Bit off more than I could chew!? 🐶💢

Atlas is a Husky/Lab mix and was turned away by other groomers as well as some veterinarians. I had no idea when starting on him that he would be this difficult. I'm very happy for the experience though and so glad I got to do what others could not! ❤️🐕

[@jmac7133]

Brother, get a walk in, those big dogs are going to end your career! Take care of your back, you only get 1!

[@illestisaiah_5333]

The whole point is to be able to stand up while washing the dog. You ever had to bend down to wash/comb a dog for a long period of time? It hurts. A lot.

[@DoorsToHideBehind156]

​Exactly, so that's why you get a ramp. Or a tub that lowers.

[@illestisaiah_5333]

@@DoorsToHideBehind156 I agree. But not a walk in.

[@cherikw]

That looks like it is a walk in that he doesn't open for thet use.

[@catykopanski6221]

Grateful for all you do for the hard manageable dogs.

[@ruger6049]

Your patience and professionalism is incredible.

[@uncannycanislupuslovlygzk7230]

Thanks for helping the harder ones! ❤

[@godblessamerica222]

I have been bathing my two year old husky every since he was six weeks old… He still acts like this, minus the biting… 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@hm7563]

it's so loud in your shop.

[@animalkingdomdoggrooming]

Yeah :( 12 foot ceilings make it echo bad

[@makb2642]

i mean it is for dogs 😂😂 like what

[@BeautyWithMeaghan]

Ah yes, the typical husky. This is both of my dogs at the groomer & exactly why nobody will take them anymore :( you did a great job with this pup!

[@lorriewilber8534]

Great job being patient 😊

[@thatguyblue4811]

I did this once while between jobs. I used to sing to the dogs. I never had any that were upset like this though.

[@jmac7133]

I love how you yell back at him, he is yelling and you’re yelling and he is like, this guy gets me!

[@roguephoenix]

damn has no one bathed this dog before? this is why it's important to bathe them as puppies to get them used to it so this doesn't happen when they get older.

[@94sweetmochi]

Had a black lab that never liked the water would bathe him every 2 weeks when puppy and 3 weeks when adult he only got used to it when he turned 3. Some dogs just never get used to the prosses and thats why they take them to groomers because they cant handle them. Sometimes its that sometime its just the dog.

[@angelacrouch4129]

I bathemy dog every 2 weeks, he is terrified of the bath. He doesn't act out, he freezes and trembles. I also do his nails, and it's like war time. He HATES his feet being touched. I started when he was 8 weeks old, and he is still absolutely horrible! It's such a pain in the ass

[@maybemolly237]

My dog has been bathed since she was a puppy, she is a husky cane corso mix. Frequency doesn't always help. She hates water. I have to fight her to potty in the rain.😂

[@OSIS909]

Just found your channel and I sub ! Love the videos and super stoked ur local . I looked u up and ur about a 45min drive . I recently adopted a Lab and she needs some much grooming love from a pro. I’ll be reaching out soon

[@christophercrowder872]

Your empathy for these dogs is wonserful.

[@raychelhinshaw1184]

You did good! Poor pup. I’m sure he will do better if he continues to go.

[@pjp9383]

Though not a professional dog groomer, I've owned many rescues, including one in particular who was really reactive. We muzzled her for any kind of stressful experience like this - partly for the safety of the staff, and partly so the staff could stay calmer, knowing that they couldn't get hurt. I'd suggest that might have been a good move for you here - if you look back at the video, you can see that you're making a lot of sudden movements, and verbal outbursts, when trying to avoid the snaps (or when not managing to avoid them 😬 - ouch!) Just saying, muzzling doesn't have to be a terrible thing, and can really calm everyone down...

[@judsonspruce1768]

This is why I love my Chihuahuas ❤

[@royalss420]

Love the videos. Would l9ve to see a walk through of your bathing setup/room. What's you use and soforth

[@mindyourbizok]

Do dogs need something to climb. It might be too difficult to lift very large dogs.

[@maybemolly237]

I'm so happy to see my dogs aren't the only nuts ones.

[@BlueAndAurora]

Did Amazing and I too have an mix breed & labx mix with blue eyes but he looks beautiful

[@bluecoyote9360]

Some good techniques in interpreting and understanding the dog’s behavior. But ultimately, dogs aren’t that much different than human children: sure you can scream them down into acquiescence when you’re the bigger, stronger person, but at what cost? I highly doubt this dog “calmed down” as a result of how he was treated; more likely he went into shock, helplessness, and complete exhaustion after putting up a big fight, and just waited for it to be over. Another item of note: this dog’s stress levels could probably have been significantly reduced by decreasing the amount of loudness in the shop, which could be done by making partitions between bathing stations, housing the kenneled dogs in a different room, and mounting sound deadening on the ceiling and walls. Also, dogs are EXTREMELY uncomfortable and scared on unstable, slippery surfaces, and can have their stress reduced by adding traction mats to the shower floors or having the option of a walk in shower for the scared ones. Finally, absolutely never, EVER pick up a large dog that does not want to be picked up. You could seriously injure the dog and/or yourself. I recommend checking out the KZbin channel “The Girl with the Dogs 2” to learn how to handle aggressive dogs during grooming.

[@esther-j]

Is there a way you could get some stairs that could slide out of the way after the dogs walk up into the bath tub so you would not have to lift them?

[@ashleyrios9001]

Oh I forgot to ask what are the products do you use on the puppies? I got my German Shepherd an I’d like to use it on her to wash her.

[@shelbys6758]

Awesome video

[@mollywoolsey7677]

My dog was so ridiculous for groomers I had to have the vet bathe and groom her. Don’t know how they did it. Didn’t really care, they got the job done😂

[@linawood7106]

Good job!!!

[@DianeW-gd7dl]

That scared dog doesn't want a bath. I'm wondering if you use a mat so feet don't slip and they feel more secure

[@jmac7133]

In one video I said hey a walk in shower. Cause you only get one back. I don’t know, I think a walk in shower with a lift platform, $$$ but it will keep you working longer!

[@MsTemptation]

The owners suck because it's obvious that this is the first time that the dog has ever been groomed. If they had familiarized him with it in a positive way then none of this would have happened.

[@thegreatacolyt1277]

Did you get bit??

[@DianeW-gd7dl]

Can u explain the happy hood use?

[@animalkingdomdoggrooming]

Reduces noise which sometimes helps them not freak out as much.

[@roserose3044]

Can you give him treats?

[@nancycunningham4225]

I would not have forced a groom on this terrified dog.

[@babydahl9424]

Dogs learn through dealing with stressful situations. The dogs barking in the background and all of the noise can be very over stimulating but the groomer handled it well. He even took being bitten well. He earned this dogs trust and by the end the situation was a learning situation. At the end he said that other groomers had turned him away, vets said they couldn't do his nails and yet this groomer did it all. Dogs have to be groomed, it is a necessity, and the sooner he is able to work through his stress the better it will be for him. If you didn't 'force' this he would have only been taught that behaving this way gets him what he wants.

[@Flarish216]

recommend getting a walk in bath

[@gtbvibes]

Great video you should try treats brother ❤️👆

[@uncannycanislupuslovlygzk7230]

Dogs typically don't take food when they are too stressed out.

[@frollealabanks2020]

STOP YELLING AT HIM ! 😾

[@camillakruitbosch4016]

Remember husky 101 typical husky behavior even a husky mixes happened to go after water

[@chrisjones5372]

Why don’t y’all got treats on deck

[@lorraineniece8813]

Has the owner tried to groom the dog himself at home?

[@Asia.Persuasia]

Are you speaking Cajun? I swear I keep hearing you speak Cajun French or something.

[@camillakruitbosch4016]

Typical husky behavior they think the water is food they have to eat it and attack it as well

[@tiggerlady2352]

You can’t force that dog!! If that dog upset just let it go! You upset me. No respect this dog! 😮😡

[@devium]

So much of this could have been avoided with so many different interactions here. I am SHOCKED people being their dogs to him. This is absolutely a "what not to do with a stressed dog 101"

[@tiggerlady2352]

@@devium yes definitely 👍🏻

[@kaylashipman2023]

As the comment said above, dogs can adapt to these much better if the owners took better care of them with the grooming as puppies. The groomer is just trying to help the dog get more comfortable, if you’ve watched his other videos you see how much he cares about them and also has turned away dogs who just couldn’t handle it. 😂

[@treezun]

​@@kaylashipman2023everyone's a professional on the Internet.