How to groom a matted and wild maltese puppy Cotton Video 1 of 2

This was a tough groom. It's a puppy that is fun and happy outside of grooming but since it was matted it was hard to do it's first grooming as a full grooming. Matts are hard to work out, you don't want to have a first impression on a puppy setting the stage that grooming is so tough. But, we had little options. Brushing for hours is not one of them when matts were so tight at the skin. He is jumping and doing what some puppys's do for grooming which make it a dangerous situation.
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[@cobberdogs4799]

I love your videos Dede, but I would have liked to see you re-schedule this puppy so that you'd have more time to be calmer and more reassuring to this baby. What is lacking in this video is gentle praise and encouragement whereas what i see as a groomer myself, is this puppy learning to bite.

[@davidn569]

Cobberdogs as a professional groomer I am also inclined to agree, what also really worried me was when she said that she spent too much time chit chatting so she has to rush...grooming cannot be a rushed process

[@myfavoritegroomer]

This pets Mom is the one who I helped which put me behind. What you all don't see behind the scenes is mass.

[@laurawoodroof7507]

I think he deserved a bit more positive reinforcement. It's not his fault he's so matted.

[@SillyMeeMoo]

Ignore the hate please -_- it takes someone with a lot of experience, patience and confidence to be so firm yet gentle. People need to understand you're trying to calm him so he doesn't get himself snipped by accident!

[@alenas514]

Poor puppy. I mean at least they took him to the groomer but they need to take better care of the puppy. I noticed you were showing the owner in another video how to brush him. But all those mats and bugs. Poor puppy he'll feel much better now

[@myfavoritegroomer]

Yup, and owner is on track with monthly grooms and willing to learn and study what and how so she can be a great Furmommy!

[@marthaarizaga6312]

Alena

[@TRP770]

I wish breeders would explain to people just how to deal with this type of coat and how important it is to see a groomer within weeks of taking their pup home. Great job as always......Pat.

[@myfavoritegroomer]

agreed!

[@Rachel-wg9co]

Reading the comments is giving me the worst case of facepalm-fit. The puppy is weeks old, and already sitting in a coat full of matts, poo, urine and even bugs for god’s sake. The owners were negligent to the extreme. Dede wasn’t even supposed to do a full groom, but he was in such bad shape that she had no choice. Plus, she had to take time off the appointment to educate the owners. It’s not the only client she has, and the people who actually take care of their dog don’t deserve to get their appointment postponed. Stop acting like you know everything. She’s been doing dog grooming for more than 15 years, she worked with veterinarians, and she knows what she’s doing. This dog could have get health problems if she didn’t do what she did. Good job Dede, you’re the best, don’t listen to those jerks who’d rather let their dog suffer because they don’t want to « make it afraid ».

[@myfavoritegroomer]

aww, you are the best! Thank you. You pay attention and get it! You can't buy that kind of common sense!

[@Rachel-wg9co]

Dede Croy thank *you* for doing what you do. Your patience and dedication is inspiring. Sending you love all the way from Quebec, Canada 🇨🇦

[@myfavoritegroomer]

Rachel, I just love you! Thank you!

[@crystalfabulous]

Beautiful job how many groomers out there with just give up when A dog throws a fit

[@myfavoritegroomer]

many

[@njanderson4342]

I think you're doing great. I honestly don't understand why people get dogs and won't comb them. I lecture my clients with goldendoodles who think I can magically make the matts go away and leave them with long beautiful hair. We can't just rip matts out. The pet parents need to prevent them.

[@michellegrovak]

Poor Cotton. He doesn't understand. It's not his fault!

[@gitapatel1262]

So sweet Dede I love you, you take care of puppy so good. You calm him down so quickly. Good job De de . I just happen to love small puppy dog like you are grooming so much, I am 71 year old Indian woman, empty nester, no fun in life, keep thinking how nice it would be to have small baby dog. It would be like careing for some one. O well my husband doesn’t want one, but I am sure I would be alive again. Appreciate your work though.

[@CoverdaleBlue1]

I don't understand the people who have hairy dogs and can't be othered to brushed them. It's not rocket science

[@marivictimtimioop933]

Sofia Diogo to I on p

[@virginiababiash4791]

You are way to rough on this puppy. I've groomed for years and would never man handle someone's fur baby like this :(

[@arilaffis]

This is why I have a short hair dog. I would be one of those owners who couldn't be bothered to keep up with all that grooming. They are super cute and fluffy, but if I want to snuggle a cute and fluffy something, I'll buy a plushie dog.

[@erinwhite8456]

this woman has the patience of a saint. i could not do what you do.

[@sarahr.trenchard8287]

Ok I realize she needed more time maybe but realistically we can't as business owners inconvenience our clients and ourselves. They might have given up patience and not gotten him done AT ALL. So it may seem like she's being ruff but you can't take hours to reassure especially babies it will just take it time with her to understand she's not going to hurt him.

[@2percent153]

In the words of my dogs obedience teacher, "If you treat your dog like a human, he's gonna treat you like a dog." She has to be stern or the puppy will feel he can do this with anyone. She does a great job.

[@n.i.3514]

You not only groom the dog but also train it!!!! That's amazinggggg!! I hope you notice the extra work you do. Greetings!

[@agnesthorsteins]

I love these videos. But I would love it if we'd see end results. That's the only thing that's missing. Is there a reason for that? Thank you for the amazing material. I'm so impressed with your skills.

[@cloudgirlkenn]

Allowing your dog’s fur to get like this should be considered neglect, especially around only 4-6 months of age. Also, my Maltese is almost 9, been trained on a lead since he was a puppy and he hates when I touch his front paws and legs, grooming or not, so I think it just depends on the dog in addition to the training. I feel that the circumstances in this situation were unfortunate, yet I don’t see any reason to rush with a matting of this degree, with it being his first groom and all.

[@HaileyIsAHappyCamper]

I’m assuming the people commenting that she was too rough also aren’t groomers themselves. This is exactly what it can be like in the salon. She wasn’t being mean or abusive at all. The only thing hard to watch about this was the fact that this puppy hasn’t been taken care of since the owners got him. Good job Dede!

[@andrewnickol8736]

As a groomer in Imperial Beach CA you help so much with your videos thank you! What do I tell parents that just don’t want to comb out their dog and uses vests all year?

[@myfavoritegroomer]

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[@pamelaablett525]

what a lovely puppy bless him so good

[@catelyngrace3870]

do you make or sell really detailed videos? you have inspired me and i would love to learn more with you.

[@myfavoritegroomer]

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[@cgd1125]

OMG....my cousin is a groomer and she never would treat a puppy like this. The reason he's trying to bite is because that brush hurts their skin and you're in such a rush because you spent too much time gabbing. I hope the owner watches this video.

[@renaej3796]

She would NEVER EVER groom my dog. I don't care how much other viewers like her...I DON'T!! That poor little puppy will never wanna get groomed again. His attitude changed because he was TERRIFIED! Your video made me CRINGE!! Thats not how you treat an animal!!

[@ladyb7440]

she should not be a groomer, this woman just does this for the money, she has no compassion at all for this animal, not one soft or gentle word, not one soft touch...complete lack of feeling and no consideration....yes it is the owners fault that this puppy is matted but that has nothing to do with the way she is treating this dog....she says she gets vibes from the dogs well the dog gets vibes from her too, that puppy could feel her energy which was = rushed, cold, heartless, insensitive, unsympathetic

[@jessicadannaman4029]

Would you charge more to work on a puppy who is more difficult to work on because of the extra time you would need? Or is it more a flat rate per job?

[@myfavoritegroomer]

yes, rate goes up. Home training should have started on the first day you got a puppy.

[@delilahcannady8789]

I love your hair !

[@arlenita0303]

I love watching your videos! I have a challenge for you if you want to come to Orlando, FL. My blind 13 year old Maltese doesn't let anyone groom him and he bites and as soon as anyone gets near him with shears or a clipper. Needless to say, his cuts/trims are less often than they should be, which ultimately makes matters worse. Do you recommend I give him some kind of calming aid or sedative?

[@stephanieortega9496]

Why are you so aggressive? I'm not trying to be ugly. Just from what I see, I'd never bring my puppy to you. I understand the puppy had mats, but your horrible. That poor thing, his owners should brush, I get that. But this is bad on you as a groomer.

[@tessjones5987]

I had a Yorkie got her as a rescue -she was matted so I had her shaved down. Every day I brushed her - It took less than 10 minutes. I finally did a town and country with a channel bobb .. Kept her Top Knot. It was happier.

[@battymaria16]

Loved the parent update video. I hope everyone sees it.

[@nick9802]

I love the stern but gentle approach you took to grooming him. I’m trying to break my toy poodle’s hate for the groomer now after years of his unbridled hate for them. He has to be sedated every time and I don’t like that

[@charzpak7173]

My 6 month yorkie wasn't this irritable when I took him to the groomer. How old is this one?

[@tammycsicso7997]

Does your blade not hot they get soo hot so quick

[@Cat-tastrophee]

I thought you handled the puppy's behaviors very well. People don't like to be firm with their pets or their children but behaviors just get worse if you don't follow through with enforcing rules. I've worked as a behavior intervention therapist for children with behavior problems for almost 4 years, and if you let kids get away with bad behavior, they will walk all over you. I don't like following through on my warnings, but I've seen firsthand what happens when you don't. The same goes with puppies. When they bite you, you have to say no and mean it. They want you to stop, so you have to keep going until they know you're the boss. Puppies (and kids) actually like it when adults take the lead. They're not ready to be adults themselves yet and they need to see that example demonstrated to them.

[@Cat-tastrophee]

After watching the rest of the video -- man that dog is S.T.U.B.B.O.R.N.! It's an issue of ceding control. The puppy wants to be in control of its own face and not let people touch it, and that leads to mats and infections and pain, so, sorry pup, you gotta have your face cleaned! No dog is born knowing the feel of clippers or brushes or electric blades; it's something they have to get used to, and the only way to do that is to make them get used to it. I had a very sensitive scalp as a kid and I didn't like having my hair brushed. My mom got me a softer brush but said sorry, you still have to have your hair brushed. It's something everyone needs to do. I got used to it and even grew to like it, and this pup will too, once he realizes it's being done to help him (and if his parents actually groom him on a regular basis).

[@msmarj01]

How sad. Am I the only one who thought she was too harsh with the poor little guy. Yelling and pulling on him only makes it a traumatizing experience for him. I would never go back if I saw my puppy was handled like this.

[@matcha8904]

How are you supposed to handle an untrained puppy then? If you allow them to bite and struggle then it can result in injuries for the puppy and groomer and also cause aggression later in life for the dog because they realize, "Hey! If I bite this lady because I don't want her to hold my foot then I can get her to leave me alone!" and so they have to muzzled/held down while grooming when they get old OR they just don't get groomed because no groomer will take them so they become a matted mess. Please do not criticize a groomer / handler unless you yourself know what it is like to work with struggling animals and sharp blades on a daily basis.

[@sommerblume9671]

You don't get it, do you... lol. Just cus you see some rough stuff doesn't mean it's abuse stfu

[@Altanicorn]

My maltese shih tsu used to get matted just by rolling in her sleep and i had to brush her everyday. Shes now 6 and i just gave up and have kept her hair short lol

[@pillzkills8124]

My groomer said that my have to brush our Maltese 3 times a day. Is that correct?

[@cloudgirlkenn]

Jen Marbles Try grooming it more like 4-5 times a week, depending on length and activity. Just a daily brushing and a bath every now and then should do the trick.

[@myfavoritegroomer]

if it gets matted like this, yes.

[@solitairesmith3553]

YESSSSSS DIDI! I ADOPTED A SILKY TERRIER AND LETTING THEM WIN AN ARGUMENT IS THE WORST WE CAN DO FOR OUR DOGS.

[@sweetladycakesupplies5277]

What table are u using?

[@myfavoritegroomer]

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[@Anthology_of_Holly]

Gosh people are ridiculous with their criticising comments! No this wasn't a great first groom for a puppy, but you had no choice! This is on the owners, not you. As you said, you are normally much more gentle and slow with puppies but you couldn't leave this poor thing in pain and filth. People complain that you are mean to the dog but it's a puppy for christs sake!! If you weren't stern, you would be teaching him that negative behaviours get him what he wants. Keep it up Dede, I think your work and your approach are both great.

[@suziq8649]

Use thinning shears for mates work great!!!!

[@melodyjones5305]

You seem pretty stressed I've never seen u leave tools on table under a dog especially a puppy.I kno you felt u were behind I'm sorry u both weren't having a pleasant time an first groom should have been.Bless your heart.Hope it gets better.

[@charzpak7173]

He's scared of the sound of the razor

[@delilahcannady8789]

I wish I was closer to you so you could groom my furbaby. You are a wonderful groomer. I'm in Alabama so if you come this way in your mobile please let me know .

[@togodbetheglory9725]

Everything done in a rush is not good... cesar Milan just trained one of our dogs tha was kind of disobedient. 🐩🐩🐩

[@Mazaskazi]

Subscribed. You do a great job and don't put up with bad behavior. Even if a dog doesn't get the training at home and they are a regular customer, it will remember that the groomer is not going to tolerate it. Cute pup. I just want to scoop him/her up! Well done, Dede!

[@caroardaen1411]

please, be calm, it is just a puppy! They remember all of this their live time....be calm and gentle. You give this pup not a good feeling. Remember that how you are the puppy is feeling. You are a good groomer but remember that please!

[@yolandabarrino4163]

This as you said is a PUPPY and its FIRST TIME being groomed. You were too rough and gave no encouragement when he did cooperate. I hope the parents of this puppy sees this! Not to mention you were talking crap about the puppy's hair. YOU ARE A BAD AND INSENTIVE GROOMER! I would NOT RECOMMEND YOU!

[@virginialynn7882]

Yolanda Barrino so you think it’s ok that the pups owners let it get to that point? There is No excuse for a matted/urine covered pup! Do you brush your teeth before you go to the dentist?? Or, assuming you’re a woman, make sure your lady parts are clean before going to the gyno?? Most ppl do because they want to give the impression, at least, that they’re well groomed and take care of those areas that are about to be looked at by professionals. Why owners think they can bring matted, urine stained dogs in for grooming and think it’s ok is beyond me. And to be clear- no one blames your toothbrush or your soap if you aren’t properly groomed....just as no one should blame a dog for this type of behavior. The owner let this happen. They failed. Letting the dog react to what is confusing and different so it can realize nothing is hurting like she did is better than letting go and reinforcing the bad behavior. Yes it’s a pup and doesn’t know what’s going on. Had the owner brought it in sooner she could have gotten the pup introduced to the process slower. When it gets to this point, It just needs to be done for the pups health. Unless you think it better to have this young pup put under anesthesia for the groom??? Another example: do you go to the hair stylist with mats and urine in your hair? Would you take your child in like that? Then why is ok to bring a dog in like that? Oh she’s being too rough? You say that only because you can’t see in her head and realize the amount of patience she actually has. I’m sorry it is your comment I chose to rant on...really this is for everyone. Do your part pet owners. Set your pup up for success. Prepare them for the appointment just as you prepare yourself for your grooming type appointments. And if after you’ve done your part you still think you know better....then by all means....do it yo damn self. The dogs don’t make grooming stressful...it’s the people on the other end of the leash....smh...

[@virginialynn7882]

I take back my apology....yeah YOU with your ALL CAPS....Yolanda...you are a BAD AND INSENSITIVE DOG GROOMER VIDEO WATCHER! Whatever it is you do for a living...haha if it’s dog grooming that’s tooootoooooo funny.....I would NEVER recommend you!👍

[@myfavoritegroomer]

The parent watched Yolanda, take a hike for your false predictions and inhuman insensitivity to judging something you know nothing about. I do ALL videos for the PARENTS first and KZbin second!

[@soledad3279]

You were so good and patient with the poor little thing. You are definitely the right person for this job.

[@josephineferdinand5417]

11.59 he gets her finger on his nose. Poor doggy.

[@lisaadams4687]

Puppy was scared. But, Owners responsibility NOT to let poor thing get in that condition! Unless, he was recent rescue.Or had an Extremely good reason. I'd call report...boderline neglect.I had a toy poodle they wanted to give a sedative to coz she was a FIGHTER & Biter.I taught self how to groom & did it over a period of couple days I think You showed alot of control -&- patience. But, would of charged owners double first visit & tell them low maintenance price.That way you'd had more time to familiarize puppy w just sound of clippers etc Would of LOVED to see the nails done.....

[@Barkley2010]

You should get paid far more than you do. I don’t know how you do it!❤️

[@sandysandy3044]

It's just an argument lol! Little fiesty one!

[@happyhomedogs]

Having a maltese dog is a joy, nevertheless, you need to find out how to coach a maltese puppy, how to handle the difficulties of biting, chewing, and potty training to enjoy your dog to its fullest.

[@lisazemelman5170]

"wild"

[@madisonburke3588]

This dog was out of control and in awful shape. What’s the deal with these owners??

[@mylittledogshoppesouthpark1350]

Why people get a dog that has alot of grooming needs is beyond me. How a Puppyy has all those Matts And Urine and Bugs is terrible. How could the owner snuggle with such s puppy in that state? Neglect or Clueless owner. Poor pup.

[@myfavoritegroomer]

He has been getting better and better!

[@myfavoritegroomer]

and parent is on board and working hard on this pet at home, love it!

[@bebetigre1252]

eek what kind of bugs???!!

[@myfavoritegroomer]

outdoor bugs in grass in summer

[@cynthiayoung2685]

If ur dog that dirty. The owner twice as dirty. U should get a fine an grooming classes mandated by the courts in ur jurisdiction

[@FocusBreakForYou]

That poor dog. I hope you gave those owners a good talking to. How dare they allow that dog to get in that condition. Thank God for you. That dog has probably never been groomed so he's not liking anything near his paws...understandable his reaction.

[@charlotteheidemann9152]

Poor poor dog 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡🤬

[@katherine9798]

I really like this groomer but I wish that she would talk to the puppy more to reassure him.

[@AussieFIag]

Some people should never have animals!!! 😡

[@kylieikerd1]

This was very uncomfortable to watch..

[@virginiababiash4791]

Kylie Nagel i agree

[@bjmartin6684]

She is so rough with the dog!

[@MMts2583]

Very informative but uncomfortable video to watch..and I agree that a puppy this age should not exhibit this degree of neglect :/ i do have to point out though, the puppy looks to be exhibiting signs of distress (panting, sticking tongue out and licking lips) just wondering at what point does a groomer pay attention to these signs of distress and decide whether to continue or stop? If let's say the full groom takes about an hour, that's a very long time for a dog to be in such distress.. I've heard and definitely read of cases where dogs have died at the groomers due to extreme stress...if there are signs of distress should a break be in order perhaps? Allow the dog time to relax a bit? Just a thought.

[@renaej3796]

M.M M I totally agree w you..MMM. I was sitting here watching this video and sayonh to myself...give him a break for a moment. Hes panting and breathing hard..just hold off a minute!

[@cherylmatthews4066]

Why on earth do people have dogs if they cant groom them properly. They want fluffy babies....hey ho! You have to brush that fluff people. You do such a great job Dede, bet that little dog felt SO much better after. Luvs n hugs from Cheryl Uk xxxx

[@michellej5791]

I couldn't even watch the entire video! Isn't there some type of detangling spray that would have made brushing him out a bit easier?

[@TheKirkistan]

Too much of a rush, aggression, impatience and irritation from you. I do not like your style of work.

[@rebeccaacklin5077]

That's so painful for the little puppy

[@wandamitchell8010]

I would have liked to seen the finished product. Disappointed 😔

[@anniediaz8247]

Poor dog😭

[@danelle6769]

This honestly kind of made me ill , he's just a baby

[@myfavoritegroomer]

Made me ill too and him jumping around and flipping up and down at this age, whoa! You can't imagine what I'm going through with sharp scissors in my hand. The job is not easy and what you see isn't even half of the reality of pet grooming.

[@yoursleepparalysisdemon9969]

hate commenters need to shut their faces...she's doing her job people if people (pet parents) took the time to actually take care of their pets this wouldn't be a problem not to mention that this may have been the first time this pup has been to a groomer Jesus you people need help.

[@myfavoritegroomer]

yes!

[@jjamaya01]

As soon as I got my super fluffy two month old shih tzu I started combing her every day and when we went to get her first grooming they all loved her because of her great behavior

[@yvonnehicks3136]

why do people buy a maltese puppy that needs extra time to groom him and just leave him to matt . they are completely irresponsible

[@wonderfulmuffinz254]

Poor baby 😢 Happy he’s feeling better

[@sophiehunt3176]

I’m getting a Shih Tzu today and I want to keep her hair long have you got any tips

[@setthew0rldonfire]

All of these people who are criticizing you are being ridiculous. You're being as patient as you can be without giving into him! If you just let go of him, he learns that 'Oh! If I struggle, she stops!' I worked with animals for 4 years as a vet assistant and you absolutely took the right approach. You didn't muzzle him after he bit you (most people who work in the animal industry would have), you didn't hurt him (all you did was bop him on the nose), and as for people who said you 'pushed him around' and were 'way too rough', how else were you going to move him around? People don't get that puppies fight you every step of the way sometimes. You did great, honey. Keep it up.

[@aliceconnolley4105]

Dog. Lover. Me0alicwconnolley

[@mamamiabenjamia]

that dog's face just kills me, so cute and confused. so many people saying op is too rough but there's a difference between you as an owner grooming your pet and somebody who does it for a living. she can't just sit down in some reclining chair with a puppy on her lap, she's at work and has to get it done. even then, she's probably way more gentle than if you tried shaving your dog. try it, it will not go this well! in all of her videos, anyone who works with animals will see a professional and if any dog was seriously hurting from her grooming, believe me they would have no problem making that very clear!

[@sharonmcgaughey7204]

Aww At least you are trying to help this fur baby you can see how afraid of people this dog already was possibly abused by people. God Bless and protect you in your work De de

[@nileriver1630]

Don't they shower the dog first and then start grooming(cutting hair)

[@maryalamo6186]

Nile River no because bathing makes the matting worse so it's easier to shave first then bath layer plus it's easier on the tools

[@alyssajudges2019]

If a dog has matts washing it first can actually tighten the hairs causing 1 a harder groom and 2 pain for the pup

[@savannahhumphreys5940]

Nile River that's not a good idea to bathe a matted dog it makes the matts tighter biggest mistake you can ever make is to wash a matted dog you always do a rough cut

[@myfavoritegroomer]

all my youtubers got it right, don't bathe a matted dog. Binge my videos and you will see this. Brush, first, bathe, dry, brush again.

[@VindictusGoneWild1]

This is disgusting to watch you are grooming a piss covered puppy that possibly has fleas brushing a combing at mats unnecessarily contaminating all of your tools step 1 wash the dog the pee makes the hair stick together puppy hair is soft and tangles blow out quite easily and if a puppy is afraid of the dryer put it on a low setting or try holding the pup what you are doing is NOT grooming this is one of those basement groomers that people complain about when they bring their dogs haircut to be fixed at a real groomer sad

[@charzpak7173]

Do u need the owner to hold him?. Until now mine is 10 month. I still have a hard time cutting his face hair

[@BarbaraDonuts]

You are an amazing groomer!!!! You’re so freaking patient!!! Poor baby needed you

[@loraneilson1698]

i loooove the way dede talks to the animals....she is aaaawesome, we need more like her

[@miqa6902]

The way you handle dogs is amazing, you calmed him down and avoided more stress

[@bluephoenix9160]

I love the fluffy coat and faded legs

[@Kira-bo2ue]

Did you only cut nails on 3 paws

[@myfavoritegroomer]

listen closely, one paw has only like 1 nail.

[@mmiller1410]

The negativity.... gawwwwd. You were amazing with this pup. It is so difficult to cut a moving target. You are perfect, and I know you know that. These negative comments are irrelevant and these people are clueless to the profession.

[@eliseleone2283]

This video made me very uncomfortable. She was much too harsh for a young puppy let alone any dog. It makes me afraid to take my dog to a groomer!!!

[@luciusmaximus1169]

Elise Leone she wasn't hurting the puppy she was holding his paws and he decded he didn't want her to hold it. He bit her because he decided that was the best way of getting his way. Most groomers would be to afraid to room a dog like that and that would only make things worse as it would only get more aggressive as an adult. If he learns he can't do that now he won't do it in the future.

[@infires68]

She was not causing the dog pain... the dog was throwing a tantrum

[@AD-hq2uz]

InFiReS right. She will also save the owners from getting a spoiled dog hopefully.

[@Heckules]

Did you miss the part of the video where she said she didn't want to be this rough for a first time groom and didn't want to groom a puppy this young but she had no choice because the parents let it turn into a yellow doormat

[@loupgarou95]

There was very little else she could have done. She needs to protect herself and do her job too. Yes, it was frightened and uncomfortable but she's not responsible for training this dog, she's responsible for grooming it. If it wasn't already matted she could have done a more gentle introduction and desensitization as she has in other videos but really, what was she supposed to do differently? Just let the dog go home in the hopes that the owners would train it more? It would have developed more mats. Leave it alone after it started biting? That reinforces a bad habit. Just let it thrash and bite without firmly restraining? It would get itself nicked.

[@nicolewest404]

You handled this amazingly! You took control and showed him who is boss. He was having a temper tantrum. I appreciate your videos and I love watching your work. Keep it up !! Xoxo

[@smileclick]

How old was this pup?

[@myfavoritegroomer]

weeks old.