Dakota The Growling Cat | Maine Coon | Graffiti Grooming

My first time grooming this Maine Coon Mr. Dakota. He was pretty good but growled a lot. This was also my first time just trimming a cat. I hope you enjoy.
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[@ashleighgriffin4147]

Maine Coon’s are the ‘dog’ of the cat world. They’re the best cats and are super friendly, my Maine Coon is 8 and still acts like a kitten.

[@LP19903]

Think my bangles are like dogo

[@s.r.r.]

Sure she doesn't still act like a puppy.🤣

[@annaframe]

They are adorable just like loyal dogs x

[@FelineQueen01]

Yes, mine is exactly the same at 11 years of age, he's been chasing and flipping a lump of dirt all morning across the back section at home ... the new toy of the moment!!!

[@sheliaanderson9787]

WOW…good job❤

[@barbhenley4692]

I have a half maincoon. He's the most friendly calm and biggest cat I've ever had. You are doing a great job on him. He's absolutely the most handsome fella. His owner needs brush him . I brush mine all the time.

[@plaguerat6356]

I came from Mary Beth's channel. I love the vids your making!! If I tried anything like this with my cats they'd probably murder me in my sleep lol. I used to have the most beautiful Maine Coon boy. He was so big and fluffy, so spoiled. He was from a litter of my mom's Maine Coon and he was the momma cat's precious favorite (and mine lol.) She'd pull him up into her arm like she was holding a human baby; it was so freaking cute. 😍 But he snuck out of a hole he made in my basement a couple years ago and we never found him...I miss him so much. His name was Hister because he started hissing at us nearly the first day after he was born. Such a beautiful breed! P.S. Don't worry about people nagging you in the comments...you'll never be able to please everyone and, at this point, I'm of the opinion that people coming on YT to criticize are just kids, trolls, misguided social justice warriors, or just plain unable to see past any justification you'd give anyway. I appreciate variety, and showing people that there's all kinds of ways to ehh groom a cat, but don't ever let yourself feel too obligated to cater to people's delicate sensibilities or you'll be unhappy and they'll never learn some necessary harsh realities. Come at them like Mary Beth does: laugh at them 😉

[@amixeblu]

Totally agree with your PS/ statement. There are some people in the comments you just need to know how to read/ignore. LOL!

[@graffitigrooming2604]

Thank you guys. 🥰🥰🥰 I’m good with whatever they comment. Marybeth warned me ahead of time and I know you can’t please everyone and I have no desire to. I’ve made it this far in life being exactly who I am and I’m not about to change that for someone who probably just didn’t get enough hugs as a child. Lol We’re all different. We all have our own way of going through this thing called life and I don’t think there really ever will be a totally right or wrong answer on how you’re supposed to do it. Just do what makes you happy, keeps you growing, and stay humble. PS Maine Coons are the only cats I have groomed so far that don’t give my allergies a super fit and I think they are so beautiful so I might own one in my future.

[@lorrainedubzak6654]

Wow that cat was pretty chill with you grooming him. He’s a beautiful big kitty.

[@lorrainedubzak6654]

I didn’t mind the kids in the background. You guys have fun together.

[@SuperChickem]

Thank you for all of these cat grooming videos (there aren't many on yt)! My cat is a stresshead and doesn't do well with strangers so I groom her myself. She is a Siberian so similar maintenance to a mainecoon. It's good to see how the professionals do it!

[@meddygon]

cats who wag the tip of their tail are intrigued and interested in what's going on, cats who wag their whole tail are ready to throw down.

[@muddywaters3458]

Huge MaryBeth fan, glad she put us on to you!

[@debiw8599]

Great job, Jessica! We know someone who has 3 Maine Coons and, apparently, they hunt in a pack. She has a picture of her 3 precious angels standing over the body of a full grown coyote they had brought down. The coyote decided the middle-sized one would be a tasty snack, and well... That didn't end well for the coyote. Conversely, the largest one is a very lean 25 pounds and just wants to be a lap cat when he's in the house. 👀

[@alanverhoff3895]

Am a new subscribe to your channel and I love they way your are laid back and the smart-mouth and sarcastic the way I with your kids so I'm going to watch some more of your videos so thanks for the entertainment

[@deeannmoore]

Dakota is a beautiful cat. I’ve never seen or heard of this Bremen but omg he’s gorgeous.

[@patbennett829]

He is incredible just lying there wish mine would do that

[@amixeblu]

I love your bloopers, just keep them in as they occur (it's kinda cute). Cats are so different and I don't think I understood that well enough until I saw these grooming vids!

[@shellybeals2806]

Dakota is such a good baby, what is a sweetie he is 💗💗💗

[@cathycuellarsanchez9843]

Beautiful cat, and behaved great ❤ Loved the video 🤗 I'm glad Mary Beth recomended you. 👍🏻 It's so natural when your talking to your kids, the bloomers were great. Take care ♥️😘😘

[@mrsapplez2007]

You are so funny. Loved the out takes at the end. That kitty was so well behaved. Feisty but adorabley so

[@michelle_yorkie]

That's a beautiful boy 😍. I'm actually more of a dog person, because my brother and my nephew are both allergic, but still, some cats are so beautiful and sweet 🥰

[@Azrochavoc]

Wow...that is a BIG cat! If they really are more dog-like, I would probably would like a Maine Coon. You were so careful handling that boi. He was so good for you, but Very Vocal. I am still learning about cats. You did a great job, and great video!😀💝

[@lilaudrey8]

You do such a good job!!!!!!

[@kylieharrison3782]

Gorgeous calm creature. 😍

[@elainedasilva5745]

She is down to earth and I love the chemistry between your kids♥️♥️♥️

[@justthe2ofus850]

You are brave!

[@lenahealy8382]

He is gorgeous, those ears remind me of an owl

[@annaframe]

I call my cat fluffy my 🦉 owl! X

[@carolwilson2502]

Some of these comments make me wonder what sheltered lives they all lead and why the world is becoming a “nanny state” as we call it in the U.K.!!! Omg…keep up the bloody good banter-I love it and we are the same in our family too-my sarcasm is sooo bad!!! My grooming clients love it (some I’m careful with and am all posh to them though lol!!). Your cat grooming is fab and I’m becoming known as the cocker spaniel groomer and cat groomer of the town. Some do travel miles to see me which is super sweet of them. I love grooming cats although most are not bathed in the U.K. we do dry cuts only which doesn’t give the greatest finish but I think lion clips etc are becoming more popular as the Maine Coon craze takes off over here. Sorry for the essay 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤣🤣😂😂 can’t wait for the next instalment!! Take care

[@jennyd7508]

My sister and I call our kids turds or turdlers. They range from 2-7yrs and definitely fit the name some times. You do an amazing job. I had to shave my sisters cat the last year or so of his life as he couldn't groom himself. He would only let me or my dad brush him and then usually only me and I didnt live there. He was a Burmese hymilian cross and such a sweet boy. Its not easy, you do an awesome job.

[@kathsmith5064]

What a magnificent moggy. X

[@daniellepatton2665]

Your kids are great with Dakota ❤

[@rashonwoodson2426]

Great cat groom !!! I pay 80 bucks full groom for my cat ..New Jersey!!!

[@juliecampbell3723]

Nice job

[@raising_mypack]

My brother had a 20 pound, healthy weight, cat when we were kids. When he got neutered the vet was afraid of him because his growl sounded like a dogs.

[@katchix66]

Ha ha

[@jilldunn1041]

Good on you for doing cats good job

[@DeadbyDaylightDUO]

The man’s cat had gorgeous fur! I noticed there were other people commenting about your language with your children. It’s fun to banter back and forth with your kids. I do that, too. However, it probably came off unnerving to some since one of your daughters has a leg injury and your younger daughter had a cast on her forearm in a previous video and then you told the injured daughter at the 27:00 mark you were going to punch her in her face. Eek 😬 👀👀

[@graffitigrooming2604]

Lol I showed her face she wasn’t scared at all she was laughing and yes that’s our sense of humor. I was waiting for someone to comment on them both having injured limbs. We are a sports family and try to live our life to the fullest. Emma my oldest broke her ankle sliding into home plate. (Lots of witnesses at the school) Bug was riding Emma’s knee scooter and hit a bump flying off and hurting her wrist a few weeks later. Again lots of people around but I could see where people would take it wrong. I just have no desire to change who I am or how I have raised my 3 amazing kids because it doesn’t fit into some KZbinrs ideal view of the perfect parent.

[@DeadbyDaylightDUO]

@@graffitigrooming2604 I hope they get healed up quickly. Yeah, I wasn’t saying you abused your children. It just might look suspicious to others.

[@graffitigrooming2604]

@@DeadbyDaylightDUO oh I didn’t take it like you were. I was just agreeing and explaining for the ones that will. ☺️🥰

[@DeadbyDaylightDUO]

@@graffitigrooming2604 Understood. 😃 Keep up the good work! 😃👍🏽 Stay blessed.

[@graffitigrooming2604]

@@DeadbyDaylightDUO thank you. You as well

[@maryhartman73]

Plz it is so hard to find a person to groom cats. charge fair but do NOT under charge because it will end up you stop grooming cats cause it's not profitable. You are doing such a great job plz do not stop

[@Hollyhart833]

Just found ur channel. Love it and Dakota is gorgeous. I've just got a 9mnth maine coon he's 7 kg of black and brown heaven. He's arriving end Oct in time to Haunt the locals this halloween 🎃 I'll be the witch with the broomstick and her Wicked Furrtastic sidekick 😹

[@fuffoon]

My Maine Coons all took 3 years to learn to clean themselves to the point where they control their mats better. Even so, I bought a good trimmer to take care of the big ones. They really seem to appreciate it when the mats are gone. The matting can really pull on the skin or stay too humid and give a good rash.

[@kansaswaugh5031]

Could you give be a simple description of what clipper sizes you use on different cat cuts, long hair and short hair and different clipper sizes for dogs.

[@kristineteall368]

I would shave his belly and sanitary given how they are horribly prone to matting in those areas. You won't see it with the amount of hair they have and he's most likely hissing because those Mats were hurting him. He was just fearful because his poor leg was shaking, but he did an awesome job. Your relationship with your kids reminds me of myself! Lol

[@kittylou22]

As a Maine Coon owner here’s my advice for anyone who’s watching for what it’s worth: Brush the cat gently and SLOWLY so it feels like stroking and they actually enjoy it; if they hiss or meow it means it’s painful and you’re pulling at the fur; I use scissors to gently cut out the matt ensuring my fingers are between their skin and the fur I’m cutting so as to avoid cutting them; if they get really distressed STOP and go back to grooming another day, preferably when the cat is sleepy and relaxed; the environment needs to be calm and quiet too or else the cat will become immediately stressed and will hate being groomed the next time. Cats should not be groomed in the same manner as dogs 😊

[@kaylatorres6098]

When cats hiss they remind me of a snake ☺

[@K_Star101]

What type of blade did you end up using when taking off the mats? I have heard a 10 is normal on a cat but since you were just taking the mats off I was curious if that changed the blade you used.

[@graffitigrooming2604]

I don’t use anything but a 10 on a cat.

[@Jackie-ld2ki]

He is a very beautiful boy & I love is angry face 😈

[@tamecia1]

I got one of those

[@k.w2587]

Nie czochra się ogona Maine Coon 🙀

[@stevenm6453]

I was thinking his owner can buy a brush like that and take 10 minutes to brush him everyday..

[@LLCNipsturBrands]

I don’t think he cared about the dogs he doesn’t like to get brushed maybe it hurts

[@ladysmith3578]

You do you . It doesn’t matter what some people thinks. You have like 34 thumbs down 👎 on this video. I don’t know who would give you a thumbs down. You’re not doing anything wrong.

[@patbennett829]

Mine cat growls too then hisses then bites

[@shemore2011]

FAST

[@thecanadianamateur1129]

Technically, nail polish is for whoever WANTS it, not just girls. When you pass that ‘rule’ to kids, they might judge and alienate their peers for divergence to those rules. Kids need to be stopped as soon as they say something like that… but I’m sure you addressed his comment off camera…

[@bonniehawkins2979]

You are so grand.

[@patbennett829]

I have a Burmese Mountain cat and his fur is the same and won't let me touch him to get mats out I took him for grooming and he got knicked up alot and I tried and I get bit his name is Thor and he lives up to his name I am afraid to take him for grooming? Normal ly he is sweet till you try to take his mats off the only place he will let me groom him is his private parts.

[@guillaumel2049]

Hi! Beautiful cat! OMG he was growling at you!! I know it’s probably none of my business but feel free to answer or not: Do you consider working with Mary Beth at her new place? You would be a great team, 2 experienced groomers and great KZbinrs too! :)

[@amixeblu]

I think they both have their own facilities. ;)

[@user-sn8tz7kh1p]

785 dollars???

[@juliadoherty83]

I stopped watching at 4.28. I hate seeing people grab the scruff of animals necks. My pet peeve.

[@AluskyShepherds]

Bro, it doesn't hurt them. You dumb af

[@rapidojade3646]

It's an easy way to grab animals cause their parents did it when they needed to move them around. They also become submissive and feel like they can't do anything so it's easier to groom them. Holding them any other way would be way more difficult

[@AluskyShepherds]

@@rapidojade3646 teh!

[@thewind92]

Yeah I didn't even watch that far, she is too rough when handling the tailing. Definitely needs to read up on things. :/

[@karrenwebb3341]

Barking dogs are very annoying for cats.

[@jeanamsl7150]

The owner should shave more hair off and the tail more

[@maryhartman73]

Love you already no one likes me calling my kids sh*theads. I do it anyway... don't care.

[@graffitigrooming2604]

All the time and we all laugh. I also call sass hats and sass holes instead on the curse words. Lol

[@martineveillette1686]

Cat is sedated

[@graffitigrooming2604]

Not even a little bit

[@lieselwoodard1749]

Too much going on with the kids. Maybe better if they weren’t there

[@graffitigrooming2604]

It was on a Saturday and I’m a single mom. I started my own business so that I could be there for them and with them when needed. If you didn’t like it you don’t have to watch. I won’t push my family out for anyone.

[@sknmwms6516]

Too much hair!

[@johnjohnohanasian2544]

This lady is wicked weird I'm pretty sure she's a pet groomer so I could be wrong and she's allergic to cats so her kids can't each have a cat I'm sure that's not true but it was a pretty lame excuse

[@aminakamran6969]

Maybe don’t have your little kids around to freak out the cat even more?

[@katherinegalli3162]

Much inappropriate language while grooming. not very professional!

[@amixeblu]

What are you even talking about?!

[@katherinegalli3162]

Listen again, you can't miss them! Jesus, turd, hell no, flipping off a nine year old. @@amixeblu

[@amixeblu]

@@katherinegalli3162 I watched the video. Thank you. I see no issue with it.

[@katherinegalli3162]

@@amixeblu I guess we all have our own standards when showing our business on You Tube!

[@amixeblu]

@@katherinegalli3162 Well that is definitely true. :)

[@arlahunt4240]

I enjoyed the groom. But I don’t call kids turds. That bothers me. you might consider keeping that word between you and your kids.

[@amixeblu]

I enjoy people who don't put on a "front" for viewers, I appreciate that 100%. It's obviously her family and none of your nevermind. I feel like people commenting over minor things like this either don't have children or have called them even worse.

[@csc077]

Please keep calling your kids turds, it's hysterical. You might consider having your turds in every video. ❤️

[@arlahunt4240]

@@amixeblu I have nine children and 29 grandchildren. I know about everywhere is to know about kids. I was a foster parent for years. Sooo, as you can tell, I DO know a lot about kids! Verbal abuse is just that, verbal abuse! I don’t call kids derogatory names. That does not make you authentic. It makes you insensitive and rude.

[@amixeblu]

@@arlahunt4240 I did not see anyone do what you just implied!!! I did see a lot of humor, maybe you missed that... by far!