The owner picked up a different dog🤣

[@girlwiththedogs2]

Girl With The Dogs pet parent course coming soon!

[@sylvain123]

😲 Sounds awesome!!! Dear Vanessa, I'd love it if you did a nail clipping video in close up for all different sized dogs and different nail types. It's the one thing I really struggle with now, always having had giant breeds till my latest tiny rescue. Many Thanks for all the work you put in to educate us all 💖 💐

[@theindigopapillon3495]

Thank you for posting this one. I have a Shichon that I have had to groom at home, due to a spinal injury. He is good, but grooming is very hard on him as he doesn't stand for long periods of time. I let him let on a towel on my bed and we just take our time. His ears and face are a bit of a struggle. I had to use the clippers, because he wiggles too much for scissors. This was a great visual to add onto that.

[@summerf3022]

I love this and you so much!!!!

[@Jezidka]

"Sometimes they can have folds in the neck." - Girl with the dogs "Tell me about it, I've been working on it all year." -Me

[@1976axerhand]

We have to wait a whole week for another video? Bummer xd

[@NyxEternal]

What a well behaved old lady, hope she feels nice with all that hair gone in the summer heat.

[@cynthiaalbanese]

Looks good

[@philosophy_bot4171]

Beep bop... I'm the Philosophy Bot. Here, have a quote: "Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go" ~ Oscar Wilde

[@melaniekendall4903]

How is she an old lady??

[@squorly]

@@melaniekendall4903 the dog is 11 years old

[@atyourservicedog]

My Shihtzu is twelve and an absolute nutcase! I’m so glad they have such long lifespans.

[@paulastenavage1785]

Porsha was so well behaved and I loved how she perked up when you said “want some treats? Want to go for car ride”? Thanks Vanessa for being such an amazing groomer and for explaining the grooming process

[@regfin6855]

Ecaxtly what I wanted to say!

[@rosiefay7283]

Unless there was evidence to the contrary, I'd rather assume that the owners used their dog's name's correct spelling.

[@handle-thief]

@@rosiefay7283I think the above commenter spelled it that way because of how it was pronounced in the video. Not saying the pronunciation was wrong (I wouldn’t know lol) but maybe they don’t know how the car name is spelled or assumed based on how it was said. 😊

[@AthyDuGard]

I had a Maltese X Russell cross I named Portia after a Shakespearian heroine & everyone thought it was after the car 🙄

[@dovie2blue]

​@@AthyDuGardLOL Porsche

[@jbw7705]

I love it when you explain why you managed dogs differently. Knowing this dog has some special needs and how you have adjusted her care is just fascinating

[@daniellewoolley8607]

jbw7705 she doesn't have special needs she is just skinny and has a mold and old dog. Those are not special needs that's just age. Vanessa never mention any special needs

[@heatherg2083]

​@daniellewoolley8607 would special requirements be acceptable to you?

[@mirabellemiller318]

​@@heatherg2083🤭👍🏻

[@jillsarah7356]

*Accessibility needs

[@whatevergoesforme5129]

@@heatherg2083 I do understand why Danielle reacted to the term "special needs" because that label is used for those with physical or mental disabilities, even with humans.

[@ElleMin88]

I had a Shih Tzu named Timmy who lived to 18. We would give him the same haircut. As soon as he came home he would run to our backyard fence and strike a pose to model for our neighbors dog 😂

[@bcaye]

That's adorable.

[@nathanwilliams2152]

Did your neighbours dog find him charming and handsome? 😊

[@PAMELAPORTER-ci7mr]

😂

[@ElleMin88]

They ran back and forth strutting their stuff 😂 He did it every time after a haircut.

[@AzazelsWings]

Lol that's awesome. Timmy was all hey hey hey

[@patriciakunz1198]

What a sweet and patient little dog. She does not seem to be that enthusiastic about grooming but bares with it and looks so lovely when the grooming is complete❣

[@bcaye]

Bears

[@lynday]

@@bcaye That's not necessary, teacher.

[@bcaye]

@@lynday, live in ignorance if you please.

[@therealbuttsmcgee]

​@@bcayeno it's a dog

[@quaver1239]

Such a good lady. She was trembling all the time, but didn’t utter even one word of objection. I wonder what she was thinking? ❣️

[@nicolaxoxo1]

Probably thinking she wants her hair back!!

[@aftersexhighfives]

I always wondered if dogs think in barks or pictures😂😂

[@kitkatboard]

She's probably thinking she can't wait to go home, and knows that the less she moves, the quicker it will be 😂

[@dietotaku]

@@nicolaxoxo1 the shaking is just a stress thing. my dogs all tremble when i'm cutting their hair but as soon as they're back on the ground they're fine.

[@littlemissshihtzu]

As a Shih Tzu rescue dog owner, I just have to say that I so appreciate the care you take when shaving sweet Portia knowing that she's a skinny girl with thin skin. Sadie Grace was shaved a few months ago because she unfortunately got a wee bit matted over the winter months despite my daily brushing. Love the tips you give to help prevent cuts and injuries. What a wonderful outcome for Portia! She looks beautiful!!!! 🤗💖

[@cq9882]

Such kind comments 😀🐶🇦🇺

[@lukeskywalker3247]

Awww nice to see our fellow shih tzu mom here ❤️ kisses to sadie grace!

[@janem9408]

I'm in the Shih Tzu rescue club too! Mine is now 11 but everyone thinks he is younger, He could never go that long without a groom!

[@goddammitalana]

You must have missed a few spots when brushing her! Wherever she got matted that time, make sure to give those spots extra attention when brushing that way you can Make sure to get everywhere thoroughly from here on out so you don't miss the same spots & cause her to get matted again❤❤❤

[@DavidRay_40]

Pretty sure it's spelled Porsche, like the car.

[@idraote]

Behind a "simple trim" goes really a lot of thought and caution. I was underestimating the amount of care you need to put into a job to do it properly. Kudos to you and to your attention to your furry clients.

[@parkerbrown-nesbit1747]

Oh, Portia is so freaking adorable! And really well behaved too.

[@elijolesy]

Oh my grandparents had a Shih Tzu forever that lived to be like twenty years old. She always seemed like a thick STURDY girl until she went to the groomer and came back a skinny little thing without all that fur. Seemed like a totally different dog each time 😂

[@jayclearmen411]

same my sis would trim her friends dog when she lived in New mexico it was a shih tzu irish setter mixed an it look like a completely different dog when it was dog..

[@FilippaSkog]

20 years!! It’s amazing how long the smaller breeds can live with the right care. My Finnish lapphund was laughably tiny under his thick coat. We had to shave him down due to medical issues one time and he looked like a little lamb 😂 I miss him so much.

[@elijolesy]

@@FilippaSkog well we know that my grandparents got her a couple years before 2001 and then she died sometime in 2019-2021 I can’t remember exactly so somewhere around 20 years. Poor thing could hardly walk, see, or heat but my grandparents were in denial about it.

[@naturalobservations5321]

Same here! We have this same dog, but in black. He gets a groom when he starts to look like a mop 😂 Everytime, I think he's gained weight, but he always comes back just as skinny as ever 😊

[@jackiekjono]

My George was a shih Tzu lab mix. We would bring him to the groomer as a giant shih Tzu and would get back a stumpy little lab

[@BorksmithandTheBeef]

I don't groom anymore, it's so nostalgic having someone gently teach proper grooming techniques and explaining them.

[@lauralake7430]

I started watching your channel because a found a yorkie mix on the side of the freeway. He really needed grooming, and he had no chip, we never found an owner. We tried to have him groomed by our very good local groomer, but they cut it short because he was so frightened . So, i watched your channel with him sitting in my lap, giving him treats, so he could get used to the sounds of clippers. After a couple of weeks, we went and hung out at the local shop, in the waiting area, just to get a treat and see that the groomers were not Satan. Last week, he got a full groom, and he looks great, and i am now addicted to watching dogs get groomed.

[@lraab]

That is very sweet and considerate to your dog!

[@barbara8802]

I never realized how much knowledge it takes to groom a doggy. You are extremely talented and kind !

[@rhondamastropoalo2237]

Love that you emphasize feeling the heat of the blade , many dogs are burned because of this ! She did great 😊

[@dietotaku]

some cordless dog clippers come with snap-on guards now. i use them on my older dog to protect her from the heat of the clippers as well as avoid nicking her skin.

[@myownprivatejoke]

I recently trimmed my sister's 2 year old shih tzu and it was very hard to keep her from moving, so we managed over the course of a few days. To my surprise, she kept asking for more after she'd had a few hours' reprieve! I think she likes feeling brave and getting praise tbh.

[@mistingwolf]

What a good pup! It's nice to see a smaller dog that hasn't been turned into a potato.

[@lindafett1826]

She🐾 deffinently knew every step of the grooming process😊cute little thing😊

[@mzthorn]

Such a sweet old girl. You could tell every time the clippers got near an itchy spot because she would lean in.

[@moniquehunt4475]

Portia was such a well behaved lady. She was so cute.🥰🥰🥰❤️

[@sandrafaith]

What a little sweetheart. You can tell she's used to grooming even if she's not crazy about every part of it.

[@ninakaiser2930]

What a sweet and well behaved lady she is!

[@Orthophobia]

Wow, that was a very in-depth video! It made me realize you have to think A LOT while grooming (pull the skin here, push the ear there). You really cannot go into autopilot mode when you're grooming any animal, especially if they're not as cooperative as sweet Portia here! I would love to see a video on the blades you use and have a bit more information on them (what is a 10 blade, what do you use it for). I have no plan to groom animals, but I find the specifics very interesting! Thanks Vanessa!

[@b.r.v.8609]

To answer your blade question, a 10 blade is the shortest blade length that an animal can be fully shaved in (aside from what vets can do, I don’t know enough about that). It’s basically down to the skin and is considered the safest blade for sensitive areas. Sanitary trims, armpits and paw pad shaving are done in a 10 because it’s the safest with the least chance of catching the skin between the teeth though there’s always a risk involved. Sometimes paw pads can be done in a 30 which is even shorter. Dogs that are extremely matted on their body are usually done in a 10 as well because of how tight the mats are to the skin. Grooming is very complicated and honestly very stressful because there is always a chance of injury even with the most calm dog.

[@lyannawinter405]

​@@b.r.v.8609ah, so interesting! Thank you.

[@nicolaxoxo1]

This is why you see so many dogs injured during grooming at places like PetSmart with inexperienced “groomers”

[@catherinebrady2640]

This was a session jam packed with many important tips. Portia's final outcome was precious.❤

[@liamclarke64]

As the owner of two Shih Tzu's this really makes me appreciate my groomer even more than I already do! I will never attempt this myself, but it is fascinating to watch you do it!!!

[@susantretakis9915]

I’ll say it again - Vanessa you are a godsend to so many - I’m sitting here in South Florida -WITHOUT a pet - but I love your videos!

[@babblerscorner]

She seems so gentle and sweet! You take such tender care with all of your clients from the biggest clumsiest of moose-like dogs to the wild or resigned felines to the quiet little old sweethearts. Hopefully Portia's fresh cut helps that boo-boo on her back to heal with a quickness.

[@GodsArtGallery111]

Beautifully said! 😊💗

[@maryelizabethgreenlaw4654]

I love that you explain what you are doing, why, and with what. I also love that you explain the differences between what you'd do for a dog like Portia rather than a larger dog. It's really nice being able to listen to you explain and walk your viewers through what you're doin.

[@isoney]

She’s so cute and she looks ready for summer after that spa day

[@kathleensauerbrei5199]

What a little sweetie. You can tell that she’s loved very much by the people she lives with.

[@meg56794]

Shocked at how much hair came off those cute ears!!!!

[@DaveLikesLimes]

It's always so cute seeing how the little doggies look even tinyer without all their floof. ❤

[@kpopahjussi6379]

O!M!G! She is so adorable! Both before and after. What a sweet temperament!

[@jaclee3594]

Such a sweet dog, so mild and gentle.

[@TheMossyRanger]

I'm so happy to see a video where you are explaining the steps, the reasons, the safety. I worked in a groom shop for a few months and along side groomers for years. This little alien-looking dog has stolen my heart. What a doll.

[@thumbzarehandy]

Used to have a Lhasa Apso who looked similar, we got a very similar cut but we left her ears long. It was so cute, she looked adorable!

[@rsoubiea]

Its so rare to see one of these little dogs, especially older, at the perfect weight. kudos to the owner 👍

[@JessCatlessi]

The Grinch feet at 6:55 are too cute. I loved all the explanations on how to properly shave the dog and the reasons too. It was very interesting. You do a very good job. Thank you. And kisses to all the furbabies. 😻

[@angiehh516]

I absolutely love shih tzus. We adopted one four years ago and she changed our lives for the better. We are obsessed with her and I always love it when I catch a shih tzu (or shih tzu mix) on one of these grooming channels that I watch. They are the best lap dogs ever. She’s precious.

[@debtopley927]

She's adorable! Such a good girl. She may be nervous, but she obviously trusts you! 😍🐾🐾

[@chichitex1252]

What a sweet little girl! So well behaved!❤

[@ShannonRochon]

What an adorable little gremlin...🥰💜

[@CelestialBunnyPaws]

She looks like a puppy again! Wow, what an insane transformation. 🥰

[@magpiesmith971]

She’s a doll baby❤😊

[@kopfkino317]

I love that with every video you're basically teaching us how to properly take care of dogs and treat their fur 🤩

[@jswan312]

That sweet face. 🥰 Such expressive eyes and ears. ❤️

[@michelemcdermott75]

She’s the BEST behaved dog I’ve ever seen!!! Seriously- I wouldn’t be that calm!!!! ❤️

[@katiea2228]

This big old triangle ears at the end of the video! I love them!

[@lynnejohnston8922]

What a absolutely sweetheart Portia is she was absolutely so well behaved in the bathtub and on the grooming table as well she is absolutely beautiful and Vanessa you did a absolutely amazing job on Portia and took good care of her knowing how thin she was and how her skin was as well I would like to take the time out to appreciate all the hard work that you put into grooming all these absolutely beautiful Dog's and Cat's as well and I would like to thank you from all the Dog's and Cat's that can't say it for themselves you are a fantastic person with a heart of gold 💛 and I would also like to thank your Cameraman for filming all these awesome videos as well he does a fantastic job as well...I hope you are keeping well and staying safe 🙏🙏 your channel is the best.

[@stuff1784]

She’s such a sweet little lady!! I love her! ❤

[@daniellecampbell5894]

PSA: Any moles that are changing or bothering your pet should be checked by a veterinarian for malignancy. Love your work! Keep it up!❤

[@tibo6749]

Yup the irritated mole on the shoulder looks bothersome

[@kathyflorcruz552]

​@@tibo6749COULD be she just scratches it too.

[@Kimteach2011]

What a sweet, adorable baby. 😍

[@digitalgypsy1961]

Your videos have been a godsend the last two days. My Aussie passed away yesterday morning and just watching you help these puppers has been a comfort through the tears 💔

[@tyn999]

It's very satisfying to see you working!

[@thecatherd]

What a precious little lady! I really appreciate your videos where you take the time to explain why and how you do things a certain way.

[@brandi2080]

She is precious❤️

[@ByHerHand]

Grooming is so much more complex than I thought it was. This was a very interesting and helpful video. Thankyou!

[@valentinobanani2534]

What a well behaved pet this lovely shih tzu dog, and to Vanessa compliments for this channel, very entertaining to watch all the different dog and cat breeds getting through their day at the grooming salon.

[@wickedcabinboy]

Portia is such a beautifully behaved dog. She reminds me very much of a Peekapoo we had many years ago named Trudy. She made me smile when you called her name. Thanks. Hairdressing background? Not much of a surprise. Clearly you prefer doing dogs.

[@marybaker8582]

She is SOOO adorable!!!!

[@suburbohemian]

I love it when the dog underneath all the hair and floof is located....they're so cute!!

[@iamsuzzie]

I just love how you love animals. What a friend to babysit and work with dogs at the same time.

[@comesahorseman]

Her body condition looks pretty good on film for an older dog. That's a plus. And, well behaved dogs are so much easier to give great care. Nice tip about trimming the spinal area, I'll remember that!

[@parryyotter]

11 isn’t that old for a shih tzu. They can live til they’re like 16, 17, 18 years old.

[@comesahorseman]

@@parryyotter I've been a veterinary technician for about 40 years, and I haven't seen very many at 17 or 18. Just saying.

[@teamcougars]

Such a very typical Shih-Tzu personality they are pretty easy going happy go-lucky puppers who are convinced they are the forever puppy with no desire to ‘grow up 😊😅❤❤

[@holliesheet3182]

You really explain, so clearly, professionally, and compassionately, your procedures within Porsche's grooming!

[@danabuck6461]

Oh, just love that Frenchie! And Portia is just a splendid Grande Dame!

[@tallisinwonderland4724]

What a sweet angel she is ❤

[@lcm0578]

Oh what a sweet cooperative baby!!! Thanks for showing how you shave the inside of the ears and trim around the outside. Love her!

[@MariaArt.]

Porsha is so cute! ❤❤It was fun to see her when all the floof was removed 😂 Look like a puppy 🙂

[@Kim-lc3fv]

Sweet Portia, ❤, the best behaved little pup. ❤🐶❤

[@cheekymonkey444]

What a fantastic grand dame. Well behaved, and comfortable.

[@mnels5214]

When dogs tremble it just breaks my heart. Poor little things. So glad Vanessa was able to turn her into a new dog.

[@geralyn-mm]

Thanks for explaining the how's and why's of the cutting process. I've been grooming my 15 yr old poodle (mix?) for the last 4 years. I appreciate your very specific tips! Cute lil Portia!

[@Ocean-lr6oz]

she's the sweetest shi zu i've ever seen on your channel!

[@kathleenorr9237]

What a sweet old girl! You treated her so very well, thank you for explaining everything ❤

[@Jennygeee]

What a sweet little dog. I very sadly lost my 15 year old Shih Tzu Daisy-May at Christmas and I still miss her so much I cry every time I think of her. I’ve always been a big dog person and used to breed, show and judge Old English Sheepdogs but this little breed captured my heart. They are a small breed with a huge personality.

[@BiterAvid]

I really enjoyed the instructions accompanying this video, the little tip about that back foreleg section was particularly helpful. What a sweet older girl. Have a great week.

[@ginelleday5412]

Another beautiful transformation. This dog is so sweet and calm. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Noctessa]

What a sweetheart she is! Thank you for the detailed information about the different issues. Love your channel ❤

[@robertdillon9989]

Wow! What a highly technical face cut ! Great job, what a great dog !

[@annhutcheson5770]

We have three Shih Tzu and we get them groomed every 10 weeks. We get them groomed exactly like you did little Porsche. She looks adorable! ❤️

[@kimberlytaylor8550]

She’s just so chill!

[@ML-xi2rt]

She is adorable ☺️

[@cq9882]

What a little Sweetheart. Such a good little Dog. 🐶🇦🇺💗

[@sunnyquinn3888]

Aww, such a cutie, especially at the end when you were saying her favorite words!

[@shroomyk]

You babysitting a dog while also grooming another reminds me of when my sister and I would have to spend a couple hours at my mom's work. We always wanted to come out front and bug everyone and she would have to tell us to go back in the back room. lol I also am finding it super interesting when you explain why you do different things on different animals. I don't even have animals that require much grooming but it's still interesting.

[@courtneybermack]

That old girl was sweet and well behaved even though she was so anxious and unhappy! I hope she got all the treats!

[@rainbow_blacklight]

She is just absolutely a darling, I was melting watching her this whole time. Her shaking the whole time! oh my gosh ! Protection instinct overload

[@First._.Last.]

What a doll, 🤗.

[@lionessoftor4139]

I love this. I love the more informative side. Also that little dog did so good.

[@judycater2832]

What a good pupper. Great transformation!❤❤❤

[@BlankPhot]

You’re seriously helping me become a better groomer. I have really gained a lot of confidence from your channel and my grooms have become exponentially better since subscribing. Thank you 😊

[@SweetChaos01]

She's so sweet. Makes me miss my toy poodle. I had her for 16 years and she was so well behaved at the groomer. She went every other month her whole life.

[@AEKAskenburne]

I adore the love and care you put into treating the cats and dogs in your salon! Well done! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@GeoffreyToday]

What a little sweetheart. What a face. I wish I weren't so allergic to dogs.

[@woodstream6137]

Loved hearing the step by step explanations. She looks like a different dog now. Hopefully she enjoys the shorter hair

[@shivapazoki1881]

She was the most perfect little lad 😊

[@ladyjustice1474]

Porche is adorable. What a sweet pup.

[@mikeh8228]

Now that was the best behaved dog I have seen in your videos! What a nice lady!

[@betsygiles764]

I’m not usually a small dog person but she’s a real sweetheart. Love the end result of her do. Great job! She’s absolutely adorable.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

I thought I wasn't either, until I got one. ❤

[@betsygiles764]

@@kathyflorcruz552 I’ve had all different sized dogs in my life and I prefer the large ones.

[@kellyhendricks7625]

What a good girl. Shows that she really trusts you too.