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@@Ashrei777there are many circumstances that could make it hard or impossible for an owner to no longer be able to groom. Don’t judge least you be judged. JS
Why not just shave him, and let a new coat grow in? Seems like it would be so much kinder to him, not putting him through so much, just for appearances' sake.
@@plant495it's not just for appearance, huskies are double coated, shaving them will damage the coat and they can even end up developing skin conditions.
Vanessa is an example of "human beings do better work when they aren't scrambling to make enough money to live" and Malibu is an example of "all doggies are good doggies"
She can only do this because of her husband. He's semi rich so she can di this for free as her hobby to keep herself busy. She should be eternally grateful that he can give her thus opportunity.
@@NovaTheAngeleven if thats true its no argument against what was just said. in fact, it supports it. shes a human who can do good work because shes not scrambling for money.
His initial face of disappointment once the muzzle went on because he couldn’t act a fool anymore cracked me up. It was like a toddler sitting in a corner, pouting. 😂 This was such a transformation. Great job!!
When I rescued my pomeranian she had nails that went all the way in a circle, I was so appalled. She was also deaf and had bald patches. I got her back to a beautiful babe. She was elderly, her last years were happy. I miss her so much.
You can see the difference in the before/after just the way he is walking around. Getting his nails clipped and his weight probably almost halved, at his age, did wonders for his balance and definitely put a spring in his step. It was not easy for either of you but you did what was best for him. Kudos as always for your patience and for your work.
She’s the best! Her products are top of the line too. I’m in awe of her in depth knowledge of dogs and cats. She makes her shampoo and it’s the best shampoo in 25 years of owning dogs I’ve ever used. She’s amazing. 🤟💞
@@melissav.r.4212 She already stated that dogs of his breed have more hate and get more difficult when they get older at brushing and other types of grooming. It’s very common for people to send their older/hairy dogs to be groomed since it gets difficult
@@melissav.r.4212 Ever taken care of the elderly? If you had, you wouldn't make this comment. If there's one thing you pick up watching these videos from her, it's that a lot of the dogs that pass her gate and are "a mess" are dogs passed around by groomers for being difficult. Finding a groomer that doesn't abuse your dog (or any other animal) is like trying to find someone to take care of your older relatives that won't abuse them or neglect them. Old age sucks for everyone involved.
@@asertasorry, but that’s not the case with owning any dog. You should never buy a dog if your not prepared, or made preparations to be responsible for it, for its entire lifetime. That’s why there are so many Rescue centres around the would. People buy dogs on a whim. Oh! Isn’t it cute, or I love that bred of dog, or many other ridiculous reasons. Before taking ownership of a dog, research, research & research. Then make allowances for all the things that you will need to pay for during its decade plus life span. Most dog owners, hopefully would never allow their children to have matted hair, or be flea ridden. So don’t allow your dog to become like the one in this video. That said, I’m glad the owner brought this dog to this groomer, for whatever reason. Maybe he just rescued it recently?
We had Malamutes for around 30 years. I got quite good at using the snake for the drains. Alot of times we would brushed them out, outside. The birds loved it.
There are so many comments about your compassion and empathy and grace with your furry clients, and I 100% agree with that and then some, but I am also blown away by how freaking hard it is what you do. It's soooo much work. It's art and it's labor and it's a lot of problem solving and it's physically and mentally and emotionally demanding and you're amazing at it and give it your all. Thanks for sharing this with us, because it's such a treat to get to witness what you do for these animals and their families!
despite having a bad experience at a groomers, a bad ear infection and not liking brushing he's honestly so well behaved! thats why I enjoy your videos because you consider the needs of the dogs ❤
Yes, he's such a sweetie! You can tell he wants to be friends, he just doesn't trust that it's possible. He seems to have figured it out by the end--realized that this groomer isn't like the other. Maybe in the future it will be easier.
For a 13-year old, Malibu is in fabulous condition - and looks half his age (and size!) after the groom. Kudos to you - and to his owner, who takes such good care of him. I hope he feels as much better as he looks. A very long day for both of you!
@@ronallen6578 She said he’s had bad experiences with the groomer. We don’t know all the details. The dog is 13yos and looking happy and healthy in every other way and clearly has a loving bond with its owner. I’m sure Vanessa herself knows more details and was happy to help, we have no reason to judge beyond that just based on speculations.
@@ronallen6578 The state of the coat is not, I’m saying any assumption as to why it ended up the way it did is all speculation. All we know for sure is the dog (and owner) had a terrible experience before it.
@@ronallen6578 Be careful you don't fall from that high up on a horse - you might bruise your ego on the way down. That being said, it certainly isn't ideal to let any dog get into this shape. Malamutes are a huge commitment in time and effort, and the bad experiences with groomers certainly don't help. A dog that large can be hard to groom if they're uncooperative. Dogs can and will injure themselves and others if they get too scared or panicked, regardless of their size. This danger only compounds as they age. Vanessa even says in the video that most groomers wouldn't take a job like this. She's made it clear that she's in a unique position to do jobs like these because of her experience, and the success of her channel and products. Your empathy for the dog is commendable, and I'm glad you treat your own dogs with the care they need, but be careful about judging others for circumstances you don't know about.
@@ronallen6578 Seriously? Vanessa said several times that the dog doesn't like being brushed. She struggled brushing him with a muzzle and the groomers helper! Some times an owners tried their best but the animal fights so hard it will damage the relationship to force the issue. Seriously learn to get over yourself.
Even after you had to muzzle him, you found the time and energy to compliment him on his strength. I swear he understood you. Not that he wasn't still upset, but he let you do his nails. Truly a great job!
I think he figured out she was not trying to hurt him by the time she got to his feet. Honestly, I think he was exhausted and realized it was pointless to fight back. It was the cooperation of defeat, lol. He looked so much better than I thought he would at the end.
When you first brought him in I seriously thought he was overweight...but seeing him soaked in the shower he is actually looking quite fit...beautiful animal!!
It's pretty amazing how deceiving a dog's coat can be, isn't it? 🙂 I had a yorkie that had extremely thick hair. When I held her or when she was wet from a bath, it was obvious that she wasn't overweight at all. But because she looked so fluffy, it was understandable that onlookers often couldn't tell. I think her hair made her 4 lb body look like she was a whole 2 lbs heavier. 😂 But she was actually smaller than her sister, who had thinner hair and longer legs but was the same weight.
For a 13 year old dog that previously had a bad experience with a groomer, he did really well. I really like how kind you are to the animals you groom. At times, you treat them as if they were people.
I wonder why they brought him in while he had an ear infection? It seems like the worst time to groom him, because it will be painful and he won't be as patient. Either way, I am glad he will be feeling better soon.
@@wildflower1397I can’t imagine how far in advance you would have to wait to book an appointment with Vanessa when she knows that this dog is going to need the whole day.
When I was a kid, we had a Husky. We brushed her often and always got bags and bags of "fluff" off her. As a result, she seldom got mats, and I think she was more comfortable and happier. She sang beautifully, and taught our Cocker Spaniel how, so we sometimes had duets going. 😂 ❤
"Yeah I got the poop off your butt" Celebrating small victories is important. Again, amazing watching what you do. Such a wonderful heart you have for the cats and dogs.
I chuckled at the comment, "it won't stop. It just keeps coming". I had a very large mystery breed with a lush thick double coat. German Shepard bear mix? When brushing him out there was never a point when I could consider the job done. It truly never stopped. It just kept coming. What a lovely gentle giant he was though.
I had a Border Collie/Aussie Sheppard mix and she was like that. 3 hours combing and bushing, it never stopped. I have pics of piles of fur half her size.
My dog is much much smaller but it’s the same way. I could brush him all day and the hair would never stop coming. Even directly after a groom he’s shedding on me.
Seeing all the soft hair pulled off reminds me of an article I read many years ago about an elderly man who used to collect all the removed hair, "carded" it and then spun it. He then knitted jerseys with it. So soft and warm!
He’s 13??? He looks great for a senior big dog. I’m glad you were able to get him so much improvement. Love the alliteration Malibu the malamute husky mix.
@bunnyluv2535 he's small compared to Key, and he's a Malamute Husky mix also. If you go and watch Key the Stunt dog videos, you would see Key is bigger than Malibu.
Your patience with Malibu was incredible. He really didn't act up as much as I expected, and he did really well with nearly 6 hrs of grooming, especially for a big dog his age. He is really beautiful, and his owner seems very appreciative of the great job you did.
He's a 13 year "old man" and bound to be grumpy, especially if he's had a previous bad experience with grooming. But your patience and persistence paid off and he looks absolutely gorgeous. He must feel SO much better too!! Well done, as always!
Poor poor boy. Almost heartbreaking. He was so good, 6 hours! That is amazing. You are one Good groomer and you are a very good person! He really needed your attentions. Just outstanding!
This is a dog for whom you don't need a brush. You need a garden rake! edit: but in seriousness, maybe an afro pick comb instead of a normal dog brush would make home grooming easier and less resisted?
Really didn’t think I’d sit & watch this video, in its entirety; yet, I did. He was a VERY good boy, for not liking to be groomed, & having an ear infection. Not only those facts, but for the length of time he had to be patient. Great job, young lady!!! 👊🏽
I once adopted a senior dog like this. Ten years old and needed a new home. Unfortunately he was hell for grooming. I don't even know what happened to him before I got him. I was able to (with a TON of extra work) get him to allow me to do most of it but, it. was hard on him and on me. We got judged a lot with this dog by people who didn't know we'd given a senior (uncoropereative) dog a home. Thanks Vanessa for helping this dog out. I wish you'd been around when we took on our Milo. He was a sweet senior boy who for whatever reason from his past just didn't like grooms. This husky came out amazingly well!
Honestly, I don't know if it's past experiences or if some dogs are just intolerant of it. Mine (now a senior) was four when I got him and he absolutely despises every aspect of grooming. All I have to do is pull out the scissors and he goes to hide, and I've never once so much as touched anything but his hair with the scissors! I do groom him myself though, with mixed success. He's a husky mix, so he has the insane undercoat... but the rest is long-haired small dogs like shih tzu and Maltese so his outer coat just grows and grows. His summer haircuts may not be the most even, but when you have to use the longest blade guard possible (can't shave because of the double coat) and have no real experience grooming save a couple times a year... well he looks okay enough. Better than him being stressed by someone else doing something he already absolutely hates, plus other barking dogs, plus crate time (the backs of his teeth were chipped when I got him, probably from trying to escape a crate).
@@marcusu3261 It can be hard on senior dogs getting a full groom anyway. Arthirtic hips and such make it more painful. Sometimes skin sensitivity too. Bless them.
The resigned side eye he was giving you reminds me of my huskies when they know I'm not giving up and they will get fully groomed. But they always feel good after.
I used to watch another groomer who was an "always always shave first" type of groomer. I'm not saying they are wrong. They need to do what they feel is best for the dogs and their business. However, after watching all the videos of you saving coat after coat by just giving the dogs a bath and a chance, it really makes me feel that your way is the better road for the dogs. The fact that these youtube channels allow you to give full free grooming sessions to these dogs that would otherwise lose their coats, is so amazing to know. Bless you and the gentle hands you do so much good with, I hope more groomers find ways to do similar so even more dogs get to walk away from unfortunate situations with their healthy coats intact.
@@user-lk5ud7ux7lwhy do you still watch this channel? You obviously disagree with a lot of it and have zero interest in the stories behind each video. If you dislike this content, it's okay to not watch it.
@@user-lk5ud7ux7l yeh totally agree, that hair is just gonna grow back, its already too long, so a shave would of been way more beneficial. but its for the channel and she is an expert at saving coats etc so although not pratical in this instance its still miles better than nothing and its free. if the owner now gets a proper schedule in place with normal groomers it will be 100x easier for the groomers.
@@TheInnerSession This is a double coated dog--if shaved the fur is permanently damaged. It will actually cause their undercoat to grow FASTER, and damage their ability to withstand cold and heat in the future. It will also leave them prone to sunburns and skin issues. If this was a poodle or Maltese, etc, then yes, shaving is the best way to prevent stress and get them on a regular grooming schedule. But it would ultimately just make the work harder for the owners and the next groomer if he was shaved this time without it being 100% necessary.
This groom should literally win you dog groomer of the year! This was spectacular, and the results were unbelievable. You are an inspiration to your profession, and to people ❤.
The little foot tappies STOLE MY FREAKIN WHOLE HEART ❤❤❤ I couldn’t get enough, everytime he did them I thought for a senior dog he probably has a hard time sitting on his paws and he found way to ease that a little bit. But omg each step made me audibly swoon for this dog such a good boy ! So happy he let you clip his nails !
Even though he hates brushing, he dealt with it as well as he could have. I’m sure he was very stressed already from being there so long. Thank you for your patience and helping these old guys feel better!
Bad grooming experiences are so common, our oldest Aussie got to the point after a couple people clipped his nails too short where he would snarl if you went near him with a nail clipper. Even if it was his beloved human. Malibu did so well for a pup who’s had bad experiences!!
He has holes in his coat after you finished and you said you couldn't care less. Malibu could not care less either so that makes 2 of you and that is the best outcome possible. He was feeling (certainly) so much better. Animals don't care what they look like, they know they look fabulous regardless of spots in their fur ❤ Thanks for all you do Vanessa!
Animals - some animals do care what they look like though. I saw a dog once ask it's owners to put its fairy costume on so she could go look in the mirror at her self. It was ADORABLE!
I'm so glad you were able to groom him this easily, it's amazing. My mom refuses to groom our Great Pyrenees and the groomers around us won't take dogs anywhere near his size, so I've had to learn how to safely groom him because his temperament towards any part of grooming is worse than Malibu's. It's been difficult considering I'm a young teen but watching these do really motivate me and Bear doesn't even need a muzzle anymore, just the gentle leader
wish you good luck! and remember - don't worry about appearances much, as long as your dog is better after grooming and wasn't too stressed during the process, it's already quite a success!
You have a great love for animals, respect for them and ability to understand them. You have the patience of a saint! This was an amazing dog to tackle. I feel privileged to witness this dogs’ transformation and your compassionate care. ❤❤❤
I truly love that you take the time to do transformations like this for the pets that couldn't find the help elsewhere. Thank you for doing all that you do. Your truly amazing ❤
Oh my gosh! The amount of hair that came off of him and his transformation is stunning! A big congratulations to you Vanessa for all of your hard work. 👍👍👍
What a sweetheart? For not liking grooming and being brushed out. He is doing pretty well. Thank you for taking such good care of older guys like Malibu.
You are wonderful with all these sometimes difficult dogs! I only want to remind you to break for water for the older dogs. Thank you for how patiently you work long hours helping them!
What a good senior pup. We lost our 14 1/2 year old girl in September and I miss her so much. I love it when you groom the seniors. They deserve love, attention, and care so much!!
What an extraordinary chap, he looks so good for 13. Though he didn't appreciate your hard work, he surely feels much better. Amazing job 👏 I hope you had a lie down after this one Vanessa!
I can’t imagine the relief this dog must have felt (along with all the others you work with) after being in your care. You are an incredible human being and you work so hard to help these babies♥️ we love you and I hope one day I get to meet you
Wow. I believe that if you continued to groom him you would be able to get him over his past trauma. His parents obviously love him and feed him well. He is extremely pretty and looked liked a totally different dog afterwards. His skin must feel glorious. Well done Vanessa.
What a good puppy dog. He looked like he was trying to brave through all the things that were not his favorite - the dryer, brushing, nail clippings. Also shows your talent for helping the dogs be calm
Wow, when I saw the thumbnail I actually thought there were two dogs at first. He shedded an insane amount of coat! You could knit yourself a whole other dog with that. He looked so handsome when you finished with him, and on the whole he's really sweet natured, too.
My mind has 100% been opened about pet grooming, watching these channels. There's such a huge aspect of wellbeing-care to it along with making animal friends look their best (though those bandannas are very stylish too :P ).
Goddess bless the owners for taking on this absolutely beautiful animal. The energy and time and expense. Thank you, owners, for giving him a chance. I think you're wonderful.😊 Thank you, Vanessa, for doing what you do for these animals.
I was gonna say the same thing. Annoys me that people get this type of dog, then proceed to not groom it or check their nails or ears. Then once they have been groomed, stroke it in a way, that is going to re knot the fur!
@@mariehomma1205that being said he’s an old dog who is in an amazing condition. So they have done quite a lot right. As for the infection, sometimes they could be antibiotics resistant which prolongs the infection and makes get worse until you find the right medication. Happened to me with a UTI and had to be hospitalized because it got to my kidneys.
@@mariehomma1205Vanessa pointed out in the video, as dogs get older it can be harder and harder to groom them. We have no idea what the owner does with his dog, but he certainly loves this dog. We also shouldn’t shame owners that bring their dog to be groomed, it discourages them. Show a little thoughtfulness.
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I don’t understand how owners can let their doggies get this bad. As far as I’m concerned, it’s a form of abuse!
@@Ashrei777there are many circumstances that could make it hard or impossible for an owner to no longer be able to groom. Don’t judge least you be judged. JS
Why not just shave him, and let a new coat grow in? Seems like it would be so much kinder to him, not putting him through so much, just for appearances' sake.
Incredible "after" photos - what a job, and well done!
@@plant495it's not just for appearance, huskies are double coated, shaving them will damage the coat and they can even end up developing skin conditions.
Vanessa is an example of "human beings do better work when they aren't scrambling to make enough money to live" and Malibu is an example of "all doggies are good doggies"
YES and YES
She can only do this because of her husband. He's semi rich so she can di this for free as her hobby to keep herself busy. She should be eternally grateful that he can give her thus opportunity.
@@NovaTheAngel i hate it when people say things that are not true but want to believe themselves
@@NovaTheAngelYou have no idea how much people can make from youtube
@@NovaTheAngeleven if thats true its no argument against what was just said. in fact, it supports it. shes a human who can do good work because shes not scrambling for money.
It cracks me up when you call the dogs “sir” and “ma’am” 😅 your no-nonsense tone shows you know how to handle nervous animals.
I refer to my own dogs as sir all the time too lol
@@yaoibabeme too 😂😂😂😂
"Sir, you have a lot of poop on your butt".
His initial face of disappointment once the muzzle went on because he couldn’t act a fool anymore cracked me up. It was like a toddler sitting in a corner, pouting. 😂 This was such a transformation. Great job!!
I was going to comment the same thing 😅
lol
He's in serious pain with his ears
Right! He’s just pouting 😂
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When I rescued my pomeranian she had nails that went all the way in a circle, I was so appalled. She was also deaf and had bald patches. I got her back to a beautiful babe. She was elderly, her last years were happy. I miss her so much.
You changed her whole perspective to see how loving and wonderful the world could be. Thank you for putting kindness into the universe ❤️
💞🙏
You can see the difference in the before/after just the way he is walking around. Getting his nails clipped and his weight probably almost halved, at his age, did wonders for his balance and definitely put a spring in his step. It was not easy for either of you but you did what was best for him. Kudos as always for your patience and for your work.
Joints 🎉
He has to be the quiet quietest for his breed
We second this. Such great work. ❤
It's so healing to see how there are dog owners who bring their dog to a salon, and let them get a professionel grooming.
She’s the best! Her products are top of the line too. I’m in awe of her in depth knowledge of dogs and cats. She makes her shampoo and it’s the best shampoo in 25 years of owning dogs I’ve ever used. She’s amazing. 🤟💞
oh my god his owner is adorable reaction
big buff dude instantly starts baby talking his dog I love it so much
His dad was so sweet!
The owner let their dog get this matted? This is neglectful for any dog breed.
@@melissav.r.4212 She already stated that dogs of his breed have more hate and get more difficult when they get older at brushing and other types of grooming. It’s very common for people to send their older/hairy dogs to be groomed since it gets difficult
@@melissav.r.4212 Ever taken care of the elderly? If you had, you wouldn't make this comment. If there's one thing you pick up watching these videos from her, it's that a lot of the dogs that pass her gate and are "a mess" are dogs passed around by groomers for being difficult. Finding a groomer that doesn't abuse your dog (or any other animal) is like trying to find someone to take care of your older relatives that won't abuse them or neglect them. Old age sucks for everyone involved.
@@asertasorry, but that’s not the case with owning any dog. You should never buy a dog if your not prepared, or made preparations to be responsible for it, for its entire lifetime.
That’s why there are so many Rescue centres around the would.
People buy dogs on a whim. Oh! Isn’t it cute, or I love that bred of dog, or many other ridiculous reasons.
Before taking ownership of a dog, research, research & research. Then make allowances for all the things that you will need to pay for during its decade plus life span.
Most dog owners, hopefully would never allow their children to have matted hair, or be flea ridden.
So don’t allow your dog to become like the one in this video.
That said, I’m glad the owner brought this dog to this groomer, for whatever reason. Maybe he just rescued it recently?
We had Malamutes for around 30 years. I got quite good at using the snake for the drains. Alot of times we would brushed them out, outside. The birds loved it.
I'll bet! lol. Lots of soft fur for their nests.
My malamute mix was so chill, during her spring shed, the birds would come right up to her and take her tufts of fluff
@@rebeccamount50Nesting prices in the area will skyrocket 🤣
My Husky gets brushed outside, less inside.
@@mrscatlady912 That's amazing! 😂 I have always put my dogs' fur out for the birds - every little helps! ❤
There are so many comments about your compassion and empathy and grace with your furry clients, and I 100% agree with that and then some, but I am also blown away by how freaking hard it is what you do. It's soooo much work. It's art and it's labor and it's a lot of problem solving and it's physically and mentally and emotionally demanding and you're amazing at it and give it your all. Thanks for sharing this with us, because it's such a treat to get to witness what you do for these animals and their families!
despite having a bad experience at a groomers, a bad ear infection and not liking brushing he's honestly so well behaved! thats why I enjoy your videos because you consider the needs of the dogs ❤
Well said.❤
When I heard that he was so mistreated by a groomer that they were fired, I was instantly so sad and so furious!
Yes, he's such a sweetie! You can tell he wants to be friends, he just doesn't trust that it's possible. He seems to have figured it out by the end--realized that this groomer isn't like the other. Maybe in the future it will be easier.
I was too nervous to watch so thanks for the update!
Good Lord, you could knit a whole nother dog from the hair you’ve taken off him..
He's a sweet boy. Not singing you the songs of his people. He's beautiful.
He's too old , he forgot the words, or that music is for the young ones.
I thought I saw him doing a little bit of shower singing.
yeah, I totally expected this to be dog opera
@@shintaco7517 😂😂😂 I love this comment.
he had some good awoos during the blowdry!
For a 13-year old, Malibu is in fabulous condition - and looks half his age (and size!) after the groom. Kudos to you - and to his owner, who takes such good care of him. I hope he feels as much better as he looks. A very long day for both of you!
@@ronallen6578 She said he’s had bad experiences with the groomer. We don’t know all the details. The dog is 13yos and looking happy and healthy in every other way and clearly has a loving bond with its owner. I’m sure Vanessa herself knows more details and was happy to help, we have no reason to judge beyond that just based on speculations.
@@ixizn I agree to a certain point. But don't tell me that coat is simply a "speculation".
@@ronallen6578 The state of the coat is not, I’m saying any assumption as to why it ended up the way it did is all speculation. All we know for sure is the dog (and owner) had a terrible experience before it.
@@ronallen6578 Be careful you don't fall from that high up on a horse - you might bruise your ego on the way down. That being said, it certainly isn't ideal to let any dog get into this shape.
Malamutes are a huge commitment in time and effort, and the bad experiences with groomers certainly don't help. A dog that large can be hard to groom if they're uncooperative. Dogs can and will injure themselves and others if they get too scared or panicked, regardless of their size. This danger only compounds as they age.
Vanessa even says in the video that most groomers wouldn't take a job like this. She's made it clear that she's in a unique position to do jobs like these because of her experience, and the success of her channel and products.
Your empathy for the dog is commendable, and I'm glad you treat your own dogs with the care they need, but be careful about judging others for circumstances you don't know about.
@@ronallen6578 Seriously? Vanessa said several times that the dog doesn't like being brushed. She struggled brushing him with a muzzle and the groomers helper!
Some times an owners tried their best but the animal fights so hard it will damage the relationship to force the issue.
Seriously learn to get over yourself.
The tippy-taps throughout the groom were just too darn cute, what a sweet baby 😭❤
cuz his legs were getting tired standing there for hours.
"Why are you tap dancing?"
WHY YOU NOT?! lol
Lol
Tap dancing or pacing is a sign of nerves but he did so well!
you made my day ....🤣
@@Beany87my husky dances when he’s excited for treats or new toys. But yeah Malibu was definitely nervous dancing 😢
So adorable.💕🥰
Even after you had to muzzle him, you found the time and energy to compliment him on his strength.
I swear he understood you.
Not that he wasn't still upset, but he let you do his nails.
Truly a great job!
And those were probably the longest nails I've seen on a dog. He must have felt so much better walking around afterwards!
I think he figured out she was not trying to hurt him by the time she got to his feet. Honestly, I think he was exhausted and realized it was pointless to fight back. It was the cooperation of defeat, lol. He looked so much better than I thought he would at the end.
He went from a walking clump of dryer lint to an absolute beautiful ❤️
He’s a stunner.
Very accurate! (dryer lint - lol!)
Best description ever
THAT’s what I was thinking of when I saw his fur pulled off. I was like what does that look like? Dryer lint!
DRYER LINT 💀💀💀
"Yourrrr're!! Goinnnng! To be here at LEAST THREE HOURRRRRS!" 😂 That's my jam
When you first brought him in I seriously thought he was overweight...but seeing him soaked in the shower he is actually looking quite fit...beautiful animal!!
Lol that's the malamute fluff! 😂 There's a hilarious video of "Phil" the malamute fighting bathtub time. He's like half the size wet😅
Yeah, he lost about 30 pounds...
It's pretty amazing how deceiving a dog's coat can be, isn't it? 🙂 I had a yorkie that had extremely thick hair. When I held her or when she was wet from a bath, it was obvious that she wasn't overweight at all. But because she looked so fluffy, it was understandable that onlookers often couldn't tell. I think her hair made her 4 lb body look like she was a whole 2 lbs heavier. 😂 But she was actually smaller than her sister, who had thinner hair and longer legs but was the same weight.
I second this
I have a golden whose coat is like that. She’s all floof and looks huge until she gets wet. Then she’s tiny!
For a 13 year old dog that previously had a bad experience with a groomer, he did really well. I really like how kind you are to the animals you groom. At times, you treat them as if they were people.
animals understand respect, they love being treated like people
Animals are so much better than most humans❤
This dog obviously knows who he can trust, both were amazing
@@TJay41 wellllll...except for that whole biting the dryer thing😂😂😂
Wow! Given age, ear issue, condition, bad experience and breed he did well and wow what a transformation. ❤
I wonder why they brought him in while he had an ear infection? It seems like the worst time to groom him, because it will be painful and he won't be as patient. Either way, I am glad he will be feeling better soon.
@@wildflower1397I can’t imagine how far in advance you would have to wait to book an appointment with Vanessa when she knows that this dog is going to need the whole day.
❤ Totally agree ❤
@@jeffhughes6167That's a good point. I hadn't considered that.
What a good boy. What a distinguished gentleman.
When I was a kid, we had a Husky. We brushed her often and always got bags and bags of "fluff" off her. As a result, she seldom got mats, and I think she was more comfortable and happier. She sang beautifully, and taught our Cocker Spaniel how, so we sometimes had duets going. 😂 ❤
"Yeah I got the poop off your butt" Celebrating small victories is important. Again, amazing watching what you do. Such a wonderful heart you have for the cats and dogs.
I chuckled at the comment, "it won't stop. It just keeps coming". I had a very large mystery breed with a lush thick double coat. German Shepard bear mix? When brushing him out there was never a point when I could consider the job done. It truly never stopped. It just kept coming. What a lovely gentle giant he was though.
I had a Border Collie/Aussie Sheppard mix and she was like that. 3 hours combing and bushing, it never stopped. I have pics of piles of fur half her size.
My dog is much much smaller but it’s the same way. I could brush him all day and the hair would never stop coming. Even directly after a groom he’s shedding on me.
german shepherd/bear 😭😂
I have a peketsu and she’s the same!
@@jeffallan3140 infinite fur glitch
Seeing all the soft hair pulled off reminds me of an article I read many years ago about an elderly man who used to collect all the removed hair, "carded" it and then spun it. He then knitted jerseys with it. So soft and warm!
He’s 13???
He looks great for a senior big dog.
I’m glad you were able to get him so much improvement.
Love the alliteration Malibu the malamute husky mix.
@bunnyluv2535 he's small compared to Key, and he's a Malamute Husky mix also. If you go and watch Key the Stunt dog videos, you would see Key is bigger than Malibu.
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Dad’s reaction made me emotional, I’m glad he’s so loved. 13 wonderful years! ❤❤❤
That was the best part ❤
yep. that is a well loved dog!
I haven't watched the full video but I love knowing there's an owner reaction. They're always so wholesome
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Your patience with Malibu was incredible. He really didn't act up as much as I expected, and he did really well with nearly 6 hrs of grooming, especially for a big dog his age. He is really beautiful, and his owner seems very appreciative of the great job you did.
He is absolutely gorgeous. I love his coat and the little tapping he does with his paws. The Tapper. 🥰🥰🥰🥰
❤My 93 year old mum says "that's a good program." We love our Girl With the Dogs. xxx
He's a 13 year "old man" and bound to be grumpy, especially if he's had a previous bad experience with grooming. But your patience and persistence paid off and he looks absolutely gorgeous. He must feel SO much better too!! Well done, as always!
Who's taking the extra "hair dog" home? 😁🤣😂
The dedication this woman has is incredible! The amount of hair that came off him is insane and you could make another Husky from it.
We had huskies growing up, they loved getting brushed. Especially in spring. Do it outside. Let the wind take it away. Birds love it.
His little frustrated stompy steps are adorable 🥰
Poor poor boy. Almost heartbreaking.
He was so good, 6 hours! That is amazing. You are one Good groomer and you are a very good person!
He really needed your attentions.
Just outstanding!
Wonderful work really well done
What you do for those dogs is truly commendable. Thank you for being there for them.
His face reminds me of KISS. Thank you for having the patience with this lovable senior😍
He’s like ‘what’s that coming out from me’.. as always, Vanessa did an amazing job grooming him
Did anyone else cheer when the first clump of hair came loose with the dryer?
Yes her in person vibes and connection with the animals looks incredible even just watching on you tube
“Mah floofs!”
This is a dog for whom you don't need a brush. You need a garden rake!
edit: but in seriousness, maybe an afro pick comb instead of a normal dog brush would make home grooming easier and less resisted?
That was like pulling cotton candy off him. What a good job! And...he did great for a dog that doesn't like being brushed.
Malibu is being so patient! He had to be feeling better throughout his groom to let Vanessa get the job done. Good boy, Malibu!
Really didn’t think I’d sit & watch this video, in its entirety; yet, I did. He was a VERY good boy, for not liking to be groomed, & having an ear infection. Not only those facts, but for the length of time he had to be patient. Great job, young lady!!! 👊🏽
I once adopted a senior dog like this. Ten years old and needed a new home. Unfortunately he was hell for grooming. I don't even know what happened to him before I got him. I was able to (with a TON of extra work) get him to allow me to do most of it but, it. was hard on him and on me. We got judged a lot with this dog by people who didn't know we'd given a senior (uncoropereative) dog a home. Thanks Vanessa for helping this dog out. I wish you'd been around when we took on our Milo. He was a sweet senior boy who for whatever reason from his past just didn't like grooms. This husky came out amazingly well!
Honestly, I don't know if it's past experiences or if some dogs are just intolerant of it. Mine (now a senior) was four when I got him and he absolutely despises every aspect of grooming. All I have to do is pull out the scissors and he goes to hide, and I've never once so much as touched anything but his hair with the scissors!
I do groom him myself though, with mixed success. He's a husky mix, so he has the insane undercoat... but the rest is long-haired small dogs like shih tzu and Maltese so his outer coat just grows and grows. His summer haircuts may not be the most even, but when you have to use the longest blade guard possible (can't shave because of the double coat) and have no real experience grooming save a couple times a year... well he looks okay enough. Better than him being stressed by someone else doing something he already absolutely hates, plus other barking dogs, plus crate time (the backs of his teeth were chipped when I got him, probably from trying to escape a crate).
@@marcusu3261 It can be hard on senior dogs getting a full groom anyway. Arthirtic hips and such make it more painful. Sometimes skin sensitivity too. Bless them.
(uncoropereative) ?
@@keithwarrington2430 Good lord, I must have been very, very tired. I CAN spell, I promise. lol🤣
The resigned side eye he was giving you reminds me of my huskies when they know I'm not giving up and they will get fully groomed. But they always feel good after.
Wow….6 hours is alot of time its honestly crazy what you do for the dogs so thank u for being so kind to them
For a dog who didn't liked to be brushed, he handled it very well.
15:03 And there it is, the moment that I was waiting for. We get to hear the song of his people.
I used to watch another groomer who was an "always always shave first" type of groomer. I'm not saying they are wrong. They need to do what they feel is best for the dogs and their business. However, after watching all the videos of you saving coat after coat by just giving the dogs a bath and a chance, it really makes me feel that your way is the better road for the dogs. The fact that these youtube channels allow you to give full free grooming sessions to these dogs that would otherwise lose their coats, is so amazing to know. Bless you and the gentle hands you do so much good with, I hope more groomers find ways to do similar so even more dogs get to walk away from unfortunate situations with their healthy coats intact.
If they get this bad once, it'll happen again. Get them on a regular shave schedule and save the dogs 6 hour extreme stress sessions.
@@user-lk5ud7ux7l especially a 13 year old
@@user-lk5ud7ux7lwhy do you still watch this channel? You obviously disagree with a lot of it and have zero interest in the stories behind each video. If you dislike this content, it's okay to not watch it.
@@user-lk5ud7ux7l yeh totally agree, that hair is just gonna grow back, its already too long, so a shave would of been way more beneficial. but its for the channel and she is an expert at saving coats etc so although not pratical in this instance its still miles better than nothing and its free. if the owner now gets a proper schedule in place with normal groomers it will be 100x easier for the groomers.
@@TheInnerSession This is a double coated dog--if shaved the fur is permanently damaged. It will actually cause their undercoat to grow FASTER, and damage their ability to withstand cold and heat in the future. It will also leave them prone to sunburns and skin issues. If this was a poodle or Maltese, etc, then yes, shaving is the best way to prevent stress and get them on a regular grooming schedule. But it would ultimately just make the work harder for the owners and the next groomer if he was shaved this time without it being 100% necessary.
the owners take such great care of him, he looks gorgeous and healthy
Holy mother of fluff 😮
This groom should literally win you dog groomer of the year! This was spectacular, and the results were unbelievable. You are an inspiration to your profession, and to people ❤.
The little foot tappies STOLE MY FREAKIN WHOLE HEART ❤❤❤ I couldn’t get enough, everytime he did them I thought for a senior dog he probably has a hard time sitting on his paws and he found way to ease that a little bit. But omg each step made me audibly swoon for this dog such a good boy ! So happy he let you clip his nails !
Even though he hates brushing, he dealt with it as well as he could have. I’m sure he was very stressed already from being there so long. Thank you for your patience and helping these old guys feel better!
Bad grooming experiences are so common, our oldest Aussie got to the point after a couple people clipped his nails too short where he would snarl if you went near him with a nail clipper. Even if it was his beloved human. Malibu did so well for a pup who’s had bad experiences!!
He has holes in his coat after you finished and you said you couldn't care less. Malibu could not care less either so that makes 2 of you and that is the best outcome possible. He was feeling (certainly) so much better. Animals don't care what they look like, they know they look fabulous regardless of spots in their fur ❤
Thanks for all you do Vanessa!
if only humans were a little bit more like this!
Animals - some animals do care what they look like though. I saw a dog once ask it's owners to put its fairy costume on so she could go look in the mirror at her self. It was ADORABLE!
I'm so glad you were able to groom him this easily, it's amazing. My mom refuses to groom our Great Pyrenees and the groomers around us won't take dogs anywhere near his size, so I've had to learn how to safely groom him because his temperament towards any part of grooming is worse than Malibu's. It's been difficult considering I'm a young teen but watching these do really motivate me and Bear doesn't even need a muzzle anymore, just the gentle leader
wish you good luck! and remember - don't worry about appearances much, as long as your dog is better after grooming and wasn't too stressed during the process, it's already quite a success!
Sounds like you might have found your calling. Best wishes!
You have a great love for animals, respect for them and ability to understand them. You have the patience of a saint! This was an amazing dog to tackle. I feel privileged to witness this dogs’ transformation and your compassionate care. ❤❤❤
The really nice thing is that the owners can see how you were with him and can appreciate your grooming even more especially after his bad experiences
i was thinking the same thing!!😇
28:43 I work at a doggy daycare and that's about the same amount of hair that we sweep up over a couple months with about 40 dogs.
😮😅my gosh
I truly love that you take the time to do transformations like this for the pets that couldn't find the help elsewhere. Thank you for doing all that you do. Your truly amazing ❤
I really love how gentle you are with every animal you groom. It warms my heart.
What a healthy boy! He doesn't look a day over 6, especially after you got all the extra fluff out!! Outstanding job
To have had a bad experience his behavior is excellent and to have an infected ear he is highly cooperative
not exactly. He is a bad boy and misbegaved tbh
I thought he handled the brushing much better than the clippers. And he was great at the nails considering the owner's warning. What a transformation!
watching this video and how hard you worked transforming this doggy, you earned a new subscriber! 🙂
Oh my gosh! The amount of hair that came off of him and his transformation is stunning! A big congratulations to you Vanessa for all of your hard work. 👍👍👍
What a sweetheart? For not liking grooming and being brushed out. He is doing pretty well. Thank you for taking such good care of older guys like Malibu.
Thought so too. Especially since this breed is notorious for being a brat 😅😅 just the goodest boy who was hurt by someone in the past😢
My favorite part is when they see their owners again after all of that. Such a happy puppy
I’m sure he feels sooo much better! You are a true hero after that one! 🦸♀️ 💕
5:43 "I wanna say you're a boy, but I can't find your bits" had me rolling 😂😂😂😂
That’s hilarious! Same here! 17:58
he just like me fr
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@@CriticallyGnart wait what
@@silly.k4tr1naathe joke is obesity
Nothing fosters more respectful affection in me like watching a dog stoically bear things I know cause them pain quietly and without lashing out.
I bet Malibu felt 1,000% better after the matting came out. What a handsome boy Malibu is. And still doing remarkably well given his age!
You are wonderful with all these sometimes difficult dogs! I only want to remind you to break for water for the older dogs. Thank you for how patiently you work long hours helping them!
I can’t imagine how much better he feels. Well done Vanessa.
What a good senior pup. We lost our 14 1/2 year old girl in September and I miss her so much. I love it when you groom the seniors. They deserve love, attention, and care so much!!
What an extraordinary chap, he looks so good for 13. Though he didn't appreciate your hard work, he surely feels much better. Amazing job 👏 I hope you had a lie down after this one Vanessa!
I love this comment! 🥰
Yeah, she looked exhausted. That was quite a marathon.
I can’t imagine the relief this dog must have felt (along with all the others you work with) after being in your care. You are an incredible human being and you work so hard to help these babies♥️ we love you and I hope one day I get to meet you
I would love to see him back in a couple of months to get more fully brushed out and to see how much more coat comes out even after this!
Yes!!!
Wow. I believe that if you continued to groom him you would be able to get him over his past trauma. His parents obviously love him and feed him well. He is extremely pretty and looked liked a totally different dog afterwards. His skin must feel glorious. Well done Vanessa.
Love him so much that they dont cut his nails or brush him out? Sure
It's amazing how seamless the videos are compared to the amount of time it takes you to actually groom the animals.
the sweet look on his face is so cute.
He got so much smaller! Amazing work on a tricky customer, thank you for always putting their wellbeing first ❤
Omg my heart, his little tippy taps 🥺
What a good puppy dog. He looked like he was trying to brave through all the things that were not his favorite - the dryer, brushing, nail clippings. Also shows your talent for helping the dogs be calm
Kudos to this woman . Over 8 hrs. Of hard work. He looked so beautiful and no doubt more comfortable.👍
Vanessa could make a whole 'nother Husky out of all that fur! And it would also probably sing the song of its people if she tried to wash it.
Watching you bathing, shaving and brushing these dogs is so therapeutic,
EVERY DAY IS A GOOD DAY WHEN A CRITTER GETS A PROPER GROOM. ❤❤❤
I could tell that your back was aching. You're a true fighter, and your work truly makes a difference. Sending all my love to you 💕
I relax by watching your sessions. Hours fly by and I rewatch as well. I live the work you do and the time you take filming.
Wow, when I saw the thumbnail I actually thought there were two dogs at first. He shedded an insane amount of coat! You could knit yourself a whole other dog with that. He looked so handsome when you finished with him, and on the whole he's really sweet natured, too.
My mind has 100% been opened about pet grooming, watching these channels. There's such a huge aspect of wellbeing-care to it along with making animal friends look their best (though those bandannas are very stylish too :P ).
The owners reaction just teared me up goodness. Bless him for finding you and making sure he could get his pup feeling good again
I was expecting an elderly person who would have had a reason for letting the dogs fur so bad.
He looks so much better just with just a bath blow dry & brush 👏
I appreciate the owner's response. ❤
Oh goodness, you found another dog in all of that fur 😂❤. Amazing job on a gorgeous pupper ❤
Goddess bless the owners for taking on this absolutely beautiful animal. The energy and time and expense. Thank you, owners, for giving him a chance. I think you're wonderful.😊 Thank you, Vanessa, for doing what you do for these animals.
Omg the owner’s reaction was so sweet! Malibu and his dad both looked overjoyed with the groom 🙏
Fuck the owner, he let him get that way in the first place. Severe ear infection and can't walk cuz his nails are too long? Fuck that owner.
Dude, just thank you for understanding and helping these kind beings ❤👍
You’re an angel for taking such kind care of this pupper.
I bought one of those high velocity driers for my malamute. It’s wonderful & helps keep her fluff from getting matted between groomings.
I love how as soon as the oner sees the dog, he starts petting it in a way that will absolutely re knot the fur
I was gonna say the same thing. Annoys me that people get this type of dog, then proceed to not groom it or check their nails or ears. Then once they have been groomed, stroke it in a way, that is going to re knot the fur!
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I was looking for this comment!!!! It irked me so bad!!!
@@mariehomma1205that being said he’s an old dog who is in an amazing condition. So they have done quite a lot right. As for the infection, sometimes they could be antibiotics resistant which prolongs the infection and makes get worse until you find the right medication. Happened to me with a UTI and had to be hospitalized because it got to my kidneys.
@@mariehomma1205Vanessa pointed out in the video, as dogs get older it can be harder and harder to groom them. We have no idea what the owner does with his dog, but he certainly loves this dog. We also shouldn’t shame owners that bring their dog to be groomed, it discourages them. Show a little thoughtfulness.