A dog named Happy. Enough Said.

[@GirlWithTheDogs]

www.freekoreandogs.org/

[@attilafritz6372]

Nice video ! Please put up one with a shorthaired hungarian vizsla. I had one and I love them. Thank you :)

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

I was hoping you would have the link. Thank You, and, I hope they are successful.

[@woodwinds101]

Thank you for sharing the info about this organization. Will be donating and praying they are successful in finding homes for these fur babies.

[@MrDj232]

There are rubber brushes for scrubbing shampoo into a dog's fur that work great for dealing with shedding. You might want to look into getting a Kong ZoomGroom or something similar. Should cut down the post bath deshedding to only half an eternity.

[@samhartford8677]

Have you ever groomed a saluki? Just asking, after I bathed one and he was so offended that he could not stop huffing and puffing and being capricious for an hour after the bath

[@SSJIndy]

A dog that can shed faster than a groomer can brush.

[@holy_peach]

omg 🤣 so true

[@christophb2736]

With that amount of hair you could easily assemble a second dog.

[@trumpetmom8924]

@@christophb2736I was thinking 2 extra dogs, but certainly at least one.

[@Flying-Chicken]

Typical of jindo or jindo mix, they shed alot

[@nellautumngirl]

😄

[@Yori6552]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate that the "worst" behaviour Happy displayed was repeatedly trying to leave the shower before she accepted that it was happening? No growling, no snapping, not even a paw yank when getting her nails clipped. Such a good dog! So glad she has her forever home now!

[@BlueSkyBirdies]

She is indeed a very, very good and brave girl, but I think her lack of pushback/protest is more due to learned helplessness than anything...

[@kimkoh3094]

Amazingly well behaved for her first groom..beautiful girl ❤

[@tala9817]

​@@BlueSkyBirdiesnope. She's been in her home for 6 years. Was VERY distrustful at the start and has shown great improvement. She's just a chill dog. A depressed dog won't even want to look at you.

[@BlueSkyBirdies]

@@tala9817 Well that's great news then! Glad I'm wrong :)

[@phillrockman]

You can tell that she has learned to distrust humans. I think she understands she is in a better place but had no idea what was going on with that bath. Especially at the end, you can tell she was expecting more.

[@FreeKoreanDogsOrganization]

Thank you for sharing Happy's story. Aside from being on the frontlines of rescue, we also work towards public awareness, which often includes debunking myths and breaking down stereotypes about dog meat trade survivors. 6 years ago when she was rescued, she would have never trusted anyone to get this close to her, much less bathe her. She's come leaps and bounds and we are so proud of her. Vanessa, you truly are a dog whisperer! Thank you so much!

[@kimberlylay1005]

How can ppl be so evil? It's 2023.. you mean those people havent evolved?

[@Sigurther]

Thank you for the work you all do. Anyone who gets our furry friends into safe and loving homes is a good person indeed.

[@kalieris]

Happy really did an amazing job letting herself be groomed for the very first time! She clearly has done a lot of healing in her forever home. ❤️

[@maryeckel9682]

Thank you for your great work!

[@tyn999]

You are doing a great job!

[@JohnHF1957]

Happy is a majestic girl but her look definitely said "I fail to see the purpose in this particular activity but, if it makes you happy, then knock yourself out.". She deserves some pampering after what she has been through, even if she doesn't see it as such. Well done yet again Vanessa.

[@humaneleaguelancPA]

Love your comment!!

[@fiberpoet6250]

Exactlyyy her expression

[@SrDuhn]

This makes me think about interspecies friendship and how far we've gotten with dogs. A wild wolf would've easily bitten her or any groomer's face off, but due to the wonders of domestication, Happy was more than willing to nonchalantly tolerate a human doing to her body what she innevitably assumed to be a bunch of pure nonsense.

[@Guinevere-2j7]

I believe this dog is quiet, placid and wise. A real philosopher. I am sure she enjoyed the grooming. Well done, Vanessa.

[@terrilane2973]

Well she didn't try to nip didn't say on😮e word, good girl

[@gcromer903]

Placid? This one yes. Please know that most jindo are a bit, ok a lot, agressive and need specific and deliberate socialization.

[@PursuingHeaven]

If that was her first professional groom I would say that was a total win, she was such a good girl.

[@daniellewoolley8607]

@Soaking Worshi she lived to be someone's next meal in South Korea she was scared as hell. Not sure of her being calm is being good. If you looked in her eyes you see the fear

[@missblondie7033]

Her tail isn't tucked under her, her ears are pointing up, she is looking around that would indicate she isn't super afraid but this is not familiar to her ofcourse. If this is a good experience for her the next time will be even better. Love that the groomer takes a lot of time introducing the shampoo thingy, patience is key 😊

[@mercedesvelasquez8781]

​@@daniellewoolley8607remember not all Asians est dogs because this is fear mongering tactic rather it's in select parts and mostly kept to the rural country side where their are people super hungry and will eat anything. Heck white people used to eat horse until the Christian's came in and change that for them granted only select people still eat horse in France just like select people who do have money will eat dog because they eat it not out of hunger but more like they can just like they eat shark fin. Which reminds me eating shark is legal here in America and their are plently who do eat it eventhough morally it's wrong.

[@aesaphyr]

​@@mercedesvelasquez8781In fairness the organisation who facilitated her adoption do work to prevent dogs from being used as meat but as you point out, eating animals that aren't livestock and cruelly treating them is common in so many parts of the world. Also the meat market is definitely not the commonest market/abuse that dogs in Korea are rescued from - like most other countries, puppy mills are a huge problem and in fact there's been a horrific one exposed recently by an animal rights group in Korea where they had over a thousand dogs, all malnourished and most injured due to horrendous living conditions. People should really stop assuming the whole "dogs are bred for meat, huh" about Asian countries when most dogs are actually bred to be sold as puppies, same as elsewhere.

[@mygirldarby]

​​​@@daniellewoolley8607 I agree. I'm surprised so many dog lovers don't see that this dog has PTSD. They must not understand how dogs in the meat industry are treated. They're misreading her behavior as "good" when clearly she is broken and shut down emotionally. She isn't showing abject fear because she is far past that stage. This is what trauma can look like in a dog (or really in any animal, including humans) once they've given up and accept their fate.

[@maggiecate1]

Happy could run Kuma a close second in a “least impressed face on your channel” competition. I’m sure she’s smiling on the inside

[@soclose2her]

I couldn’t remember Kuma’s name but yes! That’s who I was thinking about the whole time that I watched this video 😂😂😂

[@pigalottafattenton5003]

She could be his little sister with that face and coat 😂

[@meredithbarrett2584]

I was thinking that too! Kuma was the Akita?

[@maggiecate1]

Yes, Kuma’s the Akita with resting “disappointed dad at a parent-teacher evening” face, who is in love with blow dryer!

[@TheDiplococcus]

To all those that claim you can't make matter from nothing, I present to you this dog. That fur is clearly being generated from another universe or something.

[@hlcepeda]

After de-shedding has been totally completed, there will be two Happys in our Universe. How, one might ask? GWTD: "She looks amazing." Fur Mound": "Yes, we do."

[@tfodthogtmfof7644]

I remember my spring time trimming of my Chow chow. I would fill 4 or 5 large 50 gallon size garbage bags of hair. It was so dense on her that close to the skin it looked like a dart board and she produced enough lanolin that she was waterproof under the long outer coat. I would shave my medium size dog go down and wind up with a 26lb lion.

[@hlcepeda]

@druidofscosglen2868 Happiness abounds!

[@ijnfleetadmiral]

I love how when Vanessa told Happy, "You're definitely shedding", Happy gave her a doggy grin like, "Yep!" 😆

[@Bionickpunk]

Then the smile immediately went away as soon as the hose was turned on.

[@donna589]

"Then I de-shed her for all of eternity" LOL LOL LOL! I just love your narratives and how so very kind you are to all your furry (and feathery) clients!

[@toshaville]

That was my favorite part too. 😂

[@aly7515]

I was genuinely shocked how that fur really don't stop coming and it don't stop coming

[@LucyHeartfiliaasdfghj]

she groomed birds before?

[@st.haborym]

@@LucyHeartfiliaasdfghj There's a video with a duck

[@ruthbrewer466]

She looks as if she is simply above it all. Should have been named Her Majesty

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

Indeed. I read her reactions as quiet indignation.

[@Spyko-]

"hiss, hiss I say"

[@heretic3334]

@@Spyko- Glad I’m not the first to notice the reference 😂

[@IChooseJesus9091]

​@@heretic3334 + what's it a reference to?

[@heretic3334]

@@IChooseJesus9091 It’s about an NPC cat named ‘His Majesty’ in Baldur’s Gate 3. He’s a funny one but also very pompous.

[@TenderheartPC]

She may not be happy, but she is a very well-mannered dog. Kudos to her owners for acclimating her well after adoption. Lovely pup.

[@seanblackwood8382]

never in my life i would have expected her to shed like this. her coat is magical, it summons fluff out of no where. 🐶🐶💘

[@rachkate76]

It’s a narnia coat.

[@Irish__Clan]

@@rachkate76 It sure is! 😂

[@Nightlark36]

My cat is the same way. He's a short hair, we brush him almost daily and he's *constantly* shedding piles of fur

[@diedrebrunk2768]

@@Nightlark36 We have decided our manx's coat is the portal to the dimension of fluff. We could brush her everyday and there would still be more fur.

[@cornchowder2000]

I have a Jindo mix and she does this twice a year. Absolutely zero shedding in between, but during shedding season it makes no sense how much fur comes out of her

[@charlieb7620]

I was so mesmerized by the equigroomer. So satisfying! She probably feels amazing after. That’s a whole other dog worth of hair.

[@pinkcatminht]

It's fun to watch and it's surprisingly fun to use too! I own one and my dog(who is NOT a fan of grooming, bless his heart) absolutely loves it too. Very satisfying!

[@liad3]

I got my sister one for Christmas. The cats were leaning it with full motor running. The dogs stretched out and chilled. And the hair that came out!

[@baddoggie101]

Although it is not too obvious, I can see a twinkle of happiness in her eyes in the end.

[@lcsty1017]

She was happy it was over😂

[@suzanneseiple191]

After all she’s been through, not surprising that poor Happy isn’t the happiest of doggos. Glad they were able to rescue her!😔🥰🥰❤️

[@itoo3654]

She probably doesn't understand English

[@hungrymusicwolf]

Hopefully she finally gets to be happy now.

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

@@itoo3654 Do we understand "Dog"?

[@ES11777]

@@itoo3654She will pick it up with her new family in no time ❤

[@itoo3654]

@@QUICKBOOKS1 Ha ha! Empirical evidence: A man said that he purchased a dog that he liked. The dog was nice, but didn't seem to do ANYTHING, any command , that the dog was requested to do. The owner was so puzzled, then he found out that the previous owner of the dog, ONLY spoke Spanish and had trained the dog in Spanish. So, as soon as went home ,and said to the dog the typical commands of Go, come and sit, etc... in Spanish, the dog IMMEDIATELY responded. FINALLY. the dog had ONLY heard Spanish being spoken. It's a REAL thing.

[@anjelica948]

That is Husky levels of shedding, omg. Her story reminds me of an old family acquaintance we had when I was younger, I’ll call her T. T was born in a very poor part of Vietnam, where the dog meat trade was unfortunately practiced, but she also had a dog as a pet. One day her dog was stolen from their yard, in order to be used for the meat trade. Well later that night, T broke into the house where all the dogs were being kept, rescued her own dog, and set all the other ones loose. No idea what happened after that, since T and her family were able to immigrate to America shortly after that incident. But yeah, so glad that Happy is in a safe and loving home now.

[@lulumoon6942]

What a story! No doubt T conquered all! 👍🙏🐾

[@st.haborym]

That's super fucked up man.

[@doug6259]

She is a hero

[@maeterith1984]

Whoever T is. She is a brave wonderful person. To get her own back and let the others go is truly epic. ❤❤❤

[@gailremp8389]

Stunning and so good…wow

[@JuliaJames-zx5xy]

This dog deserves a lot of respect for it's patience considering all it has been thru with capture, transport & adaptation to a different language, type of people, way of living & then to experience a water/soap bath, deshedding & claw trim. Much respect to this dog. 😇🙏🐕🐕‍🦺

[@vanessa1569]

Well said. If only Happy could write a book chronicling everything she’s been through so far.

[@michaelpichahchy2489]

That's kind of what I was thinking...that her demeanor reflects trauma from having been through what she has. 😞

[@BlueSkyBirdies]

​@michaelpichahchy2489 It's called learned helplessness, my dad used to do scientific research on that. They learn that they're never in control, so they eventually let everything happen to them without trying to prevent or escape it.

[@Paperghost]

Wow. Hey eyes tell a story. She is as independent as she is indignant, but there is a glimmer of the peace that she has after being rescued (3.01). Happy is stunning and I bet her human family are rather proud of her, I would be.

[@zetharerey3761]

She does not shed, she “spreads” happiness in fluff shape thank you very much. 😌😂🤣

[@zeus6793]

I have never seen a dog that sheds that much. Your equigroomer certainly earned it's paycheck on Happy.

[@YouGotTheL]

its

[@mrstocks]

I have a samoyed, this is nothing! heh

[@kathrynangus4316]

Happy may not have displayed joy but she is a stoic beauty. Just horrible to think how her life may have ended had she not been rescued. Thanks to the Universe and the organization that made it happen. What a sweetie.

[@lilolmecj]

She has the same inscrutable expression as a Chow.

[@key-chan5563]

I'd like to thank you for not putting obnoxious music in your videos. The calm in the background only serves to further enhance the watching experience and I'm grateful for it. Wish you and the dogs that are bestowed with the blessing of getting groomed by you, all the best.

[@thatjeff7550]

A huge second here as well.

[@ironbomb6753]

I'm with you both. 👍

[@michaelamyers8549]

I agree, I love the ASMR of all the grooming sounds in addition to her commentary so much more than any music she could put over it!

[@mjustjeanette7026]

Thanks... for looking after Mickey so well on your other channel.

[@margodphd]

Her unenthusiastic face is the same one that my beloved does when she's denied her "rightful" share in my dinner. What a precious floof ❤ Glad to be able to support rescue of more dogs like her.

[@theultimatereductionist7592]

My last cat was named Happy. Born in 1984. Died 2004 March 13. Brother-in-law found her in Fairlawn, NJ. In 1987 we took her in. Greatest sweetest cat ever. A tortoise-shell calico.

[@somedudefromapharmacy]

Sounds like you took took care of her, god bless you.

[@missyfrank880]

Wow twenty years young ❤

[@historyrepeating]

Thrilled to see a Jindo on the channel Vanessa! I adopted my Jindo boy through FKD last year. He’s very true to his breed - calm, intelligent and loyal. Jindos usually have quite a high prey drive though. Mine has “caught” several rats on walks - esp in areas near transit hubs where people don’t discard trash properly. But he’s so calm and well-behaved in the house that people who come over point it out to me. My absolute fave trait is that he’s so QUIET (normal for a jindo) especially compared to my past dogs - many of whom were herding breeds. He’s just super chill… unless he’s thinks someone is trying to break in (delivery person knocking loudly). And I absolutely love walking him - despite the prey drive - bc he’s so well-behaved and ignores 99% of dogs that bark at him. He’s also great at the dog park, though he prefers sniffing or digging to playing with other dogs most of the time. Jindos are fiercely loyal but independent, so my boy isn’t fond of cuddles or kisses like other breeds. But tbh that suits my personality so we’re a good match lol… we like our own space but we’re besties! My Dad passed away a few months ago and he was amazing. If I didn’t get out of bed until the afternoon, he didn’t mind waiting to be walked or fed. He would lay near my bed and just wait. I finally understand the “heart dog” thing. He’s definitely mine 🥺 Very thankful FKD brought him into my life and for great work they do!

[@yve5659]

If they didn’t shed so much this would absolutely be the perfect dog for me! I want an intelligent dog that I can take on long nature walks and hikes, independent, well behaved, doesn’t bark a lot(because I work from home), protective and light shedding.

[@carolan3269]

What a loyal companion to have during your grieving. So patient, and patience is what's needed when someone is very low. A friend for sure. 🙂

[@Brasswatchman]

I'm sorry about your dad, for whatever it counts.

[@SimplySatisfiedSarah]

This is why I have never gotten a dog. They’re too needy. The description of your dog sounds like it might actually be a breed that would suit my cat personality. I wonder if it is just your dog that is more independent and less clingy or is it truly a characteristic of the breed?

[@SimplySatisfiedSarah]

@@yve5659 I agree with the shutting. I think it’s just something you would have to get into the habit of every single day when you take the dog outside bring the brush and give them a good brushing every day.

[@YuBeace]

“You’re shedding a lot.” Happy: 😃 *Turns on water* Happy: 😐

[@itoo3654]

She doesn't understand English, most likely.

[@zlahoda]

​@@itoo3654And you must be fun at parties, most likely.

[@historyrepeating]

Very on brand for Jindos - mine is not a big fan of water either. He will put up with a bath but he won’t enjoy it lol

[@michellegodwin6567]

Someone is being whooshed here and I'm not sure who

[@ngndnd]

@@zlahodaim confused af… arent they saying the dog doesnt know english since its from korea??

[@Hellofa6ird]

I've rewatched this SO many times - Her face lets you know exactly how she feels and she did enjoy that groom🥰

[@denisejames855]

Happy may have shed enough hair to fill a sofa but she is the most well behaved dog we've seen in a while. Great training obiously.

[@PaulMyers-nl4yn]

I was truly blessed to share my life with a Jindo some years ago. Unbelievably wonderful breed. Smart. Intuitive. Loyal. She had a profound prey drive so a leash was always important. Interestingly, she groomed herself much like a cat. And she had many other feline characteristics. Not a breed to bound into the room and knock over a lamp. She was kind of difficult to train but to be honest she just knew how to live with a person, so I never found that all that much needed to be trained.

[@ItsMeHello555]

What a well-behaved girl. Can’t imagine all that she’s seen and heard in her time on Earth. Glad she was rescued. She’s a beauty. ❤

[@MarthaGibson-fr2pq]

Thanks!

[@mdj2742]

This dog is gorgeous! I can’t believe how calm and agreeable she is. She has a wonderful temperament.

[@TheGeekMonster]

She has such a wise, thoughtful face. I think at some point during the groom, her fear made way for "Hey, this lady is really nice, and what she's doing feels REALLY good", lol. The amount of hair she lost was crazy, and her coat colors came out gorgeously after the groom!

[@nousummertime9592]

For her very first groom & escape attempts, she took it like a champ! So well behaved! The shedding was surreal!😯

[@katetraver3917]

What a pretty little face she has! So intelligent and present. So happy that she is still with us today 😊

[@dunbardunelm3924]

So unbothered with the amount of brushing you were having to do 😂. Must feel really nice though ❤ Such a Beautiful Dog 💖 Seeing the true colour of her coat was everything 🤩✨✨🥰

[@kirstymacfarlane1620]

What a beautiful, calm girl. So glad she's found a good home and an excellent groomer 🐾🩷🩷

[@DeinonychusCowboy]

Very very well behaved pupper, hope she can be happy now that she's all clean!

[@Gaius__]

She's probably a happy doggie usually ... but new experiences are probably not her favourite thing, after what she has been through.

[@AStandsForFrench]

I spent 15 minutes using an equigroomer on my dog and could have probably gone for another 15. that tool is unbelievable, thank you for enlightening me to it, it's a lifechanger, my dogs were not happy with the wire brush I had and I switched to gloves but that just made them want to play. with the equigroomer, they stand still and let me go to town.

[@WellISaidIt]

Would you say it would be good to use on a short haired cat who sheds like there is no tomorrow. Her hair s everywhere and she hates to be combed. You just have to pet her and there is fur flying everywhere. The only thing putting me off buying one is the cost and what a waste the money would be if she didn't like it.

[@BookishNaiad]

It really is amazing! I use it on my cats and my bunny. None of them liked being brushed before the Equigroomer, especially the bunny. But they actually seem to enjoy it, even the bunny who hates her back end being touched. I've gotten so much fluff out of her❤

[@travisdabis9805]

​@WellISaidIt my cat is exactly the same way and he loves the equigroomer. I can usually get about 10 minutes of brushing before he gets too playful/riled up but it works wonders.

[@BookishNaiad]

​@@WellISaidItI use it on my fluffy cats and my sleek short haired cat. It works on both. I got the small Equigroomer and it wasn't terribly expensive, but if for some reason your pet didn't tolerate it, you could donate it to a shelter and that might help you feel better about the cost. 🤞

[@veronicashields4405]

We used one on my friends German shepherd, and my god. We removed a whole ass dog from that dog.

[@ElleBrOw]

She’ll be Happier when this session is over 💕

[@MaryAnderson.MarBear]

What a beautiful, gentle and well behaved poochie!! So thrilled that Happy has gone to a wonderful forever home! ❤❤

[@StarSailor1343]

Oh my stars, watching that brush job was INSANE. I imagine Happy could FEEL the difference between where you have and haven’t brushed her! Is it crazy to say that I wish I were the dog in that situation?

[@Doxygurl]

No not crazy at all, I think that this always looks like a spa experience for dogs! I’ve definitely been envious lol. And my best friend loves other people brushing her hair and I usually do her hair when we hang out bc she loves it and finds it so relaxing.

[@devildog17013]

She didn't appear very happy about the groom (this time) but she is absolutely beautiful. I'm so very glad she was rescued.

[@bredaspacapan6118]

Wow how well behaved she is!!!!!! Stands still like a rock ☺️

[@phil4986]

:09 That look could melt the hardest heart. I am glad that Happy has found a real home. She looked so much better and actually happy after all of her groomer's dedicated work. What a precious pup.

[@mommy2kitty]

What a beautiful well behaved dog!! I think she is one of the very best behaved I have seen you groom!! She deserves all of the good things in life, and it sounds like she has it now. What a great organization that rescues these dogs.♥

[@bkmin91]

As a Korean American and Dog Dad, please support this organization

[@toniwilsey2763]

We, too, were able to adopt a Jindo mix from South Korea. I can't say enough about this wonderful breed. Although our Benji is a little bit more stubborn than Happy, he melts your heart. Thank you, Vanessa, for telling the story of Jindos and this amazing rescue!

[@janicewilliams2076]

What a beautiful, intelligent little face she has, and such wonderful manners for a first groom. 💖Good luck in your new life baby, I hope you live up to your name soon.😘

[@mbrow]

Wow, her markings are spectacular!! To Happy's owner, thank you for rescuing her. May she give you years of love and joy.

[@BadCr0w]

What a beautiful breed, she’s been through a lot I’d imagine. So glad she has a safe and loving home. 💕

[@lauranorwar]

Yay for you, Happy!! I sure hope to see you again!

[@HelenCamile63]

I imagine Happy has led a pretty stressful life until she got to Canada. I’m happy for her and I hope the rest of her days are filled with light and joy.

[@ohhoworiginal]

So amazed that this came out on the same week I got my Jindo mix... also from Free Korean Dogs! They are a fantastic and trustworthy organisation and I'm so blessed to have found my Yeona through them. She has been pretty nervous with all the changes but in her safe space (my room), she is so sweetly affectionate, grooms herself like a cat, and is just happy to keep me company without demanding much in return. I love her already. ❤

[@noahreinart]

Oh, good girl 🥺✨🌸 she's so confused, but still being so calm

[@patriciafrechiani9309]

Happy is a gorgeous girl!❤

[@lindacarruthers3423]

What a lovely dog,and what an expressive face. We have a cat that sheds like that,and it really is a challenge to deal with .I think our boy is related to dogs because he’s the only cat I’ve ever met who adores tummy brushing and even rolls over with legs in the air indicating his wish to have his tummy toyed with .

[@tamerinkelly7693]

Thank you for mentioning the rescue organization. Have been looking to adopt a dog since our beloved German shepherd passed away 7 months ago. Also, I love your channel!

[@Intheknow12]

Thank you for spotlighting the majestic Jindo!! My goodest boy Shadow was a cream blonde and white Jindo, just a great dog to have but they are INDEPENDENT and hard-headed in their ways. The shedding too…😂

[@j.s.2744]

It's almost unbelievable how much she sheds. She's got a coat of holding

[@LINUXLINUXLINUXLINUXLINUXLINUX]

What a lovely patient dog.

[@juliefaerae]

I'm so thrilled to see a Jindo on your channel! I had a fantastic Jindo years ago and she was the best dog ever. They're such an interesting breed. Happy brought back many happy (lol) memories of my wonderful Kaiya, including that very thoughtful expression on their faces. Thanks for all you do!

[@thomaswhite7783]

What an absolutely beautiful dog. Very regal in her stance and demeanor. And one incredible fur factory 😁

[@Siblysm]

She has a gorgeous face, she is so intelligent, I love these animals so underrated who do their best to be understood, they unterstand our words while we aren’t able to understand their eyes.

[@erin6681]

I lost my dog on Thursday due to a tragic accident, he was 9 years old. His name was Micah and he hated baths but loved zoomies afterwards, I'd laugh my head off trying to towel dry him as he jumped all over the furniture. Please treasure your fur babies, always. 😥💔

[@chrisoliver4663]

Sorry for your loss bro.

[@Robban.D.Jonsson.]

My condolences. It's always hell to lose a family member.

[@sharonpeek4578]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my best little buddy to congestive heart failure 23 years ago, and I still haven't been able to have another dog. There's just no replacing him. Cats rule my life now.

[@kennethmccormick4744]

What happened if I may ask?

[@leticiaribeiro370]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@doreenbrownlie771]

Congrats to Vanessa, on the brilliant work that she does for dogs around the world. The funniest thing had to be not even a slight tail was from “Happy” 😂

[@ellagano]

She is Happy, just very Korean, reserved way :-) Jindos tend to laugh and ignore you if you show any weakness in character. Vanessa is indeed a dog magician! Also, Happy should be a new spokesdog for Equitgroomer. All that undercoat coming out was GOAT

[@moni_monaka]

Jindo is pronounced “jean-doe” and they are said to be able to house-break themselves (learn to pee outside the house) very quickly. They are not a popular breed to own in Korea, unfortunately, because many people consider them kind of like a mountain dog or a common stray. Koreans typically don’t eat dog meat - it was a necessity of war/hardship but it is still available. Korean history is filled with poverty and strife, and because of that, not many people had pets until recently. Dogs are still feared by a lot of people - especially older people - and are not often properly trained. Many dogs are tied up their whole lives and not seen as “part of the family”. Recently, there has been an increase in dog ownership but most people in Korea live in apartments. If dogs are not properly socialized and trained, they can be aggressive and owners don’t know how to care for them, so they abandon them at shelters often. Puppy mills and pet shops are very common here, and not many people want mutts or mixed breeds. South Korea doesn’t have animal rights/protection laws, so organizations like KARA often have to take matters into their own hands and rescue dogs from large breeders/farms. TNR does sort of exist, but there are way too many stray cats and dogs. I rescued my cat from a shelter and cats face harsh conditions a lot of the times, too. We have a lot of stray cats that don’t get vaccinated/neutered/spayed, and cats are feared more than dogs in some cases. They are seen as thieves around large open-air markets, which are really common here in Korea (where they sell fish and chicken, etc.). Pets are becoming more beloved, but there is still a long way to go. The former President Moon Jae-In adopted a rescue dog and promoted animal welfare. Most people want breeds like poodles (that don’t shed) and other small dogs like Pomeranian, Maltese, etc. and medium and large sized dogs aren’t as common. There aren’t as many dog-friendly places, either, but dog parks are becoming more popular. A few dog-bite incidents in the news have often sparked fear of dogs in people, so socialization is harder. Shiba (inu means dog in Japanese and is pronounced like ee-noo, so it’s fine to just say Shiba) are fairly common in Korea, too. But they aren’t scrutinized like the Jindo because they are seen as a little more “foreign” and expensive. Jindo are so common, people sometimes don’t regard them as a real breed here in Korea. I’m glad you finally had a Jindo on here and had the opportunity to inform people about the breed! But it would be nice if the “Korean people eat dogs” stereotype would die off. It’s a sensitive subject and there are many many dog-lovers here, and many people and organizations are working hard to stop the inhumane dog markets.

[@exotherm42]

Thank you for your insight and for explaining the differences in culture and how it got to be the way it is. There's enough animal abuse and cruelty going on in 'western' countries, but people prefer to judge others instead of questioning the way they live their own lives.

[@Lost_Hwasal]

Agree with most of what you said but Jindo is pronounced like it was said in the video jindo is spelled 진돗 not 잰돗, i have never heard it pronounced differently. Also the Jindo is considered a national treasure by the Korean government. I think the major reason larger dogs are not adopted is because most koreans live in apartments, its difficult to have larger dogs in this situation. As the poster above said, Korea has experienced a lot of change within 1 to 2 generations. My grandparents lived through colonization and a war that turned them into a 3rd world country and now their infrastructure is arguably better than America. There is an older generation that grew up in those tough times but the younger generations (probably millenial and onwards) that see dogs as companions and not food or a threat. When the last of the older generation passes on i think Korea will be completely changed. This thread should be pinned tbh, i dont like the impression the video gave.

[@moni_monaka]

@@Lost_Hwasal Oh I meant 진도 - the word jean in English is pronounced like 진 but she said it like GIN-do like the drink (with a short i). Yeah, I mostly agree with you! I live in Korea and am married to a Korean person whose family is very scared of animals because of the past stigma. I also have friends who own large dogs and live in an apartment. I’ve seen both the well-trained, well-loved apartment dogs as well as the dogs tied up in the country side. I’ve mostly seen jindo tied up living outside, whereas the small breeds like poodles and maltese are often only strolled around in their own strollers by their owners. A lot of the dogs at the shelters are also larger and mixed breeds. But many people who own dogs are hesitant to let people pet them for fear of someone getting bit and suing them, which causes them to not socialize their dogs properly, and then it causes even more issues. I am American and also consider Korea’s infrastructure to be way better than the states in a lot of ways. It’s still a pervasive thought that Korea is just some poor country, which is not the case anymore. Most Americans think of Korea and immediately think “Korean war” but the country has rapidly improved since the 1980s in so many ways. People think Japan is way more advanced, while Japanese people still use really antiquated things like fax machines and cash for most transactions, whereas Korea is far more advanced in actually implementing new technology. More people know about Korea than ever, but still don’t understand the complicated history it has.

[@Xx-ib6bf]

Thanks for all of the information!

[@eredi]

@@Lost_Hwasal yeah you're pretty closer to the romanized pronounciation there. also american english can only get so close, i think vanessa nailed the pronunciation as close as what english can get before it's just her reading straight up hangul and I think that's pretty respectable that she attempted it pretty close also people treating dogs as part of the family in south korea is mostly popularized by the younger generation. it's a very "new" concept! 10-20 years ago, we would never imagine a dog being housed in a family's home, pushed around in baby prams, more concerns for healthier dog food, and going to the vets. south korea has drastically changed over the years and the social part of it has yet to catch up to it. sure, not a lot of people around my age would consider eating a dog, but a lot of people in the older generation i know would swear by it that dog meat is healthy/good for you. (which I believe is wrong because of the type of tonics and herbs that go into the soup is what gives the true benefits, but i digress) the organizations are trying to change the minds of the older generation and there's has been a lot of progress lately! but there's still a lot of ways to go. do all koreans eat dog meat? no. but are some of the elderly still clinging to the idea that we should keep our dog meat eating traditions despite the awful abuse aimed at these poor dogs? yeah. that's the change we still need to focus on.

[@barbarabolandtizio4650]

It was as if Happy turned color as you brushed her!!! Beautiful dog. Thank you for your patience.

[@connieandgwennie1450]

Gorgeous girl! That look of stoicism on her face was magnificent! She was so well-behaved for her first groom, especially when having her nails clipped. I hope we see Happy again.❤❤❤❤❤

[@backho12]

Happy looks more like an Akita mix than a Jindo. What a gorgeous pooch!

[@jojomythe]

She looks very jindo to me 🥹

[@akantiia]

Happy was so stoic throughout the groom, really was not interested in living up to her name! I'm so glad she was rescued and given a loving home

[@CricketsBay]

I hope Happy's owner bought an Equi-Groomer to use at home. It would help so much with the excessive shedding. And it looked like Happy enjoyed it when it was being used on her.

[@maxinemcelroy8902]

Happy is so beautiful and majestic! Can't imagine what she's been through and so thankful for miracles for her and others. I had a pitsky named Amazing Grace. She had the coat of both her parents and she would shed that much on a daily basis. God bless the person who adopted Happy, they will forever be loved by her 👑🙏💞✝️🐾🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯

[@spiltsoymilk]

Pitsky?

[@maxinemcelroy8902]

@spiltsoymilk Half pit and Half husky. They're a relatively new designer breed as in the last 10 years. They are awesome combination of both parents and they love to sing and are more intelligent than we are. They love to play practical jokes on their humans. My Amazing Grace died of cancer last March she was a week a way from being 8 years old. Extremely loyal and loving and will protect you. Amazing Grace was well over 100 pounds plus.

[@mignonmykel3571]

0:40 "Happy reluctantly accepted her fate." As is evident by those sweet, soulful puppy dog eyes 😆

[@Vulture2k]

Love her eyes and how calm she is. ❤

[@ninakaiser2930]

Stunning dog! The organization you shared has done amazing work obviously. Happy was very unamused - big very well behaved!

[@lunasolem0]

I am very happy to see 진도(Jindo) breed in this channel! They are awesome, very loyal, agile, and smart. Good for protecting properties, good with children when properly trained by owners. Their loyal nature make them very hard to be trained by others, though. They are not great with strangers. Happy is an indeed angel, to let you groom. Also, they are known as escape artists. You were prefectly equipped to prevent escaping. Otherwise, she would have jumped over the table and ran.

[@AmySpencer-z9e]

What a beautiful dog! I’m so glad that she was rescued.🥰

[@pepeboy234]

I watched this video a second time and I enjoyed it even more. THis one is up there with one of my all time favorites with Happy playing the straight, stoic and serious role and Vanessa being at her best with her Zen-like cool delivery of her clever and funny narration of the groom. This one had me in stitches! XXOO

[@ElaineWood-f2t]

Happy is such a beautiful dog!!! I'm glad she was rescued and has a loving home!!! ❤

[@Lori-PAX]

Thank you for raising awareness of the dog meat trade and the wonderful work done by the Rescue. Maybe it's hard for the poor pupper to be happy with her history. 😢😘❤️

[@pheurbelvls3710]

What a wonderful organization. I have never heard of a jindo dog, ever. 💚💚

[@PamelaVidler]

What a beautiful dog!!! I think she can feel the love and tenderness you have in your heart for animals. You are so good with them.

[@George-j5y]

she is one hard working lady with a heart of gold.

[@jeanjones7183]

This baby knew what happiness was when groomed 😍♥️🙏

[@tanyagarner9015]

I LOVE LOVE SEEING STORIES LIKE THIS ABOUT BEING RESCUED FROM THOSE TYPES OF SITUATIONS. My goodness she sure does shed

[@LaiDiegue]

She was such a good girl during her groom ❤

[@aedoria]

What a sweet pup! It's a testament to her patience that she was so well-behaved despite being pretty displeased by a lot of the experience 😄 i'm sure she feels a lot better now that all that undercoat isn't weighing her down!

[@Have2havefaithNAmer]

Oh my gosh, she is so beautiful. Just looking at her face, makes you happy 😊

[@micronicman]

Happy is a sweet, well behaved queen!

[@davep153]

Inside she is singing "I have sunshine" everyday. Just keeps her emotions from showing. Thanks for sharing 😃

[@dvdgalutube]

I’m amazed by her calmness. What a good girl ❤

[@sapphirejade5029]

Such a beautiful dog and I'm happy that Happy that she's got a new home and a family that loves her so much.🥹

[@brendaborres7043]

Giving u dear pup a warm virtual hug n a big salute to Ms.Vanessa....God bless all of u💖🥰🙏

[@raehex9092]

What a beautiful dog! And oh my god that pile of fluff afterwards, goodness gracious.

[@triciag3311]

I have never thought the job of grooming would be easy, but I have gained even more respect since I have been watching your channel. You work SO hard. Happy is a gorgeous dog! 😍