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[@PenguinInVagas]

You spelled the dog breed wrong in the title, it’s Shitzu

[@kathryn-anon]

This video is an excellent example of how a wagging tail does not always mean 'happy' or 'friendly' in dogs.

[@Ozzie2191]

Yeah, I wondered about that. Guessing it was just another sign of her aggression.

[@kathryn-anon]

​@@Ozzie2191 Tail wagging is a sign of 'excitement' in dogs-- which can mean joyful excitement (like their favourite person coming home) or anxious excitement (which is what we're seeing in the video). It's kind of like the way a person might pace, tap, or wring their hands when they're really anxious or agitated-- an energy outlet. Since the stimulation that's causing that anxiety (in this case, the grooming) isn't going away, it escalates to the attempted biting

[@stinkystonr]

@@kathryn-anon yeah usually when a dog wags its tail in an aggressive context its called flagging tail since its more like a warning

[@onyxvega7369]

@@kathryn-anon So it's essentially the leg jiggling that people do but for dogs

[@420chuu]

wagging tails can mean anxiety

[@carissagreen9595]

Poor little thing. Not really her fault she was dealt such an awful lot in life, both genetically and situationally. Glad she's receiving kindness and compassion now.

[@Voc_spooksauce]

@The Wandering M So glad you both have each other now :>

[@MaureenTheTemp]

@The Wandering M Oh, that breaks my heart. Glad he is with a caring person now!

[@noanyabizniz4333]

Shih Tzus are a breed that really needs to go extinct. They are not good dogs.

[@maidofthemisty]

@The Wandering M I was not ready for the level of emotions. why did you do this to meeeee, I can't ugly cry right now! haha

[@tiffanyroberts5993]

I completely agree with you, Carissa! Who’s to say when she received her first groom ever anyways?! Grooming must start young and the OP knows this, because she preaches it all the time. I have a Shih Tzu mix and absolutely adore her to bits!

[@JulesKM]

"The owner believes she's inbred" *Close up of Champagne's adorable face, with her eye's firmly in two different hemispheres* "You don't say?!" 😆 You did a great job, and I'm so glad she found her people!

[@jameswent48]

eyes*

[@thevigilmain6628]

@@jameswent48 grammar nazi spotted

[@crappyaccount]

"two different hemispheres" that killed me

[@hupert9421]

That ain't adorable

[@shadowwsk3507]

Why would you call a face that is severely deformed cute

[@babydahl9424]

I love how the camera man is like the supportive dad asking her if it's okay to try again. He is so sweet and always has nice things to say to the animals. I love that he doesn't just stay quiet, he helps too. He and Vanessa make a great team.

[@keithdosik]

Lol I love that she mentions she’s sedated when the dog is blepping

[@AvocadoAtrocity]

How was it sedated? Edit: I'm literally asking how was the dog sedated. With what sedative?

[@SkiggsMoDiggs]

@@AvocadoAtrocity You can be sedated without being asleep, it just makes you sleepy and calm

[@ohimdying]

@@AvocadoAtrocity there are some very soft sedatives often plant based and so. People usually use them during new years eve so their dogs don't go crazy during fireworks. Some of them are even available at pet stores but that might depend on the country where you live

[@sherricooley2572]

We initially tried a tablet to sedate and it had zero effect on her, because of her extreme anxiety with grooming. We ended up begging my vet to groom her under anesthesia, they reluctantly agreed because they had no grooming experience. My tech got to be a very good groomer. To make matters worse my dogs kidneys were failing as her kidney disease progressed we had to change meds. My tech got so good working with her she only need a brief dose when they did her face. My dog was much worse than the one in this video. The tech at my vet had bonded with her so much that she was able to do things with my dog that I couldn’t. When my dog passed she had a tear in her eye. God bless her, without her willingness to tend to my fur baby she would have had to be euthanized. The folks that work with this babies are angels.

[@DrawciaGleam02]

What's blepping???

[@denellelloyd1280]

You are amazing. Simply being willing to take a " problem" dog is not something not everyone will do. If no one else has said it, thank you for helping this poor baby and her human!

[@lulumoon6942]

❤️

[@Jessica117171717]

Agree!

[@Ryanrulesok]

Baby, it's a dog

[@binglassiter1732]

Thank you from Indiana.

[@adalon378]

Exactly! And I also admire her foster family for taking her, so hopefully she will be a happier dog from now on.

[@lizziearzola]

As a Shih Tzu owner who hasn't been able to find a groomer that can handle my little girl on our side of the world, it's made me tear up how gentle and patient you were with her. For most of the ten years Cielo has been in this world we've had to content ourselves with grooming her at home.

[@Ugin_Spiritdragon]

Poor little doggo, it's so sad that she had such a rough life.. but she looked really beautiful at the end and was so friendly after the grooming.

[@FoxTrot40]

Can we take a moment to appreciate the cameraman? He’s like a secret weapon when you need help and it’s really cute!

[@yellow_suitcas3]

He's doing a great job, yayyy!!

[@wolfiethedog76]

The camaraman I believe is Vanessa's love interest....woof

[@druidic4353]

@@wolfiethedog76 im jealous lol

[@birdsofpreyy]

@@wolfiethedog76 yes he’s her boyfriend lol

[@mustard9808]

can we take a moment to stop saying can we take a moment to appreciate?

[@stevenfrost6441]

Having fostered several rescues from hoarding situations you can tell Champagne's behavior is pure anxiety...the tail wagging is a dead giveaway. It's like she does not want to bite you and be bad but her fight/flight is going thru the roof! I am glad she has a loving home now! BTW, That low pressure dryer in the crate is GENIUS Vanessa! ❤🐶👍

[@stormangelus6638]

She sounds like she's got PTSD, what do you think?

[@LittlxxPuDDing]

Exactly. It was pretty obvious the dog was scared and tense. I also would be scared if someone rapidly cuts hair in front of my eyes.

[@stevenfrost6441]

@@stormangelus6638 100% Yes. Hoarding and Puppy Mill Dogs all suffer from PTSD in some form.

[@lindsyfish6704]

@@stevenfrost6441 chosen family has a pup that's from a hoarding situation. After spending a day with her I told her humans, "if Zo were human, I'd say she has PTSD".

[@sentimentalbloke185]

What do you mean by hoarding?

[@GarryDumblowski]

She looks so... sad. I want to give her a hug and some shooshpaps. She deserves the world.

[@cinderace7201]

Don't say shooshpaps, you're giving me flashbacks to 2013

[@nillab4605]

i haven't read the word shooshpap in YEARS

[@GarryDumblowski]

[@cinderace7201]

@@GarryDumblowski I fucking knew it. I'm on my way to bite your ankles

[@spirithawk6580]

Not a word I was expecting to ever see again

[@Lieutenant_Dude]

I see tons of Malteses, Yorkies, Shih Tzus, and mixes thereof. It really cannot be understated how incredibly important it is to socialize your pets and make them comfortable with grooming. ESPECIALLY these breeds.

[@dansmall2614]

Finally someone with knowledge of how a canine works!

[@toxic_misery6369]

Letting a dog rest and dry in the kennel dryer after showing severe anxiety throughout the groom is very kind and helpful and I genuinely think the dogs realize that you’re doing something to make them feel better (I’ve had some dogs calm down considerably for the rest of the appointment after a kennel rest)

[@xBFUwolfpack]

You did an amazing job, and you value the safety of the dog over than having a prefect groom.

[@Meanace208]

My Shih Tzu was banned from at least 3 groomers for biting. He kept escaping the muzzles. We ended up doing it ourselves. He would often end up with a lions mane because we ran out of time and couldn't control him enough to finish.

[@5050TM]

​@@jimwoods9551 He was simply scared. Their breed is anxious. It's not the dog's fault they are the breed they are. It's incredibly sad to see someone seemingly happy that their pet, who didn't ask to be born or taken in, is dead.

[@achingjack]

breaks my heart to see terrified little dogs that clearly want SO badly to cooperate and get along but are way too scared. my sister's dog (also a small nervous rescue) used to be that way

[@sagewarren8431]

You did such a good job. Especially when getting so close to her eyes! Hearing the constant reassurance was lovely.

[@susandhifaoui]

agreed with your nice comment.

[@trenvert123]

My heart stopped every time the scissors got close. I couldn't be a groomer.

[@ShamuTrainer2be]

Tzus are my heart breed but they never forget. And I mean NEVER. My first Tzu was abused by her first groomer and no matter how skilled I became in training and behavioral modification, she still was on guard. To see someone not only acknowledge her history of abuse, but adapt to suit her needs is remarkable. Even just switching spots with the camera man shows just how far you will go to cater to a dog. And that is beyond incredible

[@LittlxxPuDDing]

They are very loving and trustworthy. But if you ever break that trust, they never forget indeed.

[@Lwah0812]

I love my Shitz’s even when they are being little 💩’s.

[@katrianem2124]

So true my mum’s Tzu George knows he has to be well behaved to get any love from me. He’ll jump and bark at everyone else but will come and sit calmly at my feet. Gizmo, her ‘rescue’ puppy farm Tzu… ah he’s a lost cause but luckily smaller and no snappy or grouchiness 😂

[@vanessa1569]

So accurate. Never will a Tzu forget someone who has done them wrong. I actually love that about them lol

[@GrandCorsair]

Please tell that groomer got what's coming to them because that's heartbreaking.

[@JadeCanary]

I have a Shi tzu, he has 4 years old The vets call him “prince” because he is sooooo sweet and obedient But in home…in portuguese we have a word for its: “serelepe” He is my pride and best friend 💙 (Sorry for my poor English)

[@nikolacatlak9875]

embrace him. nothing better than a loving ShihTzu

[@JadeCanary]

@@nikolacatlak9875 agreee

[@paulonogueira179]

O inglês tá mt bom e as minhas são a mesma coisa, serelepes em casa kkkkkkkk

[@zeron7461]

poor english? Man your english is borderline perfect!

[@JadeCanary]

@@zeron7461 thanks 😍😍😍😍

[@butterflynerd0078]

Watching her walk towards the camera at the end made me wanna cry!! There is hope for this little one. Bless the rescuer who got her out of the hoarding situation, and bless you and the cameraman for giving her a chance with sooo much patience

[@taliapofandt9492]

What is meant by a hoarding situation? I just think of human hoarders who have their houses very full of items, is it this or something dog specific?

[@_sprook_]

⁠@@taliapofandt9492 it’s pretty much exactly the same as those people that have their houses full of shit, but instead of random objects, it’s dogs.

[@ericminerv]

i had my Shitzu for 15 years until a long battle with Cancer took him and respiratory problems. I loved every frustrating, magical, jaw dropping and loving moment with him and all the years we had together..

[@BeanieBiker]

I grew up with two brown Shihtzus and they were the sweetest dogs, incredibly goofy but so kind and were always there for me. Miss the little guys :(

[@heroineofdarkness8439]

Only had mine for 8 years before she got mouth cancer

[@ashleyr6809]

Shih tzu*

[@ericminerv]

@@heroineofdarkness8439 i'm so sorry to read this, my condolences to you. Mine has liver cancer and than it took his esophagus. It was so hard to see and fight that with him and he still wanted to fight on. I loved my Shitzu.

[@ericminerv]

@@BeanieBiker "Sake" came from a line of Shitzus in my family and I think a lot of his health issues came because he was the son of his mother's son, so somewhat in bread. I did know many things I know now about the bread and Thier health. Our dogs can really profit or pay dearly or choices. Knowledge is key when having a bread to avoid a lot of suffering.

[@ezradavis1355]

As a groomer myself, it gives me a sense of relief that I struggle to groom my mother's shih Tzu. She is the sweetest girl but similarly, snaps with no prior warning. I've cried from frustration before attempting her face and it often ends up quite like Champagne's. Thank you for showing the difficult grooms as well as the easier ones 🧡

[@thecommonchumps3937]

Shih Tzus are prone to anxiety and OCD. Shih Tzu muzzle + CBD oil - no issues with grooming.

[@cuterpooter]

That close-up and pause at "You don't say?!" just about killed me laughing. Co-workers craning their necks trying to figure out who made the howl-cackle-snort noise that just disrupted the super quiet surroundings 😂

[@Joe2033]

My shih tzu is a rescue from a puppy farm. When we got her she needed 2 surgeries in order to be able breathe properly and she had an ear infection. She's so sweet but I can't help but feel bad for her. Aside from her unfortunate genetic situation, her lfie so far so far has clearly affected her. We've had maybe about 5 or 6 years now and she's much more normal than she used to be, but she's still very quiet, careful and definitely hungry. I'm lucky she's not aggressive at all, but even if she was she was still missing most her teeth when we got her. I feel very bad for shih tzus and pugs. They're certainly cute, and generally lovely dogs, but they just don't deserve the difficulties that come with their breed.

[@not_a_real_handle]

Oh, I'm so sorry for what your dog had to deal with. I hope that she is okay

[@TrulyMadlyShallowly]

It does make you wonder why dog races with so many inbred issues continue to be allowed to breed. It's bordering on cruelty

[@cindyinnew]

Absolutely right about these dogs that are purposely being bred for short snouts. I have a corgi. They have purposely been bred for short legs and long bodies. In order to herd cattle. As much as I love her and as cute as she is, this breed has so many problems because of their joints and legs being so short

[@SunnyNight]

The one Shih Tzu I used to see regularly was a cutie named Muffin. She was remarkably healthy for her breed and was so sweet. Her owners were elderly but still took her on walks and I’d see them frequently. To ask for a treat she would sit up like a meerkat and put her paws together like she was saying ‘please’. I miss that little dog, she lived to a ripe old age too.

[@Luubelaar]

My hairdresser had shih tzus. Her oldest one lived to almost 17. Her two oldest ones were the darlings of their groomer. Such well behaved boys. But her youngest one turned into a screaming snapping ball of angry.

[@KrinchiD]

Awe!! Like a little meerkat. That is adorable.

[@1faithchick7]

They may look healthy, but they often have eye, teeth, and breathing issues because of the fundamental way their body is shaped.

[@jonok42]

My shih tzu did the same thing. We would tell her, "say please", and she would make the same action. It was so adorable. Mine was very healthy too. Her name was Tai Tai. She was 15 when she passed away. She was my little angel 😇. I miss her more than I can say. My dogs groomer loved her and still misses her too. She said she was the sweetest baby, and was very well behaved.

[@jonok42]

@@1faithchick7 they can also be extremely healthy, and live to be 15 plus years old. Not all breeders do it wrong.

[@The1stMusicbaby7]

As a groomer at a vet, you did a fantastic job. I do the three levels of grooming i.e. regular groom, oral sedative groom, and full sedation grooms. These typically are senior babies with either extreme sensitivity, old age crankiness due to age and joint pain, or stress levels from strangers or strange items and experiences. It is some of the most gratifying work to be done in my life, as most of the time I am the last stop for alot of these fur children. Much love to all of you!

[@The1stMusicbaby7]

Also the drugged blep gives me life, hopefully the retraining of the grooming table will rehab this baby to be a little more comfy as time goes on. Much love to little champagne, my 3 senior dogs and 3 senior cats are rooting for ya!

[@wolfiethedog76]

@@The1stMusicbaby7 Im a good boy....woof

[@CarrieMK]

@@The1stMusicbaby7 Me too!! My cat does that when he’s really happy and 🥰

[@The1stMusicbaby7]

@@matthewnienkirchen8083 agreed. These were all okayed via the vet, but I'll always attempt on a lower dosage if I'm seeing an improvement on their behavior

[@The1stMusicbaby7]

@@matthewnienkirchen8083 the goal is always little to no medical assistance in anxiety based upkeep

[@derp2662]

I recently lost my own shih tzu a few weeks ago, but watching this video helped remind me of all of his habits. He was my first dog and we got him from an owner who had two other dogs, I mention this because we had a feeling he was a bit abused in that home as he was petrified of other dogs no matter how small, and he was also very defensive when it came to baths, his paws, and anything to do with his face. He was much too feisty for groomers to deal with so we had to bathe him ourselves over the years, and as tiring as it sometimes was I still loved him dearly, and knew he didn’t mean any harm he was just scared. I miss him dearly but it was nice getting to see this lovely gal who looks so similar to him, and to hear the signature snoring I’ve grown to love over the years. Despite their health issues I think shih tzus are one of the sweetest breeds anyone can have

[@xx_sanic_da_heg_hoge_xx420]

So sorry for your loss. Lost my shih tzu buddy Henry in March 2021. Brown and white... Looked so similar to this cute dog. Miss him every day! It is great to see some adorable shih tzu mannerisms again. Henry was my first dog as well, but we had him from a puppy. He was so sweet (except when it was time for grooming) and even converted multiple friends of mine who had always identified themselves as exclusively cat people. I like all breeds but when it's time to get another dog, I will be hard-pressed not to get another shih tzu. Although it breaks my heart that they have been bred to have so many health issues.

[@myaccount5204]

We have a Shih tzu since he was a puppy and he was never abused, yet he acts pretty exactly like what you described. I think it's just how most of them are wired.

[@Sassyglbeauty]

I have a puppy I got around 3 or 4 weeks. She has NEVER allowed me to get near her face. I wish I had known to get her used to a groomer because I just am too scared for her anxiety to take her one. I may call my vet and ask about brining her in for sedation to allow me to get her groomed. 😭 Just replied because, it doesn’t always indicate abuse. None of my dogs like getting baths, but while I can bathe Dixie, I can’t get her face good and suncs she’s a king hair pup, this is not ideal since she can get so much in the corner of her eyes.

[@eli3568]

Thanks for being patient with this sweet thing.

[@ainnochaim9450]

Poor gal. One of the benefits of social media is the ability to educate the public about the downsides of different breeds and you do such a good job. 🧡😊✌

[@LizC-hq6tt]

I had a Shi-weeney is the mix between a Dachshund and a shitzu the Dachshund bred out the short face and the bulging eyes of the shih Tzu and the shih Tzu fixed along back of the Dachshund. People need to understand these dogs did not look like this 100 years ago, like pugs French bulldogs basically all brachycephalic dogs they can't breathe they can't cool themselves down it's sad!!! It's illegal to breed pugs in the Netherlands they consider it cruel to continue to breed dogs that can't breathe some of them have to be intubated to breathe at all they have to have surgery to open up airways this that said pugs are the only dogs that don't try to rip the tubes out of their mouth after surgery.... Google what these dogs look like 100 years ago...

[@rangerslayer2260]

@@LizC-hq6tt I have though began to recently see pugs with slightly elongated snouts. Some breeders are doing ethical breeding now for healthier pugs, that a) don't look like their face has been smashed in by a frying pan and b) longer snouts, means they can actually god damn breathe. Not sure about the French Bulldogs, but if they're doing ethical breeding on the pugs to get back that elongated snout, then measures are being taken for the French Bulldogs. Believe me, I despise dogs with short snouts and flat faces because of the amount of medical issues they suffer.

[@LizC-hq6tt]

@@rangerslayer2260 I agree. My sister had a pug, she always bitched about her "snoring all the time" I told her they have a lot of problems with breathing, I told her the same thing! How do u expect her to breathe when it looks like she's literally ran full force into a frying pan!! I'm glad to hear people being more ethical about it because dude those dog's I've got to be miserable I know people with COPD who get winded when they get up and walk to the refrigerator from the kitchen table which is like 2 ft I mean I couldn't imagine only knowing that your whole entire life never being able to breathe right.. Because ppl think it's cute..

[@mavel2038]

@@LizC-hq6tt no. People need to understand that 99% of the dogs people see are NOT well bred, they are not bred to standard. The standard hasn't changed in 100 years. We literally have paintings depicting the breeds because photography didn't exist. Pugs have better backs then they did. English Bulldogs have straighter legs. A longer muzzle doesn't eliminate anything, it's a marketing scam and studies don't support it.

[@mavel2038]

@@rangerslayer2260 nope, they can't. It's a scam. They are at no lower risk for BOAs. They also are breeding those long muzzled dogs to have bowed legs and skateboard ramp backs. Just eliminate their ability to move for 4k.

[@cjtheotter]

The part about the dog potentially being inbred and giving that face made me die laughing Glad you were able to do what most other groomers can't, and made sure the dogs safety and comfort were in check

[@nikstar1313]

Breaks my heart how these precious souls can be so neglected 😩You did a great job xx

[@gideonTeli]

I really admire the kindness that you both showed Little Ms. Champagne at every corner of her personality. Absolutely commendable.

[@luvondarox]

The Cameraman has such a lovely hardcore Canadian vibe going on, and you two make a fantastic team for helping pups like Champagne.

[@gkdimovska]

Canada Man helps local groomer survive shih tzu attack, news at 6~

[@RhamanaChan]

I loved my little shihtzu, Harvey, so much. His problems were itchy paws (he'd lay down and lick his front paws for hours when they were bothering him) and later in his life, joint issues. He lived until he was almost 15, when his back legs just gave out on him and he couldnt stand any more. I tried to keep him as clean and dignified as I could, but eventually my vet said it was kinder to let him go. I still think him almost daily even almost 10 years on, he was a gentle soul, was never aggressive just very vocal ❤

[@jos9569]

Itchy paws are often a symptom of allergies. Could be his food, could be environmental.

[@RhamanaChan]

@@jos9569 Yep, we had a cream to put on them from the vets, it fixed it when he was getting symptoms of it.

[@eva-w]

Poor dogs..My parents had a boxer with allergie symptoms like that. He was on some kind of medication for it, that didn't really help that much unfortunately. Also took a while to figure out what he was allergic to. I felt really bad for him, but as an anti-ASMR person the paw licking sound drove me pretty much as mad as the itching drove him...

[@asseylum_2.012]

@@eva-w Mine a mixed of shihtzu and pom. She's also had various skin problems, including itchy palms. I tried everything and the itchy palms still kept coming back. The doctor said it's okay to let it be, as long as she's still active and well.

[@backwardsbandit8094]

15 years is a long time for a dog to live. Its inevitable that he'd develop health problems when he became geriatric.

[@iselin925]

You did such an amazing job with her

[@briohern9404]

I always appreciate seeing you put the dog’s and your safety above appearances. She looks adorable despite her face not being “done”, you did a wonderful job!

[@makoeyes]

You did really well with her, I am always impressed with your understanding and compassion for dogs who need extra care. You are a fantastic groomer.

[@wolfyokai9]

I feel bad for Champagne. It's not her fault that she had such a horrible start in life. At least she is settled in a good home now. You did a WONDERFUL job grooming her! Her owners' are probably very surprised by how amazing she looks compared to when she came in to your shop! KEEP UP THE FANTASTIC WORK😘🐶

[@thecastorbean]

I made the horrible mistake of taking a sip of coffee on “Her owner believes she’s inbred and I mean, you don’t say?” 🤣 LMFAO

[@adora08phoenix]

So glad they found someone as patient and knowledgeable as you to work on her. Thank you to the camera man assist!

[@kristinreynolds577]

Poor little thing! I think cameraman nailed it when he said she looks scared! She couldn’t have asked to be in better hands! 💗💗💗

[@MayfaireOquinn1210]

My parents had a Shih Tzu that lived to be over 19 years old, and she was absolutely the sweetest little thing - and, luckily, no eye problems. I was stunned that this one had aggression, I didn't think they had it in them.

[@emeraldviqueen]

They can be very sweet but id guess this one’s some combination of bad genetics and poor early socialization/training. But even the best dogs can be difficult to groom if they haven’t been conditioned for it

[@Totallynotredtail]

i have a Shih Tzu and she is the sweetest thing! sadly i can't hang out with her much because i have sensory issues and she has moderate skin problems as far as i know but we're trying to treat it sorry to sort of info dump but just thought i'd share!

[@jasmina808]

I have a Shih Tzu/Pekingese mix and I love her to pieces but she is a demon. I’m used to it now but sometimes it takes me by surprise.

[@dani-eh3tf]

haha i work at a groom shop, they can definitely have it in em, theres at least 1 dog in any breed we get thats fun like this one

[@Valorian6167]

Every dog has it in them to be aggressive but I would categorize her behavior as more defensive. She has her triggers and does not show signs of stress very well (or at all). I have seen aggressive chows, shepherds, huskies, chihuahuas, and many many mutts that we were not able to guess their breed. They were some kind of terrier but God knows what breed

[@WRMRanch]

Bless her lil heart our Shih Tzu was the same. RIP Poshie, Mommy & Daddy miss you.

[@nicolerain3127]

She's a typical Shi Tzu, I know, we have had plenty of them in my family. Its amazing that she was able to get such an amazing groom without being under anesthesia. I love this!!!!

[@kedeglow2743]

Poor Baby! It's obvious she's very traumatized from her past. I rescued a Shihtzu many years ago from the streets. When I found her she was starving, terrified, and had been shot twice with a BB gun. After a bath (during which she turned from black to blonde) I took her to my parents house, fully intending to keep her myself, but my mother fell instantly in love with her. So I left her in my mother's loving care. The next morning my mom took her to the vet, and long story short, $900.00 later she was on the road to recovery. She lived with them, as their Queen, for eight years, and my parents were dutiful and loving servants. The entire family still misses her to this day.

[@elizabethmartin3389]

You did an incredible job (along with your camera man) of making this little munchkin feel as secure as possible. I bet she’ll become more accepting as she realizes life has gotten so much better. Thanks to all who were involved in saving her.

[@ItsNat]

The cameraman has such a gentle voice ❤️ melted my heart when he stepped in.

[@scottbradford4130]

You guys did great with her considering how wild she is. Lil sweetheart

[@1jmoquin]

Thank you for being so kind & patient with this old girl. I've adopted 2 Shih Tzu who were over 11 when I adopted them from the MSPCA. They had all the health issues but the daily joy & laughter they generated would make me do it again in a nano-second. The Shih Tzu is a wonderful breed!❤️

[@andrea.rivers]

They really are sweet little clowns.

[@willasyn3136]

She's grumpy, but adorable!

[@katiebates6223]

Rewatching this, I must say she still did very well for everything she has been through. She was still very good she was just scared

[@squeezyjibbz7407]

I must be blessed with a rare Shih Tzu because she doesn't have any health problems besides occasional ear infections. She's also never bitten anyone, only barks when she's excited, and have never received a complaint from her groomers.

[@GabbyPlaysGames02]

You got a well-bred one. Unfortunately most these days aren’t. But they’re still great dogs.

[@No_name860]

No, not rare. I’ve had many and my family members also have this them. I think this lady doesn’t know what she’s talking about.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

I SO want one and knowing health issues is daunting. I'm Not wealthy and even though I'd find a way to pay for needed vet care, it would hurt. I HOPE I can still get one. sigh.

[@helenHTID]

It's the breeding processes that brings many dogs into this world with problems, Or susceptible to problems. Shih Tzu's do have some inherent issues anyway, But pure bred from a good line and they will only suffer the usual eye irritations and maybe skin problems but will be generally healthy and long living. My baby passed away at 17 a few months ago, She had dry eye through her life but that was it.. Until she got elderly and then old age problems kicked in.. We had her put to sleep cause it got to the point where she could hardly walk would not touch her food and just had little energy anymore. That broke me 😭😭

[@maureenpleitez1022]

I have a 3 year old with no issues as well. So far so good, I’m afraid of when she gets older but she’s amazing in all aspects.

[@ziggystardog]

I suspect Champagne is secretly a pirate. You can tell by her, “Arrrrrh’ even under a sedative.

[@twistedlittlepuppy]

I adopted my shih tzu from a shelter ages ago and she too was a breeder from a hoarding situation. She was so matted that the shelter found maggots tangled in the mats and smelled HORRIBLE. Hair matted completely over her face to the point it affected her eating and breathing. She was so depressed and sluggish that she would barely walk. She made a complete 180 degree change when she got shaved down and became a sweet, goofy girl. Unfortunately, she was mostly blind and, despite being a sweetheart 95% of the time, would growl and try to bite if you touched her feet or the top of her head. Champagne reminds me of her, right down to her coloring. Just a sweet dog from a tough situation that needed a good, patient groomer!

[@LittleDergon]

Thank you for being brave enough to try to groom this dog and persisting despite difficulties and risks. So many groomers won't even attempt dogs like this so I'm so glad you are showing that it is possible to get a decent groom done on difficult dogs

[@_.-._.-.]

That "seeming calm but biting without warning" behavior is EXACTLY what my dog does, except all the time instead of just during grooms (I can't imagine taking him within 50 feet of a groomer). We're trying our best but training would cost 1200$ MINIMUM per session where I am because we'd need to find someone who specializes in aggressive dogs. We're trying our best with him.

[@Everyoneisanartist776]

Hopefully you’re getting some good tips from watching this channel. She has an additional channel to this one. The grooming explanations are more detailed. Best of Luck, God Bless you

[@_.-._.-.]

@@mirrepoix he's a medium sized Portuguese podengo, the kind that's not the wire hair/terrier texture. He gets 1-2 walks a day and seems tired out enough, and we try to give him puzzles and things to make him think, but it still doesn't help the aggression :(

[@tanyabrown9839]

Its probably best for aggressive dogs to be put down. My daughter almost lost her eye to a dog bite which pierced her eye. The dog bit her without any warning at all.

[@Carmelle747]

I’m sorry you’re going through this! I would suggest asking your vet about whether medication can be tried. Sometimes meds like Prozac can be a useful for seemingly unbalanced dogs. They take at least a month of consistent use to see improvement, but it can be very worthwhile. Best of luck!

[@northernsnowberry]

@@_.-._.-. hey so not an expert but as someone with a reactive dog, here's what I learned from experience. You need to do 3 things. 1. Enforce his boundaries. If he's snapped/bit in a situation before assume he may again, and enforce his space for him so he doesn't feel like he has to enforce it with his teeth. That means if someone asks to pet your dog, you may want to say "no, sorry, he's not very friendly". He will never become a friendly dog if he keeps having bad experiences with people stepping over his boundaries. He also may never be a friendly dog, and you may need to make peace with all his loving only being for you. 2. Learn his body language. Pay attention to the subtle signs he's uncomfortable before you get to the snappy phase. Does he start panting, tail wagging, looking away from the trigger or locking eyes with it, freezing, going stiff legged, tensing his chest muscles? Set up a camera, then get out a known trigger to show him while filming him. It will give you a chance to analyze his behaviour when you dont also having to focus on controlling him. Do this more than once and get familiar because now you are looking for that body language and that should become an immediate alarm siren that he needs to be taken out of the situation. 3. Look for triggers. I promise even when it seems out of the blue, there are some. My cousin pet my dogs head when he went to sniff her as he still wasn't sure about her. He grabbed her sleeve in his teeth to stop her touching him. It seemed out of the blue as he approached her and he does usually like people, but basically he clearly felt that she was taking things too fast by touching him before he felt safe with her. Take it slow, and with any identified triggers set your dog up for success when exposing them by doing something you know they can do - ex. If fireworks are a trigger, play a firework video on KZbin at volume 1 and give treats, etc. 4. Take Precautions. Start muzzle training today in your home in a calm environment and keep at it. My dog loved the vet, then got hit by a car and now is terrified of the vet. I never muzzle trained him because it seemed extreme when he mostly reacts by barking... Until he became phobic of the vet. We've worked on that for weeks and he's made huge strides but he still needs to wear a muzzle in the vets office. The last thing you need in a stressful situation is the additional stress of wearing a muzzle when he's not used to it. And yes he will hate it at first, keep at it until he doesn't anymore. You can and should also ask trainers if they can work with you discounted. Explain the situation. They may say no but they may also know someone who will say yes or be able t give you guidance short of a full session, or guide you to other resources which will help. It's a small community and no one wants to see an incident where someone gets hurt and the dog gets put down.

[@CherryRedBanshee]

I had a Shih Tzu for 14 years. I got pretty lucky with his health until the very end, when he got diagnosed with congestive heart failure and very quickly went downhill. He was a blessing and we took the best care of him possible.

[@LC.1990]

Aww. They are the best dogs.

[@ButacuPpucatuB]

I truly appreciate the care and patience you and your bf gave to Miss Champagne. She is going to remember how kind and slow you took things. She’s going to remember the smells and noises. So I hope she can start associate the good. She didn’t deserve the bad owners, but today is a new day, and a new chapter can be written. 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@Miamiatasings]

I own a Shi tzu. She is my first dog ever, so I'm partial to the breed. She's 3, and I've been working with her since 6 months to get her better acclimated to going to the groomer. She is a lot better, I must say. She has been my angel through some very hard times. Thank you for sharing your content. Shi-tzus are the BEST!!

[@LC.1990]

Shih tzus are the best

[@thecommonchumps3937]

@@LC.1990 Absolutely the best. After owning one, you eventually learn how to manage health issues that they are prone to, it's a non issue. Also, despite health problems they still live longer than most breeds,

[@LC.1990]

@@thecommonchumps3937 💯 I had never in my life heard so much negativity about shih tzus. And her thousands of viewers are jumping on the bandwagon, too, when they really know nothing about the breed. Quite sad. I unsubscribed.

[@Miamiatasings]

@@LC.1990 she’s dumps on shi tzus quite often. Every video of her grooming them she talks about how ugly and stupid they are.

[@zachbailey5260]

YO THAT INNBRED JOKE EDIT WAS TIMED PERFECTLY 😂😂

[@skye4743]

You guys are SO compassionate. That looked like a stressful groom, and you weathered it well enough to make this little critter's life better. ❤️ 🐕 🛷 🐶 🦮

[@caytmiashell]

Poor baby!! My parents have a Shih Tzu named Merlin who was absolutely a terror to everyone and every thing. He would bite with no warning or growling, and he is a huge shih tzu at 25 lbs. we eventually found out he had diabetes and once he started insulin, he’s a completely different dog! Still stand offish but no biting at all. It’s insane

[@teddybear7736]

You are blessed with great patience. You did such a great job. You are so right on about about all of the health issues Shih Tzus have. I have one and he's thirteen and we've have spent so much time at the vet's office. But he is the sweetest most loving guy I could have ever ask for. He loves everyone he meets, adults, children, cats, other dogs. I couldn't have ask for a better pal.

[@rayganconley6555]

My 7 year old shih tzu got turned away from a groomers about 3 years ago and I’ve been grooming her ever since. But since I left home, she doesn’t get groomed as much as she needs to. I’m trying to convince my mom to take her to the groomers, but we’re afraid they’ll just turn her down again. It’s nice to know that some groomers actually understand the dog is frightened and not just being a pain!❤️

[@kyuutatsu]

I just wanna applaud you and your cameraman, you all really treat dogs with love and compassion

[@wendymoyer782]

Poor little Champagne. Not her fault, and bless you for your patience, and kindness! Edited to add: my heart melted seeing your Cameraman helping with his gentle hands and encouraging voice. Please tell him we appreciate him, too.❤

[@emerald5468]

You guys are so patient and sweet with her

[@am5p8]

Bless you Vanessa for taking the time this little one needed. ♥♥🐾🐾

[@mathildeeide8550]

You did such a good job! You’re truly a rare find on KZbin, where groomers rarely focus on the anxiety and actually take the time to calm and comfort the dog. Thank you!

[@04straw]

Poor little girl! So many strikes against her before she even got a start in life. Bless you, Vanessa, for taking her on. ❤️

[@kaepjjjang]

She seems so nervous. I have adopted a shih tzu from a shelter. She was nervous at first and very nippy during daily cleaning and grooming. But thankfully through consistent training and regular grooming sessions she became used to it and now even enjoys it.

[@davidg1782]

Good job grooming her. My Shih Tzu Eli, never had a problem at the groomers, other than he is ready to leave as soon as he arrives. I've had to learn to keep him groomed as he has IMHA and cannot get his vaccine shots. He had IMHA, an autoimmune illness, that nearly killed him. He recovered with meds and is med free. No health issues until he hit 11 yo. He had an infected eye which I treated with artificial tears and antibiotic eye drops. It cleared up. Then, about 4 months ago, he got lots of blocked sebaceous glands. The second infection was a big one and required a vet visit. Now he is diagnosed with Cushing's Disease.

[@stephenbarringer235]

It's doubly difficult to take on a challenging client when you know literally millions of people will be watching. Kudos to Vanessa and the Cameraman for going the extra mile under that pressure and still doing an amazing job.

[@D3Vlicious]

I just lost mine a couple of months ago. She was 18 at the time and had multiple health issues that had compounded over the years, including going blind in both eyes. She was also the happiest, most exciteable dog I'd ever known and would excitedly wag her tail with gusto, to the point that you'd think it was a bigger dog making all that noise from the tail hitting stuff. I still miss her.

[@Lyallart]

I got so lucky with my pup! She was a 13 year old shih Tzu, passed away last year. She had no health issues, healthy, very sweet. So so tolerant. Her first groomers were awful and i think they were too rough. Because she refused to walk past the place. So we got a new groomer who came to our house and she became a lot better with grooming. The new person would pet her, give her snacks and praise her. I miss my girl so much, she was my friend forever.

[@mustard9808]

I really do appreciate you fully showcasing the tougher dogs to groom, and not get mad or put the blame on them. Not that I ever think you would!

[@aelaan12]

I just feel so bad for this doggy. Thanks for being so gentle. We all know it is not their fault. She is a sweet girl, she needs all the love she can get.

[@alexandragatto]

Great job Vanessa, I hope you keep working with her and eventually we get an update about how much better and more comfortable she's become! My grandfather had an extremely sweet Shih-tzu named Buster and we were told he was essentially a "reject" from a breeder or puppy mill - wonky eyes, bow legs, very silly looking fellow all around. He had such a lovely temperament though and he brought my Nonno such joy and companionship in his sunset years!

[@widowkeeper4739]

You did an amazing job with this poor traumatized pup, and so have her owners. I don't blame her for being snappy. Poor Champagne. She's such a beautiful dog. I'm glad she's found you and her forever home who will treat her right from now on. ❤

[@jaiheheee]

i cant wait to see her grow and get more comfortable there. i hope you two build a relationship ❤

[@e_b_]

I'm so glad Champagne was rescued and now gets to experience real love and the best grooming experience on Earth! 🤗❤ Your channel always makes me feel happy and grateful for people like you in the world.

[@kpo987]

A family friend has a shih tzu and he is the chillest little dude ever. She got him when he was a puppy and he went back and forth between our houses when she would travel or in hospital so in his earlier years he would spend upwards of 2 or 3 months a year with us. He bonded so hard in a way I had never seen and will probably never again see with one of our dogs who was several times his size. They were the bestest doggy friends and acted like brothers.

[@franklindbrosevelt5260]

I had a shih tzu named Snickers she passed last year she was so chill and sweet and loved to cuddle my mom would say she was more of a teddy bear than a dog lol she was my little buddy and even though it's been a year it's still hard to accept that she's gone sometimes

[@WebbedWonder]

I have a shih tzu and yorkie mix, she’s the sweetest but she got banned from pretty much all the parlours cause apparently she likes biting people that want to make her hair look nice. I’ll be honest though, she looks alot like a meerkat and we dont know why lol

[@jaehyunscousinnara4537]

My cousin's shih tzu looks like a meerkat too😭 he's so cute

[@Jesus_Is_King_of_Kings7777]

They definitely brought her to a great groomer. You have the patience and passion. I am happy they chose to trust you. I think this dog is happy to trust you too.

[@eaglewarrior7979]

Poor girl, shame on the breeders for this.

[@GirlWithTheDogs]

No breeder, it was a pet hoarding situation. Someone owned a ton of animals, neglected them, and allowed them to breed to eachother. Which meant siblings and parents were breeding with one another.

[@Dogss6]

@@GirlWithTheDogs that's disgusting

[@eaglewarrior7979]

@@GirlWithTheDogs that’s even worse.

[@wolfgoddess15]

Holy fudge, poor baby!

[@sandwichmonster7067]

@@GirlWithTheDogs Not-so-sweet Alabama :(

[@rachelpadilla9368]

You and your cameraman were so sweet with her. This episode really showed how grooming is truly, you’re calling. 😊

[@SunBunz]

Poor baby. You're a trooper and SO good at what you do. These pets are so lucky when they're in your care. ♥

[@petruskafranova]

Oooh poor baby 😔 we had a shitzu and its a difficult job to groom them even when they are calm.. those eye boogies are no joke, combined with skin allergies.. our pup was such a champion, but sometimes we had to give him a pill to calm down when cutting his coat, because it took too long for him to stay calm and not fiddle around and we didnt want to risk injury. He passed away when he was 16 yo, I miss him everyday❤️

[@NaturesPaw]

I am amazed you can trim her face at all! So calmly as well… your professionalism is really honorable

[@LucaBlightOfHighland]

Poor scared girl... Great job, and thanks to her parents for doing their best to take care of her properly.

[@WaterfallFW]

That’s really super nice of you to do this. You’re the best. She does look better.

[@audaciousred]

That is heartbreaking. Thank you for being so sweet to her. I wonder what happened that makes her so excitable during grooming

[@Charharr]

Poor little thing, what a life to be born into. Thank you for your care and compassion towards her, Vanessa and Camera Man ❤

[@pamelacass9642]

That is an odd name to have on a birth certificate: "Camera Man". 😏

[@noraphelan5598]

You did an amazing job considering how difficult she was, and the camera man is so sweet!

[@ryuwuguu]

I have a shih tzu and he's a sweet old man. At least most of the time. Other times he gets a little angry but he's mostly laid-back and very lazy. He's very spoiled and loves attention. I love him to death

[@3amAfterlife]

My first dog was a shih tzu named Fluffy. I loved her so much and she had a strange red thing on one of her eyes. My parents did not know how to take care of living things and thought it was just a quirky feature of the dog. Thank you for sharing this information on the breed. The internet wasn't much of a thing when Fluffy was around, but I'm sure she and her eye would have appreciated someone sharing this knowledge so freely.

[@CMC007]

Poor baby. She looks so happy after her groom. Good job!

[@xBFUwolfpack]

The part where the dog was sedated in the bath tub was absolutely amazing 😂

[@alainadacosta1222]

I love how gently and sweetly you and the camera talked to her. We have a shih-tzu who I love to bits