ALONE with a 220lbs Caucasian Shepherd (Ovcharka) 😐

[@Bk2Fitnessblog]

Hello. I am the owner of Dodge. I just wanted to let everybody know he crossed the rainbow bridge today. He had epilepsy and had a cluster seizure session and he could not Come out of it cause they just kept coming. I just wanted to thank you all and especially to you the groomer for giving my big boy a chance when nobody else would I miss my boy so much

[@vic_nasty]

Noooooo😢 He was a beautiful sweet boy! I'm so sorry for your loss

[@philipfrancis2728]

I’m very sorry. That is sad news. I hope you’re doing well?

[@threeofcups-trishharris2643]

I've only just watched this video and then read your comment. I shed a tear for Dodge. Sorry for your loss. 😢😢

[@rebeccaromig9610]

I'm so sorry to hear that. He's a beautiful boy.

[@robynq]

I’m so sorry for your loss. What a special boy he was!

[@silvieb2024]

When a dog is this big and well-behaved, he is definitely a "sir".

[@ejcejc4113]

Sir Sits While Butt Washed, is his royal name.

[@augustagootee6254]

Love that

[@AntonioBarsanio]

A Sir who has been knighted by Queen Elizabeth for sure! He has his MBE just like the Beatles! 😆

[@secretwatcher9922]

​@@AntonioBarsanioHis a heritage knight, the real deal not a one off like the Beatles, way better behaved.😂

[@68jroche]

@@secretwatcher9922 I think he might be a Sir as in he's a Baronet, the lowest hereditary title.

[@janedoe6181]

The breeder and owner have done a phenomenal job with this dog. He has the temperament of a saint.

[@Chihiro33333]

At least the temperament of a Saint Bernard. 😜😄

[@GracemarieJohnson2763]

​@@Chihiro33333Haha, good one!

[@Chihiro33333]

@@GracemarieJohnson2763 Haha! Thanks! 😄

[@atherisGAY]

It looks like they did amazing desensitization and socialization with him, he is wonderful.

[@saltyprepper5513]

They all have a similar temperment. Mine does.

[@fieryapple7020]

This breed is extremely clever and well behaved if raised and trained properly. Props to the owner, this giant beautiful beast is so friendly and gentle

[@florenceeaton6687]

How wonderful this dog was saved!

[@ThefamousMrcroissant]

The patience of a dog does not come down to training - at all. Obedience comes from training. Patience comes from a good upbringing.

[@ThefamousMrcroissant]

@@samararg4507 Much, much higher than you are my friend :)

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

They're patient and clever for sure, but these things are bred to crush wolves and fight bears. They got that dog in them, to say the least.

[@da_bosso8634]

​@@florenceeaton6687 might want to go look at the top comment

[@paresseuxravenhurst85]

Holy cow, he really is a unicorn, barely even reacted to the dryer! Ive had the honor of helping to train and desensitize a young Caucasian Shepard and it's not easy! His owners have put some good work into him.

[@Dustin_Bins]

It'll never stop being satisfying seeing such a well behaved and well trained dog. It takes a lot of effort, but it gives the dog the best chance to have a good life that isn't full of fear/aggression.

[@leftsock7351]

Came here to say this. Hats off to the owners, they have done a phenomenal job with him.

[@cathyspiller7154]

I've always said you get out of your dog what you put into them! His owners deserve a big gold star!

[@minaparish5687]

Had to laugh - it was snowing dog fur while you used the blower to dry him - a veritable blizzard 🤣😂🤣

[@jbaker7311]

He's an amazing good tempered beast. When being dried he wanted to know if there was an escape clause in the contract.🤣

[@heckin_peebs]

I love how Vanessa always makes the dog aware of how stinky and nasty they are before bathing them

[@kodabuck225]

lol mhm

[@jimmccormick6091]

Yeah.... I have to remind myself.. they (dogs) don't REALLY unserstand what we are saying......right?

[@KayBee659]

My grandparents had a Norwegian elkhound who’d get pretty stinky… but my grandma would always reassure her by telling her that she “smells like roses”. 😂

[@ironfist458]

@@KayBee659disgusting. You animal lovers take things to the next level.

[@Johnnyfngp]

@@ironfist458its not the next level for animal lovers. And if you were a dog, would you like to be told you smell like roses? Or a dying fart?

[@setablaze1802]

"He doesnt seem to have the typical temperment of a caucasian sheppherd" Thats the beauty of good socialisation as a puppy. My neo mastiff was the best party dog - getting pats from each guest and sitting on their feet so they wouldnt leave without doing so. He LOVED tradesmen, and would run out the front door by a metre (never further because that would be rude and naughty) and flop all 65kg of him on the ground in protest so these nice strangers wouldnt leave. He was a nightmare with dogs... in that he had no idea of his size and loved to try playing with the smallest of puppies. He adored the vets looking after him during his final months battling cancer, and he is very missed.

[@h0rriphic]

He sounds like he was awesome 🥹🥰

[@setablaze1802]

@@h0rriphic he absolutely was. Big dogs are special like that. Lots of love to give and lots of room for love in return

[@mistyroses8999]

So sorry for your loss. They bond with us in such a strong way. Fellow dog lover here! Stay blessed.

[@1lm1MC]

Thats absolutely AMAZING!!!

[@nickv.5748]

He was blessed as dog ! ❤

[@ripley7t429]

My boy was a 215 lb gentle giant unless you attempted to enter our house or yard without permission. He lived to be 10. He and I had a rough start, but after I rolled him a few times out back and let him know I was the boss, he was great. I used to call him our living furniture. He would always lay at my feet next to the couch. He loved his grooming visits. She loved her appts with him. I miss him. RIP Harley.

[@Saesenthessisx]

how did you train him what did you do

[@PheonixT-ki8rx]

@@Saesenthessisx with those dogs its more physical dominance tbh. submit them on their backs and let them know you are Alpha

[@TheBcoolGuy]

@@PheonixT-ki8rxpumping iron to wrestle the dog

[@moldbellchains5709]

@@PheonixT-ki8rxi think this mindset on its own is harmful for dogs.

[@PheonixT-ki8rx]

@moldbellchains5709 it isn't. It's literally what they do in packs. The pack leader would put its teeth on their neck or stand over them until they show their belly and submit. You don't have to do it hard. You just gently lay them on their side and make them show their belly. These dogs rarely respond to food. Most guard dog breeds aren't food motivated once grown. This breed, in general, can easily stop obeying an owner if the owner doesn't keep up on the training.

[@ajohnson153]

Kudos to his owners. He was super well behaved. He even seemed to almost enjoy the blow dryer.

[@UncleverCarapace]

I have to imagine that getting all that undercoat out and blowing the fur around feels really nice, especially when it's heavily matted or compacted.

[@snappykrab]

Yeah it looked like the blow drying was his favorite part.

[@dovie2blue]

He looked like he was thinking about climbing the wall when she started soaping him though

[@gladysanderson1351]

I thought he looked at times unconcerned about the hair flying, to slightly interested in this event of "fur showers" BTW, he looked awesome after the groom! Superb job in managing him, and grooming him!

[@lp9476]

Kudos to the owners on his temperament perhaps, but he is obscenely overweight and no home grooming has taken place, which is pretty lame.

[@nancyb2003]

The fact that his owner cried speaks volumes about how Vanessa changes so many lives for the better. She is smart and gifted.

[@TalkingGIJoe]

agreed! We need more people like this helping other pets to live their best lives!❤

[@kyereCat]

She a lovely Dog Whisper.

[@Mads1255]

Absolutely. I love watching her videos, she is so compassionate, smart, slick and so adept and good at her job.👏👏🐾🐾❤️

[@lisadolan689]

I’m not crying Nope 🥹

[@samblasco2359]

The owner does a fabulous job in maintaining his coat, and kudos for you encouraging other groomers to keep him so the owner doesn't have to drive too long. This dog is a literal living teddy bear

[@bojned]

Usually they are more like grizzly than a teddy bear.

[@dorothybrown8859]

Demonstrates what love and proper training can do for "aggressive" dogs .

[@bojned]

@@dorothybrown8859They don't behave the same when they are not on their territory. Our Caucasian is very docile and easy going when out for the walk, however it can be very aggressive towards strangers back home. They are independent and smart breed and they do not require a lot of attention from the owner, hover it can be very protective of its surroundings. I wouldn't recommend this breed if you are looking for a play mate (they will not fetch you any balls anyway), however they are excellent guard dogs. We went for Caucasian because we had a break-in, and since we have this dog, junkies somehow lost interest in our property 😂

[@jmc8076]

@@bojned Why she was very careful at the start. Owners and her have proven what’s possible.

[@SPslash2011]

Other groomers aren’t turning him away because they want to, but most of us don’t have walk in showers or lax grooming regulations like her. All tubs at my salon are lifted meaning if he wouldn’t go up the stairs, I couldn’t do it. Also, unless you work for yourself like her, it is against safety regulations at most salons to do a dog on the ground untethered like that. Meaning he can only go to a groomer who works for themselves and has a step in tub. A lot of which are pretty old people and can’t handle dogs this size anyways so they also have to be on the younger side. Sometimes she says some weird stuff, but what I think she meant by “encouraging them” is to get this specific kind of groomer to reach out.

[@Felice_Enellen]

That's a good boy for nearly any breed, never mind his own.

[@JenxRodwell]

I really liked his energy of "Well, if I'm going to be stuck here I will tolerate it, but I also refuse to actively cooperate." Which, honestly, for an animal of that size, that might just be for the best.

[@TheCapitalLetterM]

Essentially trying to groom a big furry rock.

[@dirkbastiaandejong997]

"I guess this is what you are doing today. Not we, YOU."

[@unrealuknow864]

He was the best mannered dog I've her seen being groomed. He didn't even care when she did his feet and nails.

[@sallieharris4940]

What an absolutely amazing dog

[@maryjensen8305]

“How am I supposed to wash your butt?” “That sounds like a YOU problem, Vanessa.”

[@thomasthomsen2678]

I love how you adress him as "sir" when you try to move him in the shower or talk to him during the process 😂 Such a distinguished gentleman

[@jamesbibel4031]

An amazing creature. Truly a gift for us all. Such size and strength yet calm and peaceful.

[@dreaming-of-spots6805]

When she was rubbing the shampoo in, his expression went from "I'll tolerate this" to "okay, maybe this actually isn't so bad" lol. What an adorable big lug.

[@mandymorrison5039]

“Ohhh… that actually feels nice… you can continue…” 😂

[@billsitter8278]

Another complex groom of an incredibly well socialized dog. The owners should be proud.

[@casey4384]

This elephant had no fear. Fear seems to underlie a lot of bad behavior in dogs. It’s obvious that his owner has worked intensively with him to socialize and train. He’s also really intelligent. Your constant nattering is probably really helpful, because he’s hearing praise and calm even tho none of what you’re doing makes any sense to him. But it doesn’t hurt, you’re kind, and he hears "good boy" a lot, so he’s willing to go along with the process. 😊

[@katiekane5247]

The patter really helps IMO. They know you're not their momma but you're clearly somebody's momma. I swear they know the soul of everyone they meet.

[@Jimmyboygohome]

@@katiekane5247what’s patter and natter?

[@karencomer5721]

Patter and natter is talking to and praising the dog while he is being groomed.

[@Phantom-bh5ru]

That’s true. A lot of dogs attack because they are fearful. This dog is completely fearless so had nothing to worry about.

[@childofcascadia]

@Phantom-bh5ru Am a dog trainer, canine behaviorist and abuse case foster. Id hazard 90% of "aggressive" behavior comes from one of two things 1) fear 2) humans not understanding a dogs avoidance or "i really dont like this" signals.

[@scottstemen5894]

I love how when you are blowing him out, it's a snow storm in the shower. Your plumber must love you.

[@sforza209]

I was thinking the exact same thing. I bet she snakes the drain herself 😂

[@cassandraleigh4250]

fun fact: at the salons i’ve worked in (dog groomer here), we had separation within our plumbing system. One was for the dog hair to go into the drain while the other compartment was for the water. We also have a double hair catcher system in the drain in the tubs lol. It’s specifically for dogs like tibetan mastiffs, huskies, german shepherds, and dogs like this gentleman lol.

[@shinoyagami2144]

I think, like the other replies, I remeber her talking about how cleaning up after extra shedding dogs happen. She said she uses a specific drain catcher for fur so she can easily pick up and make sure her drains are unclogged every time. 😊

[@NexonNL]

I have taken a plumbing job from a dog grooming station before.. It is worse than you think. Of course shops try to mitigate this but years and years of build up happens over time. There's no foolproof way of preventing hair in the drain. I think it had to be like 500 different dogs' hair in there. I was almost convinced that one had died in there, the smell was so bad.

[@k1d666]

it started to look like someone was making cotton candy in there.

[@aartur1254]

My uncle owned a Caucasian shepherd. The dog died the day my uncle passed away. Loyalty beyond comprehension

[@it_butters_the_bean2343]

So sorry for your loss.🥺🥰

[@Kareng1462]

Wow that is amazing his dog was so devoted. Sorry for your loss.

[@vladislavzaykov4041]

Hey tell little bit more about their friendship!

[@kittensruleforever]

thats beautiful :( i hope they are together again

[@KimmyM72]

Oh wow 😢

[@roslynnorish3552]

He will leave a huge hole in your heart....thank you for sharing his beautiful nature.😢😊

[@nightmare_eyes430]

I grew up with Ovcharkas, they really are gentle giants with people they know, but they are ferocious guard dogs. This baby boy is an adorable floofy lad. ❤

[@Veritanky]

yess when i was a kid mine would let me do anything i wanted but if stranger went through gate to my house he could do some serious damage, once you introduced someone to him and he knew its a friendly he was chill

[@saragarska6335]

We had a Brazilian mastiff that was the same way. That he wasn't socialized well by his first owners didn't help. On walks, he was a beautifully behaved and polite guy, but on our property, we always had to be very particular about how we introduced him to anyone new. He slipped and fell on the ice on our back patio one day and badly injured his hips/back. He couldn't get up to walk so my mom and I had to carry/limp him back inside. It had to have hurt him, but he didn't growl once. Unfortunately, at his size and age and with his pre existing back end issues, we had to put him to sleep. He wasn't an easy/low maintenance dog, but he was a very good boy.

[@zxyatiywariii8]

They're wonderful dogs, if my health was better I'd love to adopt one ❤ I need to stick with smaller dogs, or at least dogs who don't outweigh me! 😅

[@MelindaSoSassy]

@@saragarska6335 I am so sorry for your loss. But you have wonderful memories of him. 💜

[@thatguyglenn7558]

Nitw pfp nice

[@christinatsakanikas2093]

I owned a White Caucasian Ovcharka many years ago. I remember spending all of spring and summer brushing her and bathing her outside. Our Martha was chill, laid back, and easy to train. We kept her out year-round. She loved and guarded the family, but everyone else she did not care for. She certainly loved eating.❤We miss our gentle giant. If only there were willing groomers like yourself, thanks for looking after him.😊

[@lawyerdoctor]

Wow, I’ve read a lot about these dogs and it’s awesome to hear peoples stories who’ve had the chance to have one in their family. Very unique dogs.

[@terimyers1120]

The owners & you are amazing! I love how you take your time & let the dogs be themselves!! 🎉

[@charlesreid9337]

you absolutely dont want this person near your dog. Shes using a $10 walmart garden sprayer. Is afraid of the dog. At no point reassures him or even realises he's hot. Whips out multiple loud scary tools and completely ignores his reaction. Ill guarantee she has a lot of dogs who react VERY negatively to her

[@Stardust_Vega]

​@@charlesreid9337wasn't aware you were a professional groomer. What a vile thing to say

[@cadillacdeville5828]

​@@charlesreid9337What? Do you even watch her videos thoroughly? She's had a plethora of different size dogs and attitudes and acted accordingly.

[@davidp2888]

The level of confidence and competence you have is incredible.

[@Dizz-vd8df]

Women are mentally stronger than man.

[@Siblysm]

Totally agree. She’s an amazing professional and human being

[@Narangarath]

And that's actually critical when working with animals, things can get nasty very fast if you're too nervous or incompetent.

[@agni_oh]

She has a gift truly. Every time i see her work with dogs like these I'm absolutely amazed

[@chelseaneville9672]

​@@Narangaraththis is the absolute truth that 99% of people have no clue about

[@caitlynjohnson672]

I love that she repeatedly reminds viewers of the fact that giant breeds like this could basically eat her up in like 3 bites but that doesn’t mean to act terrified because they react to you. Like she showed how big just his head was but then later just gave him a little push and he just flopped over, like okay whatever.

[@grunthostheflatulent9649]

I got the feeling the blow dry was his favourite part. His breeders and owners are to be congratulated on his temperament and socialising. Last but not least, Vanessa, your bravery, patience and connection with your clients is wonderful.

[@Kieranndav]

I like to imagine the blow drying felt good on his skin because its not often he feels something get past his heavy fur

[@themustar601]

And maybe a bit of that “being in a car with your head out the window and the wind in your face” feeling

[@ultimatesunrise]

Josef Fritzl scammed his own daughter for 24 years...

[@rlrieth]

She is definitely the best at what she does.

[@JakeKoenig]

That's a very well-behaved bear.

[@madeleinehaggan3703]

Beautiful one ❤

[@TheBcoolGuy]

Some Californian black bears weigh 220 lbs.

[@Eee-n6e]

@@TheBcoolGuy”some” so does that mean that’s exceedingly heavy for the bears or exceedingly light for them

[@TheBcoolGuy]

@@Eee-n6e actually, that's about what they weigh. Some of them weigh exactly 220 lbs. 😊

[@corbeau-_-]

@@TheBcoolGuy There seems to be a range and 220 isn't 'big' for black bears, but on the lower side of the average I guess. "The black bear (Ursus americanus) is the most common bear in North America. Adults range from 1.3 to 1.9 meters (4.3 to 6.2 feet) in length and weigh 60-300 kg (132-661 pounds). The largest males can grow up to 2 meters long (6.6 feet) and weigh 409 kg (902 pounds). Males can be up to 70% heavier than females." On average they weigh 300. Sadly, the biggest ones often ended up mounted on walls, or as a rug. California has seen them decline as well; we sort of select smaller bears to survive.

[@vetmamacita]

Whoever bred this dog deserves a medal for providing dogs with excellent temperament. Shocking how easy he was with nail trimming

[@natnattstsa5335]

Это очень старая, проверенная порода, охранная и пастушья...У нас в России сейчас их несколько меньше, а во время СССР это была невероятно мгогочисленная порода!

[@vikctorrkreedd6418]

Check out jozo dogs on youtube you'll see a different tempermant, if I can say.

[@simonolya]

This bred fron caucasian region, mountain Shepard from Georgia and Azerbaijan aria. Was really popular in USSR.

[@mandymorrison5039]

I know, right?!?! I’ve had 7 golden retrievers who were all phenomenal and not ONE was anywhere near that good with grooming, especially the nail trim! This dog didn’t even act like anything was happening with the trim! 😂❤️❤️❤️

[@SoLuVaBle299]

That dog is in fact a very good boi.

[@GracemarieJohnson2763]

For an Ovcharka, that is one well-behaved dog! The owners did a heck of a great job training and socializing him. He's such a beauty.

[@1974djin]

Ovcharka just means a shepherd dog, it's not any specific breed. There are man different ovcharkas - German, Caucasian, Central Asian, Australian, etc.

[@lanlennart]

true @@1974djin

[@willek1335]

​@@1974djin When people say Ovcharka (sheperd dog in Bulgarian/Russian), it generally refers to shepherd dogs from Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus region, not German or Australian.

[@4toby4to]

@@willek1335that's just not correct in general. Any of those dogs is ovcharka

[@willek1335]

@@4toby4to we're on the interwebs, and here people come from all around the world. In this international context, we generally attach the language used and the things that originate from that region together. An example is claymore and great sword, words coming from Scotland and England, respectively. Claymore literally means great+sword, but when people say that in an international setting, they specifically refers to great swords from Scotland.

[@CrazyCatLady4Life]

That baby is the definition of a “gentle giant”❤❤

[@jillianheald-robertson1609]

❤

[@Jeff-qo1ql]

I have two and I named one jidovi meaning in Romania means gently gaint

[@Josh-lz9pd]

They were bred to fight bears...

[@liciewhiteley7376]

​@@Josh-lz9pd fight bears😂😂😂 he is a bear. How could you tell the difference

[@kimberleyjackson392]

He's the second Caucasian you've done. He's a much happier guy than Rex was lol. Even Rex was a good boy just not as good as this one. He's absolutely gorgeous. He was even more gorgeous and handsome when he was done 😊. His owners did an amazing job training him. They did everything right

[@thatindiandude4602]

Comparing to normal Caucasian Ovcharkas, has a saintly temperament.

[@unknownentity8256]

Also the breeder deserves praise, don't forget them.

[@jscho8674]

Definitely praise to the breeder too! This boy is amazing.

[@TheKatarinaGiselle]

He's an amazing, good boy!! 😍💓💗❤️💗💓😍

[@soziopvth]

@@ToTheWolves blabla

[@o.n.3312]

so thats was it was !! as a child i went around on country roads alot, and there was a farm with an old grandma living next to it. she had a beast of a dog, the thing was a huge mound of muscle and slobber. he would bark at us but we never got close, i think he died when i was around 13, and i remember him from when i was 5. the old woman was his owner, she loved him and he loved her, he was always somewhere lurking when she worked on her garden. to that dog who qcared the living hell out me as a kid, i wish a peaceful rest, to the one you groomed to perfect fluffiness, i wish a long life.

[@SwiftFox19]

This is a sweet boy, he did so well!! I had a Saint Bernard that I washed at the neighborhood car wash. Tried many times to get him in the bathtub but he refused, so car wash it was! The look on people's faces when they pulled into the stall next to me was priceless!

[@amyh9949]

Let ‘em stare…that was a great idea

[@katego370]

I mean, where else can you wash a bulldozer... 😅

[@Dbree24]

Wasn't the water pressure too high???

[@xxmattopsxx3931]

​@donnab2340 A lot of car washes have variable pressure if it's not an auto wash. But yeah, man, I understand the concern because I almost lost a finger at one as a stupid kid.

[@NiSiochainGanSaoirse]

That's a GREAT idea! Assuming you don't mean to pressure wash the poor dogs 🫥

[@kiksyame1481]

We used to have a boy this big, he was the goofiest bear, on walks didn't care about anybody, loved kids (not for eating) and I was able to walk him at 15-17(my age at the time). His dad was import from Russia and total oposite :D In spring he(our dog) shed about two sheep of fur, loved to sleep under snow. Passed away when he was 12. Edit: Our dog passed at 12. I wrote as I remembered so it seems a bit confussing :D You did a great job with him!

[@madsquishy3410]

LOL!!! "Not for eating" I laughed my butt off when I read that

[@DC_Fedens]

Not for eating 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@christinaheagy4602]

I'm sorry for your loss. God bless you 🫂

[@jscho8674]

"Not for eating" made me bust out laughing. I'm so sorry you lost your boy! ❤

[@lindalumae]

That’s a long life for a big dog. I love Danes but can’t stand losing them so soon. I had an elderly Dane snd we did not know her age but I think she was 9 when she passed. My kids then got me a beautiful puppy but he fell and injured his back and had to be euthanized at 4. It’s just heartbreaking.

[@HappyTreesPNW]

BEYOND IMPRESSED! Ovcharka's are no joke...the owners did one hell of a job getting him desensitized, and you did an amazing job on him! What a good LGD!

[@victoriaferris5410]

He is absolutely massive!!! What a beautiful dog, physically and he has a wonderful temperament.

[@valerierose817]

I love how you vouched for this dog to other groomers closer to his home who can be shown this video. Very honorable

[@marinatuberman3489]

Hello Vanessa! My husband grew up with this type of dog, his grandma owned one in white/ beige color!! She was a beastly girl, the mailman couldn’t deliver the mail when she was loose in a backyard. In the winter time she was carrying the sled with 6 grandchildren in it and had fun in the snow!! Standing she was taller then a person!! He has the best memories of this dog

[@endeeray4295]

Taller than a person? Like when the dog is standing on their back legs, I can see that.

[@marinatuberman3489]

@@endeeray4295 Yes, standing on the back legs!! Huge beast!!

[@blessingugochinyere3992]

WOW!

[@grey3414]

​@@endeeray4295of course, that's just common sense 🤨

[@endeeray4295]

@grey3414 yes it is, but there's a dearth of commonsense out there these days.

[@bogdanagouze6255]

My 11 years old Caucasian died two days ago. She was the most beautiful, well-behaved, just overall nice and sweet girl. No one belived that such a big and scary looking dog can be so charming and so calm. Watching you groom this big boy brings me memories of my sweet Yasya. Such a lovely breed❤

[@sophiabright8371]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. 😢❤😢

[@cheaplaffsarefree]

So sorry for your loss. She's watching you now and wagging her tail to let you know she's OK -- and she wants you to be OK too.

[@amely-i.sp.]

My nana's yard neighbor recently brought a Caucasian Ovcharka home, and OMFG, HE'S SUCH A GOOD BOOOOOOY!!!😢😢😢😢 He is so sweet and jumpy!! I love dogs, man, I love them so much!!

[@jenniferlibrandi-waits7108]

Sending you a hug. I’m so sorry…

[@BrassyBrunette]

So, so very sorry about your loss. I really understand. 😢

[@NothingMaster]

A sweetheart of a dog. ❤🥰💯

[@TLDelapore]

I accidentally wandered into somebody's yard in the Republic of Georgia and came face to face with one of these guys defending his property. That was definitely an experience.

[@TLDelapore]

Just finished the video. კაი ბიჩო.

[@TheBcoolGuy]

Did you turn tail and run or slowly back away?

[@TLDelapore]

@@TheBcoolGuy I didn't see them until they were right on top of me cuz I had headphones in. I'm a dog guy so I knew to back up.

[@applegal3058]

My problem is, I love dogs, and I'd want to make friends with them haha, but if he is mean and growling I'd probably run too lol

[@exodus6996]

@@TLDelapore Jus need to know the basics of the animal kingdom, never turn your back to a threat

[@nataliewilliams2566]

The confidence she shows around these dogs no matter what size, or temperament is awe inspiring 😮

[@mat7258]

especially with a dog that is 220 pounds and has a bite force of 200 PSI more than an African Lion

[@mark-o-man6603]

@@mat7258 200? Lions have a bite force of 650 -1000 PSI.

[@nzalat]

@@mark-o-man6603 200 more psi than an african lion i guess

[@rodneymills6477]

@@mark-o-man6603 200 PSI is average for a large breed dog. Even a little low. I think he meant 200 more. It's about 300 for a rottie, and those aren't even close to the most dangerous dogs.

[@hg_10sm68]

@@mat7258They do not have a stronger bite than a lion. That is one of those internet hogwash myths. A lion's skull is a lot bigger than a Caucasian Sheperd's & in carnivores, cranial size/width is a key indicator of bite force

[@jkfsu]

That dog is a giant teddy bear. He's better behaved than most. He let you bathe him, trim his nails, trim his paws, and made him rollover. He didn't even put up a fight. I bet he's a great dog!

[@bonniedavis4601]

This dog is amazing. At 100 kilos he is remarkably kind and gentle. And, you young lady, are an amazing groomer.😊 Also kind and gentle.❤❤

[@zuzannakluk-zajkowska3863]

"he doesn't mind strangers in the house as long as he gets pets" a perfect description of our family firend's newfounlander. As soon as our 6month old showed him interest he was all sold for her. This dog raised three kids of that friend so he was familiar with smol humans and greatly appreciated pat pats and laughter of our daughter when he sniffed her.

[@skyburk1185]

As someone who has a 220 pound dog who is an absolute sweetheart, who is often refused services based soley on size and appearance (Bernese Mountain Dog x Great Pyrenese) I really appreciate the time, effort and commitment you offer these pups! truly respect what you do and how you do it.

[@robertwolfgan]

I'm so jealous of you!

[@BatkoBrat]

There is a huge Kangal dog nextdoor and he is the sweetest. Such a gentle giant, a baby. Nonetheless, people are scared of him like he is the devil 😄

[@sylviasanders-priest8199]

Reminds me of a dog I used to work on when I was a bather. He is a Newfoundland and great Pyrenees mix. Absolute sweetheart as well! When I would scrub and towel dry his head in the tub he would always rest his head on my chest and all but fall asleep. Sweet boy!!

[@BryanneSmith]

I wish I could pet your dog. I'll bet your dog has lots of soft floof.

[@veintiunico5326]

I believe your success is due to your professionalism, knowledge, and intonation that makes the dog be at ease, trusting. Godspeed

[@Vitaee13]

You sure Dodge is a Caucasian Shepherd and not a Newfoundland in disguise? Like everyone else, I am beyond impressed with how well behaved he was. Massive kudos to his parents and to you as well, Vanessa. BTW, also amazed that the groom only took two and half hours. Just realized that the previous sentence is testament to how ridiculous massive this bear is. And just wondering, is this (by weight at least) the biggest client you've had?

[@grey3414]

I mean she would have noticed if the dog has webbed feet, right? (For context: Newfoundlands have webbed feet.)

[@janleonard3101]

Looks part St. Bernard to me, especially with all the drool.

[@davidedgar2818]

I've worked with Newfies worse than this. He's a gem! To have a groomer with this kind of demeanor is also the key.

[@lauramolen9453]

I was thinking the same about having a calm demeanor like a Newf! He reminded me so much of our Newf.

[@davidedgar2818]

@@lauramolen9453 I had mine from 8 weeks till 17 years he was a gentle giant. My bosses sons used to ride on his back. I can't think of anyone that didn't like him.

[@dottybb2756]

Wow, you are such a bad ass groomer! While you have a healthy respect for your “clients” and take the necessary precautions, you are fearless and your love of animals is so evident. You are great at what you do and I’m sure your clients appreciate all that you do for their fur babies.

[@gwyn9846]

Our English Mastiff Beauregarde weighed 265lbs(seriously) and he absolutely loved baths. Groomers loved him! He was the epitome of the meaning of "Gentle Giant". Young lady, dogs can sense your intent. You are a brave and beautiful soul. Edit: Beauregarde also luuuuuved being vacuumed.

[@rockarola55]

I love English Mastiffs and I really love the name that you gave him...a giant dopey musclehead with the name of a Southern gentleman, what's not to love 😊

[@iganpparamarta8813]

Wow he weighs the same with a Sumatran tiger.

[@gwyn9846]

@@iganpparamarta8813 His head was the same dimensions as an adult male polar bear. He passed on to a place I truly believe God has made for His genuinely beloved creatures. Beauregarde saw everything as if it were a miracle. Snowflakes, butterflies, raindrops, rustling leaves, babies, ice cream cones - his reaction was always the same. His eyes would widen, he would look at me or my husband for permission to inspect. He lived life joyfully!

[@Katie2986]

I had a CAT that liked to be vacuumed 😂

[@susanwat]

​@@gwyn9846Sounds like an absolute sweetheart💕

[@josiemorehouse9866]

I can’t get over the size of his PAWS!! He really was more like a bear than a dog, lol. And that personality and temperament, he is a magnificently majestic giant beauty and I would’ve spent that extra hour and a half cuddling him, he was so floofy at the end!! Such a wonderful well-behaved giant doggo!! 🐶🐾

[@edwardormsby4963]

Caucasian Shepard's supposedly have the largest paws among dog breeds.a result of there mountain environment.

[@lisastenzel5713]

Yes the paws!! That clipper looked tiny all of a sudden 😅 Went missing between the toes😂😂

[@fuzzywzhe]

One of my neighbors has one. They are pretty mellow dogs. Not too eager for attention, but pleasant with people and enjoy interaction but not obsessive about getting it. Good natured animals, but I wouldn't want to have one. Too short of a lifespan.

[@tina3038]

@@edwardormsby4963 You need to see the paws of an Alabai male they literally look like lion's paws ... but this boy is massive.

[@MW-te5fv]

In Soviet Russia Caucasian Shepherd cuddles you

[@swordmonkey6635]

It was cool to watch his anxiety fade and he trusted her. He wasn't happy, but he was a patient and best boy.

[@myperfectworlds]

Wow, what an incredible dog! He’s gorgeous, and he is so SO well behaved. His temperament is just phenomenal.

[@BearDown4Life]

I own two of them. 215 lbs and 223 lbs. Abbott and Costello. I just put them in another room when I have company. Big fluffly puppies for me, but absolute tanks. I groom my own too.

[@Noah_Vlog4]

Holly crap dude props to you

[@gloriawinbush1590]

Awesome ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.

[@misscyberia]

ABBOTT & COSTELLO!!! what a perfect pair name 😄

[@mariuszklin6433]

I also have 2 and mine are absolutely lovely but would definitely not allow strangers touch them on their territory although seem ok when we go to the vet (he allows us to come after hours when there are no other dogs). Living in a very remote area close to the forest feels great having them guarding the house

[@WillBravoNotEvil]

Bud & Lou to fit on the bowls? My dad had an 8mm excerpt from, I believe, Buck Privates. The scene where Lou tries to get onto his upper bunk bed 😂

[@margodphd]

It would have taken me all my strength not to lie down on the floor next to this floofer and cuddle him for rest of the appointment. He looks phenomenal after the groom! What a gentle , confident, marvelous creature - a hulking testament to his owner's love and care.

[@KingdomFantasy669]

Right? Totally a "Oh we have two extra hours? Cool, I'm just gonna uh, take a nap on top of this floofy doggo"

[@jeffhughes6167]

@@KingdomFantasy669poor Vanessa will be spending the next three hours clear up all the floof from the entire shop, it’s every where !!!

[@margodphd]

@@KingdomFantasy669 Yes! I imagine Dodge wouldn't even notice if you laid your head on him for a moment and definitely looks like a cuddly beast :D

[@margodphd]

@@jeffhughes6167 I imagine it's worth it:D

[@zxyatiywariii8]

Ikr, what a wonderful floofy dog! 🥰 In winter I wouldn't even need my heated blanket, just sleep next to this cozy floofer! 😴

[@gaylenetingstad1663]

I love your conversations with the animals. We can see that this is more than a job. This is a passion. You tell the pups they smell gross, then apologize to them ❤️

[@IgorEngelen1974]

pretty sure the animals are like "oh, this animal talks to me, no need to activate murder stance"

[@natasaperun3242]

I had two Caucasian shepherds - male Buran and female Anya! They were most beautiful dogs - gently giants, so devoted but very aggressive towards the strangers! I loved them so much! ❤😢❤😢

[@_marimopeace]

very kind of vanessa to put out an open call for groomers local to dodge's owner! can't imagine a better vouch than this video to showcase his temperament + the speed of this session. wishing dodge's mom all the luck in finding an accommodating groomer!!

[@reid3031]

The footage of you chasing him with the dryer as he politely tries to leave gives me life

[@miszsaii24]

😂😂😂

[@colinburke8389]

*Insert Benny Hill theme*

[@stuff1784]

This dog’s owner is AMAZING!! She trained him so well and kept his skin in amazing condition!

[@gowanfenley]

Giant-sized dogs are the best! I've never met one that wasn't mellow, but many teacup dogs are quite snappy.

[@ksaraw]

The goodest boy! He is an absolute sweetheart and a credit to his owners.

[@BalletomaneM]

This is the absolute best behaved and chillest Ovcharka I've ever seen oh my god. His owners have done such an immense amount of amazing work with him, I'm so impressed!!!

[@nada7.077]

What a sweet, wonderful boy Dodge was during his grooming! I believe your own sweet, patient, kind manner, and always talking to the animals and praising them on how good they are being helps a lot. God bless you for helping so many fur babies achieve their beautiful looks and higher level of comfort. ❤️🙏

[@firecracker8071]

My dear I do not think There is anything you can't do

[@PeterDelo]

I understand the groomers struggle to take on big dogs. We had a bernese, which are goofy funny lovable dogs, but ours was over 140lbs and no salon wanted to groom him. Finally we found a young lady, who was willing to take on the job. The first time we had a short talk about his temper and personality and she brought a friend as well to help her just in case. After the first groom with her friend and getting to know him,she was grooming him alone, because he was a very gentle and good behaved dog which she could handle without any issue. Brings back memories

[@mrcx6142]

What a magnificent beast! With exceptional temperament for a Caucasian Shepard at that! He was probably like "I could fight off a lion, nothing here can threaten me" followed by "don't touch my feet, it tickles :(" Truly marvellous, although I don't think I could handle the literal litres of drool dripping all over him and everywhere else. Love your work, you're so competent, so calm and your voice is so soothing, it makes the video really enjoyable.

[@normaking3334]

Yes, your voice never shows the slightest bit of tension.

[@MariaG-bs9fg]

I think your personality & temperament put him at ease. If I were his owner, I'd drive 2 hours everytime to have you groom him. Such a positive grooming experience for him 🎉🎉

[@Brandonson80]

I would too!!! In a heartbeat!

[@lorih2853]

That is truly the biggest dog I've ever seen. Kudos to you for a successful groom. The largest dog we had was an Akita/Lab mix, and he was only 110 pounds. But much like this fellow, he didn't have an aggressive bone in his body. Because he grew up with cats, he took to laying on the back of the couch, and was happy to have kittens use him for a jungle gym. It's been nearly twenty years and I miss him still.

[@the7thdean1]

Totally agree

[@bobmazzi7435]

I had an Akita Lab mix as well. At least, mom was Akita ( pure bred, papers carrying show dog ), dad was a volunteer that I assume was a black lab. He was a sweet pup. One of his brothers was NOT a sweet pup. So, either I did a better job of raising mine, or there's a genetic roll of the dice as well.

[@Janiceian00937]

This was such a sweet story Thank you for sharing it 🥹

[@dawnwesterbeck346]

$200 at least

[@elaineg60]

Omg…absolutely stunning dog! Reminds me of my St Bernard/Great Dane, 230lbs..and a total, loving lap dog who never knew a stranger. RIP Rocker Docker..

[@m.m.m.42]

You’re absolutely amazing. I’ve never seen a dog groomer who was as in-tune and knowledgeable. It warms my heart knowing folks like you are out there!!

[@johannasildam3835]

I think one reason he kept calm was that he understood he was in the presence of a fluff witch and these are just weird things that one must accept for clean fluff 😅

[@Stardust_Vega]

​@@johannasildam3835a fluff witch 😂😂😂 that's a fun mental picture

[@chrisconnell8198]

His owner properly socialized him as a pup and handled him alot. 👏

[@Gaius__]

Yep, behaviour like this takes a lot of training and endless repetition as well as regular reinforcement sessions, for all his life. Quite a lot of work, but worth it and very necessary with a dog that large and strong. There is no way you can control him physically, if he doesn't want to obey. It must be done with the mind, and that means lots of training. His guardians did a great job, he is a sweetheart.

[@ocelotcat]

Firstly, he's a beautiful boy and was so well behaved. You did a fantastic groom on him.....he looks like a king now.... secondly, this was my late mom's favorite breed, you don't see them around very much, so I feel that seeing this video of you grooming him was a sign from my mom, saying "hello" from heaven. Thank you for sharing this beautiful video and for taking him in to groom. 🙏💗🐾💗🙏

[@babagalacticus]

it's ALWAYS a pleasure to watch a real pro do their job, no matter what it is. i thought 'SHELDON' was a hoot but this kaiju is something else entirely. doesn't hurt either that your vocal timbre is so well suited to your line of work. so do you sell all that hair to knitters; looked like a couple of sweaters in there. 😹 btw, would have thought a hedge trimmer & shop vac were called for.

[@tihanaharrison6728]

I was wondering if anyone else was gonna mention the fur and crafting! I was thinking how wonderful all of that clean fur would be for felting!

[@VictoriaEMeredith]

As someone who grew up in a place full of black bears, I can confirm that he does indeed outweigh smaller adult bears. 😁

[@bird_b0nezz]

Well that’s actually beyond terrifying

[@EL-gu8fv]

That's his job. To be bigger and scarier than a bear, to protect the sheep. He's related to the Tibetan mastiff I used to have, but he was a sweetheart.

[@nicholasneyhart396]

Where are there bears that small as adults? An adult average black bear near me is about 400lbs and I have seen ones much much larger.

[@hg_10sm68]

@@nicholasneyhart396Adult male black bears across America averaged 265 lbs according to a compilation of weights from various states

[@nicholasneyhart396]

@hg_10sm68 Yes, and that average is brought down significantly by the deep south. Bergman's rule is a thing and animals are significantly bigger in the northern part of the country.

[@donnabeaudin9114]

I loved watching you groom this beautiful dog! My daughter is a professional groomer of 15 years and you and she are like kindred spirits of the dog grooming world! She also takes on the animals no one else will do. I can appreciate all the work, both physically and mentally that you expend in taking on the difficult pups! I know that your clients appreciate you very much!

[@judywright4241]

It did look like she was blow drying a bear, running to keep up drying him👍🏻✅

[@5963jake]

He is beautiful!! Thanks to you!! Such a good dog and temperament!! Our neighbors had a Mastiff named Duke who was huge over 200 lb he would come to the shop for the cool sealed concrete floor and he would lay on my legs and trap me underneath vehicles!! I loved his huge drooly face!! Never left without cleaning the fridge of leftovers!! You are a shining example of perfection for all groomers to follow!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@koicaine1230]

I am so impressed with his temperament! I had a huge Mastiff who was a total sweetheart most of the time ❤

[@aleksandraw.8528]

I've had one of those fluffy bears... passive resisistance like "i'm just gonna sit here no matter how hard you're going to push me, try me honey" is just their thing, at least from my experience. Bite, growl? Never. But when she REALLY didn't like something she just didn't cooperate AT ALL. She was like "try to do what you want if you have to, but don't count on me on this! I'm officially turning into a mountain unless you change your mind and leave me alone". And since she was huge... well... We called her a tank.

[@imadequate3376]

Cant give enough praise to the owners for socializing such a good boy. I LOVE the pattern on his face, he is gorgeous and a perfect example of what a breed commonly associated with aggressive tendencies can be if given proper training. My friends pitbull has the same tempterment, he leans on your leg and look up at you and puts himself between him and his owner, and he wont let you go anywhere until you pet him. Thats the test for people coming into the house 😂 I want to hug this dog so much. Hes huge!

[@Bk2Fitnessblog]

Oh he'd love a hug😊

[@buffalojoe78]

Yes for sure Pitbulls won’t let you do anything until you give them pets. This boy is just like so “whatever.”

[@ualaniwinter3095]

He's a beautiful giant of a good, sweet, well-behaved boy. Kisses, hugs, and lots of pets for him!! 😘🤗🫳

[@kathrynmilesfenton2755]

He was an incredibly good boy!!! Massive! Handsome beyond imagination! Thanks to his owners for their incredible socialization of him and getting him desensitized to other dogs and accepting other people into his space! Your groom of him is... as always... impressive and excellently done!

[@wayne611]

I love big dogs, I had a husky shepherd 85l, my neighbor had a newfie.

[@kathrynmilesfenton2755]

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist1 This crap has no business being on a dog grooming site!

[@kathrynmilesfenton2755]

I've always had big dogs! @@wayne611

[@wendyronk123]

What an absolutely glorious gentle giant! He probably lets babies and children crawl all over him too! An absolute Love! 💕

[@sydneylane7513]

As a fellow groomer I just want to say you do an incredible job and I am a home groomer who grooms dogs at homes that aren't accepted in salons . I admire the way you talked to him and read his body language not forcing him through any uncomfortable situation but just going with his flow of things and doing everything you can to just make him comfortable and more light weight and handsome . Your a wonderful groomer. !!!!!!

[@kathrynegan4832]

I just love how he’s essentially a corrupt official: should be guarding his territory but is easily bribable! 😂 What a sweet boy, and what an amazing job you’ve done. Easy to see why the owner drove 2 hours to meet you!

[@rkka1989]

Senior soviet apparatchik, I imagine.

[@OnceUponaTimeline]

I've met several corrupted guard dogs, one pair of white jindos and another time a golden retriever who would suck up the petting and attention until one day their owners came out of the house and they'd jump back and emit a few barks to make it look like they weren't slacking. Of the 2 jindos, when almost getting busted, one looked up at the sky like he didn't see me and the other proceeded to bark at the ground near me, from the approaching owner, it would look as if he was barking at me but from my angle, he was clearly barking at a stepping stone, I give that last dog credit for smart thinking in a pinch!

[@Badgerpapa]

He was reading your body language as much as you did his. Your size and gentleness made him comfortable in a new place and he seemed to be happy you were petting and rubbing the shampoo in. He looked just happy to be getting all the attention. Like you said each dog should be looked at on their terms.

[@michellebidinger8970]

What a massive sweetheart! Great job on the grooming of this giant teddy bear

[@redeemedstone]

I think he really understood what she was saying and trusted her process. She is really endearing too and a warm person in spite of her straight talk lol.

[@patrickgriffitt6551]

I prefer straight talk. Like to know where I am.

[@redeemedstone]

@@patrickgriffitt6551 me too.

[@ItsMe-ic7on]

The tone of voice she uses with these dogs helps so much just like with horses

[@redeemedstone]

@@patrickgriffitt6551 me too. Esp coming from someone who cares enough to say it out loud.

[@lesare6509]

Just wish you would have used his name more, it is a lovely name for him!❤️🐾

[@lania3717]

Thank you for advocating for this very good boy by asking groomers closer to his area to care for him.❤ I'm sure his humans really appreciate that.

[@steve17bf2]

Yeah, especially when you can send them the link of him being on best behaviour

[@MyssingInAction]

Having raised a few COs, the most impressive part for me was watching you trim his paw pads. His owners did right by him with socialization.

[@anglerfish4161]

When would you have imagined that one of your best behaved clients in a while would be a Caucasian Shepherd? Truly amazing, Vanessa!

[@3flyte_3flyte]

It's those Poms and Chihuahuas that you ought to be wary of :)

[@MsNattsuko]

You can tell his owners have put in some really good work raising this beautiful pooch 💖 Such a well behaved boy

[@LapeyLou]

Major props to the owner(s) for doing such an amazing job training this big beautiful beef machine! I have a Corso, and while extremely trainable loving and smart, they’re stubborn and you really have to be on them every minute of every day from day one to get a temperament like this. That and good breeding! Ovcharkas are such beautiful dogs, and Dodge is a prime example of what big teddy bears they can be if the planets align. Thanks for sharing and taking a chance with him!

[@katiekane5247]

I provided care for a family with Filas & Bull Mastiff. 7 dogs in all, very well trained. I'm all of 100# but they were always careful, the owner was a prima ballerina & couldn't risk even an inadvertent injury. Quite the site to have them come thundering up the yard & stop like cutting horses. So sad people pre judge dogs but they do.

[@TheSkyhightribe]

He's a beautiful boy, in and out.

[@CMX4]

Just realized I've been watching you for several weeks now and wasn't subscribed. I corrected that. I watch your videos with my youngest daughter and we both love them. We both love animals and learning about them and even I have learned about breeds that I've never even heard of by watching your videos. Thank you!

[@littlepockets4959]

I was subscribed and when I checked because of your comment I found I had been de-subscribed! How irratating youtube does this

[@WellISaidIt]

She has 2 channels. This is her second channel. You guys might have subscribed to her first channel and not this one.

[@jscho8674]

I watch these with my young twins. We love her channel too! ❤

[@allym2787]

Just want to reiterate the earlier comment. She has 2 channels. The main channel (Girl with the Dogs) has shorter form content, but is also usually funnier.

[@LegendHold1]

His head is broader than Vanessa's shoulders. That's a huge beastie! He was definitely liking the blow drying around his head...he was leaning into it and his expression was like, 'Oh man, this is a nice windstorm, just like a a huge storm coming over the Ural Mountains' . Great job Vanessa!

[@Dan-fo9dk]

Sure there can be some kind of storm in the Ural-mountains ....but they do not exactly carry any sort of fame for storms. That mountain range isn't specially high either ....hence does not create big weather stuff. Don't know why Ural-mountains came to your mind since that type of dog does not come from there ...and also Ural-mountains are hardly not populated at all ...hence no dogs. It is in it's name ....it come from the Caucasus mountains which are 2-3 times higher in elevation (Mt. Elbrus 5642 meter / 18510 feet ...highest in Europe ) and are located over 2000 km away from closest part of Ural. The Caucasus region has plenty of people and do a lot of sheep herding in that extremely mountainous region....hence there are need for sheperd dogs. I've seen them in action in that very region ....right under Mt. Kazbek (5042 meter) in Georgia and in Sevan district in Armenia.

[@famprima]

Believe me, I had a dog like that- your head fits into their mouth, easily.

[@vettamarrero6839]

Lol sometimes I have trouble with perspective and can’t tell actual size. When I saw her actual face next to the dog’s I was like “GAH DAMN, THAT REALLY IS A BIG BOI!”

[@LegendHold1]

@Dan-fo9dk I don't know why I was thinking of the Ural Mountains other than it's closer to Europe and southern Asia where some of the warmer summer breezes come up over the mountain from the Atlantic Ocean and turn to snow or moderate rainfall...Blow driers get a little "warm" in terms of the air that come off them and blow a lot of "wet" around...so I guess I was thinking a warm wet summer storm more than anything else.

[@alexisz9189]

More like the Caucasus Mountains

[@jtjcheers]

As a giant breed dog owner, it is an absolute blessing onto my existence that there are talented groomers like you with the skills and capacity to take on jobs like this. I hope the owners of the beauty expressed nothing but enormous gratitude for your services.

[@MadeleineJohnston-yr9yy]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL GIFT YOU HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH FROM ALMIGHTY GOD, WELL DONE

[@AndreaJones-eh3sd]

220lbs 😮 must be not far off two Vanessas, that is an intimidating size. Thank the lord he’s so chilled out, what a good boy.

[@TheBcoolGuy]

I'm a natural bodybuilder and being 220 lbs at a reasonable bodyfat percentage is a lifetime goal for me.

[@Navy-Seal-Ninja90]

its not uncommon to have that weight. livestock guardian dogs are just next level in general.

[@omardiangeloarteaga4875]

​@@Navy-Seal-Ninja90no . 220 is too heavy for a working dog . A good lgd is in 65-75 kilograms range . They have to have height and weight but they move all day with the flock . A 100 kilograms dog is a show line dog and cant work for shit . For pet is ok but if you want a guard dog dont buy show lines

[@Gaius__]

@patirvin-bz9pg Yep, in one of her old videos she mentioned that she is 4'11" and a bit below 100lbs. The only reason she can control those huge fellows is because they feel she loves them.

[@CrimFerret]

He handled that incredibly well. I know you've had dogs from 'easier' breeds that haven't been nearly as chill about the whole thing. He's been very well socialized, but I think your demeanor helped too. You weren't afraid of him and showed him affection as you went. Dogs pick up on that. He ended up looking great.

[@uliwehner]

Even my cat was impressed. She watched the drying part with interest. Maybe she wants one now

[@grahammonk8013]

@uliwehner I've had a harder time WASHING my cat!

[@LisaMarli]

What a gorgeous dog and so well behaved. He's owners have done very well with him.

[@gametime2473]

Wow, are you kidding me? The dog didn't even react to having his nails clipped? I have yet to have a dog that doesn't hate that. Man, I fell in love with this dog. What a beautiful animal. I've had mostly huge dogs throughout my life and this one is really special. Choosing a dog based on temperament and not looks is really key. Some dogs have really high energy and if you choose that dog, it is on YOU to keep up with that energy. If you want a dog that works will a sedentary life, choose the one that is NOT running up to you right away. Choose the one that is chilling.

[@CynthiasTikka]

Yes! Many so called bad dogs are just dogs with owners that don't have the same energy level as the dog or don't work off that energy. You have to put in the time, work, and commitment to your dog and their energy levels . An old sedentary couple in the same dog training class as me have the most hyper dog I've seen in a long time. A ton of barking and non-stop wiggle butt is how the dog is the whole time during the session. Only settled down when given a puzzle treat. The dog doesn't get walked a lot of days. 😮 That dog needs like a 2-3 hour run every day to get some energy drained. Choose a lower energy level dog than yourself or the same, at most.

[@KathleenFarrell-vv2kv]

@gametime2473 wonderful comment this 👍

[@gametime2473]

Thank you! 😄@@KathleenFarrell-vv2kv