Cute Shihtzu | Don't touch my face!

Sophia can be difficult for her face shave because she moves a lot. This video will show the steps I take to give her a clean face.
Tools used:
Straight shears
Wahl KM10
10" blade
Can be purchased through...
www.amazon.com/shop/perfectpoochesgrooming
Feel free to ask for product recommendations for your pet.

[@ally-nb1cx]

dog: *having the worst day of his life comments: wow this is so relaxing 😂

[@badr....]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@laurencamila9024]

She has her tail between her legs and is shaking :(

[@malloryg4251]

I did not find this relaxing at all! It was extremely stressful, even though I know this lady is a professional. Still, I kept watching because it was really interesting and I wanted to see her fully groomed : )

[@SP-ey5vx]

I don’t even have a dog but these videos make me so happy 🥺

[@alix0393]

Then why dont you get one they are do cute and fun to play with there our best friends

[@Nenabaez1320]

Same

[@moonbyulswife3990]

Now imagine how much happier a dog would make you

[@sammyb5625]

Me to

[@happymandrake3615]

@@alix0393 Sometimes it's just not possible... I would _really_ like to have a dog, but I'm not allowed. It's expensive and it would be alone most of the time - I'm in school and my mom is at work, it would just be mean to do that to a doggo 😣

[@redblack9618]

These videos really show what a specialized skill this is. Groomers are criminally underpaid by grooming places.

[@CosmicCitiZenOfficial]

Every Skilled persons in their profession are Criminally underpaid 🙄

[@redblack9618]

@@CosmicCitiZenOfficial I can't tell if you meant this as a rebuttal, but yes, actually. Wage theft is OVERWHELMINGLY the vast majority of crime that takes place in the united states, and that doesn't even take into account basic labor theory which says that the only way for an owner of a business or corporation to have profit is to steal the value of their employee's labor. THAT SAID, groomers, in particular, suffer from an overwhelming problem with owners illegally classifying them as independent contractors, setting their wages EXTREMELY low, and stealing tips.

[@gucci1131]

@@redblack9618 Wage theft? If you don't like the pay then don't work there, nobody is forcing you to. This Women could start her own grooming salon and charge whatever she'd like, just like anyone else can do

[@redblack9618]

@@gucci1131 Do you know the definition of wage theft? It's a legal term, my dude. I'm not making this shit up, it exists. There have also been thorough refutations of "capitalism and wage labor are voluntary". You get to choose WHO is exploiting you - sort of. Of course if you're picky you get to be homeless and starve, but sure, it's VOLUNTARY. Nobody's forcing you! Starvation and homelessness aren't a gun to your head. They're slower and more painful than a gun. That makes it better. Fucking ghouls.

[@gucci1131]

@@redblack9618You can always start your own damn business dude and pay yourself whatever you want. Stop whining about shit and go out and do something

[@tibo6749]

Despite being so uncomfortable she's so well behaved. What a queen

[@CaitieLou]

What a good girl

[@matthiasrobins9669]

in england at least, many breeders are opting to breed english bulldogs so their muzzles are more "out" again for the sake of their health- public opinion about these breeds has changed so much that breeders have to start breeding them yo give them their snouts back

[@juhcostacat1157]

Yeah. Thats why i asked my mom for a Lhasa, since they are the same dog but more healthy since their noses are normal

[@epriedane]

@@juhcostacat1157 Real dogs looks like a wolfs,which mean German shepherds. The rest of them GMOs

[@pedroks7756]

@@epriedane whats a gmo,also all dogs are real dogs

[@ImaNerdANDaGeek]

Worse for pugs and bulldogs, Shih tzu's have a short snout, but it still sticks out about one half to a full inch from their face, pugs, I've seen pugs whose face could be literally described as concave because their wrinkles distend past their nose.

[@takeitslowly3908]

One of my babies is also really difficult with her face, but she has severe arthritis in her neck (osteophyte) which makes her jump anytime you touch her nape. Sometimes these dogs have specific reasons for being “difficult“ so I’m happy to hear you mention her breathing as a cause for her behavior.

[@tonyfffuuu]

yooooo this looks like a mega disaster just waiting to happen 99% of the time... huge respect for such crazy talent

[@DayVid-il6mv]

You are a saint. Tremendous level of skill & patience. Thank you and those like you for all your great work!! 💯

[@dereksbooks]

For anyone who thinks that grooming is an easy job!

[@xSamWaynex]

I have a ten year old Shih Tzu named Bobo, and he cannot stand it when you touch his face. His groomer is very patient with him, and he loves seeing her even though he hates actually being groomed haha. She has to use hypoallergenic shampoos and conditioners with him as well because his skin is very sensitive. Apparently this is very common among Shih Tzu's.

[@melaniegardner8766]

I'm impressed with how sensitive she is to each dog's behaviors while being groomed.

[@kblocks7266]

came for the pug and stayed for the shihtzu. this has helped me be a more assertive with our barney.. love the paw tattoo.. says a lot

[@natefroggy3626]

@@isabellasumner5794 barney is op's dog dummy

[@155chipmunkz]

I’m not a tattoo person but that’s cute.

[@charthenurse]

your patience and quick reflexes are amazing

[@ansell23]

I don't even have a pet, and I usually watch 4-5 of your videos per day. It's always great to see a very skilled person explain how they execute things properly. Also, seeing cute dogs helps when the world gets overwhelming. Thank you for content that teaches people about animals and really helps us feel calm. Sincerely 🙏

[@jcla2540]

Wow this has got to be one of the most challenging cases. Well done pro!!

[@TheKrazysexykool]

She was a very, very good girl. I hope she got lots of pets, treats and "good girl"

[@Vesperitis]

Sophia's much better behaved than some of the screaming children I've seen getting a haircut.

[@mateo335]

animal or human. Some people consider their pets as children.

[@i_edit_stuff987]

@@mateo335 fr tho- lollll

[@155chipmunkz]

@@mateo335 Pets are family too. Also not everyone wants to have human kids. I certainly don’t.

[@mateo335]

@@155chipmunkz I do see pets as family (as I said: some people consider their pets as children aka their family)

[@Dirty_Squirrell]

Little Sophia, you are the spitting image of my girl. She didn't like her face done, either. What a beautiful girl you are. May you have a long and happy life.

[@peterhepburn4648]

Not many people find their calling but you have. Thanks for demonstrating your talent.

[@phoebecaroline7025]

I have a shihtzu/yorkie mix (mostly shihtzu) and I groom her at home. This video was SO informative and helpful for grooming shihtzus! Thank you for going in depth/detail about the trimming their faces. I'm definitely going to use these tips next time I groom my shorkie! Thanks so much for posting this :)

[@mandapanda3761]

she is so cute and chunky I love the way her look came out. your an awesome groomer.♥️

[@drishtii]

Every dog that she grooms is cute and adorable in their own way but I would like to spend a moment appreciating her work and dedication. Handling animals and those machines and still getting such amazing results, that's sheer dedication and talent.

[@startingoverhomestead6503]

I have 2 Shih Tzu's. Sophia and Murdoch. Bless you for being kind. My Sophia is also a rescue. Neither one of my babies like their face groomed. I try to touch their faces often so the groomer doesn't have such a hard time.

[@mariarohmer2374]

Wow. You did a brilliant job! Normally when little dogs are shaved they look less attractive. She actually looked beautiful. It brought out her gorgeous eyes and fur. What a doll.

[@missclimpson]

We had a rat terrier for 16 years and she never needed grooming except for nail clipping. Watching all these dogs being groomed, I appreciate how easy we had it.

[@kyleketchum9576]

She is such a sweetheart! I usually don’t “love” smaller dogs, but man, she is just adorable.

[@hagron5702]

The tail between the legs says it all, she does not like it. Haha, poor thing! This one was a little bit stressful to watch but you're a pro at this.

[@jcnorn]

Sophia deserves all the ear scritches and treats for being such a good girl

[@vaishali_prakash11]

Awww shaved Shiz Tu's face so adorable 😍☺

[@kerielwatson3197]

And to think literally anyone can call themself a groomer where I live. This stuff takes serious skill

[@outdoorgurl2474]

I have a Shihtzu/schnauzer mix and she has always acted like this from day one when it comes to grooming. Doesn't matter if it's her face, paws or legs, she always pulls away and grooming time is always exhausting for both of us🤦‍♀️ Love your channel!!

[@roberth8254]

This has become a Bob Ross equivalent for me lol 😅

[@gustopheles]

I wonder how dogs deal with the discomfort of getting hair in their eyes, and if it’s as life-ruining as it is for humans

[@robinmorelli8759]

WOW!!!! YOU ARE SUCH A GREAT GROOMER!!!!

[@lovereachable]

OMG, you are so confident with the scissors!!

[@jennanewcomb3160]

What a sweet little lady!! My family has a Shih Tzu and so many of Sophia's mannerisms remind me of our Rascal

[@florilaan]

She has such beautiful eyes ☺️

[@anneselby2293]

Dog groomers needs medals and better pay. This young lady is a joy to watch. She's brilliant.

[@cherylsalinas1548]

You are very good with her. My two mini poodles were very touchy when grooming their faces. It was a challenge for their groomer but she did very well with them.

[@hayleyfrye6362]

I love you videos. Some days when you have these kind of difficult dogs, it can be so frustrating and make you feel like maybe it’s something you have done to make them this way. It’s very encouraging to know that all dog groomers go through this.

[@buttahp]

I love how she looked like she had mascara on. 😍

[@NeonGhostCat]

This is so therapeutic and I'm not even a dog person

[@emmagrace40]

Bless her little heart 💕

[@3amAfterlife]

aww sophia looks like a seal pup when she's all trimmed

[@joannhowell582]

She looks like she is wearing beautiful eye makeup.

[@theothegreygelding]

I love your paw pad tattoo on your wrist. It proves how dedicated you are to these animals.

[@parryyotter]

A tattoo proves she’s dedicated? Not all the videos or owning her own salon or having dogs of her own? A tattoo? The bar is so low lol.

[@mariaramunno8202]

Awesome video, you always do such an amazing job!

[@sallyfrenette9643]

I have a family member who thinks groomers are unnecessary and that it's not a profession. Ha! This should change their mind. We are skilled at what we do. And you do a VERY good job.

[@ashleyriott572]

My shih tzu is also like this with his face! So glad ive been able to find a groomer who is patient with my dog!

[@whatsupdoc84]

Omg!!!! Thank you soooo much! You don’t even know how helpful these videos are for me.

[@FriedFreya]

Ah, I miss my Shih Tzus... bright stars burn up the fastest. She's a darling, I hope she got some headpats.

[@LD-bv1pm]

She is a very good girl. She may not like it but she's pretty darned patient.

[@EternalYorkieMom]

Makes me appreciate my groomer more and not be scared of the process myself

[@reeritz1280]

I owned a darling female Shihtzu, Choo...sweet as could be. I self groomed & kept her face & body hair pretty short, "puppy cut" rather than traditional long doo with pony.

[@KCannaQueen]

The dog is so precious…

[@chubbsb5146]

Oh my goodness! At the end, she is so cute!!

[@tysonbryone4470]

These videos are so chill. I’m just vibing rn

[@mariaramunno8202]

Omg her eyelashes are beautiful!

[@indigowolf556]

Vanessa you make dog grooming look so easy but I know that it is not. You have to just watch out for everything and you do a magnificent job of that. And Sophie you were such a good girl you look simply beautiful ♥️💕🐾🐕🐩

[@DoubleDogDare54]

Everyone develops a different technique to do difficult dogs like this. I don't like using shears at all on any area where the dog may suddenly lick or bite. Clippers are best and safest. I found 99% of them are easier to do if I use a Bravura (very little noise or vibration) on the very front of the face and lip area. I set it on #30 or even #40 for that area. I will grip the dog's muzzle with my left hand (I'm right-handed) over their eyes (blocking their line of vision) with my thumb and middle finger circling the muzzle, the clipper running and buzzing in my right hand near their face but not touching it. I then lightly rub the front of their muzzle several times with a finger from my right hand, which they recognize as a finger and tolerate as a rule. Then I very quickly run the Bravura lightly over the front of the muzzle, swiping just once. Set on #40 and not pressing down, followed by immediately running a finger over the muzzle several times to trick the dog into not realizing their face just got clipped. That typically gets the job done and the dog doesn't even know it happened. I also clip with the grain of the hair on the face with difficult dogs. You are then clipping away from their eyes and not pushing against the direction of the hair. They seem to have less of a reaction than when you clip against the grain. If the dog is reacting to the clipper itself being close to their face, I set it on #10, flip it over and drag it upside-down with the grain of the hair, which removes the body of the clipper from their view but still takes the hair down shorter with a natural look to it - and old trick from clipping show dogs you want to clean up the hair on without making them look shaved short. I have also had some luck with older dementia dogs who hate having their faces shaved, doing the face with a Bravura in the tub while they are still thinking "Bath", not "clipping my face". While they anticipate face clipping on the table, many don't react when it is done in the tub while you are shampooing and scrubbing their faces. Very old dogs that habitually would fight to the death to keep you from clipping their faces as part of their haircut will just stand in the tub and allow their faces to be clipped it they think you were just massaging their faces as part of the bath. Doesn't work every time, but does enough I give it a shot with them.

[@o0GrayMatters0o]

Huge RESPECT to you! You are amazing!

[@hkleider]

I can't imagine any dog being relaxed or perfectly still for this

[@nosadsongs]

Fantastic job. I am such a fan of your. Love you.

[@amylapratt8964]

I love this videos because I love animals. It's also very informative and I def learned a few things from this one. Love the channel!!

[@okanincekln230]

this was really stress to watch but good job :D

[@sugarsalt6637]

I love your videos and congrats on blowing up on you tube! Gotta luv doggie makeovers!!

[@debraeuber9090]

I have a shitzu and her name is Sophia also must be in the name because she is fine until you touch her face. I really enjoy watching your show. Have a great day and thank you

[@shadyyoda7867]

I got 3 shihtzu's at home i groom with my mom, we didn't look up how to do it but it seems similar to what your doing, your videos are both fun and helpful so thank you so much for this.

[@jacquelynp1403]

Great job! I always tell owners, especially with puppies, to hold the chin hair so the dog gets accustomed to it. And that area is the last to get cut, as we need to hold on.

[@WriterSnider]

My groomer gets massive tips now that I’ve watched your videos.

[@BobbieJeanM]

Perfect timing for me! I watched another of your older videos earlier today and commented how much trouble I have with my dogs face (at least I think it was today…older lady brain!🥴). I appreciate the hint about using short small clips and will try that next. Thanks! 👌💕

[@claireandcatshtx]

Smooshed face ❤️❤️😂😂😂 your videos are soo therapeutic, Vanessa!!

[@albin2232]

Seriously skilled!

[@princessoftheworld2734]

Sophia has the prettiest eyelashes!

[@doggedout]

"There better be treats after this!" - Sofie

[@robbabcock_]

What a darling little pooch!

[@Libbathegreat]

Those lashes though 😍

[@neezye7326]

You are an artist.

[@joshuahawcutt5339]

Love Shih Tzu's ever since I was a child

[@palindar3448]

Wow that was pretty stressful to watch. You are really good at this.

[@shelberz1]

Well done and explained. Thank you

[@Bennn2013]

Random dog lover clocking in, been watching your videos everytime i end up on youtube from too many glasses of wine. Love the videos. Appreciate the delivery of humor on a deep level lol. Bravo

[@vivianoranges]

1:53 her little paw im screaming

[@hopeyhope2012]

This is the equivalent to watching someone put on eyeliner or do their contacts for me 🤣 but she’s so cute and I love these videos

[@reneegreen9911]

My goodness you're amazing 💛

[@rainbowkitty1996]

Amazing skills!!!

[@carolscarantino2422]

Great job!

[@NailahRoberts]

My Shih Tzu behaves the same way. This video was 👍

[@lamarcurington8761]

Thanks 4 the tips and this video period sis Have a Blessed day

[@parveshv.merchant9806]

Outstanding talent

[@karleykingsbury8124]

I love your vids!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@deborahbraman4667]

I sure wish dentists would be as cognizant of their patients’ comfort as Vanessa is of her clients

[@cerveza2297]

"Don’t try to do this on your own" 🤣Don’t worry. I can barely cut my dogs nails. 🐕

[@Seldarius]

Im getting anxiety just from watching this. Your skills are amazing.

[@fedorovagalina8020]

Thank you so much!!!👏👏👏👏

[@dreamway9]

Sophia: Lady, What's your obsession with my face?

[@MyLostYouth]

Okay, I don't have my "baby" anymore, but I like your voice and how well you take care of your "clients".

[@beajbrow4230]

Precious and good to know thank you

[@evenstar435]

This job takes infinite patience

[@sarahgardner8856]

Wow this look difficult, good job

[@ileGL]

She's a cutie♡