The First Groom That Has Ever Brought Me To Tears | Veterinarian Referral

[@girlwiththedogs2]

The dog's groom touched me deeply, bringing tears to my eyes at the end. I chose not to capture this moment on video as I prefer not to show my emotions on camera. The reason behind my tears wasn't due to his challenging behavior but rather his ultimate trust in me despite his intense fear of grooming. In the end, he allowed me to remove the matting from his face with minimal resistance, marking a significant achievement. This experience left me feeling fulfilled and proud to have earned his trust. Also fun fact: I got bit today (by a Retriever/Shepherd mix) for the first time in my career 😅. A small puncture and some bruising, wish I had pressed record before that happened! Lol

[@erukaseven]

I can imagine it was a pretty powerful moment. I hope he can come back for more progress(little steps) again.

[@mitsua777]

It is very clear in your videos that you have reached "dog whisperer" level of confidence with all the different dogs you work with. I love hearing your experiences so I can apply it to my own encounters with different dogs.

[@pieraspisso4265]

Why you do not try to use Bach Flowers remedies for the animals with emotional distress? Is harmless and effective . Online you can find every information about . You can also use music therapy for animals , there are many videos on youtube with this kind of music.

[@justineheinrichs2798]

Dogs instinctively know when you genuinely love them ❤. I’m so glad he was as good as he could be. He did that just for you. You’re the bestest 🥰🥰

[@SynthiaAaron-bv3fd]

That good old saying "Not all heroes wear capes" comes to mind 😉

[@issamelarmi]

"do you have balls? no" was absolutely hilarious

[@shawnaileen157]

Yep 😂😂😂😂😂

[@n76543]

do you have balls? *fondles the family jewels* no

[@threeputtpar6927]

And then she tried to grab them!

[@ourhumblecommode]

I came to the comments to say the same thing 😂😂😂

[@atthebeachfinally]

I was like, did she just say that?

[@clwest3538]

Recently retired groomer here. Something to think about - I had a dog almost as bad just for her groom - even if you could get the muzzle on, she could pop it right off and her 'nick name' was 'the little barracuda' - I used the cone - she was on 'sedation' also. Her owner said she wasn't worried about how the groom looked just get her 'cut down'. I asked, since the dog was older, and sedation can be hard on their body, if she would bring her in sooner but with *no* sedation (offered no charge if I failed). The owner thought I was nuts but agreed - and brought the sedation with her favorite snack (just in case). I found I had an easier time with the dog if she was not sedated - I went slow and careful being extra careful of blade temp, leg angles, etc and eventually gained her trust. She never enjoyed her groom, but she did learn to tolerate it - without sedation. We ended never using her sedation again. I think on some dogs, being sedated and feeling 'goofy' in a stressful situation can, sometimes, only makes it worse. Just my experience.

[@kathleenwelsh7966]

Interesting.

[@1toshi32]

I think I understand this. Probably feel very vulnerable that they can't protect themselves with that woozy feeling. Like someone who has been drugged and doesn't know what's going on so you overcompensate.

[@NoxCattus]

That was exactly what I was thinking-he was in strange environment with strange person and he felt like his senses were dulled so he responded in fear...

[@dawnmoriarty9347]

A very fair point. As a mental health professional I've encountered numerous occasions where called sedatives have a "paradoxical" effect and INCREASED distress/agitation.

[@patriciarsellers2726]

I agree! I have seen more dogs act more aggressively with it than without! I really think the sedation can make many dogs anxiety way worse. I am the same way. I can't take anti anxiety drugs for my own anxiety, makes it so much worse!

[@monaaustin7820]

"Strong will and desire to boycott his grooms" was the funniest thing I've read in awhile LOL

[@Libbathegreat]

Sheldon said "Down with capital... and grooming"

[@LynnSawyer-q8s]

Nair for dogs?

[@LynnSawyer-q8s]

Dog Ben Gay or dog Tylenol for the legs, that seems when he is most wiggly

[@philippal8666]

I’ve seen similar wording for human patients!

[@michaelgomez3044]

@@LynnSawyer-q8s That shit is acid. If you don't rinse it off it will eat your skin.

[@sandri8404]

I felt so bad for him. He was so scared and stressing himself out. I think eventually, he must have realized that you were not going to hurt him, and you never lost your patience with him. Instead, you told him he was a good boy. He was such a happy boy at the end. You made that happen for him. Your Mom and Dad must be so proud of you!

[@Melanie-z1o]

For grooming a dog

[@cornpandle]

@@Melanie-z1oyes

[@m0-m0597]

he was obviously abused at some point in his life. This looks like an automatism

[@ShirleyFleming-vi2fb]

Good for you! My guess is; as he was 3 years able to tolerate his owner grooming…I wonder if her clippers got too hot without her realizing it? I was relieved to see you checking for heat! 💜👩🏼💕🩵

[@lilianaa20]

@@Melanie-z1o Yep, no shame in that. She’s making more money than you are I bet.

[@go1tigers]

If a company could ever make clippers that were extremely quiet that would be game changer

[@mred8002]

Best we found was a horse/sheep clipper with the large head. Speed was variable, and the direct drive was quieter than the vibrator types by far. Maintenance and sharp blades are vital to avoid pulling.

[@Owl_bee]

My idea would be some kind of…glove clippers?! lol I have NOT thought this through, but something where the dog feels like you’re just stroking them. I know there are glove combs for kitties and they enjoy those!

[@ImViviTors]

You would think quiet clippers that don’t cut into the skin or pull fur would already be available by now. More people should care about animals’ comfort to make this happen. It’s time to raise the standards of pet care.

[@mred8002]

@@ImViviTors We find that sharp cutting surfaces a re vital to prevent pulling by snagging on hair. Even guards do not prevent skin damage on thin skinned and old small animals . Never an issue with the cows and horses, though.

[@ImViviTors]

@@mred8002 I used human hair clippers on my dog for the first time because that’s all I had. Even though she wiggled a little, I took my time and trimmed her very nicely without any issues of cutting into her skin. Those clippers were loud.

[@aflood3446]

Props to the owner that doesn't give up on her animal just because he's difficult for grooming

[@traceacex]

Yes, he seems so sweet otherwise. He's just scared, he doesn't mean to be like this.

[@RedisFun2]

My Husky is also afraid of Grooming, and brushing. She is a "wooly" meaning she is much hairer then the normal husky. It's also much longer and very hard to brush. I'm very cafeful with choosing her groomers and give them a full heads up on her demeanor. She's never been mean or such, just scare. So glad this pupper"s parent didn't give up!

[@bojohannesen4352]

Owner should have been more responsible and discipline the dog at an earlier age.

[@valerieshepherd6823]

You are braver than me darling... Great job xxx

[@wolfsongrising]

@@bojohannesen4352 you say that like she didn't explain the dog's been like this and afraid of grooming ever since he was small.

[@nancysecare8376]

I was so surprised when he let you groom his face. He's a good boy who just has a great fear of grooming. If only we knew what was going through his head. You did an amazing job. As a dog owner you have my deepest respect with the patience and understanding you give these animals.

[@emilywilhite5807]

When a vet recommends you for difficult grooms, you know you’re doing something right. Great job!

[@ShaluCan]

I am live india and you 😢

[@dyyddson]

@@ShaluCan why are you india

[@jayasuriyas2604]

​@@ShaluCanhave some shame

[@vickilindberg6336]

There are two words he probably hasn't heard a lot during a groom, "good boy."

[@Melody-285]

Good one ! LOL !

[@bojohannesen4352]

I bet her owner has nicked him with the trimmer hundreds of times, and eventually he got fed up with it.

[@pupcakeninja]

Probably true, and that possibility is sad. I get being frustrated when a dog is fearful and trying to lash out as a result, but that positive encouragement has got to be some sort of help if they recognize the phrase at all. Maybe I'm expecting too much from a dog's brain and capacity to understand people; but hearing that they're good while in a stressful situation, even if it doesn't bring about a change in behavior immediately, could possibly stick, allowing the dog to remember it next time he hears it during a groom. I dunno, I just feel so sorry for the animals who aren't bad, just scared; and they get treated like they're bad as a result. :(

[@Dice-Z]

@@pupcakeninja You're absolutely not expecting too much from dogs. They are VERY perceptive toward what people tell them, if not because of the words, at the very least because of the tone.

[@Aurora_is_my_pup]

​@@pupcakeninjaWell no. I was raised training dogs and if you're telling him "oh you're doing so good, good boy!" The entire time his trying to attack you, you're not helping him but making it way worse. You're rewarding that bad behavior and encouraging him to be fearful and lash out. If he does stay still then tell him good boy, you reward the good and discipline the bad. Tell him no if he's bad and good if he's good. If you tell him everything he does is good when he's actually being bad he's going to continue that bad behavior because you're teaching him to. That also means he's going to stay scared and afraid instead of building up his confidence and overcoming his fears.

[@angelwings1979]

I love the vet’s professional wording. He has a strong desire to boycott grooming. 😂

[@StoutShako]

"No sir, I say, I say, NO SIR!!!"

[@MessagesFromAurora]

hahaha right. I was concerned that he did not mention if Sheldon has ever tried to bite the staff. seems like very important info. good thing she called and spoke on the phone w the vet as well.

[@Lisanoencasa]

I laughed hard at that part of the letter! 😂

[@schmicklet4]

lol i work at a vet and we often write "patient strongly declines rectal temp" 🤣

[@Melody-285]

@@schmicklet4 I know - lol - it’s like they’re saying “hey, that’s a one way street there” !

[@peggymclean6663]

He may not have balls but you certainly do my dear! You have nerves of steel and the patience of a saint❤ nicely done. You're a pro!

[@mosheontoast]

That was so cute when she said "can i do your face?" And he sat down, can just imagine him sighing and saying "well I guess you already did the rest lady!"

[@nicofelie]

Right?? he understood her question and acquiesced 😂 so cute ❤❤

[@albertotr1]

14:50 😂

[@justsad-1392]

Or.."if you don't even it up, lady I'm going to look like a dork!"

[@brmam1385]

😱😵‍💫🥴😋😁👍♥👍♥👍♥👍♥👍

[@debbie7747]

Note. This is NOT an aggressive dog. This is a fearful dog. Fearful dogs are the most dangerous. And you did a fantastic job, Vanessa! Sheldon looks fabulous and you were so kind and gentle!

[@MagicCookieGaming]

Those two things aren't mutually exclusive

[@debbie7747]

@@MagicCookieGaming you have to understand the difference. Aggressive dogs are up front. They come at you. That’s ok. You know where they stand. Fearful dogs are uncertain. They don’t want to hurt you but they usually know, no other way to negotiate. I hope that helps?

[@MagicCookieGaming]

@@debbie7747 I understand that but a dog can be Fearfully Aggressive as-in aggressive when you get near it for no other reason than it's fearful, but that's still being aggressive towards humans no matter how you spin it, so you can have both.

[@n.c.pictures]

​@@MagicCookieGaming pretty sure they're differentiating between dogs who are angry agressive and scared agressive, not agressive and scared

[@grihateyou]

@@debbie7747 All aggression is rooted in fear. Different triggers, sure. But it’s all fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of losing their possessions, fear of a specific event / place / person, fear of being hurt, etc. The list can go on. Obviously not all fearful dogs are aggressive. Some are avoidant or submissive. But all aggressive dogs are fearful. Agree that fearful dogs can be quite dangerous. The most dangerous ones are the ones that have been taught (intentionally or not) to not give any warning. I think that’s what you’re referring to. Dogs don’t want to aggress. It’s stressful for them. A dog with good social cues will let you know. He will growl, sneer, posture, maybe even snap without a bite. That is how they intend to communicate with us and other dogs that they’re uncomfortable, and try to set a boundary. A lot of the time, they get punished or scolded for this by a well meaning owner, and they learn not to give warnings at all. And just go straight for the bite. That is a very dangerous dog. Vanessa handled this very well.

[@spriddlez]

He may have had "a strong will to boycott grooming" but it's always so amazing to see a heavily matted dog have them removed. You can see him realize "oh actually I was in pain and she is helping me with that pain" and it's really special.

[@vicroc4]

It's amazing when it finally clicks and they realize the groomer is helping them.

[@lizkrafft4343]

​@@vicroc4 Absolutely 👍 agree!! 🐶

[@Annthole66]

Somebody hurt him or terrified him. Sweet boy. Everyone loves you, little man. God bless you, angel boy.

[@traceyv1]

When his mom said "oh you did a great job, he looks so good" and he looked at you, he looked so proud 🥲

[@Sp00kyQueen]

I noticed this as well. ❤

[@RMMomma4Eva]

He wanted to run back to her to say thanks for making his mom happy ❤

[@W3AR3TR33]

And When She Asked Does It Feel Good x HE Had A Shake And Gave A Wag Of His Tail 😁🥰

[@averynelson1186]

I wonder if one of the reasons he calmed down so much is that he realized that he feels better after being groomed. When he's been sedated, he probably wasn't alert enough to make the connection. For this, he's awake and standing, and maybe he realized, "Hey, I feel cooler and less itchy and painful. And nothing she's done has hurt... Maybe she's trying to help me. Maybe I can be brave." I'm not saying this to anthropomorphize this dog, but surely dogs are capable of making a connection between cause and effect?

[@lilolmecj]

My mom got a long hair cat dumped on her. The owner asked her to provide a safe space while she moved, then never collected him. He was a very ill tempered cat. The owner did agree to pay for a shave, it was a very hot environment. After that shave he was a changed cat. I can only conclude his fur was matted and painful.

[@unseelie63]

I believe they are.

[@crypticcorvid]

Dog's understand cause and effect, lol. Just looks up "Pavlov's dog".

[@killiansirishbeer]

I'm not so sure. From what I understand, he was groomed professionally since young and then one day snapped. The owner took over the grooming for years until he one day snapped. That's when she started going to the vet for grooming under anesthesia. But I will say, Vanessa truly has a gift with dogs. Her calm and carefulness throughout the groom might have been enough to let him relax and do his face which doesn't seem as much of a trigger as for the rest of his body, especially the feet.

[@raphaeldelaghetto5343]

Maybe it was in fact the drugs finally kicking in lol if you read the letter she showed from the vet, it says the owners will have 2 different types of meds to be given to the dog prior to the grooming appointment and the combination of both of them act as a mild sedative.

[@deathreus]

Being okay with grooming and then suddenly not would suggest something happened at the groomers that left a deep seated fear

[@arribaficationwineho32]

Agree

[@sydneyharbour-bridges8090]

Didn’t she say it happened when the owner was grooming him?

[@moadmakes]

She stated that he has always been bad for the groomer, just that when he was 3 that it became too much for any groomer to handle and had to be put fully under from then on

[@arribaficationwineho32]

@@moadmakes sad but muzzle for needed grooming

[@LilyGoth]

​@@sydneyharbour-bridges8090 Yeah around 2 mins 40 She says he suddenly was not okay. It does make you wonder if something spooked him?? Something the owner may not have even noticed 🤷‍♀️

[@TejanaDiva27]

This poor baby probably had a traumatic experience in his past. I believe you being gentle and patient really helped. I think you have a soothing voice and calm demeanor, which really helped him out. Great job!🎉🏆

[@TheEscapistDreamer]

Dog isn't even mine, but I just wanna thank you for not giving up on him!

[@annt.7785]

That's a grumpy old man trapped in a dog's body, and he's very aware of it 😂😂😂.

[@mnomadvfx]

@@annt.7785 I got the impression that the first groomer had nicked him at some point causing significant pain and didn't disclose it to the owner of the dog afterward. People don't think of dogs as remembering things like this but they do, and for him to go so specifically berserk with grooming seems very suspicious to me.

[@Emoni171]

@@mnomadvfxsame

[@KnightWarrior-qn7ul]

Your compassion for the difficultt/nervous furry “clients” will never cease to amaze me.

[@barbarahanks-ut6zn]

Not so much for feline clients

[@kittysweetelite]

Did you not watch her last cat video? She antagonized and found their distress humorous.

[@utuberhoda]

@@kittysweetelitethat is TOTAL BS!

[@BK-is5fj]

@@kittysweeteliteLaughing is how some deal with stressful situations. Doesn’t always mean you find it funny. I don’t like the video either but we weren’t there, we don’t know everything.

[@michaelgomez3044]

@@kittysweetelite Taurus Feces.

[@kodeebieker5645]

As a groomer who has worked pretty extensively with rescues/aggressive dogs, I cried, almost sobbed, when he trusted you enough to groom his face. Theres nothing more rewarding than gaining the trust of a dog with this amount of aggression!

[@arynsinger6811]

Honestly I wonder if getting the eyes clear helps a lot - I feel like it might be worse for some dogs when they can’t see properly? 🥺🥺

[@hmshack9860]

❤❤❤

[@Sp00kyQueen]

He wanted her to see his handsome face again. She proved herself worthy! ❤

[@robertmorris8997]

He's not being aggressive, he's being defensive.

[@lissa2621]

You're a true dog whisperer!! Yikes!! 😮

[@cheralgeen3214]

Congratulations..your patience and love of animals is obvious.

[@Hi_Im_Akward]

After grooming for so many years it's honestly not surprising to me that I have a healthy "fear" aka awareness and vigilance of dogs. I also specialized in aggressive dogs, and now I'm very aware of body signals that indicate a dog might decide to bite. Even with my own dogs who I can handle and manipulate a lot due to training, I'm still cautious during certain circumstances because any dog is capable of biting. So no, Vanessa is not afraid of dogs she is highly experienced what you might see as jumpy or avoidant is her being very experienced in what is likely going to happen and her reflexes kicking in. It's no joke and a bad bite can easily disable a groomer. It's not just a puncture hole, it's a really serious risk of infection and a really serious risk of permanent damage.

[@Elizabeth-n3v2u]

I have seen a dog bite that resulted in permanent nerve damage and mobility issues in the hand. They are nothing to take lightly.

[@Celaeno725]

Puncture wounds are the hardest to clean, too, which is why they have such a high risk of infection. My old cat has arthritis and doesn't like her back half touched, and I was careless trying to scoop her off my lap. Well, I wound up with a puncture wound that got infected within 24 hours even though I cleaned it and tried to squeeze the blood out (the only two things you can do at home to clean it). Hell, do you remember that article abt the man who lost his hands to an infection from his dog licking him?? I think he had like a cut on his hand or sth but there's bacteria that lives in dogs' and cats' mouths that can cause some severe damage! Anyone who deals with animals knows to avoid bites!

[@shendisackett]

​@@Celaeno725 in the UK they tell you to go to your doctor or call 111 (our non emergency medical line) for even minor bites. This is because if the skin is punctured you need antibiotics, be that cat or dog or other animal bite. If you can't take them then a nurse will scrub the wound out for you which will hurt but they will have the stuff to do a really thorough job.

[@DelilahZoe]

Work in an ER and you will look at dogs differently!!

[@magnusgray4136]

Yes!! Im a vet asst and I got badly bit by a yorkie! The wound was deep and they couldnt stitch it bc its a dog bite! A lot of ppl dont know that stitching a dog bite increases risk of infection. So i basically couldnt use my left hand for 2 weeks, and they fired me 🥲.

[@MsKgren]

Its like he realized it feels good to get all that hair and matts off him. He definitely seems like you won his trust.

[@susanpotter6445]

It does feel good. When a dog is badly matted, it's like wearing a sweater that's way too small. Once it's all gone, they feel so much better!

[@SaraAson]

For how much he hated you anywhere near his legs he was remarkably calm for his whole face. That really was amazing to see happen during just one groom

[@JoyJunu]

I think it’s because he can see what’s happening to his face and could possible defend himself, versus legs where he can’t see or turn back in time to defend himself, if at all.

[@jonathanbair523]

The vet did mention in the letter that when they did his grooming, there clipper burned him.. So maybe he has some trauma from that.... I do not know if seeing his owners use electric clipped on them self's and over time can build up some trust with the clippers that way to work past his bad time....

[@ms_katia2267]

The fact that the vet called you , speaks volumes how great you are at what you do. Poor Sheldon.

[@Librasister333]

It comes down to intent. He can tell your intent and confident hands.

[@samanthabroaddrick2529]

He really seemed to be enjoying having all that off of him and once you got to his head, neck and face he was even moving with you like oh that feels so good. You really made a lot of progress with him. I understand your emotions totally. ❤❤

[@gamingdelight7810]

Despite his aggression, that dog was probably very grateful afterwards when he realized what you had done for him.

[@xKevmachinex]

body language says you are correct, looks very happy at the end of the video even shaking himself when she see's her owner as to say, look at me mom!

[@UzziHD]

It’s a dog they don’t have the brain capacity to be grateful for anything.

[@IncredibleFlyinSquid]

I think that was on the doggo's mind after the weight of his coat was gone, and she was being so nice with him that he allowed her to do his head and face.

[@kathysahagian7478]

Yeah they usually feeel better afterwards

[@bethezra1335]

I was thinking the same thing. He must have started to feel good and then went along with it a bit more. Can get a bath soon too! Great grooming groomer!!!!!

[@Linaskye143]

I was told by a vet a long time ago that in many pets, sedation can make things worse because you have to fight with them for the pills, then they don’t feel right and can’t react normally to stressors, and it makes the pet fear more.

[@Nikalette100]

I discovered a product called a pill wrap (bacon flavored) on Amazon. It is better than pill pockets. It was a putty like consistency and I was able to wrap it around an Antibiotic capsule and coated it with olive oil so he swallowed it whole instead of biting it, which was good. He actually loved the flavor and looked forward to the pill, a twice a day dose. No point in fighting over a nasty tasting pill. The vet gave us a sedative pill for next time. He couldn’t even look in the ear. He is an English bull terrier AKC and about 11 m9nths old. As a puppy for vaccines and first 2 exams he was great. Horrible this time.

[@sydneyharbour-bridges8090]

Peanut butter is the best for pill giving!

[@drrachelblackie2976]

He’s on anti anxiety meds by the sounds, not sedation per se.

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

@@drrachelblackie2976 (There are different kinds and levels/degrees of sedation, there are sedatives that leave them conscious and mobile but more relaxed or such than they would naturally be otherwise, and then there is full on anesthesia which puts them unconscious completely. I could be misremembering, but I thought this video stated that he was sedated, just not via complete anesthesia.) But, either way, he has been sedated in one form or another for every grooming before this one ever since he stopped tolerating his owner's own grooming of him when he was younger. The only reason he wasn't sedated this time is because the vet recommended against continuing to sedate him anymore due to his getting up there in age and basically being like an old-man dog now, which increases the chance of him possibly experiencing negative side-effects from sedation[ especially with complete anesthesia].

[@greatlakeswanderer3843]

@@sydneyharbour-bridges8090 or cheese whiz 😃

[@feralwarden4873]

I feel so bad for him! He is high as a kite, neutered, got treats and restrained and STILL has enough anxiety to be a threat. Im so glad he learned to trust you a bit, but i feel so bad for whatever he may have experienced to make him this reactive!

[@jennypratt5345]

Since he is tranquilised, "high as a kite" is a totally inappropriate description. Dogs are neutered under anaesthesia, so they don't remember it at all, and this one was was almost certainly neutered 12 years ago.

[@feralwarden4873]

@@jennypratt5345 i don’t know why high as a kite is inappropriate can you please explain. Also i was mentioning the neutering because that often leads to male dogs being less reactive, so him still being so wiggly and ready to bite with all the other circumstances is surprising, I’m not entirely sure what im supposed to correct in what i said based on your comment.

[@jennypratt5345]

@@feralwarden4873 To be "high as a kite" he'd have to be on "uppers". He's actually on downers, hence my remark. Neutering doesn't make a dog less wiggly and though neutered dogs may be more calm - but they are not always. I would add that late neutering can make a dog's behaviour worse rather than better. Nine to twelve months is the ideal time.

[@happykt]

She said he's been like this since he was a puppy.

[@NM-ub6ml]

Some dogs are just wired that way... they find something a specific trigger very anxiety inducing... the strongest comparison is an intense phobia/ panic attack response. Every one assumes reactivity is someone doing something wrong or trauma and it does not have to be that at all. It gets tiring as a reactive dog owner that people assume something has been done wrong. We really need to educate people better about this. Neutering BTW can make reactivity worse if the behaviour is not sexually linked. It can make fear reactivity worse.

[@elizabethannegrey6285]

This was HEROIC!!!! The calm manner in which you dealt with this dog is absolutely first class. What’s the betting that next time he will be calmer?

[@roanmangan7417]

I had an old man named Chewy, got him when he was already an old fluffer- the best damn dog I ever adopted. The most mild mannered, loving, best boy- but when it came to grooming he would lose his mind. It took me a while to realize he had PTSD from surviving the California wildfires- his coat and everything was so singed that they had to shave him down to heal. After that, I tried to keep up his grooming myself- only to have his nails cut by the doctors, it still took 3 grown humans to hold him down. Afterwards, he would give all the doctors kisses… He passed a few months ago, and the 5 years I had him were the best years of both of our lives. My guess is this old fella just had a really bad experience that solidified his hatred, or the fluff just likes to be a little spicy. Good job ma’am!

[@lilolmecj]

💕💕💕💕

[@kt-nc1uw]

this was a really sweet comment to read! thank u for sharing about your time with chewy :)

[@roanmangan7417]

@@kt-nc1uw Thank you! I have a video of the fluffy goof on my profile. Every time I get sad about my little lion man’s passing, I watch it to get a little chuckle. Just the best boy.

[@roanmangan7417]

@patirvin-bz9pg crying here with you my friend, he’s the first dog that picked me. You don’t get that kind of connection often, and I was determined to make the last years of his life the best possible. We went cross country together, went to the beach, had puppachino’s after every monthly arthritis shot, he basked in the Texas sun on a ranch and slept on porches in Portland like he owned the place. I put some more videos of the little lion man up- just so people can see how lively he was at 10+ years old. He lived until 15, and was as spritely as any pup I ever knew. He made me become an advocate for the older overlooked babes, they have so much lived trauma that the puppies don’t have- they’re just looking for their second chance. He was gracious enough to pick me to give that to him, and I hope I did right by him.

[@SynthMusicWorld]

You made me tear up, because I had a grumpy little guy named Chewie that was not a fan of being groomed. Poor guy. He was a part of my life from 2015-2022. He was so matted when I adopted him! I was looking through my phone the other day to find a picture to show my grand niece and stumbled upon the picture of him from the shelter I adopted him from quite by accident. Sorry to hear that he passed a few months ago. My guy had to be put down in 2022 as he had developed a pretty bad case of arthritis, and his quality of life deteriorated pretty rapidly towards the end due to how much pain he was in.

[@theophania6163]

His little tail wag at the end 😭and when he turned around and looked to you with that proud happy puppy face at the end i love him

[@SimplyNatoya]

Right?! That was the sweetest! He said tell my Mama how great I did! Precious 💙

[@maritgranstromstudley208]

Some dogs actually have adverse effects from being sedated, they feel extremely anxious and can have real panic attacks. He might feel worse when sedated so when it had worn off some and with your patience and compassion started to feel a bit more safe he managed to calm down quite a bit. Well done for gaining so much of his trust ❤

[@yaniraamaya2011]

Some dementia patients actually get very irritable with meds that are supposed to calm them down. I don’t always love Ativan. Not a nurse here. Just a tech.

[@petrolhead0387]

This is very true, I discovered that one of my dogs would react worse to fireworks when sedated on Guy Fawkes night. Instead of sedating her I would make a little den for her inside one of the downstairs cupboards, put water, bedding and a Bluetooth speaker in there playing calming music. As soon as the fireworks started she would go into her cupboard and sleep it out. When she was on sedatives she wouldn't go anywhere near the cupboard, she would cling to you shaking and peeing everywhere. It actually makes sense, imagine being in a situation that you are not only afraid of, but also drugged up to a point where you probably feel incapable of handling yourself, it could potentially amplify that fear by a huge amount.

[@yugenknows740]

I came to write this. My dog becomes aggressive on sedatives

[@jvc8947]

Mine does. Trazadone. Nope. Gabapentin-nope. Gas station weed gummies-I’m good to go. (Joking -but know your doggo)

[@goober239]

you have a pretty leonberger!

[@user-je4xp5hq2e]

I'm happy for ol' pup... you offered him love and he eventually accepted it. Beautiful!

[@NeversurrenderMM66]

My sister was a dog groomer. She had a few clients who were very against being groomed. One dog would actually be put under anesthsia by the vet to be checked out, have his teeth cleaned, then be groomed by my sister. I happened to be dropping lunch off for sis when the dog & his owner showed up for their appointment. The dog ran up to me, dropped to the ground & exposed his stomach. After I gave him a good tummy rub, I saw the dr, owner, & my sis staring at me. Apparently, he'd never acted that way before. I was asked & agreed to stick around to see if they could skip the anesthesia. After that visit, I was asked to attend every vet & grooming season as he didn't pay them any mind when I was around. The owner paid me $75 for each visit. I ended up being called on for quite a few dogs over the years. I guess they thought I was a soothing presence. 😊

[@SugarBurg]

Thats so silly! 🤣

[@harper5378]

This is such a sweet story! I am also unreasonably, immensely jealous, can't help it 🥲 Oh to be chosen by dogs worldwide because of some innate peace you possess!

[@harper5378]

You're like a therapy dog for therapy dogs, a therapy human lol!

[@bluegreenplanet89]

That is the best gig ever!

[@nillyk5671]

Are you an angel? 😮

[@cassandratruth]

I work with horses professionally and I always tell people who ask me why I'm not scared "if you have no fear whatsoever around these animals, then you shouldn't be around them." But respecting an animal's ability to hurt you isn't the same as 'being scared.' I think it's important to be aware that animals CAN be dangerous, even just on accident, no matter how much trust and love we have between us. That's not the same thing as "being afraid of dogs."

[@ahenchman8656]

A 15lb dog has enough jaw strength to crush chicken legs. The bones in your fingers are smaller than that. And not every dog gives warning snaps; not every owner teaches bite control

[@bringmemyflail1321]

Well said.

[@Patricia-h7n]

No but​@@bringmemyflail1321

[@jackflash8218]

Well that's a bunch of contradiction. 🤦‍♂️

[@lisaflowers8654]

I thought the exact same thing when I heard her make that comment about being afraid of dogs. If she were afraid, she wouldn't be grooming in the first place.

[@railmaverick]

"He has a strong will and desire to boycott his grooms..." Oh my heart ❤️

[@sonneversets3530]

I loved it too!🤣🐾♥

[@Kyra_of_Kerkyra]

I must say you do have a talent for animals. You really accomplished the mission impossible here. Kudos to you.

[@bluebonbon22]

I groomed for 50 years and I know that the best feeling is when you have earned the trust of a scared and aggressive dog. I don't groom anymore but I am glad to see that someone is taking on those very difficult grooms.

[@Chien916]

She's actually not the right groomer for these dogs but it's become a marketing tool.

[@Taysel9821]

Unless they become a regular client then the trust she builds will be broken with the next person trying to work with him unfortunately

[@Soufriere84]

@@Chien916 [citation needed]

[@naomi5893]

​@Chien916 I agree to a degree. Dogs like this need to bond first, build confidence with a new person... But sometimes it just needs to be done. That dog was terribly matted and needed a cut.

[@Average1212]

@@Chien916 The dog letting her trim his face at the end shows that she is exactly the groomer this dog needed. A few more sessions with her and he will settle right down.

[@maryclaremayo6157]

He came in looking like a Sheepdog and left looking like a Bedlington Terrier. Well done Vanessa. I understand your tears. That trust is gold.

[@LeonaM-MyABCs]

Anyone who could say you are afraid of dogs does not see what you do. I've not seen you give up on a groom, the importance is on the welfare and comfort of the animal. You should be proud.

[@sarahf.3784]

Yes, being careful and using safety utensils is not ,,being afraid of dogs". It is professionalism and creating a save situation for both the dog and her.

[@CrisOnTheInternet]

Well she gave up with a couple of cats, those guys were scary.

[@SwearMY]

@@CrisOnTheInternet Cats can be like that.

[@CrisOnTheInternet]

@@SwearMY I don't have cats and before this channel I thought they didn't get groomed like dogs. I was like "how a cat doesn't jump right into her face?" ( one of my fears). But some cats shown here are the sweetest things 😍.

[@JaCoCop]

​@CrisOnTheInternet I think those cats were there simply because the owner wanted them on KZbin. Even Vanessa acknowledged the cats didn't need to be groomed, but the owners should have never put those cats through a 4 hour car ride in the same crate in those stupid shirts, then 4 hours back home. Totally unnecessary and stressful for those two felines.

[@deborahbraman3238]

You are amazing dear girl. Your clients should feel so honored. You won Sheldon’s heart.

[@ethnedragon8287]

This is proof that not all dogs are abused or have a specific "bad" experience with a groomer or vet etc. Sometimes, just like with humans, they're just wired different and for whatever reason grooming is the trigger. Or vaccines or nail trims etc. We saw animals perfectly calm and gentle in the lobby with their owner flip a switch and turn into a tasmanian devil once they got into the treatment area. Sheldon's owners are good people. A lot of folks dump dogs just like him in shelters every day.

[@ethnedragon8287]

I have to wonder if animals like this have some kind of issue like regional pain syndrome or a neurological issue that causes them pain or an odd sensation that they don't understand so they react violently. They couldn't explain it to us, so it just looks like aggression or intolerance.

[@sofri4451]

Loss of grounding maybe ? Nails on the table e.g. doesn't seem comfortable in fear. Try antislip. Anyway, good he doesn't get anesthesia. With such fur he would have more anesthesia than baths. 😮 Esp.because he has sensitive kidneys already. Please be gentle with sensitive dogs. Taking time sure helps.

[@ShaluCan]

I am live india and you 😢😢

[@frogfireFantasy]

I have a friend of mine who has a dog thats just. Nervous. He barks at nothing, and does guard duty despite the friend living in a suburb. He's just made different!

[@elzbthp67]

I adopted a shih tzu - poodle mix, knowing that when he arrived at the shelter, they had to shave him down to the skin die to severe matting. We're been together 5 years, making him around 10. Loki is a fantastic snuggle bunny and a great guard dog/alert system. He still hates grooming, and it's a constant battle. I won't risk sedation due to his history of heart worm treatment at that shelter, but I'm okay with the lopsided, patchy cut that he allows. I love him and am thankful for him every day. I feel that we've saved each other. He's happy and safe, and he has helped me through the passing of my fiance. Animals are amazing friends. ❤

[@novakark1355]

I had multiple groomers refuse to groom my cocker spaniel. I finally had to learn to do it myself. I loved her, but she bit me for a decade. Finally, 3 years before she passed, she let me groom her without issue. She was a precious girl in all ways, except one: the grooming.

[@sonneversets3530]

I had a Cockapoo that was an extreme wiggle worm grooming. She too, could be aggressive w/grooming & even brushing at times. I did it myself as well, once I had her a short time. I knew how to groom from my other dogs, but hesitated w/her b/c she was in constant motion. And I don’t have a grooming table. Never needed it. I rescue dogs at least 7, rehab & rehome. I keep the ‘fails’. Stella was a ‘fail’ in key areas, that even I never dealt with before. So, I learned to deal w/her quirks & minuses & love her regardless. She was almost 11 when I got her, & smart, as she was & eager to learn. But I couldn’t break her anxiety issues, that spilled over into other areas, too. Overall, she was a great dog & I’d do it all again for her, despite the challenges. I doubt others would have dealt w/her well, & any shelter would have just out her down. She was not a good candidate for normal adoption, at all. She went down last yr at almost 15. 😔 I still miss her, but not the issues that was part of her. ;) I’m now working w/my neighbors Doodle pup, who’s owner had to give up at 10 mos, due to illness. She’s 18 mos now, & a handful, for sure. She knew nothing besides her name, which got changed promptly. She needs more consistency to do better, but I can’t control her owner, or others. Just tell them, & hope they respond accordingly, so the poor gal will learn, & respond favorably. Ppl don’t ‘get’, that more than half of successful training, is training the owners to do the right thing by their dog, too.👍🐾♥

[@UzziHD]

Real precious dog that will bite its own owner! That’s the definition of a bad dangerous dog

[@oliearts8074]

⁠@@UzziHDshe was scared and stressed from grooming and tried to convey that the only way she knew how. That a dog nips when stressed and unhappy doesn’t mean they’re a “bad dangerous dog”.

[@emgee222]

⁠@@UzziHDno such thing as a "bad" dog. A dangerous one? yes. biting is a reaction to stress, fear, anxiety etc. I can see your comments on this video alone and they're all negative and mean to the actual dog for no reason. I suggest you work on yourself and whatever grudge you have with innocent animals such as dogs.

[@UzziHD]

@@emgee222 if you had been bit by more than 5 dogs for no reason at all, that were apparently trained animals who literally were out of their mind, you would understand!

[@janb92]

I’m sorry, but anyone complaining about the way you’re grooming him clearly knows nothing about animals and shouldn’t be speaking for them. I’ve worked with animals for a decade now, mainly as a vet nurse and him being matted is much worse for him than the day he had to spend at the groomer. Matting can be so painful and harmful so this grooming is NECESSARY for their health. I’m so annoyed with ignorant people being the most vocal about things. She’s a professional, let her do her job.

[@DanielleBrigham]

Amen

[@bruhimsuchawafflerlol]

preach

[@debbitrimberger9440]

I would imagine being more vigilant on a weekly basis would prevent tge need for grooming. My mother in law had nothing but poodles and she never had to grooming them bcuz she did weekly maintenance then regular baths. Lazy owners shouldn't have dogs like this then!

[@PhotographerSteve]

You are bull’s-eye with that, I explained in a bit more detail in my comment, but groomers are heroes, and I say this as a trainer with decades of experience

[@doowile15]

I agree. You could tell by watching his gait at the end of the video that his muscles were working as if he was still struggling with matted hair holding him back. Bravo to the groomer!

[@nicoledscroggins]

You are so brave for what you do I’m a hairstylist of 40 years and of course it’s on humans but what you do is incredible and I give you all the praise in the world girl you’re amazing

[@TaijeyClawy]

The amount of respect, compassion, and love she has for her clients is second to none. Thank you for giving this old pooch a chance.

[@Chien916]

LOL.

[@pattijareo7423]

Sweetie, you did a lot more than groom his hair! You honored, addressed, and respected his intense fear, and your kindness earned a measure of trust he gives only sparingly, if at all. Please know that showing your tender heart is strength! Anyone criticizing you for that needs a good therapist, and I say that as a retired therapist who has been on both sides of a therapeutic relationship. Sheldon looks great and so much more comfortable!!! 💕💕💕💕 Thank you and God bless you!

[@margaretclark......akamarm2600]

Beautifully said and I agree with every word. She is so good isn’t she

[@Yesica1993]

@@margaretclark......akamarm2600 Good grief, it's a DOG! You make the owners muzzle it before they bring it in!

[@plicketyplunk]

​@@margaretclark......akamarm2600 She is the best❤

[@betsyjohnson9699]

@@Yesica1993well you should clearly never own a dog

[@Yesica1993]

@@betsyjohnson9699 well that would have been difficult on my mid-80s year old father, since I am the one who did the bulk of the care of our 40-ish pound family dog during the last months/weeks of her life, giving her medication several times a day, and eventually having to help her down the steps when she could barely walk anymore. Did I mention I'm extremely allergic to dogs and was sick for all the 12 years we had her? You know, much less care, ZERO about me. Get lost.

[@929cbr_rr]

Two paws up for this one. One for Vanessa and one for Sheldon. Good job.

[@fraukeschmidt8364]

Amazing job! And afterwards, he looked like an adorable little lamb.

[@ManiJane01]

I can tell he really doesn't want to be mean. Poor little guy ❤

[@liviemac1640]

The cut is quite short.😢

[@Mochi-yw2xi]

“My friends think that I like to fight, but it’s just not true. Sometimes I might lose my temper and blow off a little steam, but I’ve never enjoyed it. I’m not a violent dog, I don’t know why I bite.”

[@buckeyehockey1979]

I feel like he associates something bad or something he perceived as bad, with grooming. You can see him trying to be good, but then the fear took over. By the time you got to his face, he started to trust you. That is so awesome. I really think how you handle the dogs is everything. You are able to give them your full attention, plenty of time, and affection. The breaks seemed like the thing for him. Give him a few to calm down, and you could continue. Patience is definitely required with scared dogs. To see him go from full on "there is no way I am doing this" to ok with it was so awesome. He really knew you were a good one and helping him. There is no feeling like the first time a fearful animal trusts you. Those were tears of joy. It absolutely filled me with happiness watching it. You truly are a miracle worker with these animals.

[@sharlharmakhis280]

Poor guy's got some *serious* poochy PTSD. Good on you for being so caring and patient with him.

[@kathybrandt6060]

I agree with you 1000% you could see after she took them out of the floating jig so she could do his legs. He was like she didn’t hurt me. OK I’ll let him do my face now.

[@raymondmaheux3996]

I don’t need Know if you thing my idea is go, but the owner should go go see you with Sheldon like once a week so he does forget you and be used to you, before she take him to you for other grooming . You are great with dog, it is not surprising that they trust and love 💕

[@clabrazil666]

THIS! When my cat was a kitten, she was sleeping next to some black shoes, and my roommate turned on the hairdryer. From that moment on, any black object was terrifying to my cat. To the point she attacked and bit my then boyfriend really bad, because she was next to a black trashcan, and he tried to pet her at the exact moment a motorcycle was passing by outside.

[@ShaluCan]

I am live india and you

[@carolcarson7749]

He knows you're trying to help him. It's amazing how dogs sense how safe they are in your hands. Every single one of those fur babies.

[@dovie2blue]

I got tears when he looked at her with trust

[@ShaluCan]

I am live india and you 😢😢😢

[@jz_photozz6779]

Thanks!

[@polygon-viewer]

You aren't the only one crying. You took a dog that was so stressed and afraid of grooming and transformed him in one session.

[@pontifex9285]

Only took 2 different sedatives plus cbd oil... 🙄🙄

[@CM-xn6xc]

I think you gained his trust! Good job!

[@vvxiila]

​@@pontifex9285What else do you expect her to do??

[@potat0-c7q]

drugs are a hellava drug

[@ellie.v9765]

If you're crying, it's not the job for you. Grow up.

[@otterbeans]

There was a definite lightbulb moment for this dog in the end. I think he really did begin to trust Vanessa. How wonderful!

[@grammyjan]

I'm sure you realize how much that groom meant to that pup. He was probably extremely uncomfortable with all that matted fur. Most groomers would have run at the first attempt at a bite. You have a lot of patience and obviously want to help wherever you can! I am sure both dog and owner are extremely thankful! Great job!

[@ShaluCan]

I am live india and you

[@saraxles]

Aw, goodness, poor baby. You did an amazing job. Well done.

[@2010gypsylady]

I feel like he tried really hard to trust you. He's just so scared. What an absolute sweetheart ❤️

[@brmam1385]

Both of them, dog & groomer.♥

[@squat224]

My aunt had a dog that was similarly afraid of grooming, and after several different groomers refused to trim him I decided to give it a try, what I discovered is that it wasn't the grooming he didn't like, it was all the straps and tie downs they used to make it safer. Without a leash on and with the ability to run away he just stood there and let me cut his hair. It was a huge surprise to everyone involved.

[@mobstercrow7515]

It's the same for my cats! When we get a new dog or cat we put them all on harnesses and leashes. I've noticed that Meidro goes insane, which isn't like him at all. When I took the harness off, he did great and started playing with my puppy. He knew he could fight back and hide if he wanted to. I believe he felt restricted in a harness.

[@janetseidlitz5976]

I had a Cockapoo for over 17 years. She was adored by our whole family. Sweetest girl. For grooming, my mom would hand sheer her with one of us kids holding Snuffy. She would cry and whimper during the whole process, which is why we rarely used an electric clipper on her, just scissors. Some dogs are just prone to panic attacks and anxiety, just like people.

[@jblyon2]

A good friend of mine has a cockapoo who is the most amazing family dog. I love every minute I get to spend with her. They have told me that she absolutely panics at the groomer though, and is terrified of thunder at home. She definitely has some separation anxiety too, but is happy as can be so long as someone she knows is with her when her owners are away. She was found abandoned before they adopted her though, so I'm sure that factors into the separation anxiety. I'm still in disbelief that anyone could abandon a dog as absolutely wonderful as she is. I'd take a copy of her in a heartbeat if I could!

[@DessiHNDRXX]

Aw omg, I had one for 18 years. She was the best, the absolute best. She wasn't a fan of grooming and would shake, but she liked seeing the people lol.

[@shendisackett]

My neighbour has the sweetest cockapoo. I had heard loads of stories about how awful they are and Teddy has none of those behaviours. He goes to the groomers regularly. He's just adorable, he does get upset though if I forget to talk to him when I'm outside. He will bark to get my attention so I talk to him 😂

[@nedders60]

Wow just wow Vanessa you are sooo great at your job. A real talented girl, must run in the family genes.

[@ToastontheEastCoast]

While his final result may not have been the prettiest, I'll bet he felt a million times better with all that matted coat removed. I was totally blown away with him allowing the facial grooming with so little resistance after the way he fought so hard during the rest of it.

[@austinalabrador5104]

My mom was a professional groomer for years. And she found that when she got a problem dog like this guy, after talking to the owners she discovered they had a history or razor burn. Usually the owner was just told by the groomer who didn’t want to admit their mistake by saying they found a rash or hot spot. You are such a good groomer! few groomings like you have can turn around a nervous dog. With gentle understanding and the right blade depth will turn him around

[@_Fizel_]

The vet email said they themselves had accidently given him razor burn before. But that was done by the vet during a fully sedated groom without proper grooming clippers.

[@austinalabrador5104]

@@_Fizel_ ouch. Mom almost always found aggressive dogs were razor burned before. Or are really afraid and are made to comply with brute force. Excellent groomers (like this one) do good at calming them. She takes all the time she and the fur-baby needs.

[@xobelladonna2443]

@@austinalabrador5104 razor burn will not make a dog act aggressive unless the dog is already not being trained properly. ive successfully trained over 50 rescue dogs to learn to love grooming. Very rarely is it something that happened during a previous groom so much as it’s the lack of owners doing their part at home. They need to do training in between grooms. 😊

[@GeauxAssassin]

5:59 “Do you have balls?”

[@stilman3780]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Crow_Friend]

''No.'' If he's been castrated then that's probably why he's so scared of being interfered with.

[@daniellewoolley8607]

​@Crow_Friend Vanessa said Sheldon has been like this since he was a puppy. This behavior has nothing to do with him being fixed or not

[@CarlDaCool168]

@@daniellewoolley86072:39 it says here the owner used to groom him and then sometime he stopped letting himself be groomed

[@coraline2006]

STOP SHE CHECKED IDJDNSASKJDASN LMAOOO

[@angelgirlny4256]

You did a great job ❤ you can't control the fear an animal has, but you certainly can make it an easier process for them. I love how you earn their confidence . ❤

[@Mimi-sf5sq]

This looks like pure fear to me. My friend had a dog that did that. She found later on from somebody else that the groomer had actually cut her dogs tongue. Groomer made an excuse to keep the owner from picking him up until later to get the bleeding to stop. She hoped the owner never noticed and she didn't. If it had not have been for this other person that told her. By that point it was a he said she said so Owner couldn't even bring charges. Poor baby. I'm glad he learned how to trust you in the end hopefully it won't be so rough in the future. ❤❤

[@lucid_3938]

Why would anyone do that?! Especially a professional. Poor dog ☹️

[@Sweetnificantpea]

that's horrible, how was the dog tho?

[@a.snyder9992]

I actually had a similar experience last year. I took my mom's dogs to a groomer who worked out of her home (she was recommended to me by a friend who had really difficult dogs to groom, so I blindly trusted), including one of the dogs who was a puppy and it was her first groom. The groomer lived by an elementary school, and as she was grooming the youngest dog some kids passed by spooking our dog, causing the groomer to "nick" her ear. I want to say that was around 2:45pm; I was not contacted until almost 6pm. Our pup's ear was still bleeding, as the trimmers actually cut a triangle out of her ear. The groomer said she tried using styptic powder, compressing with (paper) towels, etc. I was the only point of contact and was extremely panicked because this lady cut our dog's ear and decided to wait hours before notifying me, long after any local vet was open aside from the expensive emergency pet hospital. Not only did we have to wait until morning to have our dog checked out (by the time I returned home with our dog, it was well past 7 and we were able to stop the bleeding at times until she would shake her head) who had to get stitches, she also expected payment for the bath & trim for the two dogs. This was our puppy's FIRST time being groomed, as well. We're lucky that our puppy was practically unaffected by this aside from needing stiches.

[@farrex0]

@@lucid_3938 I can see how it would be an accident; the dog could have made an anxious lick while being groomed on the face. Dogs often lick their lips and& or nose, when they are uncomfortable. As for the lack of accountability, well most people are like that sadly. Doesn't make any of it good, mind you. So don't take it as justification, but I can see it being more common than one would believe.

[@meagansefner3215]

This makes me so angry, and I'm sorry for that pupper. My groomer quicked my German Shepherd ONCE (she has black nails, it was bound to happen) and immediately called to tell me. They also immediately switched to Dremel trims only to avoid quicking any dogs in the future.

[@angelabennett8245]

Vanessa is a dog whisperer. At the end of the groom he became a lot calmer.

[@Girl-Next-Door]

Maybe his meds finally kicked in lol

[@susanpotter6445]

As an experienced groomer myself, I was so impressed at how she gained Sheldon's trust through gentleness and being aware of his body language. Patience and love go a long way in these situations. Kudos on a job well done!

[@kurtkaster5666]

I'm so glad you laid it out, that's all there is to it! Some dogs just don't like being messed with.

[@madalyntanner4003]

The fact that he was trusting you more throughout the Grooming process means he trust you now! Yay he found a groomer he can trust!!!

[@TheoKemppainen]

THE RELIEF he must've felt.

[@MommaSkelly]

Seeing at the start, how scared he was. Completely restrained and just petrified, but clearly ready to snap.... then seeing being able to take off his muzzle, remove practically all restraints, and just a bit of teeth show and growls ... WoW ... what a transformation ALL around.

[@ShaluCan]

I am live india and you

[@JolynBowler]

Gotta love the Dog's person-reaction. You were wonderful with him. 💙🌻💙

[@vaquero4495]

I felt so bad for this poor little guy. Thank you for not giving up on him.

[@tattedweelamb]

I used to pet sit for this elderly Labrador retriever who had fear-based aggression. He very much liked his space and would only ever turn to give warnings but never actually bit someone. He brought tears to my eyes when he finally would come up to me with toys or asked to be petted. Even though he wasn’t my dog, I still think about him everyday because he ended up trusting me and it’s a beautiful experience❤ RIP Mr. Mowgli

[@pennysaufley8974]

I’m a retired icu rn and your calm and tranquil manner is exactly how we approach confused and freaked out patients. Thank you for not yelling at these scared beings, which I’ve seen other groomers do.

[@TheTataNini]

As it should be; well done you. As a child I had a horrible experience at the dentists and now my dentist talks to me like an 8yo, puts on Tom & Jerry and I become more bearable to deal with. Feeding off of Vanessa's vibe and energy is what I believe turned Sheldon around. He actually seemed calmer when the fur came off and felt touch on his skin. And owner's reaction, priceless! I hope Sheldon enjoys his next bath.

[@dannahbanana11235]

Thank you for being kind. I've known people in the medical field who clearly aren't there because they want to help people. when you're sick or hurt and scared is not the time you need someone to be impatient and rude to you,. One bad experience can stick out more than the dozen good ones someone has had. So I know good med professionals are underappreciated.

[@mred8002]

Also retired icu nurse manager, and had the added experience of ICU psychosis after a difficult surgery. The unit director and I had some good conversations from those insights once I recovered.

[@kayaba8702]

Although I don’t have dogs anymore, like to watch your expertise in handling a difficult dog. You are great.

[@svendegraaf9081]

the dog just floating at 9:55 is what got me lol

[@Ucnfredbear]

She was a fairy

[@tinamarie2121]

He got put in air jail. 😮

[@bruhimsuchawafflerlol]

@@tinamarie2121oh no

[@rayy_the_scene_kid]

SAMEEE 😭😭😭

[@midgetwaffles8635]

He looked so defeated “😔” lol poor lil guy

[@diego_fe]

As a dog groomer i took the decision about over a year ago that i no longer take on dogs that are agressive and bite for whatever reason. I just learned i dont have the emotional capacity and patience to do so. So i applaud those who can are willing to do so 👏🏻

[@brmam1385]

If you shed some tears after Sheldon, you EARNED them! A terrified dog that came to trust you enough for him to let you trim his face; in gold medal dog grooming, bet that’s absolutely a gold medal!♥👍

[@loissemanek1715]

This is the hardest dog I’ve seen so far you need to groom. It’s so important for the health of a furry dog like this. Your amazing!

[@SarahM_GiveMeSparkles]

Poor Sheldon! I get the feeling he's had more than one bad experience with clippers, he's just so scared the poor boy. You did amazing Vanessa! He really trusted you by the end. You should be very proud of yourself. 💜

[@diannebarnes9405]

Sheldon changed his demeanor because he realized that after the long time spent with you, you didn't give up. He looked as if he really trusted you. That would bring tears to any dog lovers eyes. Especially since you felt his groin and said, "Do you have balls?". I really enjoyed watching this groom.

[@robinrose7849]

Even though he's been growling and fighting somewhat, he was really fairly calm and his groom came out better than expected. Poor Sheldon must have been so stressed out but you did a great job!

[@brandipowell2119]

Earning even the beginning of a dog’s trust will bring any groomer with an ounce of humanity to tears. Great job 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@figmo397]

The transformation from terrified of grooming to letting you trim his face was amazing! I totally see why this brought you to tears.

[@swipeswifejess3234]

You’re not scared of the dogs, you know and respect the damage they do warranted or not. This was so moving to watch.

[@dmckim3174]

In an afternoon Vanessa changed this dog's entire mindset about grooming. By the end he understood that she was not going to hurt him. 🎉🎉🎉

[@LeeJillian]

Wow... I'm crying too...poor little old man Just doesn't know WHO to trust anymore ❤❤ Goddess bless you both! Just BEAUTIFUL!❤❤🐶🐕🦮

[@TysonDylan0]

Matts eliminated. Trust gained. Sheldon will remember this

[@sheridankearney1022]

Anyone saying that you’re afraid of dogs has not been paying attention to you/what you do at all 😂

[@helenlizzystewart4908]

whoever says she is afraid of dogs is very ignorant and foolish and has no idea

[@mmmbepis8643]

I would love to see those people trying to groom a terrified dog that's willing to bite

[@maryeckel9682]

Huge difference between fear and rational caution.

[@voiceofthelegion578]

people that are afraid of dogs don't sign up for the job most likely to get you bitten by one.

[@bigbowlofspaghetti]

Like honestly tho, you should be a little bit afraid. A dog bite can cause a gnarly infection. I would do my best to avoid that too.

[@emmaponymous]

He may have learned that aggression worked to end or shorten grooming sessions. But with you, he's realizing it doesn't work and grooming is not that bad. ❤

[@FrankensteinsMom]

I was so nervous for her and felt a lot of sympathy for Sheldon as well. No one likes to see a puppy upset. I was so impressed with them both when she was doing his face, she is very brave and I wasn’t expecting Sheldon to take it as well as he did. Well done!

[@unattributed1641]

Thank you Vanessa for showing us not only your professionalism, but your deep care and empathy for pets like Sheldon.

[@Morel92]

The way he was turning into the clippers at the end. My heart. You really earned his trust

[@AngeMakesArt]

Watching Sheldon move into the clipper when you were doing his face in the end was just so amazing. I wish all "difficult" dogs could experience your patience and kindness

[@ShaluCan]

I am live india and you

[@sharonhurley1393]

Thank you so much for being a loving groomer! My Dachshund Frankie was exactly like Sheldon from day 1. He lived for 11 yrs 11 months; every time he had to be groomed I cried in fear of someone mistreating him. You did a wonderful job! God bless you!