Grooming an almost matted Portuguese Water Dog

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[@mjm.2984]

you caused a traumatic experience for that dog. congrats now they’re afraid of the groomers.

[@johnnanavati3350]

This was a disturbing video. Im surprised that you posted it. It appears that your frustration with the owner is justified, but not the dog. I’m not sure why you didn’t either take a break or change to a different method .... even cutting out some of the knots with scissors might have resolved the pain that the dog was in. Honestly, if i took my dog to you and saw this, i would be looking for an different groomer.

[@owenconn8455]

I get it that she is being in demand but I feel a very aggressive vibe and I just think she could be a little calmer

[@suekessler3327]

Study the PWD trims, they are supposed to have the ears trimmed to the leather and the last 1/3 of the tail left natural. Maybe if you slowed down and weren't so aggressive, she would calm down.

[@cb9369]

The ears were matted to the leather. Hard to work out as matted as this dog's hair was on the ears.

[@barbarella9786]

Have you thought about adding asome kind of rubber mat or other anti-slip material to the bottom of the Dog-up Stand so it doesn't slide so much?

[@henrycruz8111]

It looks like it hurts them too

[@trupurple]

I just want to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU Dede. My cavalier king Charles spaniel has been poorly with her ears and thanks to you they have sorted out.

[@katintheoc]

I'm no groomer, but I do have a PWD; this is uncomfortable to watch. Seems like you are moving really fast and aren't very gentle. Dog's in general, ESPECIALLY this breed, are very intuitive and react to a person's energy. I could feel your anxiety throughout the video. As an avid KZbinr, maybe you could focus on the actual grooming and do voice-over after the job is done. Since, in your words, "this isn't a game and one wrong move could seriously injury the groomer or the animal."

[@ashleighbolthouse7332]

This. It was hard for me to even finish the video- very obvious this lady isn't familiar with PWD's!

[@vintageitem2903]

As I’ve said earlier in another post, we are always so careful to make sure that the groomer is well versed with PWDs! I’ve had both curly and wavy haired Porties, and make sure they go to the groomers every 4-6 weeks along with daily brushing . For our current baby, our groomer talks to him, is much more careful and doesn’t treat him like an object, but as an extremely intelligent and sensitive being.

[@KW-2002]

I felt the same way my portie wouldnt have faired well at all the way she is handling her! Her panting front he start and the barking the dog is trying to tell her I she is stressed! Horrible groomer

[@jams235]

Not a fan of the aura the groomer is portraying to the dog. She's obviously nervous

[@nadineshariolsen6093]

I love watching these videos. I was / am a groomer, I only do my own dogs now. I have learn a lot of new tricks(lol) from watching you. Thanks

[@sofieskinkegiraf6153]

To me this looks like a very anxious and scared dog. She is not mean or a ''diva'' as someone mentioned in the comment section. She doesn't know why she has to be in there getting clipped with a device that is very loud to her ears, plus she doesn't now how long she will be in there. It could be an eternity. She doesn't know that and she is just looking to get some release or to escape from the situation. Also scared dogs can bite at you if they feel cornered or feel like there are no other way of getting out of the situation. I don't know how many times she has been to the groomer before this video was filmed but if she hasn't been there a lot of times, she might not have gotten into the routine yet. And this is not your fault, but it's the owner's fault for not getting her used to grooming with clippers or even just the sound of them, and for not taking care of maggies coat, so she didn't have to go to the groomer in the first place( at least to get the matting ''fixed''). This is just my perspective on this. There's a huge difference between a dog who is scared and anxious and a dog who is aggressive or ''mean'' as you call it.

[@Eruptor1000]

These long hair bread of dogs are unnatural and shouldn't exist I'm aroused by its suffering.

[@jofox6220]

David seems a lovely guy and very in tune with the dogs. He will be a good groomer like you.

[@marymendonca9170]

You need to slow down with that blade be gentle with th e poor dogshes wining she misses her family of course theres need for that she doesnt want tyo be there right

[@traceymeek1238]

I recognize that glass-shattering screech! I watched a lot of grooming videos before getting my first PWD and spent hours training grooming manners. He doesn’t like getting groomed, but he lies flat for brushing and nearly goes to sleep. The only time I ever got fussing like that, my blades were dull and pulling the hair instead of cutting it.

[@mrpeachees2388]

I don’t understand why people don’t just brush their dogs. People want dogs to bad, but when they get them, they refuse to take care of them properly. I have a cockapoo puppy and I make sure I brush her often. I don’t want her to go through all that pain and discomfort.

[@WolfieChan9a]

The problem I've come up against most commonly when pet parent(s) don't brush the dog is that they got themselves a dog that "doesn't shed" and don't realize that "not shedding" doesn't mean that the dog doesn't change its fur and that they are the ones that need to "shed" the dog. This mind set is what most commonly causes tangled Maltese and similar dogs to come knocking on the saloon doors. Also other issue is that owners get a dog without doing any kind of research about the breed before hand

[@myfavoritegroomer]

I don't understand why, especially with breeders, if you are selling a particular breed they are not offering training.

[@MissezPremiseHello]

Or at least an "Instruction Manual".

[@MayaKawaguchi]

Mrpeachees I have a shih tzu mixed with a Yorker and they have to be brushed daily. I got her from different owner and she is all matted up :( I’m taking her a groomer asap

[@AshCinder]

I have a standard poodle but she is cut tight and doesn’t run in mud and lakes, but we still go over her fur and make sure it’s tangle freed with no stuff stuck in it that could cause an issue. However our family are planning to get a Portuguese Water Dog and we live near a small river and they love Water so we know we will have to be more rigorous with brushing, I just need to research which brushes will work best (and ask the breeder) but I love looking after our current dogs fur. I don’t understand why people shy away from it and just end up causing their dog more pain in the end.

[@lisawilson1151]

I use ear plugs that block out a lot of the noise but can still hear

[@carolinegammage4598]

Hi Dede, wow!!!!!! I can only imagine how Maggie could make you flustered with her high screetch bark, she made me jump a bit, lolol.. I would show the pet parent first few minutes of the dog groom and let her know about working with her dog so it can be more safe for you and Maggie. Hats off to David for coming over to help you. I have come to the end of your video and I feel like I need a stiff drink ha ha.. Thank you for posting an accurate groom as it is and not edit everything out just pure honesty. See you guys next video, oh Dede I have a drink for you too😀😉

[@adamgrobin6566]

I really appreciate your video and the great job you did with Maggie. My PWD is uncooperative at times too and the shrill bark is so painful to my eardrums

[@sage577]

This breed is very beautiful

[@AnaPleiades]

D’awww, Maggie looks so cute in the end with her short cut!

[@trulyjulie7734]

Just a thought dede, would it be an improvement to the Dogup stand if you put a non slip underside on it? So it can't slide around? .. I know you would have given a lot of thought to the design in its infancy.

[@rawilson7768]

Muzzle for both of your sakes. Safer for you and it removes biting or barking from her escalating frantic optional responses.

[@gloriamarinajerez4671]

I got a grooming course but honestly I learned more from your videos than the classes thank you DD❤ and I Will open my grooming salon on June 30, 2018😊

[@_N3VAEH_]

As for this breed Is it possible to do this on your own at home? Like comb and brush, and trim the hair? And do it more often so the dog is getting used to it and doesn't react like the one in the video. I am planning on getting a dog and this breed is in top 2 so far. But I dont want to have those problems. So planning on brushing and combing daily, is good right? And trimming hair on my own or going to a groomer. Btw is it possible for the owner to stay while a professional grooms? So the owner could calm the dog like David did?

[@danielleharris9252]

For the screaming, I would recommend popping in some quality ear plugs and thinking about something else. It works for me and it takes the edge off of the super high pitch :)

[@Sparky-dr1ii]

Curly hair + Water = A Hard Time

[@jennifersalazar6489]

Hello Dede, my multipoo dose really good with the hair trims, it isn't until I go to trim his nails, where he completely loses it & it's like a bucking horse barking & snapping at me. I try to do what I can then eventually give up of the time being & have to regroup & think of something else. Still looking for something that works.

[@nettyspeaks]

Jennifer Salazar maybe calming chews first .. sedative that works naturally. . The touching the hands but not doing anything to them. . The working towards the clipping

[@jennifersalazar6489]

MsPachecoSpeaks thank you, I do touch the paws often & he always pull them away. I will need to try something cause his nails are getting long. I don't have that probably with my Chi's so it get a bit frustrating, I will just have to figure something that works for him.

[@KatelinJoy1444]

why does my brand new andis ceramic edge 7FC not go through my golden doodles hair smoothly? I have to stop every 3-5 inches because it'll get caught up in the hair. am I doing something wrong or is it the blade? (FYI I have used another7FC blade and it did the same thing.

[@HealthyFoodsOptions]

Thank God for David helping out, that was a ruff dog groom, exhausting just watching.

[@terriwallace9921]

Wow Dede you are awsome, how you handled her grooming. My nerves were all over the place.

[@carmenrivera6782]

Great job! David, 👏👏👏💪

[@lisamarini2977]

The multi-pitch barking is a PWD thing. They have a multi-octave range.

[@traceymeek1238]

And one volume: piercing!

[@methuseluhh]

lol she's like Let's do this! with that first bark

[@christophercathcart881]

Is there a way to know if your dog got hurt when theres no physical proof? Like of the dog slipped off the table or the groomer hit the dog hard repeatidly when it would move or not listen? I dont need to go to a groomer for anything but nails i just know it happens a lot

[@myfavoritegroomer]

Erie Paws Team no. Ask to watch

[@sage2339]

You made Maggie a purty girl! Maggie also wore herself out there in the end, noticed how she was finally standing still.

[@torilynnlovre3314]

Stumbled upon your videos, been watching almost non-stop for two hours. I work at a doggy daycare/salon, and a boarding resort, and I am looking into how to get going with grooming! Love your real talk! You do amazing work, and I'm sure I'll be back after a good night's rest to binge watch some more!

[@meflagg3741]

thanks so much...I groom my own shih-tzu and you have made it a lot easier for me..I love watching your video's. everyday! thanks from tennessee

[@ades-871kochse9]

Great video, I have a SWD and have broken 2 sets of WAhl clippers his coatis so thick, could you reccomend a set of clippers for spanish waterdogs ?

[@service_poodles]

😂 My dogs kept turning there heads at me for every sound she made

[@randidrubin8261]

Which clipper do you like the best, Oster, Wahl, or Andis?

[@myfavoritegroomer]

my favorite www.myfavoritegroomer.com/product-page/andis-5-speed

[@workfromanywhere707]

Hi! What blades size did you say you used to the whole body?

[@donnakelly1371]

What was in Bruno's foot Maybe Maggie and him got into mischief and got bindies or something

[@lilliannewcastle9637]

O cão-água trabalhava nos barcos de pesca com os pescadores, no antigamente.

[@chelsearabello1886]

Hi could I get the brand of these brush and comb please? I am about to get a Portuguese water dog.

[@myfavoritegroomer]

Chelsea Rabello www.myfavoritegroomer.com/brush-and-comb

[@chelsearabello1886]

My Favorite Groomer thank you for your reply. I hear that Portuguese water dogs don't shed hair?? Could you please recommend the tools I must get for daily maintenance so to avoid these mats and knots?

[@vickiberry5721]

I love the way you talk to Maggie. She obviously understands English!

[@AnaPleiades]

Wow, 😍😍 is David the Portuguese Water Dog whisperer?? 😘😘

[@SunnieDae1]

She's reacting this way because she's not used to being groomed. LAZY owner!! I go through the coat with my fingers before bathing and check for knots and mats. Then dematt with tool and cut out the long tangled mats with scissors. no clippers, this way I can work quietly whilst reassuring the dog with touch, Takes half an hour longer but the session isn't as tense. I keep clippers to a minimum, I do a lot more scissoring on legs, paws and head . Also on labradoodles and soft curly hair types, I don't want to change the hair structure by clipping close to the body. It's interesting to see you work, I love what you do :D x

[@terriwallace9921]

She looks beautiful!

[@ninabritton5431]

Great video- reality! What blade were you using on her face towards the end of the video?--Thanks in advance- and I APPRECIATE you NOT EDITING the video

[@lindapotter925]

I remember how I cried when my mother was combing gum out of my hair. It was seriously painful. I'd get some ear plugs. Linda

[@mjm.2984]

“she’s trying to tell me what to do and i don’t like that, at all” “NO.NO.NO.” what the hell 🤨

[@k.steelman2584]

Thank goodness for DAVID!!!! :)

[@terriwallace9921]

Have a rest of good day , I love your video's and I watch them all the way through. Thanks for sharing.....

[@marymendonca9170]

.how did they groom these dogs years ago . There benn around for ages th ere were no groomers than. I remenber my grandpa had one th at dog was never hair cut i dont think they were in water with fishetm ans all the time i remenber very little they are high intenlegent dogs very good nature love families.

[@cindylynch4502]

Agree with Teller. Too aggressive and upsetting the dog. Take your time too, it’s not a race. Talk nice, the dog also feels your fear. No good!

[@rewghob]

In the last video, she didn't quite seem to understand the gravity of the situation and seemed dismissive of the issue. She's lucky Dede will have them back. Why get these curly haired breeds and then not groom? Curly hair requires more delicate care than straight, just like with us humans.

[@donnakelly1371]

My pugalier is a talker Especially when we eat or ignore him

[@mariamasini7211]

Do you ship to Australia

[@myfavoritegroomer]

Maria Masini yes. Order away

[@lindsayhayward4232]

I feel like you have groomed this baby before🤔 she had a lot to say lol. Great job Dede keep up the good work

[@majlindanovaj2750]

By far one of the prettiest dogs after their grooming!!

[@tonycocchiara7445]

Thanks for the explanation I thought you were great !!

[@NikkiSoFar]

Thanks for this and your other videos, I have a PWD and so it was great to watch this groom, you really are my favourite groomer!

[@robertajordan6848]

What a cutie! She has a lot to say, lol!!

[@shawnpower6206]

Maybe a 40 min walk before groom.

[@freewaybaby]

Or a few minute break mid-groom!

[@thirstyboots6711]

I would have called the pet parent in 2 days in a row! Ridiculous that she wants these expensive breeds but will not properly care for her fur babies. I wonder why she did not offer to take care of the matts on Maggie like Bruno?

[@trupurple]

I have shared this on my Facebook page Trudy Broadley

[@vera_nika2]

Aww such a sweet pupper. I would keep the hair long and let it not mat. But hey...

[@suelara8020]

If you talked real nice to the dog instead of yelling I think they would respond to you better. Talk pretty girl your such a good girl. I sometimes I have yell loud and say who did this to my baby and then they will let me do whatever I had to do. I have to say it constantly. If she's been coming to you since she was little she should be happy to see you by now. My male pappy-poo loves to see his gromer. He is 13 lbs. 8 years old. My maulti-poo she bites. She's 10. I have to give her a little piece of a happy pill. They won't groom her unless I do. I don't like too. When they were about 2 and 3 years. The groomer was teaching me how to groom them for six week in a row. I bought all the supplies. I use to groom them every month. Then I had an accident and I couldn't groom them any more. I loved it. I sure don't know as much you do. I did know my dogs. I love watching you and I will share your videos when I'm watching them about that's about everyday. Keep making dogs feel good cats to sometime. Take care

[@kc8313]

Maggie is being a diva 🙄. How can you reason with a dog ? Maggie's demeanour changed when David was around 😝.

[@vivianwilliams2216]

Dede, Maggie is such a beautiful dog, She looked so lovely when you finished, And David the dog whisper was real cool,

[@vegasgramma617]

You rock!! Muzzle??

[@SavannahRogers26]

I learn so much from your videos. Grooming is what I wanna do when I get out of high school and through college. Love ya Dede!

[@dumbteens348]

What happend of the dog jumps of the table I really hope you don’t do this to all the dogs

[@Sparky-dr1ii]

If it was me I would suggest they see the vet and see if some sort of. Anxiety meds would help the sress.

[@myfavoritegroomer]

Christina Owens a twenty minute walk.

[@arfeliaburns-jackson443]

Most dogs bark out of being nerveous or just plain don't like it. To have someone to be there to help comfort the dog but I know that can't always happens.

[@carmenletcher6243]

This dog is stressed during your precious video. I would not bring my PWD to you. You are not kind to this animal.

[@DonnaDeNunzio]

potty break?

[@KeevaB]

When she finally cuts the piece of hair that was sticking out and giving you anxiety🥴

[@maryshoemaker1437]

He has the cutest lil white puppy’s face on his chest!!! I feel like something spooked her in the beginning..

[@lilliannewcastle9637]

Bom dia. 🌞🐝🐝🌷🐝🐝O cão-água adora água. Se houver uma piscina ou uma possa de água. De certeza que o cão-água está dentro da água.

[@suelara8020]

David calmed her down... yea!!?

[@Melissa.A]

Poor Baby!!! Parents should now know better!! I'm sorry, THAT right there is a NO JOKE SITUATION. They are putting Maggie and Dede in harm's way.

[@greatlakesnarwhalmichellee4507]

Welcome to the wonderful world of living with a Portie. Highpitch barkers

[@greatlakesnarwhalmichellee4507]

Wander if a tight muzzle would help

[@SuperAhiru]

@@greatlakesnarwhalmichellee4507 they don't and btw they will bark at anything and it gets louder the older they get

[@pnanduri76]

She is so fast and Aggressive that the dog is freaking out so I think she should be gentle 😭😭😭😢😢😢🥺🥺😢18:49

[@TubeMeChannel]

I just got to say...you know.....be kind and nice to the dogs. You’re very harsh with them

[@aprilclifford2267]

Poor baby :( I wonder how her mom would feel if her feet felt like that! You guys are so good Dede and David. I wish you were closer! Maybe you can take your mobile grooming on a cross country meet/grooming tour!

[@myfavoritegroomer]

April Clifford I am !!

[@aprilclifford2267]

My Favorite Groomer I hope you're coming to Lexington Ky!

[@user-rr5kn4nn6w]

Despite her behavior you did an excellent job on the cut!

[@jai449]

Stop and give her such a big hug and tell her you love her sooooooo much!!!!

[@karinevans754]

I think I would put in ear plugs with that high pitched barks! lol

[@evan2156]

This woman has a horrible attitude when handling this dog. I would never let her work on my dog.

[@pamelabuttercup3999]

Am watching the video when she bark I jump

[@noras.5355]

Supporting your video just because your awesome! How I would handle a barking/yapping dog? I'd call Deedee! lol

[@rebeccafreidel7164]

Whew. She was a workout. How would u work with the squealing? I mean homework? Ty 💗u Dede

[@tonycocchiara7445]

Shes a great groomer I love her videos , Maggie is just having an off day ,, shes in no pain !! This is why dog grooming is not easy

[@TubeMeChannel]

you don't like or love dogs. Not friendly, afraid that the dog bites, no comfort at all, you are brute and hard. Don't you see that the dog is afraid? Please stop clipping dogs. What I do with a barking dog? Talk softly, no shouting. Make her at ease, tell her that it's ok etc. You do the opposite. Dog tells you please stop you are way too brute, harsh, not friendly. These dogs are very very sensitive. Not suitable for a person like you. and no they don't bite. But if I was there as a dog I would

[@k.steelman2584]

Eventhough she does not appear to be wanting to bite, I would muzzle that dog to lessen the barking. I can only imagine how loud she is close to her. I have hearing aids and my own dogs are painful when they get going at dinnertime, etc. Muzzle her to contain the noise... It may also make you jump and hurt her or you.

[@cowgirlup5402]

Muzzle

[@TamiGoldmann]

I'd invest in headphones

[@vegasgramma617]

Yes!! Muzzle is what I'd do. Poor thing with Mats. Bless you for dealing with them.

[@terriwallace9921]

I think I would put the mussel on. If I could not get her to stop. Proble wrong answer tho , I am not a groomer. I do learn alot from you. Very interesting. Dogs and cats make me sick , have asthma. But I love animals

[@MarySmith-gg5gw]

Maggie “NO!”

[@Eruptor1000]

This was the most fun I've had in a while!! Hell yeah! That cry satisfies me so much! The torture methods I'd use on a pup like that! Hell yeah!

[@bhavya917]

LionRS2014 yikes