This is one "Rough" Collie | Senior Dog Transformation

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  • @girlwiththedogs212
    @girlwiththedogs212  10 днів тому +58

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    • @dovie2blue
      @dovie2blue 8 днів тому +1

      Why do dogs frequently have matting behind their ears?

    • @boohere2
      @boohere2 7 днів тому +1

      @@dovie2blue Maybe cuz owners forget to brush the ears?

    • @boohere2
      @boohere2 7 днів тому +1

      You need to tell the owners to pick up their own dog poop in the yard. That is purely disgusting for her to step in it. Then TRACK it inside the home. Gross.

    • @dovie2blue
      @dovie2blue 7 днів тому

      @@boohere2 I mean some of the dogs she has groomed will have little matting other than behind their ears

    • @user-yb5bg8im5g
      @user-yb5bg8im5g 6 днів тому

      @@dovie2blue i have a scotch collie. seems to happen a lot on this breed.
      mine always gets one behind the right ear. one day nothing, then ''where did that come from''?

  • @739-Jen
    @739-Jen 10 днів тому +736

    She started to trust you. So sweet. She’s definitely not a fan of grooming but she trusted you by the end. You are truly gifted Vanessa. Beautiful Collie. ❤

    • @PippyP-dm5hc
      @PippyP-dm5hc 10 днів тому +5

      Vanessa you are the perfect groomer! It’s so hard to find a groomer who actually cares about your dog. I groom my golden doodle every 6 weeks never matted. Still I can’t find a trusted groomer. They cut corners and charge me $135 before tip. I should do it myself!

    • @PippyP-dm5hc
      @PippyP-dm5hc 10 днів тому +7

      Of course you make it look so easy!! But I have learned a lot from you!

    • @JermaineGertse
      @JermaineGertse 10 днів тому +7

      ​@@PippyP-dm5hc some people just don't have the passion for dogs.

    • @feoltmanns7624
      @feoltmanns7624 7 днів тому

      I could watch her shave out paw pads, clip nails and tidy up grinch feet all day.

    • @HazeyEy3s
      @HazeyEy3s 22 години тому

      @@JermaineGertseor the passion for doodles as a whole 😂

  • @user-hf4py5vt7c
    @user-hf4py5vt7c 10 днів тому +865

    I rarely meet collies. They were popular when I was a child. I am sure they are a lot of work, but so beautiful.

    • @sameaston9587
      @sameaston9587 10 днів тому +77

      Were you a child of a certain age when Lassie was on tv?

    • @celesteredding1550
      @celesteredding1550 10 днів тому +15

      Yes, they've become extinct 😢

    • @suzisaintjames
      @suzisaintjames 10 днів тому +11

      There's smooth collies. They are collie in every way, except their fur is shorter... more like a German shepherd's in length, but collie in every other way. 💖🌞🌵😷

    • @mararabb1
      @mararabb1 10 днів тому +90

      @@celesteredding1550they’re just not on the list of most popular pets anymore. Which is a blessing for any breed. The popular ones are overbreed and backyard bred.

    • @Nazer1962
      @Nazer1962 10 днів тому +24

      I was thinking, Lassie!

  • @Becmcg1
    @Becmcg1 10 днів тому +636

    It is SO hard to care for older dogs with physical issues at home. You did a great job and she's beautiful!

    • @lindalumae
      @lindalumae 10 днів тому +4

      Especially larger dogs and especially if you have stairs!!

    • @sj6919
      @sj6919 10 днів тому +2

      Yes, especially easier with small dogs.

    • @jblyon2
      @jblyon2 10 днів тому +3

      @@lindalumae I had a friend with a walk out finished basement. Their dog could get down the stairs, but not up. They'd let him outside and he'd walk up to the front door to be let back in. This let him stay with the family wherever they were in the house. He was such a good dog!

  • @zamplify
    @zamplify 10 днів тому +484

    Now she's a smoooooth collie.

    • @mujerloba3942
      @mujerloba3942 10 днів тому +3

      lol there is such a thing as a smooth collie

    • @sageduff4747
      @sageduff4747 10 днів тому +6

      My brother had a smooth collie. They aren’t that common. Pretty dogs.

    • @karencox3235
      @karencox3235 10 днів тому +20

      You've been hit by....
      You've been hit by ... a smooth collie dog ;)

    • @mdansfield
      @mdansfield 10 днів тому +5

      ​@karencox3235 My brain didn't pull up MJ, instead I heard this comment in Sade's voice with a background jazz saxophone.😂 🎷🎶 "Coast to coast, LA to Key Largo..."

    • @battles146
      @battles146 9 днів тому

      @@mujerloba3942 The Smooth Collie is a breed of dog developed originally for herding. It is a short-coated version of the Rough Collie of Lassie fame.

  • @anaderol5408
    @anaderol5408 10 днів тому +230

    I was given one of these lovelies when I was 10 - I left him with mum and dad when I got married and moved to a flat at 22 - he lived for 16 years - after I left home he became my father's shadow. I took care of his grooming whilst at home - not sure professional groomers were very common back in the 60's - I would sit on the steps of the front porch and comb his beautiful sable and white coat - I'd fill a large bag with his fur. His white bib would glisten like silver in the sun and his fur was like silk. He was an extremely gentle, loving and intelligent dog - hie was happiest when the four of us would sit down for dinner and he could sprawl under the table and touch each of us with one of his extremities - his herding instinct fully satisfied. So many beautiful memories and I still shed a few tears when I think of him all these decades later - he was my childhood best friend and my protective brother.

    • @angelareimann6433
      @angelareimann6433 9 днів тому +13

      Lovely tale ❤. Our shetland is similar, happiest when her small flock are together. The amount of undercoat still amazes me. You think it's all out. No, same amount again. 😊

    • @crimsonlyyours
      @crimsonlyyours 8 днів тому +6

      Wow a very touching tribute. Left me with a happy tear. Your dear friend reminded me of my dog-brother who passed away away a few years ago.

    • @ZippedUpKitz
      @ZippedUpKitz 7 днів тому +7

      Your story reminds me of my sweet boy Gabe… he was my angel and my very best buddy… I found him laying in a cardboard box in a Walmart parking lot when I was in college… I took him home with me after going right back into walmart and buying him a bed, some toys and some puppy food… the next day I took him to my uncle who is a vet and got him his shots, dewormed and a flea treatment… Gabriel was a collie/lab mix and a beautiful, sweet sweet boy who followed me everywhere I went… I took him everywhere with me… at night when I went to work, he went with me and slept out in my truck … I went out on my breaks and lunch to let him out to go to the bathroom… after I got married in 2000 he was still my best buddy… my husband once said, "I swear you love that dog more than you love me." I jokingly replied, "it’s not that I love him more… I’ve just loved him longer." 😂 Gabe crossed the rainbow bridge when he was 15 years old… he has been gone for 14 years and I still miss him to this day… I have a 14 year old Bull mastiff named Aliyah and I buried her brother, Hotch last month… he was also 14…I got him a month after Gabriel passed away… I was so grief stricken that my husband drug me to the OKC Animal Shelter and told me to go pick someone out… I came out with a little yellow lab/whippet that I named Hotch…. He was a special boy too… all of my dogs are special in their own way… I miss him very much and she’s a tear every time I think about him and Gabe… it's not fair that they only get to spend so little time here with us …

    • @aprilcarter5742
      @aprilcarter5742 7 днів тому +2

      That’s my Abby❤

    • @eachtomorrow
      @eachtomorrow 4 дні тому +1

      Have the same story

  • @cindymichaud7111
    @cindymichaud7111 10 днів тому +518

    When I'm in the same debilitated condition as Abby, I pray my caregivers are as kind and gentle as Vanessa. Have a blessed day 💖✝

    • @ES11777
      @ES11777 10 днів тому +5

      Vanessa* 💙

    • @aesaphyr
      @aesaphyr 10 днів тому +3

      I'm guessing you mean Vanessa 🙈

    • @cindymichaud7111
      @cindymichaud7111 10 днів тому +6

      @@aesaphyr Oh dear, I'm so sorry! Yes, Vanessa. I'll correct it. Thank you so much 💖✝

    • @susanlewis1875
      @susanlewis1875 10 днів тому +3

      I had the same thought! 💖

    • @HardlinerTheGeek
      @HardlinerTheGeek 10 днів тому +5

      Are you a collie? If so, how are you typing? :)

  • @PattiP1964
    @PattiP1964 9 днів тому +41

    For being so anxious, she was well-behaved. No snapping or biting the dryer, behaved for nails, etc. She was a good girl. 😊

    • @user-yb5bg8im5g
      @user-yb5bg8im5g 6 днів тому +1

      i have s collie like abby [it's a landrace breed known as a SCOTCH collie.
      they are not barkers, like the big version, eager to please, and wary of the
      water and the clippers, but even tempered.

  • @flyoverurbangarden4315
    @flyoverurbangarden4315 10 днів тому +217

    Collies and German Shepherds have such beautiful faces.

    • @christinesteckel3390
      @christinesteckel3390 10 днів тому +7

      My friend had a shepherd mix who must have had some collie in him because he had a nose like Abby's. 🙂

    • @jhk3594
      @jhk3594 8 днів тому

      💯 agree with you 🤩

  • @mararabb1
    @mararabb1 10 днів тому +257

    This is why I shaved my 10 yo rough collies. When they spend most of their life laying down and can’t stand for even a basic brushing it’s not about their coat or their looks it’s about keeping them comfortable and clean. (Mine also had periodic seizures and cleaning a long coat on a dog who can’t stand is difficult on everyone). They lived to be just months short of being 12.

    • @Gemma_626
      @Gemma_626 10 днів тому +25

      I was thinking the same. Really no hair cut. I would think that length is hard to maintain, hence the way she looked when she arrived.

    • @Beth_Alice_Kaplan
      @Beth_Alice_Kaplan 10 днів тому +14

      Aww. That was a good idea! Poor things.

    • @thechellenator
      @thechellenator 10 днів тому +42

      Yeah, after a certain age, with certain health conditions, my concern for how the coat might not grow back normally goes way down. Practicality and quality of life are more important. I think you did the right thing. 👍

    • @longarmingbyjaclyn
      @longarmingbyjaclyn 10 днів тому +21

      I kinda windered the same for this lady. Grooming that coat is hard on her. Not having it properly groomed is hard on her. At a certain point, you'd think practical matters would win out for the sake of the dog.

    • @Makado14
      @Makado14 10 днів тому +8

      I think she's entitled to be pampered a little, and that should include keeping her coat.

  • @adriennet4544
    @adriennet4544 10 днів тому +241

    She's a beautiful old grand dame.🐶

  • @llchapman1234
    @llchapman1234 10 днів тому +243

    Poor Abby. It's not easy getting old. Vanessa is so wonderful, encouraging and gentle with her.

  • @dinosaurwoman
    @dinosaurwoman 10 днів тому +41

    I am a collie owner! My husband and I have had mostly smoothies, but right now we have one rough and one smooth. Most of them were rescues. I am so happy to see this old lady getting such love and care. I don't understand why collies are not popular anymore--they are easy to train, docile, great family dogs, and their coats are easy to maintain when you keep them groomed about once a month. Best dogs in the world!

    • @therealrobinc
      @therealrobinc 9 днів тому +4

      The height of their popularity was during the TV show "Lassie" in the 50s/60s. Everyone wanted their own Lassie. The show started off in Black & White - imagine that! That's a lifetime & more go!
      While the name was female, the actual dog actors were male as their coats & sizes are bigger.

    • @itsinyournature
      @itsinyournature 9 днів тому +1

      We have one rough and one smooth now too :) and I don't get labradoodles and little white dogs all over the place, and their owners asking me what mix mine are. My rough female seems so small to me, we have always had large male collies in the past.

    • @kathyflorcruz552
      @kathyflorcruz552 4 дні тому

      Probably due to TV popularity they were allowed to be inbred. This unfortunately happens to too many animals.

  • @Darby.Brewer
    @Darby.Brewer 10 днів тому +46

    We had a tricolour rough collie named Teddy! He was the sweetest boy ever! We have an 80 acre farm and someone went into our woods and tied him to a tree, abandoning him there during a snowstorm, when he was a year-and-a-half old. We were lucky to have found him. We lured him back to the house with food and he stayed with us for the rest of his life. He was amazing. ❤

  • @Wally535
    @Wally535 10 днів тому +214

    What a beautiful and elegant lady. One of the reasons I enjoy your channels is your concern for the animals you are grooming. Thank you!

  • @dianegood27
    @dianegood27 8 днів тому +7

    Oh wow!!!!! She is beautiful! What a transformation. She has to feel so much better. She knew she could trust you not to hurt her, that’s why she calmed down. You are so sweet with these creatures in your care. ❤❤❤

  • @joyoung9118
    @joyoung9118 10 днів тому +122

    Thanks for helping dogs live a more comfortable and hygienic existence💖

  • @annebrown9309
    @annebrown9309 9 днів тому +10

    Thanks for being so patient with her. ♥️🐾♥️

  • @penelopepolinsneemeyer4757
    @penelopepolinsneemeyer4757 8 днів тому +10

    It was a Collie like this lady that taught me not to be afraid of dogs when I was 2. Thank you, Lassie for showing me what wonderful creatures dogs are xxxxxxxxx

  • @devildog17013
    @devildog17013 10 днів тому +94

    Abby is absolutely adorable. What a transformation, even not being able to 'fully' groom her. She is quite a lovely old girl :)

  • @heideleskun1163
    @heideleskun1163 10 днів тому +49

    You can tell she is older just by her face/eyes. Sweet lady. She looks fantastic Vanessa.

  • @jilbertb
    @jilbertb 10 днів тому +14

    Funny how dogs hate the blow dryer, but will always stick their heads out the car window when you're doing 50mph!

  • @MastaT_150
    @MastaT_150 10 днів тому +40

    She looks to be normal size for a girl collie. Boys are definitely bigger and taller. I come from a big time rough collie family and have had many collie family members. I was the odd one out who has kitties.

  • @jeno264
    @jeno264 10 днів тому +63

    She was nervous, but she was so good! I think she liked the brushing the way she leaned into it. She turned out beautiful

  • @dmckim3174
    @dmckim3174 10 днів тому +25

    The care and compassion that comes from Vanessa really shows. The animals may not be able to speak but they understand love.

  • @barbarawiddowson635
    @barbarawiddowson635 10 днів тому +98

    The Grand Dame of the collies.Lovely old lady.Thank you Vanessa.

    • @MonkeyJedi99
      @MonkeyJedi99 9 днів тому +2

      Better to be a rough collie than melancollie.

    • @barbarawiddowson635
      @barbarawiddowson635 9 днів тому +1

      @@MonkeyJedi99 Who's Mel?

    • @julianixon416
      @julianixon416 9 днів тому +2

      Isn’t that the guy who sang “Jack and Diane?”

    • @barbarawiddowson635
      @barbarawiddowson635 9 днів тому +1

      @@julianixon416 John Mellencamp?

    • @MonkeyJedi99
      @MonkeyJedi99 9 днів тому

      @@barbarawiddowson635 Wasn't he still using the Cougar part of his stage name for that one?

  • @ivettepassiglia4971
    @ivettepassiglia4971 10 днів тому +11

    You were so gentle with her. Thank you.

  • @dawnmcfadden6670
    @dawnmcfadden6670 10 днів тому +29

    What a sweet old girl. It's tough when they get so frail that they can't help with their own care.

  • @mariasmith7677
    @mariasmith7677 10 днів тому +64

    She was a senior dog with anxiety, Vanessa you did a collosal job!!!

  • @stevencorey7702
    @stevencorey7702 10 днів тому +167

    Abby: "Not to be confused with Lassie and her Rescue Rangers..."🤪

  • @dshey6802
    @dshey6802 10 днів тому +6

    Abby is one beautiful senior girl. So well behaved for the dreaded grooming session. You did a magnificent job on her, Vanessa.

  • @cathyfield4765
    @cathyfield4765 10 днів тому +28

    This collie has the same markings as the one I had over 50 years ago. Bringing fond memories to me.

  • @Lorrainecats
    @Lorrainecats 10 днів тому +59

    I love the way Vanessa always puts the dog's welfare first. Wonderful job, beautiful dog ❤

  • @jilledmondson6894
    @jilledmondson6894 10 днів тому +19

    Rough Collies are the best breed ever. BEAUTIFUL, LOVING, SWEET, EVEN TEMPERED,, WILLING TO BE PATIENT AND GO WITH THE FLOW. TYPE OF DOG. I kept my RC's hair shorter on her undercarriage and back end, thinned out the top and sides so she did not look like she had her hair cut. There are 6 collies in my town of 20,000 people and I know where all the "collie houses" are located. I live in a Chicago suburb. I am currently looking for another collie through a Collie Rescue Group. The new family member has to like Cocker Spaniels and cats.

  • @TheLballou
    @TheLballou 10 днів тому +61

    She is a beautiful old lady. Thank you for your knowledge of and concern for senior dogs. They do need special care, and benefit from being clean and well groomed!

  • @lindakienle531
    @lindakienle531 10 днів тому +4

    Many years,ago I bred and raised rough collies. Greatest pleasure was when owners showed them in shows and they held their own.

  • @saramccool4899
    @saramccool4899 10 днів тому +53

    She's truly a beautiful baby. Thank you so much for your care and patience with her. ❤

  • @PamJacksom-xq5rx
    @PamJacksom-xq5rx 10 днів тому +14

    Abby, a beautiful senior lady. She did very well, bless her heart.

  • @annacraft8028
    @annacraft8028 10 днів тому +10

    Love the care you show these senior sweeties! ❤ I think in the beginning she was just offended you thought she 💩 on camera- she definitely is way too much of a princess for that!

  • @randydelaney7053
    @randydelaney7053 10 днів тому +68

    Oh miss Abby, you're so beautiful, such a dignified lady. I love her!!

  • @peregrina7701
    @peregrina7701 10 днів тому +7

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful collie queen. She did so well - especially for a fragile, scared old lady - and looks so much more comfy. thank you for showing us all what compassionate care should be. :)

  • @MoonFairy11
    @MoonFairy11 10 днів тому +4

    Sadly you don’t see too many Collies today. They are so beautiful and gentle creatures. I had one. She travelled in the back seat of my Camaro from Idaho to Florida. A true angel.

  • @debbywilkins2239
    @debbywilkins2239 10 днів тому +8

    She's a beautiful old girl & I thought she did well even though she's stressed. I love Collies ❤

  • @debbiecarlock8186
    @debbiecarlock8186 10 днів тому +12

    So glad she let you brush her. She is so beautiful

  • @charylliss3741
    @charylliss3741 10 днів тому +19

    A senior and still a beauty❣️

  • @gladysedgell2410
    @gladysedgell2410 10 днів тому +17

    Abby is a lady. You are always so kind to the animals that you groom, old or young you treat them very sweetly. Abby looks beautiful. 💕🐾

  • @antoniolatrippa6379
    @antoniolatrippa6379 10 днів тому +7

    She was so good at groomong session! A little bit of anxiety but very good mood.

  • @betsymach2435
    @betsymach2435 10 днів тому +9

    Beautiful old girl. I haven't seen a Lassie type collie in a long time, she's gorgeous.

  • @ninakaiser2930
    @ninakaiser2930 10 днів тому +20

    Your compassionate grooms always really touch my heart. If I would own a fragile dog I definitely would love to have a groomer like you! 😊

  • @karenstoppel7727
    @karenstoppel7727 10 днів тому +19

    What a stunning dog! All she needed was a caring and compassionate groomer! Hopefully her owners will take her in for more nail trims, so that her quicks shorten up making her even more comfortable. Than you for what you do!

  • @LucyJG
    @LucyJG 10 днів тому +68

    She’s such a pretty girl! Our 3 YO rough tri male weighs 65#. Collie’s do pant a lot. He HATES the slicker brush, so I comb him exclusively. He doesn’t care for the blower, either, but we’re working on that.

    • @krisniznik3953
      @krisniznik3953 10 днів тому +4

      I was wondering about using the comb. The hair is so long, it seems like the brush would only get the surface? She did look lovely in the end though.

    • @ajquadarella3693
      @ajquadarella3693 10 днів тому +1

      My 7yo Collie is 80lbs lol. She was the runt too!

    • @Beth_Alice_Kaplan
      @Beth_Alice_Kaplan 10 днів тому +3

      They do! Very pant-y and drooly. I would constantly try to dry the drool off of her “bib.” (I was 9 - what did I know? 😆)

    • @pennayaelle5417
      @pennayaelle5417 9 днів тому +2

      ​​@@Beth_Alice_Kaplan
      Yes, waterfalls of drool:) We would put a towel on the floor under her mouth:)
      She passed away 20 years ago. Sweet memories of our unique collie girl...

    • @inaecht
      @inaecht 7 днів тому +1

      Only rough collies 😉 My smooth collie doesn't pant a lot, even after playing and running with his rough collie friend. A lot of fur makes a big difference - also in speed 😂

  • @jicky-mazuki
    @jicky-mazuki 10 днів тому +10

    Such a beautiful baby💜
    Hope Abby feels better and get some rest & treats back home.

  • @jakobwilen6323
    @jakobwilen6323 10 днів тому +6

    Good girl, Abby. You've made many of us proud today. ❤ I have a real soft spot for elderly dogs. They're still young at heart but with a body that's no longer the same. I think that's why so many feel so sad when they see an older dog. We see the pup in their eyes, but their legs don't really cooperate anymore. It's also sad they don't live nearly as long as most humans. The world would be a better place if dogs lived to be at least 30. ❤

  • @MGower4465
    @MGower4465 10 днів тому +3

    My family had a rough collie in lighter coloring, actually extremely similar to Lassie from TV. She was also a good bit bigger than Abbie, but she loved baths - and hated being brushed. She lived to 11, 12 years old after doing an escape-artist move at 4 or 5 and then running into the street, where she got hit, necessitating a hip replacement. That hip was the *only* part that didn't hurt when she aged. She eventually could not walk around the house or play at all in the yard. I choose to remember her as the brown and white blur able to leap clear over a full size bed.

  • @janetgao6201
    @janetgao6201 10 днів тому +6

    The blowout hairnado never ceases to amaze me. What a beautiful lady❤

  • @theresahermann2366
    @theresahermann2366 10 днів тому +4

    We have had collies for almost 40 years and at one time we had 5❤ It is the breed of choice. We even had a beautiful Abby. What a beautiful old girl and I appreciate how kind and gentle you were with her ❤

  • @ES11777
    @ES11777 10 днів тому +13

    Finally a rough collie. Beautiful baby! 💙💙💙

  • @LadyEvelynL
    @LadyEvelynL 9 днів тому +4

    I knew a very sweet elderly rough collie when I volunteered at my local animal shelter. She just wanted to hang out with us while we cleaned the outdoor area and she’d rest her head on our leg and wanted to be petted

  • @Jo-np3yt
    @Jo-np3yt 10 днів тому +4

    What an incredible job! This "elderly" lady has truly transformed into an eye-catching beauty. Strut your stuff little lady! 😊❤️❤️❤️🐕

  • @dayleennis7662
    @dayleennis7662 10 днів тому +2

    Tricolor collies are stunning. She’s beautiful!

  • @lisasmith9589
    @lisasmith9589 10 днів тому +5

    Abby did well, I thought. Too bad you couldn't use the conditioner on her. But she did turn out to be very beautiful in the end! 😍🥰❤️ Another great job from Vanessa! I wished you were closer!

  • @user-rb8fm2hs8t
    @user-rb8fm2hs8t 10 днів тому +49

    Is that only me or her voice is amazing?

    • @stardust949
      @stardust949 10 днів тому +18

      Part of the reason I love this channel is definitely the essence and sound of Vanessa! She's special.

    • @SandraSouper
      @SandraSouper 10 днів тому

      My border collie loves her voice too.. every time I play her videos, she cocks her head lol

    • @paulloeffel7283
      @paulloeffel7283 10 днів тому +2

      Beautiful voice and cute accent

  • @TitaT
    @TitaT 10 днів тому +36

    She's such a sweet lady ❤

  • @kwest5171
    @kwest5171 9 днів тому +1

    Her after is so beautiful! Gorgeous senior girl.

  • @audreyhensley8043
    @audreyhensley8043 10 днів тому +4

    I think you are so gifted & amazing with dogs! Very impressive and Abby ended up being a good girl!

  • @kathrynhelm4176
    @kathrynhelm4176 10 днів тому +24

    What a sweet ol girl. I don’t think I could stand as long as she did 🤣. I was the first “like” but after 17 minutes you had 1.2K…pretty popular and well deserved.🥰

  • @MaiseNow
    @MaiseNow 10 днів тому +3

    Rough collies are my all time favorite dogs. Thank you for helping this sweet old lady!! ❤❤❤

  • @chichitex1252
    @chichitex1252 10 днів тому +5

    She looked so nice by the end! She’s a beautiful dog!❤❤❤

  • @3rdpig
    @3rdpig 10 днів тому +7

    Thanks for taking such good care of her. I had a groomer injure one of my elderly dogs. They didn't tell me, but I could see from the way they were acting and watching her that something had happened. Sure enough, the next day she couldn't stand which led to a series of vet visits and her eventual end. That was 3 years ago and I've never taken another dog to them. Had they just told me I would have understood, she was old and infirm and I'm sure she fought with them, but I think they felt they had to deny it or be held liable.

    • @SweetNSandy
      @SweetNSandy 2 дні тому

      I’m so sorry for your heartbreaking loss. 😢

  • @HCH9990
    @HCH9990 10 днів тому +22

    Always here for beautiful rough collies. Like others have said, I see so many less of them than when I was younger. You've done a great job on this older girl!

  • @rondaboze4622
    @rondaboze4622 10 днів тому +5

    Abby is a gorgeous Rough Collie ❤ and she was a little nervous during the bath time of the grooming session, but as the rest of the groom progresses she was getting better after you tightened the collar part of the lead while you were trying to blow dry her 😊 The calming toan of your voice and the gentle touch of your hands and heart ❤️ allowed Ms Abby to relax and allow you to finish her grooming session with a wonderful outcome ❤😊❤ Abby might be a 10 year old lady that has mobility issues, but she's still a beautiful Old Dame that represents the Rough Collie Breed ❤😊❤ Thank You Vanessa For Everything You Do For All The Animals ❤🐾🐾❤ and Owners that come to you for Help ❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤

    • @battles146
      @battles146 9 днів тому +2

      Protective of family; good watch dog. Highly trainable and eager to please. Sweet, gentle, and sensitive. High maintenance for their coat and sometimes mental health/anxiety.

  • @pattijareo7423
    @pattijareo7423 10 днів тому +3

    Thank you for being your kind, considerate, dog lover self. You gave this beautiful, frail lady a degree of comfort she would not otherwise have had! 💕💕💕

  • @kristybilski8883
    @kristybilski8883 9 днів тому +1

    I absolutely LOVE collies because my childhood dog was a female rough collie named Buffy. They will forever have a special place in my heart! ♥️ 🐾

  • @kimberlym5988
    @kimberlym5988 10 днів тому +14

    Reminds me of our collie we had when I was a young lass. She's a good girl.

  • @miningmama7379
    @miningmama7379 10 днів тому +9

    Every girl deserves a spa Day and you certainly gave her a really good one..So well deserved..❤

  • @CrimFerret
    @CrimFerret 9 днів тому +1

    You did a great job on Abby and she's gorgeous. She put up with everything remarkably well though she was stressed.

  • @figmo397
    @figmo397 7 днів тому +2

    Abbie is adorable! It's clear that she's well cared-for from her condition. You also did a great job on her!

  • @Sally-qu3kz
    @Sally-qu3kz 10 днів тому +4

    I used to brush my rough collie a little everyday he had a lot of undercoat and it was easier to keep on top of it that way.

  • @TechnoGeek18023
    @TechnoGeek18023 10 днів тому +8

    This reminds me of Tucker my folks dog,and my best friend who passed away last summer. Rough Collies I freaking adore so many great companions and have wonderful personalities. He was so crazy smart he taught himself how to open doors so on more than one occasion I would have have a light night vistor.

  • @TheClockchan
    @TheClockchan 10 днів тому +1

    I worked super hard to get my collie comfortable with getting groomed when he was a puppy. Took him to a groomer who gave him terrible brush burn and set him back to square one. Goes to show you how important a good groomer is because it’s been a problem ever since!

  • @nancyclark3049
    @nancyclark3049 9 днів тому +1

    What a beautiful collie! My personal favorite! You did such a nice job with her- now she is a proper Princess Abby!

  • @BitterAsCoffee
    @BitterAsCoffee 10 днів тому +3

    As a collie owner it made me so excited to watch this video

  • @hollyw9566
    @hollyw9566 10 днів тому +4

    My uncle and cousins had a "rough collie." I didn't - nor did they - know that's what he was. Gosh he was a good doggie. Wicked smart. Super good dog. Toward the end of his life he started running sheep on a neighboring farm. Some part of his instinct to herd them went awry and he killed a few of them. He was shot. Bout broke my heart when I learned this. RIP old Sam. You were kind to a little girl.

  • @grannygoes
    @grannygoes 10 днів тому +2

    Truly well bred full size rough collie. An exemplar of the breed. You did her great justice Vanessa. I hope she is no longer kenneled for long periods and standing in poop. Abby did appreciate her grooming, she did show her appreciation in the end. Brave old lass.

  • @ghostlightwhisper6802
    @ghostlightwhisper6802 10 днів тому +1

    Poor old lady! At least she’s clean. And she looked so pretty when you were done!

  • @dianalayne1207
    @dianalayne1207 10 днів тому +12

    Glad you found a way she is beautiful

  • @SB8-8
    @SB8-8 10 днів тому +7

    Such a sweet old lady❤
    The gentleness you give the seniors is wonderful❤❤❤

  • @cydkriletich6538
    @cydkriletich6538 9 днів тому +1

    She’s such a beauty. Must have been the most adorable puppy. Love how you treated her; but then, you are always wonderful when you work on dogs with special needs. 🐶💞

  • @NM-kl9ws
    @NM-kl9ws 9 днів тому +1

    What a dignified lady! Thanks for giving her grace. 🙏

  • @indigowolf556
    @indigowolf556 10 днів тому +7

    Abby is a very classy lady. You did one heck of a job. You're so caring and compassionate.❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @WaterfallFW
    @WaterfallFW 10 днів тому +5

    She’s absolutely gorgeous!

  • @joannecooper4592
    @joannecooper4592 9 днів тому +1

    Collies are so smart and sweet. They were very popular when I was a kid because of Lassie. You did a great job with this old gal.

  • @lisashafer9
    @lisashafer9 10 днів тому +1

    This is the best video possible for today. My dad had a Collie years before I was born. He always said that she was the best dog he ever had.

  • @ladyjustice1474
    @ladyjustice1474 10 днів тому +13

    Abby is a beautiful pup. She did fairly well for her spa session.

  • @jeanmariani1496
    @jeanmariani1496 10 днів тому +19

    That coat should be awesome when she's done.

  • @syndillucian
    @syndillucian 9 днів тому +1

    She is gorgeous and you did a fantastic job! It was hard to tell she was nervous because you have a way of keeping dogs calm as you work. Great job!

  • @greedthenyavaricious
    @greedthenyavaricious 15 хвилин тому

    I had the privilege (?) of bathing a rough collie once and they are just SO sensitive. Not that other dogs aren't, but he was wailing and woo-ing the whole time despite my being gentle and comforting. I just want to hug every collie!

  • @dalemoar3006
    @dalemoar3006 10 днів тому +12

    I have an 11 year old Sheltie that I got last year. Her coat was pretty rough when I got her, but after a few months of regular grooming and some daily camelina oil, my Abby is in much better shape. Wonderful job with this Abby, as usual❤.

    • @ThePolypam
      @ThePolypam 10 днів тому +1

      I saw two Shelties (mother and daughter) last weekend. Hadn't seen any in many years. Their owner let me play with them. What sweet, well-behaved dogs.

    • @ThePolypam
      @ThePolypam 10 днів тому +1

      Thank you for offering a loving and caring home to a senior dog ❤.

  • @vansmom123
    @vansmom123 10 днів тому +18

    I’ll bet she feels so much better after your gentle touch. 🥰 Like a new woman! 🙏

    • @courtneypalmer53
      @courtneypalmer53 9 днів тому

      I just thought of Shaniah Twain's song "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" when you said that. 😂🤪

  • @diamondlee9034
    @diamondlee9034 10 днів тому +1

    Oh My Stars, she is THE SWEETEST!! this got me right in the heartstrings. I still miss my 2 Collie girls and its been over 14yrs since then went over the Rainbow Bridge😢 had them groomed regularly and their coats were easy to maintain❤