there will be an updated outside facility built for these cases in the future. Vanessa, you're so awesome! ❤
“He’s sedated” I have a feeling that horse tranquilizers are effectively just a moderate dose of melatonin for him, what a unit!
Sampson is a beautiful bear. I love his coat. You do such a wonderful job with your fur baby clients Vanessa. Thank you for sharing. 🙏🏽🥰♥️
I love how caring, emphatic and patience you are with all the animals ❤️🇩🇰
Great that the owner was honest with you before you attempted to groom him. Nice job!
Considering his name, good thing you weren't shaving his hair today. What a beautiful giant dog!
Spit out my coffee laughing at this one 😂🤣😆. ❤❤
I love how different he behaves like he doesn´t want to get a shower but the blow drying and brushing is more than fine 🤣
The back end looked pretty good after all (to me, from here). You did so well (as always) with him and he seemed confident after it. You're right about letting the vet handle the nails under sedation. Keeps everyone safe and happy all around.
Great dog, great Vanessa. I think he had a warm regard for you.
What a sweet boy, the way he puts his paws on you when he wants something. Adorable beast!
@10:12: The ease and grace with which Sampson quietly slipped his muzzle and his hoodie off in one casual movement. I had to go back and watch it again!
You have a beautiful understanding with animals.
Am always amazed how you can read a pet and work around their fears.
10:50 him just following your lead and rotating around like a giant floofball, wondering what you're doing😂❤
Poor thing, between the arthritis and the sleepy meds no wonder he just wanted to lay down. I admire your patience and effort to give these above average difficult pets a quality groom to the best of you and the animals ability to be safe in the process.
He looked great after groom👏👏👏✌️💋🐾🐾❣️. That’s one BIG DAWG….WOOF🥹🤩🤡❣️
Such a BIG boy.
He's beautiful. Thank you for taking the time he needs to feel safe and comfortable.
Very brave of you to groom such a massive dog by yourself.
What a sweet boy with some VERY specific limits.
Just like humans I guess😊
“Your back end is a mess!” I can relate😂 Samson is a handsome boy!✌🏻🫶🏻
What a gorgeous, regal dog! I love big dogs, but you were wise to not try to fiddle with his claws. We have to have the vet sedate our dog in order to do any exam or nails. But we still love him.
Some of these dogs must think they are going to melt.
What a gorgeous beast! My big girl had to be distracted with cheese to get her nails done. He might need a couple steaks to do that job. Lol
What a character Sampson is!! Beautiful old soul, knows what he likes and what is off limits 😍
Samson you are gorgeous! My Lab has arthritis in his back legs and grooming him has become a sport! When he is comfortable standing, I work on his butt and back legs. When his legs get tired, we move to the front. It’s our little dance we do to get his grooming done.
Samson you were a good boy and look like a big cuddle bug! ❤❤❤❤
You are the BEST! The rapport that you establish with each dog (or cat) is absolutely incredible... in a positive way! You always establish what you can and can't do... based on how your charges react to the grooming session... from the very start to the finish. Absolutely OUTSTANDING!
So, the different types of muzzle s and their purposes are: bite proof muzzle, an enforced leather muzzle that actually prevents a dog from biting, agitation muzzle, the metal grate type muzzle that's purely for convincing the dog it can't bite, and the mesh muzzle for smaller dogs with shorter snouts. Anyone here who knows more about dog training and muzzle s can expand an correct me
to my understanding the agitation muzzle is to tell the dog when they can bite and when they don't need to. Used mostly in police and military K9 training, because they want to train the dog to be aggressive but to be under control when aggressive. You wouldn't use an agitation muzzle on a pet dog unless you are also training them to be a guard dog or some other role in which aggression is favored.
Basket muzzles ("grate") are also used for keeping dogs from hoovering up trash off the ground outside 🤭
@@RestFromTheStreetsI swear my dog likes the taste of grass and leaves more than his actual dog food xD
@RestFromTheStreets I need one of those muzzles. My dog will eat anything.
@@danielstellmon5330 I def recommend it, if you can 1) socialize your dog to be comfy with it and 2) get comfortable with others potentially judging your dog. It certainly beats having to wrestle your dog every 5 minutes to get plastic wrap or moldy leaves out of their maw!
He's a gorgeous dog. I'm glad the owners were honest about his behavior toward grooming. I think you were absolutely right about it being the equipment. As soon as you started to scrub the shampoo in with your hands he was fine and seemed to be enjoying it.
i think i can see the inner dilema doggo here faces.
he realy wants the human to be buddies with him but those damned strange things human uses terrify it.
i can only hope that he can build up confidence over few such lovely sessions as this one.
also gorgeous doggo.
I love how he was so torn about wanting your attention, but not wanting that attention to be a bath. A stubborn old dog that lives life on their own terms is adorable in it's own way.
What a groany baby! Such a beautiful big boy!
This guy reminds me of Andre the Giant. A gentle soul, but when he’s in wrestler mode….be careful…be very careful 😂
Andre was a beast in the ring, but outside? By all accounts he was the kindest and most generous person in the world.
@@ijnfleetadmiral Well, he was racist, though, so maybe kindest and gentle are a bit relative
he is very VERY smart, you can see the wise in his eyes and demeanor, everything he does he does for a reason, he UNDERSTANDS
HES SO PRETTY
Wow he has a new coat, total colour transformation. I am in admiration of how calm you remain, your skills and experience shine through.
He looked so fluffy and soft afterwards.
The Before & Afters are the best. Even if she says she didn't get through the full groom, that looked amazing after.
What a beautiful boy and what a sweet face, never heard of a Great Pyrenees and Anatolian mix. 💚💚
My thumbnail is a picture of one, but mainly Great Pyrenees.
I’m always amazed when she says they are sedated and they are still walking around and able to attack!
What an absolutely beautiful 🐕 dog Sampson is he was so well behaved despite his history with the other dog 🐕 groomer maybe it was because the groomer took of the muzzle then she was grooming him and that is why he bit her Vanessa you did an absolutely fantastic job on him as usual and i would like to take the time out to appropriate all the hard work that you put into grooming him and i would also like to take the time out to thank you from all the dogs and cats that can't say it for themselves because if they could they would say thank you very much Beautiful Vanessa for all your hard work and all the help you give us all..and i would like to take the time out to say Vanessa you are a absolutely fantastic person with a heart of gold 💛and i would also like to thank your amazing 📸 cameraman for all the hard work that he puts into filming 🎥 some of these awesome videos and for the help he gives you when you need it he has a heart of gold 💛 as well.. keep up the fantastic work Beautiful Vanessa and your amazing 📸 cameraman as well ❣️
BIG difference. Glad he had a positive experience w you.
❤
The happy hoodie people definitely need to make a larger size. You've ha several dogs now who either barely fit or didn't fit in the biggest one.
My favorite so far. I have a rescue mix Grt Pyr, GSD, St Bernard that everyone (vets, kennels) thinks is an Anatolian shepherd. And she loves grooming as much as Samson here. In fact, at this moment she is sedated ahead of an in-home vet visit for another attempt to get blood samples and vaccines. We are maybe an hour away from you, and I wish so much that I could bring her to you for at least some advice on how to care for her coat. I think it is more GSD than the other two breeds, but still want to do right by her. I'm used to lab mixes. This one is a whole new world! So much what I see in Samson, too.
That must be a beautiful mix. Niles, our Lab/Neuphie, was a Rescue, too. He was found as a Puppy on the side of a Highway.
Wow. The tidal line of fur on the floor!
what a good boy
I love how well you treat and work with your animals! I know that not all groomers are willing to take the effort and risk it takes to complete the animals you do! Like the time you almost cried over the poodle mix you managed to shave! He was the little man who could no longer be sedated. I felt your emotion being able to help an otherwise “lost case”! Please don’t ever pay any attention to negativity. People negative comments are due to being ignorant to the truth and the facts!
Also side note. 🫢 his pathetic little face with the muzzle happy hoodie combo! Total defeat moment!
Thank you for your courage to accept giving him a chance.
I am very impressed woth your grooming and as an old bat and 35 plus groomer Im judgemental as hell😊 You are wonderful!! You have truly found your calling.....grooming as well as teaching❤
Oh my goodness what a sweet dog.
Dignified old gentleman. ❤❤❤
And Breathe. Way to go girl, holy cow this was something. He's beautiful x
Vanessa, you were brave to groom Samson without a second person. He seems like a "Sammy" to me. Samson knows his size matters when it comes to resisting certain things. But he is really a Giant Floofy Marshmallow in his nature. His grooming turned out beautifully! WOOF! 🐶💟
He’s so cute 😢
You're so kind to give them a safe chance based on experience, knowledge, and behavior! 👍😍
Thank you for all the work you do with these big breed dogs ❤
You have such an amazing way with the animals in your care. It goes beyond experience (Which can never be UNDER-appreciated/respected!), and knowledge of the various Breeds/Species you're handling. YOU just have an amazing intellect/empathy with them, and even when 'They' are stressed-out, I've no doubt you and your mental/spiritual ('Zen' if you will?) reassures them, at least to some degree.
For the scared ones? Every time I watch one of your videos, and with this handsome ball of fluff, his 'Trigger' being nails, leads me to believe someone in the past clipped him far too short, causing him pain (It HURTS! Just do it to yourself someday and see). So now he's reacting to his feets/nails being handled. Makes sense.
Our one Miniature, a Rescue, was also terrified of being bathed. I had zero doubt it was because his 'Owner's' Son abused him during it (He outright had problems with ANY 'Man' handling him), so his first bath (Tied to a backyard tree in grass), saw him trembling in fear, eye rolling white, and ready to 'Fight-to-the-Death' as me and my partner began.
We were extremely patient, rewarding, but firm. It was going to be done, and he WAS going to survive it (And so were we!).
Using warm water (Not well-water-cold), calm, rewarding scritches, treats when it was over, and positive reinforcement, within months he was looking FORWARD to his 'Bath time,' extra good attention, etc..
The walks into town, and picnics at the park(s) was always such fun, too!
So much in how they're handled/trained by their Human(s) matters. It isn't the 'Breed' (aka 'Violent Breed(s)' theory), it's their Humans!
TLDR reply, I know you're a very busy person, but, I hope others who watch you, what you do and why/how you do things, will help THEM in handling/treating their critters, so everyone involved has a good time and that layer of stress/fear is removed, or never has a chance to start!
Thank you, ever-so-much!
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14:10 When you looked over at him, he totally winked at you! 😂😂So cute! 😜
I like the way that you don't take unnecessary risks
Samson really liked you, Vanessa. What a beautiful dog.