Grooming a Matted Yorkie

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[@kayBTR]

A really good thing to do with George is to teach him to “Shake” hands. Give him a treat when he puts his paw in your hand. Yorkie’s are smart and mine LOVES a treat. And you can teach him “Shake” with “Right” and “Left.” It will get him used to having his paws touched. I bet he would learn it within just a few short sessions. Dad we know you can do it! My dog acted just like George and now I can cut his hair with scissors with no drama. He stays calm.

[@pigsfly-jh7yb]

This is exactly what my Yorkie does when I take him to the groomers and there NEVER was a traumatic event in his life. He was like this from day one when he was a very young puppy!

[@PincheMigs]

You totally deserved that tip! I can't wait to see George get to a better state of mind when getting groomed.

[@tammymossholder1058]

I have a male Yorkie that also HATES his front legs touched at all. Since I can't find a groomer that will groom him more than once, I have to clip him myself. He hates the clippers so I have to use a scissors for his whole body. Props to you for taking the difficult ones.

[@Monu1004]

Tammy Mossholder Same here! I have a male Yorkie as well and he too doesn’t like his front legs touched. He’s gotten calmer now and actually sleeps while I cut his hair lol

[@CandicesVanity]

Yes! My yorkie also hates the noise of the clippers and I have to use scissors all the way around as well!

[@kshirr2]

Geesh! I think this is the most feisty, squirmy dog I've seen you groom! He was willing to dang near break his neck to escape!! Looked very exhausting

[@emilyc8958]

I got genuinely worried he'd give himself an internal decapitation

[@BarbaraDonuts]

He must have had a bad experience before. He’s so scared. You are AMAZING!!!!

[@thirstyboots6711]

WOW, I am exhausted just watching this groom.

[@simonicorrea3247]

Me too! It’s so frustrating 😞

[@MagicandMantra]

Same!!

[@samasicaharris6655]

You tube

[@annmoffett8139]

My goodness what are people like how can they let their dog get to this state,a little grooming each day is all it needs. Well done fantastic job regards ann

[@shimmeronfoxclaw5549]

What a crazy pup! Dang that was intense, I’m so glad you and parents are trying to help this little guy

[@liannislam9006]

The dog was in pain matted hair sore skin they did a good job

[@nomadicgoddess3648]

That dog bucks more than a wild horse!

[@lydiabegay6779]

I'm amazed at how much hair you got off this little dog.

[@A10TOES]

I adopted my Yorkie/Pom at 10 months, oh my was she matted. She is almost 6 now & I have started to groom her myself. It took a couple years b4 she would even trust me but I was persistent & we get brushed several times wkly. I keep her cut short, so much easier to bathe. Pet Mom get use to one on one everyday brushing & saying what a pretty, good boy when brushing and yes walks/playtime sure helps to wear a yorkie down. You did a great job with him, poor guy was traumatized at one time due to something. Also have Mom when just holding him, calmly touch/rub his paws so he gets used to being touched on his paws. Mine still hates the blow dryer, so she "air dries".

[@laurenehamilton453]

Dad obviously didn't want to hurt his baby, what a sweet guy :) George is a very loved dog but sometimes tough love is a good thing. Can't wait to see a follow up with this cute baby. Hope we can meet mom too !! Great job Dede, as always :)

[@eunice8116]

LOL at 17.00 Georges bottomless flower pots removed, George looks around at hair on the table looking like.....he saying hay man wat the ...you done to my hair man!...wat the ..... 🤣😃😂🤣😂

[@barbaraprater7590]

He doesn’t like for anyone to mess with him, maybe he’ll feel so much better with all the mats gone and be better next time. Dede, you are the greatest!!

[@MildredCady]

My thought exactly!

[@msheidiyodel]

Just realized how tense I am just watching 😬 can’t wait to see him relax and improve over time with you! Homework will definitely be hard but so worth it

[@robindullea9550]

OMG I am exhausted just looking at you trying to get George under control! Great job! Your level of patience is extraordinary! Another strong case for an upcharge for your expertise! You go girl!

[@chelseas6991]

I was exhausted just by watching George was crazy lol poor baby you definitely deserved the tip I take my hat of to you x

[@yeseniah7373]

A dog that is already VERY nervous and skittish needs to be addressed in a very calm and firm voice. Don't give him commands made out of too many words. "Stop" or "no" suffice. Everything else is too much and confuses the dog.

[@ladybucket9798]

Yesenia H yeah, the owner however sounded as if he had never been firm with the dog or put a foot down. he sounded quite insecure to tell him "no".

[@soleyjackinourcampervan5362]

Groomer should be a bit more gentler in her tone, not helping him to calm down.

[@hconley16]

As a owner of two beautiful yorkies, i thank you SO much Dede 💝. You do such a great job ! I groom my babies my self so watching you do so well with these delicate fur baby’s really helps me learn how to best help them deal with clippers, scissors, etc !!

[@simonalyneenderz3247]

George acts like fresh bait on the end of fishing hook. Poor guy, doesn't realize your help and love, Dede.

[@Linda-hs1lk]

That's because the poor dog doesn't get the time getting used to it. I'm sure she does good work but boy CALM DOWN. It's rush rush rush, the dog doesn't get the time to relax at all.

[@grumpynanny7402]

I am in UK and have just adopted 2 yorkies. Father ( 3)and son, (18 months)both young. They were surrendered to RSPCA. They are very thin and the coats were really awful. They had ti have them very close due to matting and fleas. They have had daily brushing and 2 baths over 3 weeks and the change in their coats is brilliant. We still have a long way to go. But will apply some of the tricks you showed.

[@lovelish]

youre such a beautiful soul! wish i could bring my fur baby to you. You definitely deserved that 100$ tip cus wow, George was no joke lol Hopefully the pet parents will work with him

[@kathypruitt8719]

You are awesome!

[@ariela.1752]

Awww poor baby. Bet he feels so much better now!

[@molliewhite-evans473]

George looks like a Muppet character on tv, the one who lives in the trash can...lol!

[@bitsandspurz048]

I keep my yorkie's hair long & just trim the muzzle, tips of ears, privates & pads/feet. I comb her every day so there are no mats - and it only takes 2 min.! If she ever does get a tangle, I hold the hair above the tangle and comb it out. That way, my comb is pulling against my fingers, not against her skin, which would hurt. Works great. I had an Old English sheepdog for 14 yrs. and did the same with him - worked great & he never had a tangle or mat on him!

[@wildog47]

finally a pet parent that actually HOLDS THE DOG lol the others don't even barely grip

[@ngo7156]

I agree! The dad did a great job trying to hold him. ; )

[@christineh342]

That was exactly my thought. The others didn't put much effort in it. It's all up to the pet parents.

[@KittyLuvYou]

He looked pretty rugged. But even he was having trouble holding the dog.

[@lorlorslinger9617]

The Dad looks & sounds so much like Willie Robertson from Duck Dynasty/Duck Commander!

[@kayBTR]

This dog can learn that brushing won’t hurt him, and he can learn to like it. It took me months of daily showing my yorkie the soft bristle brush and then lightly brushing him just a few strokes. I waited until the afternoon when he was relaxed, tired and sleepy. I always quit brushing before he showed any sign of getting upset. Every week I could brush him longer and I used this same process to show him scissors and how they opened and closed and let him hear the sound they made. Of course when I made a small cut that was a different sound. It has taken much longer to get him used to the scissors. But he had made tremendous progress. If you rush your dog you will just prolong the process.

[@bevakathedementedraccoon]

omg! thats how you know a groomer hurt him when he was little. he's just so damn scared he's gonna get hurt. poor lil guy. glad te pet parents were onboard with the homework and assisting etc, fingers crossed he's gonna get calmer and calmer each visit. defo keep us updated on this one dede. fab job x

[@shelbysilverstein]

George was bucking the a wild horse - wow, that tiny dog was so powerful and determined he didn’t want a haircut 💇‍♂️ 🤣 George made you break a sweat DeDe lol, that tip was well deserved 😁

[@0oKAYMULAHo0]

Wow, what amazing people! They see your dedication and believe in you !

[@lightshine6851]

The dad has a good sense of humor.

[@paulacelaya4228]

You deserve every dollar! I really admire your patience!

[@carolinegammage4598]

A-m-a-z-i-n-g!!!! Felt bad for the puppy, at least now he will be happier being with a person that cares and puts puppy needs ahead of everything. Thanks for your video.😁😀

[@debbiestherapy4870]

I think poor George has doggie PTSD! I'm a people therapist but that energy- you can tell he isn't mean- but freaking out. I wonder what his back story is? Dad is a sweetie!

[@robinmartz5066]

Oh POOR GEORGE! He couldn't have ended up with a nicer Dad and Mom! You are such a great groomer!

[@tialing32]

I really admire you for what you do for this hard to groom dogs. God Bless you in all you do.

[@SlaveDesiree]

Ok- I have a suggestion- when I trained my lil girl to the clippers and scissors - I turned the clippers on and rubbed then on my dog, not cutting the hair just side ways- to get the sound and vibration! I also rubbed the scissors unopened around the face to get the feel of them- then I opened them and closed them to learn the sounds!! It was a simple thing but it made her feel much more comfortable with the grooming!! I’ve had no trouble with my dog ever- I started her at 4 weeks old!!

[@carmenrullan6228]

Dede you are the best. I have 5 yorkies. I live in Puerto Rico. Love your channel. Have learned so much. And thank you for your service.

[@eevee-chan9607]

I'm a school teacher and I can get busy. I have a shorkie (shih tzu yorkie mix) we like him fluffy so we brush everyday. I believe sellers and shelters do not inform buyers and rescuers on how important daily brushing is.

[@TheZombifiedFairy]

Many people simply don't care. They don't research the breeds, they don't listen, they just see pictures and this "oh how cute"... 🤦🏾‍♀️ meanwhile my mom got our first yorkie when I was 7 and my brother was 2, she would give all 3 of her kids brush days and made sure we did it right. Its one of the reasons I chose a yorkie as a service dog

[@cassandra5248]

You were amazing and 100% deserved that tip! I love watching your videos, watching all the painful matts be shaved off just makes me happy. Please do a follow up video with George so we can see how his rehabilitation is going!

[@kaystephens5365]

Fantastic tutorial on how to groom a bucking bronco/ whirling dervish. Holy Cow no matter what he did you were calm and patient with him. No surrender just kept moving toward the finish. You totally deserve every bit of that tip because 3 minutes into that whirling bucking move and another groomer would have either thrown in the towel or had so many people holding him he would been more traumatized than he already is.I would love to see more of George as he rehabilitates because you have made that your goal. Not to just stick him with a label or to tranquilize him you are helping those parents by working towards a calmer not terrified George. You rock and are the best groomer I have ever seen. If we all had 1/4 of your compassion the world would be a much better place.

[@ialicat9074]

I do think that was a lovely gesture by that couple. You certainly deserve it. I'm so glad the pet daddy held on! That little dog was so strong!!!! It's not the dog in the fight but the fight in the dog. I can't wait to see this little dog's next groom.

[@tariblevins955]

Great job! You're so respectful and professional even under stress.

[@justicedenyd]

I've owned Yorkies for over 28 yrs and the best advice I can give is to handle them and brush their coat daily, without fail! A slicker brush works best. Unless you keep them shaved, daily brushing is a necessity. From the time they are a puppy you must handle their feet, toenails, ears, tail, their muzzle, and teeth. If you start clipping their toe nails from puppy age, they will allow it. Same goes for cleaning ears and brushing their teeth. Yorkies are very prone to dental disease, so it is imperative that you brush their teeth daily! Otherwise they have to undergo general anesthesia to have a professional dental cleaning and scaling. There are plenty of how-to videos online about these topics, so NO EXCUSE to have a pet like this that is 1 year old and out of control, stressed out fighting grooming!

[@wolfstardoberman]

Love that you get the owners involved!

[@karinahernandez5221]

we just adopted a morkie from another family who was giving him away. he’s a year old and he acts exactly like this^ his hair is just as matted, he isn’t leash or potty trained and he does not let us shave him. and he’s VERY underweight.. he never bites he just won’t stay still.. we’re working hard but we’re going to help this dog be happy, healthy, and cute!! :)

[@littlebird7590]

Consider having him sedated for the first big maintenance. Have the vet trim him short, do nails, ears, glands etc. Then you can start working with him after that with positive experiences.

[@giggalz]

Shew this had to be exhausting for everyone..poor guy moves a ton! I loved the pet dad who wanted to leave him funny looking..loved it lol

[@danimarie4257]

Someone cut his nails the wrong way... That is why he don't like his feet touched... My pup used to do the same thing until I groomed him a couple times.. being matted on top of it all doesn't help either...

[@patriciahamel5674]

Over a year late, but to any pet owners watching this in the future who may have a rescue with similar feet issues, the key is positive reinforcement while regularly playing with their feet. My dog was worse than George when we got her. We sat down every night for foot and face time (she was terrible with anything going near her face too). I would break up pieces of her favorite treats, and she would get them in return for letting me massage her feet and scratch her chin. Within a year, chin scratches were one of her favorite things, and even until she passed away due to old age 14 years later, she would raise each foot for the groomer when it came time to work on it.

[@rn-jm7gv]

Wow, definitely a live one today

[@tyell15]

George moving how I be moving when I gotta get a needle. 😂😂

[@CD-wd2bd]

Omg I think every dog owner should see this. You explain things so great!!

[@chandreokemo9008]

You deserved every bit of that tip. You are amazing! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏾🤛🏾

[@tammy-lynnstewart5677]

You wanted to cry... well, I did cry! That was difficult to watch. Parents were awesome as well. Hope the little guy gets over his fear.

[@tippersmami]

i wait til mine is sleeping or tired and clip his claws. my foster son helps. we have a muzzle and distract him. thanks for the tip on clipping by bending the foot back. i learn a lot. I have a Beagle Dachshund mix. he handles bath really well but hates nail trims. i wear him out with playing with the kids. he gets to tired to care or fight.

[@anjah7360]

Thank you for making a difference, Dede!

[@lollipopluv84]

Cannot wait for George's update! 💜💜💜💜

[@ashleyadcock339]

Please give an update on his next groom I'd like to k ow if the pet parents did their homework

[@michellegrovak]

Please tell me they came back!

[@jerryogorman5895]

wow what a great video...you were wonderful throughout...such a hard job and your tip is really justified you did a wonderful job on that little Yorkie. Congratulations...

[@taracrespo4189]

A lot of dogs hate to have their feet touched let alone clipped. When I got my Morkie as a puppy, I was told to mess with his feet a lot to get him used to it. Most of what I'm seeing is the typical spoiling of a "cute baby". My dog is 10 years old and people are always amazed at how well behaved he is. Spoiling a dog is no better than spoiling a child.

[@saysHotdogs]

Tara Crespo I messed with all my dogs feet from day one because their little beans are soooo cute

[@alluringstar5910]

My dogs acted like George when I pulled out the Oster clippers. My maltipoo was petrified when we started shaving his fur he was so nervous but the second time I was speaking to him calm I shave everything except for the face so for the face I have to trim with scissors. My Shih Tzu mix he was calm we shave his body and the back of the legs but he wouldn't let himself shave the face and legs I had to do it with scissors. But we r getting better every time. It takes a lot of patience.🙂

[@DandelionStitches]

Girl, you rock. I love your videos and how you love and respect those fur babies. We're getting a new puppy in two weeks and I wish so much we lived in your area so you could be our groomer. I've learned SO much from watching. Gonna brush and comb every day! Thanks for being awesome and you totally deserved that tip!

[@kerrywood407]

Be so good to see him have a good groom when he’s calmer and settled to it a bit more. He’s so clever he will soon realise your not going to hurt him. I’m sure you will gain his trust dee dee your patience is outstanding xxx

[@betsydr086]

Such a great job you had a hard day. I'm glad you got a tip for that dog.

[@Bbpierced]

I have a rescue Yorkie and he gets brushed daily & a bath once a week since he gets greasy hair. He gets snotty goopy eyes & that’s a full time job keeping his face clean. I use contact solution to help soften the dried goopy & then I use a lice comb to get it all out. Once a month he gets a “bikini wax” (hygiene cut). He lays on his back & falls asleep when I use the clippers. I’m disabled & unable to work which allows me to spend all day with him. He has been easy to train. It also helps having my service dog pave the way in the training of basic commands. I’m blessed to have the opportunity to give him the attention he desperately wants & needs. Every six months or so, a mobile groomer comes to my house since my SD has to be w/ me 24/7. Both dogs get a makeover & a cutesy bandana. You’re not far from me & once I get cleared to drive, I’d love to meet you & give them both a good makeover so long as I can be with my SD as he gets all purtied up. 😊😊😊

[@Sparky-dr1ii]

I feel that I need to clarify a comment I made. When I said that George needed to be sedated. I didn't mean knocked. I was thinking about the concept of sedation dentistry when they give a nervous client something to calm them down. I was thinking that there must be something like this for a jumpy dog like this.

[@elaineclementsfinn1872]

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[@hconley16]

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[@lozziecap]

I love watching your videos. You have such professionalism and skill. I'm not a dog groomer - just a dog lover - but the way you work is so methodical that I find it calming. You know, you could have t-shirts printed for your fans that say "I'm gonna come back with my ten!" or "Know where your leather's at!" They're your catch-phrases, at least in MY head. All the best to you Dede (and David too!)

[@myfavoritegroomer]

you got it! cool idea!

[@solitairesmith3553]

Love the way you are so patient. Ithink you aredead on about someone clipped his toenails badly. My dog that i adopted was just like this. I had her shaved and brushed her daily so she could understand that brushing wasn't so bad. It did the trick

[@noras.5355]

I agree Dede. You totally deserve that wonderful and generous tip! Whoooo! Great job, and great heart!

[@beverlymartin1751]

WOWZER!!! Whew! You have some patience, DeDe! That was exhausting me just to watch! You deserve a 🎖 for this groom!! 💜

[@angelalackmann621]

great job i got stress just whatching u great puppy parents very nice of them u desrved it

[@nidiamolina24]

GEORGE !! Omg made me exhausted just watching 😂😂

[@celestek.2395]

Yorky dogs tend to have sensitive feet I’ve noticed. I groom my furry baby Yorky sister, she’s a toy dog breed, and my furry brother, which is a silky terrier is even more sensitive on his feet. I groom them both for my mom and papa. Such feisty little buggers! LOL but I love them so much.

[@therods4765]

I thank you a million for being the groomer that you are !!!!!!!!! *off to donate*

[@myfavoritegroomer]

The rods awwwww. Thank you.

[@vickiepearson5345]

It's amazing that you can work with dogs like this, wished I could find someone like you here in Atlanta.

[@mayrarosario4002]

wow...............you did a great job. George was a hand full and you stuck in there. you did good someone else would have pop the dog. you are a pro. you really deserved that tip. those was understanding pet parents.

[@patcarroll9234]

I hope this is a teachable moment for all parents of long haired dogs who do not understand the critical importance of regular grooming. George is exceptionally beautiful. I hope his human Mom and Dad take better care of him going forward. If his coat is this bad, his teeth will soon be bad, too (as this breed is particularly prone to dental disease). It's hard to watch such a beautiful boy suffer such fear of grooming. I have two (double coated) Tibetan Terriers in full coat so I know that daily grooming means everything. Because I feed them a raw diet, I need to wash their beards and around their mouths after each (1X daily) meal; this leads naturally to a 15-20 minute grooming session. That's all it takes if it you do it every day! Grooming my boys is a bonding experience for us; I learned a few years ago to include massage in our routine so of course they love it. If pet parents cannot give their long hair dogs the grooming they need, they should consider a short hair breed. My son has a French Bulldog, for example--no fuss, no muss! Good luck to this family. The Dad seems like a nice man.

[@Madcowe]

Hey, I'm a dog behaviorist and I've started studying grooming to complement my skills :) I've been watching your videos to kind of get accustomed to the practical aspects of it while I'm still on the written part of the course haha. As for this video though, I think I can give you a tip about dogs like these, you see, unlike small kids they don't understand comforting when they're uncomfortable the same way. If you keep petting them they will keep freaking out, but if you take a "Tough Love" approach and are firm and let them see nothing bad is happening, they will calm down a lot faster. You can see that when you were more stern he stopped quite a bit more quickly :P Anyway I hope this helped ^^

[@belledusudsoapery-byjodie1549]

You so Deserve it! You are definitely Talented & You Can tell Your Heart is in It❤️🐶👋

[@bonniekaye]

*You are an amazing groomer!* ♥️🐕‍🦺♥️

[@kc8313]

That was a nightmare for you ! Poor George ❤️! They could see how hard you were trying for George ! Good work Dede !

[@leanneburgergoingaway1801]

wow you make me cry too - well done. im a grooming too onlt 1 years now but wow you are amazing

[@MsDystress]

you so brave :) I can tell this is hard work, but you just doing it so well. Really thumbs up!

[@zepirothhong3160]

its hard. and looked so easy because of your skill. you deserve the reward. its worthed. you are true professional.

[@kathymccardle8964]

On my razor I have 10 1 2 3 4 in you talk about different numbers can you tell me the difference

[@MsSpark111]

You're so grateful😊💖

[@PatriciaElenaPfluger1961]

Amazing job! You have a great love for animals! and amazing tip too!

[@celestek.2395]

You are amazing. Absolutely deserve that tip.

[@maryseboubet341]

Bravo pour votre patience et votre pourboire est largement merite

[@lydiabegay6779]

I'm also amazed how much patience you and the pet dad have.

[@jodykillam1595]

you melted my heart lady! I recently was blessed to get a little 3 and 1/2 yr.. old Biewer Yorkie and man she was matted just like this one! The vet paperwork said she had to have "stitches from clippers" so instead of taking her in the first time, ( and I didn't have clippers on hand) I just hauled out a pair of small sissors and a comb....I couldn't comb through the massive matts but I could take the comb to kind of lift the large masses of matt and little by little cut into the masses to at least get down to the skin...then go from there...I ordered clippers that came in the mail so when they got here I realized I didn't get decent ones and could only use it without the black blades on it...and even then it didn't cut worth a toot...but little by little we cleaned up the mess good enough so that now, as it grows out, we can keep it free from matts and I can have a pro groom her cute ( I chucked my clippers! lol ) ! My little girl was scared to pieces, but she never bit at me Thank God, and i'm just hoping that as we get used to one another she can hopefully get to a point that hair brushing isn't scary to her and the matts will NEVER be an issue again!

[@danamelby4090]

He is one worked up dog! Dede you are doing a great job! Most groomers would even touch him!

[@sarahhart7260]

You are the bomb!!!! Thanks for educating pet parents!!

[@Madi11Lynn]

Poor baby! You did so good and I really can’t wait to see his transformation!

[@juliejay5436]

You totally deserved that tip! Damn girl, you have balls of brass!

[@teessleeperspeepersreborns]

I tense up watching him move so much, like I want to help hold him still!

[@dorislewis9299]

I love watching your videos. You're the BESTEST

[@ffanny2retire]

Getting our Yorkie in 5 weeks so really enjoying your videos to get prepared. Thanks.

[@eunice8116]

This girls got patience of an Angel.... well done to you but poor George could he not have calms next time bless that poor poor little dog i do want to tell parents off mom what do you do with your time justvonce a day well i pray we all have to learn sometimes the harder way!

[@nicolahoult785]

you earned that tip he will get better with your advice xx

[@saaimafit]

I'm surprised he doesn't like being brushed. My dog is a Yorkshire terrier mixed with Pomeranian and even when he was young brushing was always relaxing for him.

[@jenlimburg4960]

wow... George is one wild pup lol..you had patience and did a good job.