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[@Sylvia-Storm]

When you compared indoor dogs to working dogs, I had a vision of you trying to find a job for Melvin. 😂

[@GirlWithTheDogs]

Melvin ran around my house screaming last night, because a piece of poop was hanging from one of his butt hairs.

[@JohnnyBadass69481]

Stfu already no one cares

[@onlyjesussaves840]

I hate when that happens. ;)@@GirlWithTheDogs

[@leewillers4621]

😂😂😂

[@blakesilvermark1]

​@@GirlWithTheDogs😂😂😂

[@seanheath4492]

People who think a dirty dog is a neglected dog must not be familiar with how some dogs are magnetically attracted to every dirt patch and mud puddle in line of sight.

[@samseeraj1989]

THIS! I have a western terrier....her white little ass LOVES to play in dirt patches and mud. She is literally only white for like 1 day a month after her grooming. Other than that she is a little brown doggie happily playing in dirt lmao

[@stephenpmurphy591]

Yep, we have three dogs a black German Shepherd, Bernese Mountain dog and a Border Collie no muddy puddle is too deep! During rainy season Oct-April( upper Northern coastal California) it's impossible keeping them clean plus we live on a farm.. However bath time is greatly feared by all three.

[@birersuitt]

Yeah, and all you have to do to find out is take your dog out for a walk ONCE lol

[@NSGca]

Amen, I know just that kind of dog as a matter of fact!😂

[@grizbear4115]

Exactly! We washed our dogs outside and the first thing they did was roll in dirt. Bruh

[@rondameier8168]

Having a working dog vs keeping a dog in a backyard, chained up, with no shelter, interaction with humans, especially the "owner", are two VERY different things. And there is nothing wrong with having a working dog who spends a lot of time outdoors. People need to understand the difference.

[@helenemalenfant5435]

Exactly. Thank you for making this critical distinction. Some breeds are predisposed to ‘work’ and to be challenged. After Babe so many people got border collies and it was a disaster for so many dogs. They are smart and active and can become neurotic and destructive if just left alone for hours a day in a family with both adults working long hours and not prepared to put in the time they need to adequately engage their minds and bodies, just as one example.

[@ChaoticYak1]

@@helenemalenfant5435 Yes. I would love to have a dog, but I work all day and would have to leave any pet alone. I don't think that's good for the dog and so I haven't ever got a pet.

[@Judep4237]

@@ChaoticYak1 Same. I have wanted a dog for 30 years but I work full time and I know it’s not right for the animal. Although, as a human, I’m not sure I was made to sit staring at a computer in a dingy open plan office for 8 hours a day either 😢

[@TannyShaw]

1000 percent agree! You took the comment right outta my keyboard! (Sorry for the awful joke 😅)

[@rondameier8168]

@@TannyShaw lol it's all good....

[@seaweedcat4267]

Same energy as "it's cruel to leave a husky outside when it's snowing, bring them in" 😆

[@donkeyching8339]

i always feel so bad for one of our dogs. she’s part husky and she LOVES being outside in the cold but she didn’t get the coat for it. she has such a short coat and and i know that her heart wants to be outside but she will freeze!

[@jedimictricks]

same with my girls, a newfoundlander and Bernese Mountain/Newf mix. I have pictures of them sleeping on the back deck with a couple inches of snow on them. happy as can be. The downside.. They still get walks at -30c and jump around like puppies while i'm bundled up for a polar expedition.

[@alteanbunny]

@@jedimictrickslol your comment reminded me of the video that was like “just because ur warm, doesn’t mean they are- bring your humans inside,” LOL

[@CammieKN]

Lol. Same with great pyranese

[@simplystreeptacular]

"NO!" - the husky, almost certainly 😆😆

[@tjmctube]

Just the fact that this is his first grooming, and the total patience he exhibited through the whole process, tells me he is very well trained and loved.

[@Really250]

Exactly.

[@phronesis1642]

Or a dog that can spend most his time outdoors ist a happy and healthy dog. Just like Humans

[@Cereal_Killer007]

No doubt! My Sheppard whined like I was killing it when I gave her baths

[@heideleskun1163]

I had a husky, my "little" sassy girl. Someone once called ordinance on me because it was snowing and she was laying in front of the gate and accused me of neglect. The ordinance officer laughed, well that is a husky. She seems pretty happy to me. Tasha got up, checked him off gave him a lick and went back and laid down. Do not judge dogs you know nothing about. Working/Farm/Cold weather etc.

[@Rikrobat]

Especially if the dog is comfortably laying down and looks unbothered. If you see a dog pacing around what is assumed to be their house and whining, maybe check to see if the owners are home and that everything is okay.

[@innach4478]

Some people think that a skinny dog is neglected. Yay, obesity - the only thing that means a creature is healthy and happy 😁

[@themax2848]

@@innach4478it breaks my heart when I see dogs struggle to walk because of how fat they are

[@Giganotus]

something like that happened to my dad once too when he had two huskies. Someone didn't like that his dogs were out in the cold, even though the dogs had access to shelter and food The person who came to check quickly concluded the dogs were fine and even said "they have access to shelter, doesn't mean they're going to use it" My dad would always struggle to get them to come back inside when it was old out!

[@itubogdan]

MY german shepherds when it snowing they would never go inside and rather sleep in the snow lol. Ppl that think some dogs left outside in the snow is neglegting the dog,...they know nothing of that breed .

[@tamirussell5789]

Farm dogs are usually some of the most appreciated by their owners. Just because they look a mess doesn’t mean they aren’t loved and pampered. I miss my farm dog. She was with us for 13 years. A pound puppy.

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

That must have been one healthy, and well cared for, dog then. Congratulations.

[@susan8471]

They make the BEST pets.

[@chellesama8256]

My family's cattle dogs would herd us kids if Dad didn't have them in the pasture. They were only delighted to chase us on our bikes and force us to come home.

[@parkerbrown-nesbit1747]

We bred, raised, and trained Border Collies. We did brush them, but they only got baths when they were impossibility dirty. And yes, they would herd anything (the cats weren't overly impressed. The hogs submitted, but not entirely happily), including me. I was allowed to go anywhere on our 600 acres, as long as at least one of the dogs was with me.

[@BotsWeekendCovers]

I am sorry for your loss :(

[@MelaniePoparad]

I love your calm response to people being stupid online. I also love how you give us information about the breed, coat type, different grooming techniques and options and, most importantly, you love the dogs. They can feel it. And it is wonderful to see.

[@topasu9454]

she's an actual educated adult who has the experience to discuss these things without blowing up at the slightest inconvenience. the idiots online are still wearing diapers

[@Ninjetta]

Our shepherds HATED being inside during the winter. They would refuse to come inside! And that thought bubble, “am shepherd must whine” is the most accurate statement I’ve ever seen 😂😂😂

[@tyv3229]

I would have never guessed he’s NINE years old. He’s lean, his teeth look great, he moves like a young adult, and his Shepherd spirit definitely still shouts puppy at heart. Never judge a book by its cover. 😊

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

Proof he is not neglected.

[@mccarths711]

I had the same thought. He looks great for a nine year old shepherd! Obviously well cared for.

[@wolf3104]

He is active. Active dogs lives longer. My grandma farm dog lived 25 years because he was busy working all day long😆He was in shape.

[@apples_and_oranges]

I was about to make the same comment. A young looking dog, everything is in great condition means a good diet, plenty of exercise and a happy life altogether 👍

[@ChristineWunderlich]

Also - no limping (hip problems) like so many “house shepherds” have… A nice beautiful strong happy doggo 😊

[@larkiameade9251]

He is soooo cute, even before the grooming process started. And so well mannered.

[@tablescissors67]

*whimper* 😆

[@MewAesthetic]

super well-behaved

[@kathrinefer7301]

@@tablescissors67 I rewatched just for that🥹

[@OriginalPuro]

He is so cute even before the grooming process started and so well mannered.*

[@mckk6313]

He's 9 years old & still moves so well for such a big dog. He's got a great family taking care of him.

[@nullings.]

Not to jump to conclusions is a lost art. Many people are so quick to judge.

[@VoltBolt1984]

and cancel

[@NightOwlReader2790]

@@VoltBolt1984no, canceling isn’t a thing. Humans can’t be cancelled, they’re not a tv program.

[@jblyon2]

It's all been downhill since the Jump To Conclusions Mat was released!

[@henrygvidonas9573]

@@jblyon2 I thought that was a trampoline?

[@Gumbier_Than]

Critic thinking? 😊

[@louisetremblay5603]

Survival skills of a goldfish!!! LOVE IT 🤣🤣🤣

[@KristenK78]

I had two shih tzus growing up. They were both very good girls, for the most part. But I really cannot disagree. 😂

[@anujoshi209]

That accurately describes my Maltipoo 😅

[@frankfuller975]

🤣

[@justskip4595]

Goldfish unfortunately are very poor example. People have released them in the wild where they do not belong and they have destroyed local ecosystems around the planet. One of the worst invasive fish species.

[@giggle_snort]

"Survival skills of a goldfish" 😂😂😂 Vanessa, you're so funny and clever! And this sweet pup looks happy as can be! If everyone took all the time they spend judging others and put it to better use, the world would be a much happier place. Thank you for spreading your positivity, and sharing your knowledge and insight. ❤

[@GoLightly01100]

Standing ovation 👏 Best public service announcement yet, and all of your PSAs have been perfect. Thank you 🙏 Keep it real and kind!

[@marywangen4696]

As an owner of a dairy with a working dog, THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! for educating the public as much as you do! Ive been scolded by others for allowing Hank to do what he loves to do AND for spoiling him too much. It's a loose, loose situation.😂

[@dee_dee_place]

How often do you take Hank to the groomers or do you, at all? I'd only be concerned if his hair got super matted because then he couldn't shed & that would be terribly hot for him.

[@apples_and_oranges]

Lose-lose situation. Although you have not lost anything 😉

[@NovaTheAngel]

It's not ok to not bathe them in 9 years. And to not let them sleep inside is simply mean. Maybe not abuse but definitely mean and unnecessary. Not bathing them is definitely abuse though.

[@apples_and_oranges]

@@NovaTheAngel the dog has not been professionally groomed. It doesn’t mean that he has never been washed or brushed. She would have to shave off his coat then!

[@drufrusse]

Damned if you do, damned if you don’t🤯

[@wolfcara16]

He was an exceptional client and his temper is right out diamond-tier. Applause to Storm for having made it through his first groom at the tender age of 9!

[@NaquitaRandle]

This is so wholesome 🥹

[@abjg6446]

I love Storm 😍🥰

[@ErinLastNameRedacted]

That dog was beautifully groomed! Also, I love when you “set the record straight.”

[@jewelz552]

After reading these comments, it's clear that a lot of people have no idea how warm it is in a barn full of cows, they generate a lot of heat! Fond memories of visiting with my Grandpa and Uncles while they milked. The dog always had his own stall with a clean, straw bed to sleep in!

[@tablescissors67]

Oh! What an interesting point, those of us who haven’t had the pleasure of farming do not know that!

[@claudiaguy3782]

“….and they have the survival skills of a goldfish.” I do enjoy Vanessa’s vast knowledge of dogs (and cats) that she shares with us, and her empathy and extreme patience with all her clients, but what brings me back to watching all of her videos and eagerly awaiting each new video, are Vanessa’s one-liners! Nowadays, living in the world we’re living in, I need all the laughs that I can get. Yes, Vanessa is a dog/cat groomer, but she is also a standup comedian 😂. Thank you, Vanessa! You make this old grandma’s life a little bit happier 😊

[@jadedoggie121]

I used to think that keeping dogs outside almost all the time was cruel. But my parents now have 3 dogs that are outside almost all the time. 2 of them are livestock guardian dogs and the third helps them protect livestock but he protects people more. All three are allowed inside when its too cold for them outside. The one that isn't a full livestock guardian dog spends a decent amount of time inside but prefers being outside. They are incredibly happy dogs and we do spoil them a little. They get fresh eggs all the time. Sometimes they get goat milk as a treat

[@feikodelavieter7515]

If they protect your goats give them enough of the goat milk or cheese, that way they smell more like a goat and can blend in better to protect the herd.

[@floricel_112]

I'd say most dogs prefer being outside, as they have more room to run and play

[@Bremen25]

Outside doing a job and outside on a chain are two very different things.

[@trishr.3986]

Oh my gosh! I had a small herd of goats (doe and her babies) along with a Rhodesian Ridgeback and a Rottweiler. When I would milk my doe (we built a milking stand for her) the dogs would sit a few feet away so I could squirt milk into their mouths! They never had skin issues and were so shiny that people would ask what oils I used for their coats. Fresh milk and eggs do wonders!

[@partariothegoth]

@@floricel_112 lol not the case for my two dogs, unless there's snow for them to eat/roll around in.

[@rachelbarker5410]

OMG - laughed out loud at the 'survival instincts of a goldfish' - perfect description of my shih tzu 😂

[@NormanF62]

Shiloh Shepherd is a GSD type dog with a softer temperament. They’re not as high strung as the GSD, which makes them the perfect family pet and they’re great around children. Storm is a laid back dog and he took to the grooming like he was acquainted with it all his life. 😊

[@bigmountain7561]

Storm is doing his job. He’s bred to be a protector of the flock and or herd and his humans!! No Skin No Weight and No Dental Issues, then he’s in perfect health. I would have had him groomed a little sooner but if he’s chasing Coyotes and Wolves away from his home you need him stinky and deshelved. What a beautiful older gentleman you are Storm!!! Great Video Thanks Vanessa!!

[@watermelon7998]

Thank you for saying all this, Vanessa! We had a farmdog when I was a child, a German shepherd mix, who was guarding the farm and protecting us. We didn't have to train him at all, he went by instinct to do the job and he did it a 100%. Other things like "sit, leave it", walking next to us on a leash , where he was allowed or not allowed to go - we just sort of showed him once, and he remembered it forever. My father gave him baths but he never went to a groomer. He was taken to the vet when he needed to, mainly for check ups, I only remember a couple of ear infections on top of that. He was not a bit overweight as he was running around all day. He was dirty but he didn't smell bad. He ate big portions of food, but we never gave him treats. He was very calm and affectionate with us, but he was mainly attached to my Dad. Watching your videos, I sometimes imagine what he would have looked like after a professional groom 🙂 .

[@suitov]

German Shepherds are famously one-person dogs, so while he loved his family, your dad was his main boss. He sounds like a lovely boy with a fulfilling life.

[@pupcakeninja]

@watermelon7998 I loved reading this story! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@bkpk4hisapplesauce]

never a treat? 🥺🥺

[@kconway2263]

I love watching dogs do what they’re bred to do. It’s amazing how bred into them it is. I don’t know how, but my shorthair was born knowing to freeze when he saw a bird, whereas my whippet would probably ignore it. But let there be a bunny or squirrel in his yard… They knew better than to go in the backyard.

[@suitov]

@@kconway2263 If I were a small fluffy thing, I'd know better than to go near your whippet too! I bet the zoomies in a whippet are a sight to behold?

[@ChromeJob]

OMG Storm came out looking like a king. Back to the herd, boy, let them revel in your magnificence!

[@zorada755]

Wow, she did AN AMAZING JOB making him look fabulous. Man I tell you, I can literally binge watch these videos. It's very calming to watch. 😊

[@pupcakeninja]

Agreed! I've come out of bad anxiety attacks by binging Girl With The Dogs. Dogs have always been my favorite animal, and watching them get cared for is soothing to my soul. Even the ones that aren't so friendly are still heart-warming to watch. Vanessa cares for them so much and doesn't even blink at the possible danger a "problem" pet might bring with it. She's a treasure!

[@zorada755]

@@pupcakeninja OMG, I came out a bad Narc relationship, and surprisingly it calmed my spirit a lot. Whenever I feel anxiety, I watch her grooming videos, go figure 🤣.

[@quaver1239]

YES! I was unable to name the effect Vanessa's videos have on me, but "calming" is the word. We always feel happy after one of these grooms, having Vanessa talk to the animals and give us explanations, and then seeing how handsome and/or beautiful they look when it is all over. Thank you, Vanessa!

[@barbaragardner6503]

Agreed. I watch and become calmer. I love how Vanessa calls him a big sucky baby while caressing him.

[@rishnot16]

I can't even count the number of times I groomed my dog and he instantly gets dirty the moment he gets a chance, he loves the dirt.

[@antiquegirl6505]

Our Aussie mix comes straight back from a grooming session to gallop around the backyard and roll in ANY mud, dust, leaves, dog-poo (oops, missed a pile), that she can find. It is just expected any more, there she goes!

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

Constantly.

[@xXDuskTilDawnXx]

My Aussie only lasted 30 min after her groom when she jumped in a muddy puddle. 😭

[@eva-w]

I'm thinking them not liking the "weird" smell of the dog shampoo, or if it's unscented - their own body scent being gone, has something to do with the need to get themselves dirty again.

[@adamabele785]

Our dog did the same and would roll itself in manure or even a dead rat. Whatever had a strong smell. We found out, that it is the missing body odor that makes the dog do that. We had a bottle of a perfume that nobody liked to use and put it on the dog in a good quantity. This stopped this behavior. If you do not want to do that, you might try some essential oils.

[@y05077]

I had a German Shepherd when I was younger and the Shepherd dogs really are the biggest babies in the world. My favourite example of this was when we were out for a walk and he gave chase to a rabbit, normally he fails to catch them and they dive into their burrows. This time was different however, he managed to catch up to it, ran into it, the rabbit flipped and kicked booping him on the nose, this proved too violent for Max who came running back to me to hide behind me from the nasty rabbit.

[@juha-mattikoponen1625]

First time Max met with a killer bunny 😂

[@yolondambrowm9803]

Max knew that rabbit was trained by Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris. He was right to run 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

[@suitov]

Even for working dogs, matting must be dealt with - and it was! I'm sure he's going back to his day job moving so much more easily. I was surprised his claws needed any clipping. 😁

[@KairiPluck]

I love Sheppards, such sweet and loyal dogs! They love their owners to death 😢 sweet angels.

[@Dot850life]

OMGosh he’s beautiful! I come from a Ranch Family and always had ranch dogs and barn cats too, and I used to tease my uncle that he loved the dogs more than me…his reply…they work harder and no back talk…he said with a smile & a wink!! Loved our outdoor dogs!!

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

That sounds like something my PARENTS would say to my brothers and I..

[@El-Ritmo]

"...and they have the survival skills of a goldfish..." 2:12 - Vanessa's little phrases like that throughout her videos never fail to make me laugh.

[@ksol-px2sl]

I have a friend who is a sheep herder who has guardian livestock dogs. There are issues in my state with well meaning but misguided people "rescuing" animals like hers. Happened to a beloved dog of hers, and she was frantic and was all over the local news and social media looking for her. Never learned who took her, but the "rescuers" surreptitiously dropped her back by their ranch, smelling of shampoo and with the runs from a change in diet

[@eVamlite]

He's a great customer for his first ever groom.

[@bananizen]

To be fair to goldfish, they are actually great at survival, it's why they have become such a common pet fish (and in places invasive)

[@PHX787]

judging by his smiling face id venture to say hes a happy and loved dog

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

No joint issues........

[@peterk.2108]

but dude they left him outside one hour too late, he's clearly neglected

[@NovaTheAngel]

Of course he is. He doesn't know what it is to be treated with kindness. To not bathe him in 9 years is definitely abuse. And what's so wrong with letting them sleep inside? Why do you even have a dog if you don't love them enough to want them to be comfortable? It doesn't make them work any less hard if you do.

[@AshlynRose0210]

@@NovaTheAngelyou don’t know what conditions the dog was kept in. Besides, many dogs PREFER staying outside. If the dog has a safe place to sleep that protects them from the elements, is given food and water, etc, then the dog is fine. It’s the dog’s choice to use the shelter provided. Also, the title said GROOM, not never given a bath. Not all dogs need professional grooming, especially if the owner gives a bath and/or brushes them. Go back to your rock, Karen. The pup is fine.

[@SPierre-dm4wo]

@@NovaTheAngel I sure do hope you stretched before leaping to your conclusions. What, exactly, are you bringing to this conversation that isn't the same crap Vanessa was just debunking?

[@WriterSnider]

He’s such a good boy! Acts like he’s groomed all the time!

[@chilibreath]

After the groom, it's like he's de-aged by 6 years. Stunning transformation! And Storm didn't whine as much as his German Shepherd brethren would during a grooming session.

[@kattystock]

You can tell that some people don't see real neglected dogs often in their feeds if they think a dirty, barely matted dog is abused. I pamper the living snot out of my Golden and he still manages to get a matt or two on his chest and behind his ears. Storm looks like a perfectly well loved German Shedder :P

[@gladysedgell2410]

For being 9 years old he looks fantastic 🤩. You can tell he is well taken care. Beautiful groom 😍🐾✂️

[@valeriestevens5250]

And that the outdoor life is good for him.

[@sherrijennings9309]

with both pets and kids, getting dirty usually means they've been having fun!

[@claude3429]

I FUCKING LOVE the white whiskers on the black/brown coat contrast he has no right to be this adorable

[@RamenNoodle1985]

"the survival skills of a gold fish" 😂 On the Gold Shaw Farm channel, located in upstate Vermont, they have 2 Maremmas as LGDs. They stay outdoors year round (except when Abby Dog got a cut on her leg, and had to stay indoors doing a sad imitation of a lampshade so she wouldn't get the wound dirty). Their coats are so insulating that the weather only bothers them when it's hot. Then they dig holes under various bird buildings so they can be out of the sun and in nice cool ground to sleep. The dogs do have a shelter to get out of the worst of the snow/rain in the winter, but hardly use it. And omg do they (especially Abby Dog) get dirty 😂.

[@jasonmack760]

No notes! Fully agree. Farm dogs are the happiest dogs I've ever known. Food, shelter, big open space outside *and* an important role to play? That spells happiness for almost *any* dog, but *especially* the working breeds. It's almost more cruel to have a working dog and not have a job for them to do.

[@Mud-N-Ice]

A dog with a job is a happy dog

[@cloverbun2574]

Even if that job is chasing the tennis ball 100 times a day 😝

[@amh0013]

He was as beautiful covered in the proof of his work as he was after the fluff and shine. What a beautiful boy! Good job Storm!

[@emmalethmayfair9742]

I love how you explained the difference between a common pet dog and an actual working dog. People are too quick to assume that all dog breeds are just pets, ignore their genetics & purpose in life. These assumptions are the main reason that have caused so many dog breeds to get a bad rap. Thanks for the beautiful transformation & educating the public Vanessa ❤

[@veroniqueaudet4152]

‘Surviving skill of a gold fish’. 😂 very true.

[@BBB_bbb_BBB]

One of our family dogs when I was growing up was an outdoor dog. There was one time where there was a big thunderstorm so we brought in inside because it seemed like a tree might get knocked down in the yard. He hated it. He sat in one spot just whining for hours. When the storm cleared up we put him back outside and he finally stopped whimpering and was wagging his tail again. He was a very good boy, and well loved.

[@sweetmissirish]

My aunt had outdoor dogs, they were never chained up (there was a chain but it was only used for certain things, I never saw it used), they had a dog house, and they were always happy. When my aunt spilled something inside and called the dog in to help clean it, the dog would not go inside. The only time she brought dogs inside was the ice Strom in '98 and a few other super bad storms. She said the dogs weren't happy inside.

[@ItsJustLisa]

Beautiful transformation! Dare I say, the dog version of putting on a tuxedo. I’m sure his people enjoyed a good cuddle in all that softness before he went running around the farm again. Good boy, Storm! Despite your whining, I’m sure that pampering felt good.

[@debrafisher7373]

Too short but definitely something that needed to be said. Storm is beautiful and obviously well taken care of.

[@roamingelk7271]

Thank you! I am one of those Shih Tzu dog parents. But I also had a GSD that preferred being outside. She only came in the house to be with me. She looked out the window watching my place the whole time. A dog that is outside full time with the proper coat, food and shelter doing what it's genetics tell it to is not neglected. Neglected and should be criminal is the dog owner in Alaska, north of the Arctic circle who put their 4 month old pit bull outside overnight in -30°F weather. That puppy froze to death because the people didn't want it to have an accident in the house. Huge difference between a happy working dog and that puppy that wasn't bred for the climate.

[@TheRivrPrncess]

Totally agree Vanessa. Yes, many are humanizing animals, but it is also people not bothering to understand/ask about the relationship between the animal and owner and the things the animal does. People really need to do their research before branding an animal owner as abusive because of how they treat their animal. Good job grooming Storm.

[@rdgipson]

Or they could choose to just mind their own damn business...

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

@@rdgipson Grumpy??????

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

I agree with you.

[@telegramsam]

Some people just enjoy feeling like a "white knight" who has done their "good deed" by spending all of 2 minutes making some phone call over a non-issue and going back to sit on the couch eating doritos and over-feeding their own pets. It's lazy, willful ignorance.

[@TheRivrPrncess]

@@rdgipson There is nothing wrong with being properly concerned, but doing proper research before speaking out is vital to understanding things correctly.

[@DarlinDarable]

"survival skills of a goldfish" 🤣 thank you for the perspective!

[@jorenthar9186]

Love it to see the owners reaction. I figured theres not too many who'd agree to it though

[@bevalexander5897]

Storm handled that groom like a pro because he’s been loved, handled, and socialized. He’s also a stunning dog! My next dog is going to be a Shiloh.

[@nikkiewhite476]

We had a farm dog that hated coming inside. When it was -40 we lured him in to warm up but after 10 minutes he was whining and begging to go back out. It was simply too hot inside for him. He did have an insulated dog house with a lamp but most of them time he slept on the ground (or in the snowbank).

[@ritagoertz8939]

I grew up with two German Shepherds and had the same problem. We made a strawbale house in the garage for them and they were perfectly happy. These dogs spent no time inside the house.

[@annekatoch8747]

My first two dogs were born & raised outside in subzero (F) temps for the first 10 weeks. Mama dog kept them warm in an insulated doghouse, but they ran around outside, too. They were super healthy, no frostbite, nothing wrong.

[@lemoncakes0]

I do love when working dogs get a Spa day. What a gorgeous Shepherd.

[@PursuingHeaven]

Working dogs are happiest when they work and their families love them dearly. A well loved farm dog is one of the BEST cared for animals in the world. Their families depend on them and take great care for their health and welfare.

[@artangel1115]

I had a Maremma sheepdog growing up. He lived outside, protected the property from coyotes so that the farm cats could protect the plants from rodents and such. He was never bathed, the oils on his coat shed dirt pretty easily, but he was brushed regularly to help get his undercoat out. He wasn't abused or neglected, he was loved and allowed to do what he loved doing, which was protecting his property.

[@daniellebenson10]

He’s such a good boy! When he started whining my own shepherd looked up to see what the commotion was. His behavior was wonderful after not being groomed for 9years. Not one snap or bite.

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

It is funny how dogs do that.

[@SisterMaji]

Wow, he really did clean up nicely. I bet his mom and dad were very pleased.

[@rmmccoy51]

He looked like a happy dog before and after the grooming. That was a beautiful grooming.

[@kaceyreed1284]

My grandfather grew up on a pig and cattle farm (he was born in 1930). They had cats for the mice and whatnot in the barns, and dogs for herding the cattle. He said the dogs only came inside when it was too cold outside, and even then, they stayed in the foyer or mud room. Great-grandma wouldn't let them in the house proper. I have a dog (a cattle herding breed at that) and a cat and they're both pampered little indoor critters who are spoiled rotten. Grandpa jokingly says that I "use them backwards." 🤣 And trust me, the dogs and cats and all the animals on that old farm weren't neglected or abused. "We had to go take care of all the animals before we were allowed to take a bite of our own breakfast, and after school, we had to tend them again before Mama would let us have any supper. The animals always came first. They were the most important."

[@michellewarmath7811]

That's exactly how it was on my grampa's farm.

[@Goibniu001]

Absolutely! Neglecting "tools" on the farm was grounds for severe punishment...and for good reason!

[@salemdog100]

Shiloh is absolutely magnificent, before AND after his grooming. I love his eyes.

[@alissanelson2981]

The dogs name is storm, the mix is a Shiloh

[@DiamondLil]

@@alissanelson2981 I thought it was Shiloh, too. That would be a great name for a dog.

[@BubbaSmurft]

@@DiamondLil - Neil Diamond thought so.

[@allisonkrueger8330]

@@DiamondLil 0:21

[@katie7748]

​@@DiamondLilThere's a book series about a dog named Shiloh. Go read it 😊

[@bozzskaggs112]

Thank you for speaking on the humanization of pets. Storm looked great after the groom!

[@sandrafaith]

Storm is gorgeous! Yee-hah for standing up for the workin' dog.

[@LizzyDidntDoIt]

What a good boy!!! He was absolutely wonderful for his first ever groom!

[@EscapeReality94]

I live in the country on a dirt road. Growing up we had a Rottweiler who HATED being indoors!! uhm people would always come over and say how dirty he was, or we were horrible people for leaving him outside when it was raining.....and everything else under the sun! 1.) He loved to stay outside! he had a big dog house and constant food and water available. In the winter we had a heating lamp in the dog house along with a heated water bowl. He could come inside at anytime! But nope he would rather lay in the yard covered in snow during the winter! 😂 2.) We bathed him and checked for ticks once a month. If it had be raining or snowing and he was wet than we made sure to dry him before nightfall. Yes if you went to pat his butt, dust would fly into the air. We lived on a dirt road. It's inevitable! He was happy and healthy. Loved belly rubs!! He actually came into our lives because someone dumped him in our yard. He was skin and bones. He was a full grown adult and was MAYBE about 50lbs. If that! 😢 you could literally see his heart beating through the skin whenever he would stretch out. So sad! He also had an improperly docked tail that was infected severely! The moment we gave him food for the first time he just absolutely fell in love with us! I was maybe 10 years old when we rescued him. He passed of old age when i was 26. He had a loooong happy life!! His name was buddy. By the time he passed he was a whopping 160lbs of pure muscle (and some fat) hehe he got a lil pudgy because he couldn't run like he used to. But man did that boi have some muscle! And he could run like no other!! Delivery drivers and such were TERRIFIED of him!! But it's funny bc he never barked at strangers. He was so excited to meet a new friend who would scratch his butt and never stop! 😂❤ i miss that ole boy! 😢 it's been 3 years since his passing.

[@lorrainealvsaker5256]

Thank you for your wonderful story! Our doberman was a terrific guard dog and a loved member of our family. He died 5 months ago, leaving a massive hole. Delivery drivers were terrified of him, too!

[@EscapeReality94]

@@lorrainealvsaker5256 im so sorry for your loss! 🥺❤️

[@user-mm1ko4hd8b]

Even farm dogs need a spa day as a reward for a job well done. Looks great Vanessa.

[@terryward1422]

A very handsome boy!

[@beckthorns5849]

Absolutely agree with this video! The example of neglect was my grandparents who had a dog that was chained to his back yard and wasn't on a runner or anything. He could only got like 5 feet in front of his dog house, even though they have super big property out in the middle of nowhere. He soon became aggressive and went insane because he wasn't looked after and had to be put down. I wish I was old enough to understand what they were doing was absolutely neglectful and cruel. They don't deserve pets of any kind. Luckily my aunt lives with them so this never happens again.

[@lisakaz35]

Beautiful dog. As a working pup, he might enjoy his job immensely since it feeds what he feels he must do. Glad the owners found you and were able to get him to take a day off.

[@marianabobadilla]

He has such a magnificent temperament, I have no doubt that he has been well socialized and loved.

[@rhondamartin1251]

This fur babies groom came out, making him look even more handsome. ❤😊

[@cjvklhortonfamily5]

He is so well behaved for his first groom! So handsome before and downright gorgeous afterward!!!!

[@nopeninja8883]

As someone who has seen many working dogs and cats, i can confirm that they are generally well cared for.

[@DiamondLil]

Working cats!? Tell me more. My two furbutts need to start contributing to the food bills around here.

[@allisonkrueger8330]

@@DiamondLil have you ever heard of mousers? They go around the property and catch mice

[@nicolehuff8455]

Thank you for watching the sweet Storm😊

[@valeriemoen4441]

AGREE! Sparky was a working dog, but she was the most loved pet around. To this day I still miss her.

[@RougeOso]

As someone who has both a German shepherd and a shitzu I can confirm that they both have very different needs.

[@susanshattuck4911]

I agree 100%. Most working dogs are happiest doing what they are bred to do, work. They would much rather be dirty and outside than be inside on a couch. I’m a pet sitter so I see people humanizing their dogs all the time.

[@jamiehemba6349]

Beautiful, happy, and fulfilled good boi!

[@NegativeROG]

10,000% GORGEOUS!

[@rosamunddrag8971]

My dog lived outside for most of his life, but he got to live indoors in the winters. Even tho he was a GS, they have quite a thick coat, there was still about -30 outside. He was a healthy, big dog :3 He was protecting out property since not all of out neighbors are sane 😅

[@ShinyUmbreon106]

Well the difference between abused and working dog is by how much attention by the family they get y’all still have that dog attention too right? You didn’t just leave it outside and never gave it love or anything it needed? That’s what people don’t understand lol

[@rosamunddrag8971]

@@ShinyUmbreon106 yeah, I understand that. Some dogs can live pretty independently outside, especially life stock guardians. They can be left alone with the flock for most of the day, although their owners always make sure they're okay. I also don't understand when people leave their pets outside like they're going to fend for themselves.

[@NovaTheAngel]

If you allowed him inside during the winter why can't you do the same during the rest of the year? Is your property not worth "protecting" during winter? Do you really think he wouldn't notice if someone entered your property while being inside? No, really. What is your excuse for not treating him nice? Do you also never bathe him? If you only want to protect your property get a burglar alarm and a gun. You don't have to love and take care of them.

[@rosamunddrag8971]

@@NovaTheAngel yet another angry "zoocrazy" X) He was regularly groomed by a drive in groomer. Got all his shots. Never got sick. In winter a lot of crazy folk left the village, so he didn't have anything to protect. He wasn't chained, he had his own house on the yard, got raw diet based on his vet checks, got all the medicine he needed. Working dogs, as Vanessa said in the video, don't equal neglected dogs. He was raised like this, he didn't really like being indoors all the time. It was too warm for him occasionally. If you want someone to have a heat stroke, do this with your own family, not animals 😂

[@McChicken94]

My German shepherd can only spend and hour inside at a time before she wants to go outside. It's kinda funny because she will start falling asleep but then will force herself to get up and start pacing for me to take her out. She likes sleeping in her dog house, cold cement, or in the dirt/grass. She just prefers being outside. She has a pretty good dog house and we built a little lift thing so the house is lifted off the ground incase it rains and it's kept under a shaded patio so I'm not too worried about her. I used to try to make her stay inside all day when it was pouring but she HATED it so I adjusted to make sure she had a place to stay warm and dry if she wanted to be outside

[@highspeedmom2012]

Beautiful dog!!! Well done for both he and you for his first time!! We had a border collie/collie rescue. He hated being in the house. We were on a ranch at the time. He knew he had a job and he did it well. He had plenty of shelter outside that protected him from extreme cold and he used it IF he needed it. He was extremely smart and I am so glad he chose me at the rescue that day❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@gbosearcher-3686]

What a sweet boy. And another great transformation.

[@fenna_pel]

i dare say a working dog is usualy cared for very well, as a working dog is a 'tool' for the owner and the owner has great benefit for the tool to be working properly, ie the working dog being in good health and spirit.

[@lisashafer9]

He is such a happy and well behaved boy.

[@AnqaOdyssey]

We took my MIL's shepherd to yhe doctor to get a tick medication. The doctor was very happy to hear that the dogs spends most of the time in the yard. He absolutely loves being there.

[@HrLBolle]

I find it quite fascinating to see how Storms colours seem to be faded like the sun fades in approaching storm clouds when compared to show or just normal house hold Shepards.

[@AzulFyre]

Absolutely! Thank you for sharing. Some dogs are meant to have a job, that's how they don't destroy your house.

[@suupanoova]

Crazy that this even needs to be explain ! Great video as usual ✨

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

Not everyone understands.

[@parryyotter]

People are feral in the comments whenever a dog is dirty or has mats.

[@mikeknowles8017]

We have a big Stock Show and Rodeo here every year and part of it is a working/herding dog competition that I always try to go watch for a while. It looks to me like those dogs are having a real good time doing what they were born to do. It's all hand off. The owners just give quiet commands and hand signals while the dogs herd a small group of sheep.

[@staceya9580]

Even a mess, he is BEAUTIFUL!

[@thebun2548]

Even though I've only had one German Shepherd in my life, they are my #1 favorite dog. This one is beautiful!!!!

[@Dee-cg4hy]

Storm is a Beautiful German Shepherd. When I was a child, my brother and I begged my mother to let us get one of her friend's neighbor's German Shepherd puppies. She finally said yes. I named him Bruce, (after one of my favorite martial artists Bruce Lee). Later she said we wouldn't be able to keep him, I was so heartbroken. However, the family we got Bruce from was more than happy to take him. They felt bad for me, because I was crying, and told me I could visit him anytime. That really warmed my heart. I made it a point to visit Bruce when my mother went to see her friend's. The first time I went to see him was about four months later, he had really grown a lot, and his paws were so big. I called him by the name I gave him and looked at me as l kept calling him, then he charged at me with joy. That was one of the best moments of my life. Iced loved German Shepherds ever since. I love you too Kookie ( my Staffordshire pitbull mix). 🥰🥰🐶🐕‍🦺

[@lizan7333]

Six months ago I adopted a GSD mix from the County Dog Jail (aka the pound) and she loves to dig. I created her own "sand box" and she digs there quite a lot during the day. Recently, she came home from the groomers and wanted to go outside. As soon as she was let out, she went straight to the "sand box" and spent the next 15 minutes happily digging. Dirt was flying everywhere and when she wanted in, she had to be wiped down with a damp cloth. Is she neglected? Miss pampered pooch, I don't think so.

[@amandareynolds8930]

“…and they have the survival skills of a goldfish…” MA’AM 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@birdsndog5932]

What a stunningly gorgeous sweetheart.