Shaving your Australian Shepherd at Home

[@howlinghearts6522]

This hurts so much as a groomer . Their coats helps keep them cool, there is no need to shave any double coat breed unless its a medical reason. I will say if your going to groom at home like you are , the thing on the side is to adjust the blade size from like a 10 to a 30 for the snap on parts. Those are really crappy clippers Ive had to use some like that in a pinch hate them. If I have to shave a double coat breed i usually wont use anything shorter than a 7 which is a metal blade and not a snap on comb, it would make the cut much smoother also if you go against the grain of the hair leaves a smoother cut. There is no trick to cutting only the undercoat and not the top. it all gets cut. It's just the difference between done at home and professional. Bathing first and fluff drying giving you clean hair to cut will help alot too.

[@vizziddog5904]

Shaving a double coated dog damages there coat and actually makes them hotter because there top coat usually has the breeze get down to the undercoat and when not the undercoat is forced closed preventing breezes and trapping heat

[@micheljansen85]

Yeah, i don't believe that. Thermodynamics and looking at creatures around equatorial regions lead me to believe that at the very least it's helpfull to shave. Especially when your dog is an avid swimmer like my aussie.

[@shayrose7705]

Michel Jansen it’s terrible. It does damage their coat. It upsets me when people say “ I have shaved mine it’s the same “ you can not physically see the layers in their coat. Their coat actually helps regulate heat and keeps them from getting sunburnt.

[@Lunarskiesx]

This is a common misconception!!

[@garydelong7750]

Nah, not true

[@garydelong7750]

@@shayrose7705 nah

[@NoWr2Run]

Hello, The reason a double coated dog, as the Aussie's are, look patchy when shaven is because the much thinner under coat grows faster than the main coat. The best thing to do is BRUSH, BRUSH, BRUSH, getting most of the undercoat out before you shave Trooper. It is then most likely not to occur & your dog does not look homeless lol. You my dear woman are GORGEOUS, VERY BEAUTIFUL.

[@crystal52209]

sorry this is idiotic lol I couldn't make it past the 3 min mark.... 1. shaving the top coat does NOT make the dog cooler........ 2. those clippers are for HUMAN HAIR 3. all you need to do to make them cooler is to get a de-shedding brush and brush out the undercoat. 4. shaving them does NOT help them cool off. Humans cool of by sweating and the sweat then evaporates and cools us. Dogs only sweat on their paw pads so shaving them does not help. the hair actually helps trap cool air under the fur and hold it there. If you take it off you leave the skin exposed to hotter air and sun for sunburn. Not to mention it USUALLY ruins the coat. Don't believe me? Look up how a dogs hair keeps it cool. Unless you're a groomer don't say "you're wrong" or "my dog feels so much better" because a groomer knows better and won't say those things.

[@AmaroqVideos]

Notice how shitty their coats looked even before they were shaved - patchy and uneven, not long and flowing like it should be. That's a result of being shaved over and over again. Even one time can ruin a coat permanently.

[@ngrnmck]

Justine Moore looks aren't more important than comfort in the hot summer. Find something worth wild to complain about.

[@AmaroqVideos]

Nancy Green except shaving a dog does *not* make them cooler. It's been proven over and over.

[@TranquilityAcres]

@@AmaroqVideos Proven?.. ok, I'll bite. Show me your proof. Be sure to watch this first because I feel like your proof is "well, every idiot knows..." kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX3VaoxreLxoeq8

[@sunbuggg]

it's not good to shave your aussies fur shorter than an inch, it makes it so that it dosent grow back properly and ruins how it naturally cools them down

[@KKnight7488]

You never shave a double coat! The topcoat protects the undercoat and the undercoat protects the skin and regulates their body temperature. Whether its hot or cold. So the undercoat acts like a filter. Brush and clean their coat and it will work properly to protect their skin and regulate body temperature. Shaving them messes up how their coat is supposed to function. So brush, bathe, brush some with it damp, dry really well and brush some more. At least every 4-6 weeks. It removes the dead hair, especially when their blowing their coat, keeps their undercoat “or filter” clean and mat free. You can do their sanitary area, pads, tweek the legs. Shaving them can ruin their coat and even make it come back thicker. This applies to all double coated dogs. Btw…..check out “go groomer” . She’s all about educating, especially pet owners who want to groom their own fur babies.

[@LibertyGarden]

Both turned out great. I'll have to try it on mine.

[@maureenregan3494]

You should not shave your dog. It will make her hotter and allow her to burn. Please consult with your vet if you don't believe us.

[@emilymcjohnston3964]

I personally wouldn't recommend shaving unless ur dog has certain issues like my dog. While shaving them won't overheat them, it can damage their skin really bad if they're outdoor dogs or outside a lot since their skin isn't made for that direct sunlight, it mostly depends on where u live and how long they're outside for. Plus, shaving doesn't always guarantee the fur to grow back the same, thier fur has water resist and cooling properties that aren't guaranteed to work the same if if cut it. Although one of my aussie had to be shaved bc he was attacked by a stray cat and got a skin infection all throughout his back and it had to be shaved. Now his fur refuses to grow back properly and its very patchy

[@tracypritchett]

you are not suppose to shave an Aussie. their double coat acts like a filter. regular brushing removes dead hair. if anything trim it

[@emilyhuggins1786]

Everyone who is bashing this girl for shaving her dogs and making them feel better are pathetic. I own an Aussie. I shave him. He is MISERABLE if I don’t. I have tried deshedding combs and the whole 9 yards. It doesn’t cut it. The only thing that makes him happy in the summer time is shaving him. GREAT VIDEO!!!!

[@savannah9479]

you still shouldn't spread misinformation about it. Shaving an aussie to a certain extent ruins their fur and destroys their undercoat, which actually keeps them cooler in the summer because it blocks out UV rays and allows cool air in

[@shikremer]

I live in Hawaii (it’s hot year round) my Aussie is the happiest most playfull-est pup with his natural coat & we would never shave him.

[@BlueDauntless]

Except you aren't supposed to be shaving their coats... it's actually NOT good for them.

[@lonewolf56308]

@@BlueDauntless And you shouldn't be eating sugar artificial products either but you do...

[@dom.5796]

@@lonewolf56308 those are 2 completely different things. Shaving an Aussie is even more worse for them than us not wearing clothes outside

[@SKIZZ3RS]

Isn't it bad to shave a double coated breed? The coat could not grow back the same and the top coat keeps out sunlight. A dog without a top coat can become sun burned easily and the coat acts as an insulator to keep them cool in the summer and warm in the winter. I heard the best you can do is remove the shed and it helps with heat.

[@MyAussieBlogVideos]

Thanks for watching and for commenting. Both dogs have always had successful haircuts (from a groomer), so I wasn't worried about them. I know problems can arise with some dogs. Their coats should keep them cool, but it's hard to argue with how playful/active/energetic they become when their hair is shaved short. With the removal of Trooper's hair, he seems to shed 5 years and acts like a puppy again.

[@1993alz]

There may be consequences of shaving a double coated breed, but it's not necessarily a bad thing. My 3-year old mini aussie gets shaved about every 3 months, and she loves it. She actually sits and lays calmly through the entire process. I live in southern Florida and even though the top coat prevents from sunburn and dogs don't sweat, she really loves the feel of the breeze when her hair is shorter. She is also not in the sun very often, so I don't worry about the sunburn.

[@nancybaird4057]

Thanks for this video. Very helpful and it is much nicer to quietly shave your dog than increase their anxiety at a groomer.

[@tranquility9325]

There is a lot of misinformation on this thread. You CAN shave an Aussie all the way down. I just saw a professional groomer do it bec the dog lives in Texas. She used a size 7 blade throughout the upper body but she didn't say what size blades she used for the rest. She is called My Favorite Groomer and I have watched her for many years. She's on youtube. I also have learned to shave a Shih Tzu from watching her and he had a double coat.

[@FfStar]

I have an aussie husky mix. My sister in law (A groomer at petsmart) says it's best if you bathe them first. This fluffs the hair and it's easier to cut. Also, the clipper should be against the grain of the hair (but keep the guard on to keep from cutting too deep) for max cutting. The lever on the side is for changing the blade so it can get through thicker hair. Another thing is to keep the clipper level and flat without angling it. Most of all just keep practicing, :) I learned how to groom my dog as well as a salon in abt 3 months. Plus having a long haired dog helps too.

[@msaprilmarie1]

What kind of brush are you using? All the ones I have tried are too wide and don't brush the fur like it should.

[@suri3568]

i went to a groomer with my two dogs and they mixed up the dogs name and shaved my aussie. I cried the whole way home but his fur is growing back normally

[@popfresh2323]

This sort if made me laugh. I shave my Aussie every month and love it

[@chuy6693]

@@popfresh2323 I’m wanting to shave mine. Is there any issues that happen with shaving them? Or am I good to shave her

[@Hellogovena]

Everybody on this page needs to talk to a Veterinarian instead of using google haha-- The truth is you can cut it if you want to cut it. Some people don’t prefer too because Aussies have unique skin features. But their hair will grow back normally.. There is no research that says otherwise.

[@vonscharf6395]

Thank you ! To many knucklehead’s pushing their personal views that have no merit in facts

[@IchStrickeGerne]

I love Trooper! How old is he? This was a very helpful video. My Aussie, Duncan, has been really uncomfortable this summer. I'm definitely going to be shaving him down next summer! I don't think it would be a good idea to do it now, though, since I'm in WA state and we only have a couple of weeks left of summer. If you figure out how to leave the top coat before next summer, will you do a new video?

[@MyAussieBlogVideos]

Thank you for watching! Trooper is awesome. He is 10 years old. I will absolutely do an update once my technique has improved.

[@bethanyregal44]

Double coat = ruined

[@maggiedigrazio1615]

Need to brush out more with the dog standing. Remove as mush undercoat as possible before shaving. Back brushing and shaving again will reduce that choppy look. Thinning shears are necessary to bleng the head, trim leg furnishing and erase any chop marks in the coat.

[@vanderlindeplays7499]

No no no you should not be shaving the dog in the first place

[@janineramsden1363]

Please do not follow this advice. Do your research first. Wrong on many levels!

[@Ambrovious]

If you wanted a short coat breed you should not have purchased / adopted a double coated dog. Purchase a furminator tool and take care of your dog's coat instead of removing it. And no this is not just personal opinion.

[@stevent3239]

I shaved my dog its a collie beagle mix he has kind of short collie hair but its hard and thick like a short haired beagle. So the heat was getting to him bad. I did a way better job than this girl lol but he is double coated I can tell. Oops I just adopted him a couple months ago and he is 7 I can tell he feels way better without it. Hes an indoor dog besides walks so ill think he'll be ok I used a 3 on the cutters. Its not really border collie hair so I'm sure he'll be fine opinions from vets or groomers?

[@stevent3239]

Ruger the dog it recommended me to her video and comments were not taken away so I expressed my opinion. Why are you so in your feelings about it? Clearly you are not a groomer or giving me advice on what I asked for in my comment so what makes what your doing any bettet? Please find a better hobby then going through youtube and finding non offensive comments that rub you the wrong way and find a healthier hobby. Like exercise or crosswords or get another job amd make more money or something productive

[@badgerisaloser4394]

Im no groomer. But never shave it again once it grows back. Brush your dog thoroughly and keep them cool via water, cooling mats, etc. Everytime a double coated dog breed is shaved, the coat grows back thicker and thicker, soon getting so thick that they could overheat. If you want a better overview, watch the video on double coats on the animal scholar's channel!

[@brownchicken1314]

Do u recommend shaving them in the summer? I pick mybpup up in febuary! Could use all the advice i can get!

[@savannah9479]

don't shave them! i find it's best to take them to a professional groomer, but if you shave them their undercoat(which keeps the dog warm/cool) is ruined and won't grow back correctly

[@BlueDauntless]

DON'T SHAVE THEM!

[@marinavery2084]

You shouldn't shave a double coated dog. if its hot outside the fur makes no difference because dogs don't sweat. they cool off by panting and drinking water. they have fur for a reason and it could get a sunburn or skin irritation. also if you shave it too much even if you only do it once a year it might not grow back! a lot of people don't know this so im just warning you. try getting an undercoat brush to just get excess fur off the dog.

[@MyAussieBlogVideos]

Hi Marin - Thank you for the advice. Trooper's been getting shaved every summer since he was a pup. I have also read about the risks associated with shaving a dog with a double coat. I probably wouldn't have tried it with my dogs had they not already had successful haircuts from a groomer. Thank you for watching!

[@whitter86]

Marin Avery dogs do sweat. Just not where we sweat. They sweat through their paw pads.

[@emilyyeadon1505]

+Marin Avery exactly i am so with you i never shave my WGSD in other words White German Shepherd dog

[@iraqbeentheredonthat]

The heavy fur on dogs help the control their body temp!!! When it's cold it keeps them warm, and when it's hot it keeps the hotter!

[@andruman33]

what do people mean when they say 'inside dog'. my aussie sleeps in bed with me and still i dont call her an inside dog. what is trying to be justified by that? on topic i never shaved my aussie. all shaved dogs look ...well i find their naturall look always more beautiful... when its hot i give her a shower in the garden or go swimming.

[@astasiabovian8609]

You shouldn't shave a dogs undercoat.. ? I have gsds with undercoats and i dont shave them--

[@M14armorer]

I’ve shaved my Aussie for years & Ill continue to do so

[@olivereven1544]

This is so sad. Never shave them.

[@adrianariverathorup6484]

I have a suggestion for you , because I shave my dogs too. I use cool lube for the machine, it cools the blades faster and runs like new. Also I buy razor that has interchangeable blades they come by size like 10 for stomach and 7 for body , and this blades are save they don't cut more what they are supous to do. so I don't have to use the plastic brushes. Sometime those black brushes come off very easy. Btw, cute dogs!!! my mini loves hair cut and nail trim. He can't see scissors, because he loves his hair cut.

[@elizabethgomez3361]

My aussie has had two cuts so far, one at the groomers and they left all her butt hair. I guess it is the aussie style and another cut yesterday with a groomer/boarder where I told them to remove all the butt hair since it gets dirty a lot and now my Mocha looks so funny! I also miss the curly hair behind her ears! It doesn't make any sense that people say the hair will never grow back. It's not like a cut will damage the hair follicles. That's just rubbish!

[@kathleengoldman960]

Elizabeth Gomez the favorite part of my aussie is her Butt hair.... I wanted to leave it and shave the rest !

[@crystal52209]

it's not that it damages the follicles, the undercoat can grow back faster and keep the top coat from growing back. Then you have nothing but a thick haired, shedding, fluffy dog. Or the top coat could grow back faster keeping the undercoat from coming back. Then you have nothing but thin crap coarse hair....

[@williamvillopoto1145]

Eek, you weren't kidding when you said you didn't care what they look like. LOL Try using a number 4, or at least a number 3. The key to an even clipper cut on a human is keeping the flat part of the guard flat with their head the whole time. I would assume that it would be similar with dogs. Don't dig into the coat make sure it's flat. Practice on a table or flat surface. I know this is your problem because I had this issue when I started doing hair. I went to a training class and the teacher recognized what I was doing wrong. Hope this helps and you get better cuts. :-)

[@Janiceleatham2112]

Never! Cut a Aussies hair..it ruins it. If shaved too close it will never grow back.

[@yukonjack.]

Better yet anyone with common sense and common courtesy keep your dog inside during the heat of the day in the AC or downstairs and amazingly all the dogs that had the short haircut still enjoyed getting belly rubs and scratches don't think they would appreciate that if they had a bad case of sunburn!!! And the owners enjoyed less hair floating around inside the house all summer long.😉

[@NikHamelin]

Only one question. WHY?

[@limeginger1320]

She said her "lifestyle" makes it easier on her to have a shaved dog. No muss no fuss --- horrendous human being.

[@richardrichardsaunders6213]

Thank you.

[@lopealong2121]

omg. Shaving the undercoat and not the top coat. .?.?? Interesting concept - lol

[@kodathebear9175]

Their coats are what keep em cool from the sun If you can't handle having a double coated dogThen don't have oneJust don't shave their beautiful coats

[@iraqbeentheredonthat]

Kodathebear This just isn't factual. My heeler is always much much cooler when he is shaved. He wears a sun shirt to prevent sun damage. He loves being shaved.

[@dom.5796]

@@iraqbeentheredonthat . You should NOT shave a Blue Heeler or any dog with a double coat. This may result in increased shedding as the coat often grows back thicker producing more undercoat. Shaving a double-coated dog will permanently damage the guard coat often growing back thicker and uneven. Some people even clip or shave a double-coated dog because they feel it will keep the dog cooler. In fact, this is not true. This actually interferes with the natural function of the coat.

[@iraqbeentheredonthat]

@@dom.5796 My dog is an inside dog. He's out side to shit and piss, then right back in. He LOVES getting shaved, and I'll keep shaving him every summer. I live in Phoenix Az it's 120⁰ in the summer.

[@ksmith4048]

You are hilarious! My Corgi - Aussie had short hair when I adopted her and she looks really cute. I think your dogs look cute after their haircuts! 😊

[@ksmith4048]

@@vanderlindeplays7499 Thank you for the info, I would definitely never shave an Australian Shepherd. My dog is a Corgi/Australian Shepherd mix. She already had short hair when I adopted her from a shelter 3 years ago. I have my dog Miley as my profile pic. 🐕

[@derpherpp]

So much talking, which part you actually starts shaving? Last 2 secs?

[@tanadasilva6134]

I have shaved my Aussie and each season his coat regrows to its former glory. No difference what so ever! It’s silky, six inches long and quite even. I shave him in late spring because he swims daily in saltwater and or hikes in the forest usually both. Have you ever seen a seventy pound Aussie with ground in seaweed, beach sand and forest duff. He carries it all home too! My dog is a happy boy and I have to wonder at some of the carefully coiffed Aussies we see around and how free they get to be!

[@badgerisaloser4394]

No, no, and no. Please, I recommend the animal scholar's video on aussie's coats. You only make it worse by shaving it.

[@vanderlindeplays7499]

Yeah seriously stop

[@kylehush]

Didnt see the clippers really happen. Lots of pointing and chatter.

[@tanylok36]

I respect that u do this because you want to try and make your dog looks comfortable and nice but when I saw that u messed up on the shaving part, I suggest that if you are not sure how to do it first, don't do it at all. Get some assistance of a professional or take some classes or a friend that knows somewhat of the breed. But of course, those are your pets and it's just my opinion. Lovely dogs but please consult with an expert.

[@thornilsen9434]

This is the worst thing to do to your Australian Shepherd! Shame on you for advising people with double coated dogs to shave them in the summer time!

[@bekahjoy3465]

Not true. Our Aussie has to be shaved in the summer to run the cattle. It gets too hot for her otherwise.

[@vonscharf6395]

Give it some thought ? How would you feel if you had to wear your winter coat in 90 degree weather with humidity . My poor doggy lives with me in our rv and she absolutely suffers in the summer. Not only that the shedding will drive you insane !

[@Lilliac2004]

She looks not cute anymore when u shaved him or her

[@Lilliac2004]

Wait what her i ment

[@Janiceleatham2112]

Update to 4/25/19 My pup Cooper was shaved by a groomer. Everywhere he was shaved he developed black skin disease. No cure. Don't ever risk this. My heart is broken and my dog is suffering. His hair is falling out and skin turning black. Multiple vets, biopsy, and excellent care after spending thousands of dollars has made NO DIFFERENCE. He isn't even two and I will lose him to infections I am sure. Anyone know a cure please help us.

[@jewdd1989]

Janice leatham is yours an Aussie??? If so why did you shave him?! You don’t shave Aussies not ever!

[@user369dsf]

JewDd* 89 ---SHE LITERALLY SAID THE GROOMER SHAVED HER. CAN YOU NOT READ IDIOT?!

[@yukonjack.]

Black skin disease is linked to hormonal imbalances allergies and obesity along with genetics it has absolutely NOTHING to do with a haircut!!!! And only an idiot would leave any dog out in the Noonday Sun any and every dog will seek shade regardless of their haircut 90% will be indoors in the AC Where less hair is floating around because of the haircut. Wake up and smell the toast you think Marines get a Butch haircut so they can suffer with sunburn on their melon personally I know it doesn't happen hair has to be down to 1/4 inch to get sunburned through a thick head of hair most dogs that have a short haircut will end up with over an inch. Wake up and smell the toast.😳 💡🔔

[@c.r.e.a.mALLDAY]

Guess people dont know the difference between trim, shave, and shave bald. There's levels to this shit ;)

[@jewdd1989]

c.r.e.a.m. daily That and Aussie should never be shaved not ever!!! That’s absolutely cruel and unusual punishment to the breed and causes them to over heat as their fur is so thick when shaved down they literally can’t get fresh air to their skin

[@c.r.e.a.mALLDAY]

@@jewdd1989 Right, just a nice trim which my lil guy gets around spring/summer down here in Florida. Only places we go really short on him is the stomach and top of the back, which seems to do no harm to their coat.

[@badgerisaloser4394]

You shouldnt shave an aussie at all. Maybe around their stomach and a bit of their back legs. In reality, you're not helping it by shaving it at all in texas. The guard hairs allow the undercoat to cool them and if you shave their coat at all, the guard hairs never grow back longer than the undercoat, therefore making their cooling system useless. But if you shave off their hair to 'fix that' they actually overheat and get sunburn.

[@shayrose7705]

The ONLY grooming you can give an Aussie is a trim, say around their paws, and the back of their hind legs if need be. NEVER shaved no matter bald or halfway.

[@shayrose7705]

c.r.e.a.m. daily you can’t see any damage it may do to the coat since the coat intertwines in different layers.

[@KHC8870]

I have an Aussie/Collie mix and I love your video. I give my girl home haircuts, as well, and it is the only way she can endure the hot and humid NC summers. Of course she doesn't look glamorous, but she is happy bc she is a lot cooler .

[@badgerisaloser4394]

No, no, no! The only reason she cant withstand the heat is because you wrecked her coat! Look up what really happens when you shave a double coated dog! Please! And do stop doing it! Find other ways to cool her since you've long ruined her own cooling system. Check out the animal scholar's video on aussie coats, she explains it really well!

[@shayrose7705]

While thick their coats actually help them with the sun and help regulate their body temp. Shaving won’t make them cooler- just expose their skin to the sun and make it so they easily get burnt.

[@sherriidol6182]

My vet recommends shaving my dog once a year also.

[@limeginger1320]

You're fibbing.

[@donnachandler9702]

I shaved my Australian Shepherd last summer and she loved it. She was cooler, wasn't panting nearly as much and acted like she was a pup again. Her shedding was 90% better and there was not any skin irritations, sun burning or itching. She is an inside dog and very loved. However, this summer, I haven't shaved her. All her fur has grown back and she is so uncomfortable. She is panting, drinking a lot of water, laying on the air condition vents and not wanting to play or exert much energy when outside. I've decided to shave her. I am more concerned about her comfort then appearances. Thank you for this tutorial. I'm going to make my sweet baby comfortable. She's beautiful to me not matter how much fur she has.

[@limeginger1320]

Talk to your vet! Listen to esteemed groomers and vets--not a nobody with a KZbin video!

[@aromaofhope]

My Australian Shepherd LOVES to be shaved in the summer. She gets so hot otherwise.

[@oxcheycheyxo]

You are NEVER EVER supposed to shave a dog that have 2 coats Smh 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@lenorebonicioli612]

First NEVER EVER SHAVE A DOUBLE COATED DOG. Marin is right. Also the girl in the video is clueless on shaving! she is doing a horrible job!! The coat is what protects them from the sun and the cold! Also why get a dog is the known for their coats and then SHAVE it!! I would never shave my aussie! She did a botch up job!

[@iraqbeentheredonthat]

Lenore Bonicioli My heeler gets shaved twice a year and his coat always grows back! I'm in Arizona and he loves how cool he is without his full coat. He also wears a sun shirt when outside after a fresh shave. Zero problem shaving a double coated dog.

[@TruthIsNot4Sale]

My aussie loves it when her fur is cut the summer heat is miserable for her and cutting makes her a much happier comforatble dog! I have been with her 24/7 since she's a pup I know my dog!

[@esthera.2290]

Matthew St. Onge the hair grows back just not correctly

[@Introvertcat]

We shave our Aussie too! She’s so much happier when we do during the summer. She jumps around with a big smile and just loves it. People think she’s a boy afterwards but whatever haha. So many judgmental comments here with people thinking they know everything. My dogs fur grows back exactly the same every time and we’ve never had any problems at all. Thanks for posting!

[@shayrose7705]

Diana Buarque DONT shave your aussie. Well it is too late now. Many groomers refuse to shave huskies collies aussies etc for a reason. While it may look like it grows back the same to you- there are layers in a dogs coat you can’t see, and it does not grow back the same. Double coated breeds fur while thick actual helps them with the summer sun and regulated their body temp. Shaving won’t necessarily cool them off- just give them the chance of getting very easy and extreme sunburn.

[@vanderlindeplays7499]

@@shayrose7705 finally someone said it

[@GeorgeSolorio-g7x]

Wow! I have an assie as well and love to save money too! But come on lady your not supposed too shave the under coat!! I tell you what, let know of your nearest petsmart and I'll pay for your dog cut!! Lol! Poor dog!

[@nickizcool20]

She’s that hot neighbor type of woman

[@GagenewsomeYolo]

This woman is so brave, literally y'all attacking her when the dogs look well taken care of and have a home. Get outta here with your knowing everything about grooming asses, these comments have got to go 👋🏽.

[@limeginger1320]

but you're an ignoramous; she is causing harm to her dog due to her "lifestyle" - people here (including me) have actual *knowledge* and facts. She is narcissistic and gravely misguided. You seem to be too, sharing her views and mischaracterizing her as "brave."

[@Random47999]

Do not shave your Aussie it destroys its Coat and there coat will not grow back right😢

[@heatherturner8683]

Thank you so much

[@lucynyu8226]

You should never I repeat NEVER EVER SHAVE A DOUBLE COATED BREED! Do you're research before getting any dog breed. This is just horrible. So many people will watch this think it's okay. It's not okay to shave double coated breed

[@BriannaMarley]

You shouldn't shave a double coated breed down to the skin. This video isn't depicting that. There's nothing wrong with properly shaving a double coat - do your research....

[@lucynyu8226]

@@BriannaMarley yes you should do you research. Because shaving double coated breed is one of the worst things you can do to their coat. You should brush them out not shave them because you're lazy. If you don't want to put in the time to properly take care of the dog. Get a breed without a double coat

[@JennaBrianne]

Ahhhh. I’ve own several double coated dogs for most of my life. So I know how to care for them. Just an FYI. Veterinarians and groomers do this responsibily. Who exactly said you shouldn’t brush them out? Keyboard warrior, properly caring for a dog and doing what a professional recommends isn’t being lazy either, so don’t come with your bullshit throwing around accusations. And this video isn’t depicting what you’re accusing this person of doing. Yes, it’s irresponsible to shave a double coated breed, especially if that animal has become matted because of your lack of attention to it, yes it can be dangerous for them and affect their regrowth and overall health. That’s why you should seek guidance from professionals who knows what they’re doing. 🤯

[@JennaBrianne]

And I’ve taken my dog to a groomer at my veterinarian, when he was shedding his winter coat - and they used clippers to help remove what the brush and blower wouldn’t.

[@lucynyu8226]

@@JennaBrianne I've been a professional groomer for over 15yrs. If dog has to be shaved due to matting then again owner is being lazy not properly taking of the dog. If dog is being groom properly no reason for dogs hair to mat up be shaved. Just because you owned few double coated breeds does not mean you did your research into how probably take of its coat. I've came across a lot of owners bring their double coated breeds in first thing most of them say is shave it. If not going take care of an animal right. Don't get one

[@robanderson9275]

how ca you do it to a crazy dog? My rescue dog is going psycho over anything. She is very suspicious too. Even vets are having hard time on her, they sedate her many times. I can't even clean her ears without her going crazy. She don't wanna give her paw too, and she don;'t like me cutting the hair between her pads of paw. She likes to be dirty and nasty because she use to be straying. I am giving up on her sometimes. That's another reason why it's hard to have a second hand dog. I mean it's easier if you raise then since babies. But I just want to give her a second chance and a better life.

[@limeginger1320]

Please find a proper owner for your dog. You are not an appropriate caretaker; not a failure on your side, but please allow someone the dog likes and is more skilled with have the privilege to care for this dog. It is "crazy" *because* of you.

[@oxcheycheyxo]

I feel so bad for this dog please delete this video you are setting a horrible example for people who may not know it is NOT okay to shave a double coated dog.

[@3434rocky]

Grey homeless looking coat LOL

[@jewdd1989]

You can very lightly TRIM! Your Aussie but if you’re actually shaving your Aussie then you should have them removed from your care!!! When you shave an Aussie you make them hotter the point is to DE-SHED as their guard hairs struggle to grow same speed as their undercoat chasing the Aussie to over heat in the summer!!! Wtf is wrong with you, ppl pls don’t shave your Aussie this is disgusting, it’s not beneficial ask any vet or owner this is just plain wrong and worse their fur never grows back as it once was. Their fur becomes so dense you or the Aussie at risk of over heating. Shame shame shame on you, poor baby needs her owner to be educated PROPERLY

[@pudgeallday1265]

JewDd* 89 obvs she didnt know this. you probably could have explained without acting like a complete jerk. have a nice day

[@pudgeallday1265]

OMG I JUST WENT TO YOUR TUBE AND READ THE JEW THING. HOW ARE YOU ANY DIFFERENT THAN THE ASS SAYING THAT STUFF?

[@badgerisaloser4394]

@@pudgeallday1265 If she didnt know this, then she shouldnt have gotten an aussie. You cant just get a dog without knowing anything about them.

[@shayrose7705]

Leeanne Vavra she knows and is still hurting her dog and it’s coat. Sometimes it takes being a “ jerk “ for irresponsible dog owners like this to listen. Sad thing is there are also many naive people in the comments arguing the fact it’s okay- which it is not.

[@BlueDauntless]

@@badgerisaloser4394 The first thing the lady I got my aussie from said was to not shave her coat. It was obviously that important.

[@Zaque-TV]

Lmao these comments. It's not some unique alien dog. You aren't ruining their coat by shaving. They're fine.

[@Pearlcorder]

You should remove this video.

[@nataliagucciardo6490]

Oh no!!!

[@inacathrien1123]

No no no. Don’t shave your Aussie. They’ll overheat easily. Don’t ever do it. Brush and trim them but no shaving

[@EasyPrepper]

Explain that logic please

[@Lunarskiesx]

This is actually a common misconception! They will over heat if you don’t shave them!

[@levigodro9827]

No they won’t. I’ve shaved all mine for their whole life. Lived in Phoenix, New Mexico and central Oregon. Gets hot enough to heat up an animal in all those places.

[@samtheman88888888]

Everyone is pushing this agenda how you should be charged for a crime if you buzz your Aussies hair. And when I say buzz I am talking about using clippers with a 3/4 inch attachment. People act like their google research is the word of god, and how aussies should never be buzzed. I believe their double coat is important for protection and thermodynamics, but that doesn’t mean you can’t alter its length to improve your dogs quality of life. Now I am open to change my mind if someone can show me the actual science to prove me wrong. I travel around the country so I have had a couple different vets I have seen, and each of them told me it was safe to use clippers on my Aussie, they did however say not to clip below half an inch, which is reasonable. I live in Florida right now , and when I take my dog to the groomer and they give the “standard Aussie cut,” which in my opinion is barely cutting any hair at all, when we go outside to run around and play in the field, she is only active for MAYBE 10 minutes before she is miserable and clawing to go back inside due to the heat. On the other hand, when I use my clippers and give her a fresh SHORT cut, when we go outside she is running around and playing in the field with me for nearly an hour before the heat finally starts to become too much (and we try to avoid direct sun as best as we can by staying closer to the tree line). In the summertime I take my dog outside to run around, play, and release all that Aussie energy for about one hour at a time, and I do this 2-3x/day. I take her once in the early morning, again when I get home from work, and then every night we go out before bedtime and I try to tire her out for a good 30 minutes at least. My dog functions 10x better with short hair compared to when it’s long, and I will continue to keep my dogs hair short as long as it keeps her healthy and happy. Now if someone has scientific evidence to back up the claim regarding the negative effects of using clippers on an Aussie, please send me that information so I can consider it. And when I say evidence please don’t send me random googled websites that have no real explanation regarding how and why cutting short ruins the coat, I want real scientific evidence cited from professional scientific organizations, or at least professionals educated in veterinary science. Please understand my post if friendly and I hope everyone can come together on this topic so we can all get accurate information for our Aussies!

[@cutiedoggy475]

You don’t seem to know what you’re doing! You should use a 4 or 5

[@cutiedoggy475]

YOU SHOULDNT MAKE A VIDEO ON THIS PLUS U NEED TO REPLACE THE FUCKING BLADE AFTER A YEAR

[@danielmickelsen2654]

Wow, this woman is so beautiful!

[@cutiedoggy475]

Poor dog

[@debarghyachattopadhyay2614]

Truther Revolution it will be poor dog in summer with that coat , coat grows well, it's not styling it's about their comfort, I will put comfort before

[@ellataber8805]

And lazy