MalShi (Shih Tzu Maltese) at the Grooming Salon

Pixie is a Maltese Shih Tzu (I asked mom AFTER I recorded the voice track 🤦‍♀️) and she has quite a colorful track record with other groomers.
It always makes me feel so good to help a dog who was otherwise considered ungroomable be groomed safely.

[@susankwan6229]

She loves you because she senses your patient and kind spirit!

[@polaroidsofpolarbears365]

You're right tho! It's all about trust and the vibe you put off! You're on the right track.

[@lynnlRDR-RDR2]

Yes you said it better than me

[@MrWharfrat05]

The same principles work for us teachers. It’s amazing how kids are a problem for some teachers and not for others. It’s all about respecting the kid (or dog 😀).

[@wickandde]

You're a good person, I'm sure your kids adore you! The world need more teachers who work like this!

[@MrWharfrat05]

@wickandde You're very kind to say that :)

[@barbaracholak5204]

You are amazing. Love your voice when you talk for them. California Blessings

[@mayapapaya_]

Melissa I personally love your rambling stories! No need to apologize for getting off topic

[@melissathegroomer]

Hahaha thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@doreenpollock]

I love your videos. You have a fantastic way with your doggies. I have a cocker spaniel and wish you were my groomer. Willow loves kisses too so you might not get much work done 😂 but you would have fun 😉

[@carterkmoon]

hi melissa i hope you and anyone reading this has an AMAZING, JOYFUL and SAFE christmas. merry christmas and hanukkah

[@denises9680]

You too Carter! ❤

[@mrsapplez2007]

You are my new fav channel. Your voice and personality is so relaxing and the joy of dogs really comes across. Dont worry, those little off topic moments are what makes you stand out from others. Thank you for being you. Bright blessings

[@xh2672]

When I first got my dog, I was told he was a shih tzu but then he grew up and started looking different so I figured he was a malshi but here I am, three years later, watching this video and realizing I have no idea what my dog is 💀💀

[@melissathegroomer]

Lol adorable. Your dog is just adorable :)

[@Aguywandering]

I think your dog is a dog

[@jeniastrid]

I love your commentary! You are so humble and honest. We. Own a Malshi and I have taught myself to groom him to save money, but I actually enjoy it. Its also been helpful during Covid lockdowns. He is best to groom when we chill on the steps outside our house as he watches people go by. Thank you for sharing your skills and passion of dogs

[@advocate_of_HAKAI]

You're an artist Melissa😎Merry Christmas ❤️

[@michelekennedy515]

Your dogs are so good because you show them patience & love. ❤

[@polaroidsofpolarbears365]

You're such a good groomer! I can't wait til I can get up to your level. I'm still a baby groomer. You give some awesome advice. That's why I'm subbed. Could you do a video about teddy bear heads/faces that's a good pup to video on? I'm not very good on Teddy bear faces. If I have to beg, I will lol 😆!

[@melissathegroomer]

No need to beg! I’ll work on that for you this week. Teddy bear heads were a big struggle for me. I am not very good with spacial recognition or seeing shapes so I really had to work at it (and I’m still not perfect!) - find a style you like. For me I started realizing I really like short chins. And I also found not to go too high on the chin (under the neck) because that can take a way from the shape as well.

[@melissathegroomer]

Also, thank you! :)

[@christineuk8266]

Your doggie voice is on point!! I love your video's ❤✌🏽🇬🇧

[@debraconverse3447]

I love your videos, especially your ‘doggie’ voice! ❤️

[@melissathegroomer]

Thank you :)

[@katiefillers6349]

awwwww i love ur vids!!❤️meery christmas!🎄☃️

[@pretty948]

I love when you go off topic on tangents it's cute haha

[@riethomas7791]

Awwww 😍😍😍😍 😂🤣🤣 nose holes!!

[@cluckleberryfarm7244]

Omgoodness she is ADORABLE!

[@denises9680]

What an adorable dog. Your so patient and she can sense it and therefore trusts you. A dog can always sense when someone is kind or is not a threat to them. You have a kind heart and obviously love what you do. Some are in it for the pay check and others are in it for the love of the dogs. Keep doing what your doing because your lovely. Happy New Year for 2021 and to anyone who reads my comment. ❤

[@lynnlRDR-RDR2]

It's because she knows your heart like how I can see your heart and everything and your feelings are like how I think

[@carm0924]

Great video!!

[@DarcieGlam]

She is reall cute!

[@melissathegroomer]

I love her!

[@Londibunni]

The same breed as my dog, so cute! You did a great job!

[@melissathegroomer]

Thank you ❤️

[@jnieswartz4878]

Gental on her face. But I love when you pretend to talk for her. So cute

[@paisleybryant2314]

You made me want to be a pet groomer by the way you are the best pet groomer IN THE WORLD

[@cydneybennett4506]

There are Asian groomers that can make Yorkies look like poms(really fluffy and not so slick)... I’ve seen them and they’re ADORABLE! Granted it takes more time but it’s possible with the right tools for sure

[@melissathegroomer]

Oh yes. The goal with Asian Fusion style grooming is to make the dog look as cute as possible. I love it!

[@msramsk1301]

Sooo cuteeee😘new friend here ..😘

[@barbedwire_lace2160]

😍🤩

[@jor2653]

I wish you were in nyc to do my dog he has struggled soo much with grooming 😭😭 anyone have any Manhattan groomer recs???

[@caathyyp]

do you know what my puppy breed name is called hes a maltipoo shih tzu mix and i wanted to ask if hes one coated or two

[@LyricalXilence]

Hello, @2:55 you were trimming her face hair. I was just wondering, would it be safer to trim hairs round the eyes with an automatic razor rather than scissors? Just wondering, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@phonethipsongkham7375]

Wow your the best 😍 I wonder how my baby acts with his groomer 🤔

[@melissathegroomer]

🤔 I bet she does great :)

[@levipadgett114]

You are to cute..

[@MadiNahlaFun]

#ManBun ❤

[@willysilly87]

That looks like my dog

[@willysilly87]

And my dog is in heat

[@nancysanders6232]

I went to beauty school, and I know EXACTLY what your talking about! Ladies would come in with 6 hairs on their head, and bring in a picture of someone with extensions 😂😂😂🤷‍♀️

[@cowlover5135]

#manbun and second

[@riannefernandes4202]

Did I just see a unlike in the like bar😲

[@leeluv96]

Would you be interested in being a show level groomer?

[@melissathegroomer]

I am not detail oriented enough to be a show groomer. I love watching people do show grooms though!

[@leeluv96]

@@melissathegroomer Please pardon my saying so, but I do believe you have what it takes and more.

[@valerieshepherd6823]

Those previous groomers have probably been bad to her because she did not stay still or sit a certain way for thier convenience because she is being good for you, who adapts to her neads.

[@melissathegroomer]

Correct. Sometimes dogs don’t vibe with people. There are dogs that I don’t vibe with - it’s really an interesting phenomenon.

[@valerieshepherd6823]

@@melissathegroomer I've been very lucky to work with cats dogs horses donkeys pigs rabbits guinea pigs birds turtles and teripins and more. If an animal likes you they let you know as is the opposite lol There is no such thing as s dumb as in mute/uncommunicative animal. They let you know... people just don't listen.

[@bleep4288]

#Manbun

[@Lilgoldenmama]

Do you ever have to use muzzles on dogs?

[@melissathegroomer]

No - we aren’t allowed to muzzle. At another place I worked it was allowed but only on certain aged dogs and certain breeds (no smoosh faces and no old pups). I would rarely use one still.