The most INSANE transformation I've ever done | Farm dog first ever bath!

[@kelczukkoleczek541]

It’s lovely to see a farm dog being groomed, I just hope that people won’t hate on his owners, as he’s probably living his best life being free and active all the time!

[@muriel5826]

I love how Vanessa explained all about his outside life being the fulfillment of his breed.

[@mk_rexx]

I have watched some videos of Gold Shaw Farm which often features their dog and they sure do live the best dog life

[@Khaeris]

Agreed. A working dog would be miserable trying to be a house pet.

[@darlenefraser3022]

@@mk_rexxHahaha! When I saw the title and thumbnail, I thought that this might be Toby Dog!

[@lisakaz35]

Indeed. He likely feels completely fulfilled because he's doing what he is supposed to do.

[@TRAZ4004]

Every working dog needs a spa day.

[@tadhggoreyoneill13666]

Good, honest hard work does not go unrewarded

[@cowabunga2597]

You mean "spaw" day ?

[@collinssha23]

Exactly he deserves it ❤

[@paulablack1863]

Agreed!

[@blusky7]

Exactly what I thought too!😄

[@catgoeswoof8952]

Next week on GWTD: "Cowboy enjoyed his spa time so much, he recommended me to all his friends. So this week I'm grooming an entire flock of sheep!"

[@Irulan10]

😂😂😂

[@annedonnellan6876]

Not a baaad obseevation

[@martias.1210]

Vanessa, you may need to order more purple shampoo! 😂

[@neilbrie8972]

🤣

[@djhrecordhound4391]

​@@annedonnellan6876 Oh, wool ewe cut out that shear silliness? 😆

[@digi_gabrielic]

He's gonna be the talk of the farm! He looks like such a hard worker, I'm so glad he's getting pampered!

[@carlakenyon6073]

Large pack dogs are extremely cautious on who comes on to the farm/ ranch. When our Wolfhound goes back to the farm, our breeder sneaks him back in because the other dogs would definitely have a problem with it! It’s a safety issue

[@notbob4542]

Sonic 😊😊

[@rosenrot234]

I love how once he understands water and the air hose aren't a threat he just has a face of "okay my bad. Please continue."

[@joyful_tanya]

Exactly! ❤

[@SirMo]

And how he just stood there like a champ while she cut his nails. By that point she had gained his full trust.

[@thefitzs]

The footage of his flying boofers was the best

[@SuperStarr817]

What an intelligent and distinguished gentleman! For 9 years old and never being professionally groomed, he was such a good boy. The before and after was insane.

[@Marshmallow_Trees]

He’s never had a bath. At ALL. 😕

[@GotAnUmbrella]

@@Marshmallow_Trees Wolves don't get baths, before dogs domesticated themselves they never got baths, street dogs never get baths. He's not disgusting he's got a great undercoat that clearly let almost nothing stick to him. He's a white dog that tuned yellow which is exactly what happens when white dogs get dirty.

[@hungrymusicwolf]

@@GotAnUmbrella And now he is extra beautiful

[@thatsthat2612]

​​​@@Marshmallow_Trees' hes a working dog love, not a lap dog. We know this was his 1st bath, we watched the vid like you did

[@w8stral]

Yup, that is how all Pyr/Marema act... skittish as a chicken at first, and then CHILL

[@Full_throttle_YamR6]

Vanessa is not only a badass groomer she gives you history classes and lets you know the needs of each breed , respect ✊🏼 👏🏼👍🏼

[@danielduncan6806]

And the personal needs of her clients as well.

[@kerryperryman3025]

Yes I love her narration of all her videos. Mix of informing audiences and talking to the pet is excellent.

[@בתושלישו]

Jesus loves you!! !!

[@jamessollazzo4860]

it's a very tough profession

[@christian_directioner16]

​@@בתושלישו and I love you!!

[@granny-nyan]

I was really surprised when you said that people may be offput by him being an outdoor dog, because I've seen so many in my life. These dogs may not be pampered but believe me they are living their best life running in the fields and sleeping among sheep under the stars! ❤

[@svenweihusen57]

Not being pampered is totally different to neglected. These dogs are bred to withstand all kind of weather conditions when they are in a climate appropriate for the breed. They are even comfortable where humans would be uncomfortable. The dense fur will keep them dry even in a rainstorm and washing them can even be counterproductive because it removes the grease that keeps them Waterproof. If you take a look at the dog he is a little bit dirty on the outside but that’s it for a dog that wasn’t washed in 9 years.

[@tobaccomarshall4659]

@@svenweihusen57 he is made for it so this is entirely natural and fulfilling but as we can see with the sores his genetics can only do so much which is probably one of the reasons the owners got him cleaned

[@morrigan908]

City folk who've never seen a dog being walked without a raincoat and booties much less working dogs and barn cats.

[@STEEPPOW]

I’ve had outside dogs for years. Not one of them goes more than a couple months without getting a decent washed down with the hose. I’m sorry you’re not normal to not hold down the damn dog with a little soap for nine years. I live on a farm and it’s out right unhygienic to have not I was down your damn dog in nine years. Fuck those owners you could see the relief in the dog when he got a wash. Doesn’t need to be a fool spa treatment but how is the dog down with a little Soap a few times a year. Ridiculous.

[@WeedIsVegan]

@@morrigan908 I live in a 1k peps village in the mountains with the nearest big city being 7hours away and I still see people walking certain breeds of dogs with boots and coats, so maybe keep your judgement for yourself lmao? Also there's a big difference between farm dogs and barn cats lmao. Barn cats are usually not treated, even when sick, because they are super easy to replace and cheap. Farm dogs are big investments so people WILL take care of them, even if they stay outside.

[@bvoyelr]

That has to be the most confident, self actualized dog I've ever seen on your channel. You'd never know he had never been groomed before. I doubt there are many dogs who would be so chill about it so quickly!

[@Iflie]

Yeah he's a working farm dog but he loves his humans too. He's clearly missing that stress factor that most other dogs have because they can't do much. He's using his brain all day and is active, he's a big boy and didn't need to be held up, very open to new experiences. Great happy dog.

[@rsoubiea]

what a transformation 👍

[@Kenny-yl9pc]

@@Iflie It depends on the breed. Not every breed wants to be active or can be active. There are breeds who want to chill and not move a lot. And then there are those who are literally bred to run/pull around all day. There are breeds who are very independent and strong minded, that do not need human interaction (at least not much). But there are also breeds that are specialized/bred to be companions, that do love their humans and want to be near them all the time. I think we cannot generalize every dog and say what kind of live is best suited for them all. Every breed is different and even within a breed there can be differences from dog to dog in terms of their personality/character and preferences. In order to determine the best livestyle for a dog, one has to take all those factors into account.

[@Iflie]

@@Kenny-yl9pc i know dogs are bred for different things but they should all be walked several times a day outside of their yard, even the small lapdogs. They need something to do, something interesting. Sniffing around does that. Too many dogs rae sitting at home while humans work and are lucky to have a yard but yards are boring as nothing new happens. So dogs get high stress.

[@Daniel-rd6st]

Year its basically the difference between a working dog, who has to grow up, learn to think and act independently, who has responsibilitys and a dog that is only kept as a pet, without much mental stimulation. A working dog like this is used to judge situations for itself, without having to rely on an owners reaction.

[@TreeHugginT]

I love how he was almost proud to show his mom how good he looked. Hopping up for hugs. Like "look mom I'm clean and handsome!"

[@Flyhigh099]

Yeah he was so happy

[@Thomas_____]

And he was so gentle with how he did hop up to mom. He is the goodest boy.

[@TreeHugginT]

@@Thomas_____ he is the goodness boy! 💚

[@Dowlphin]

This is basically: _'For your years of exceptional, dutiful work, Cowboy ... you are awarded a wellness day at the spa.'_

[@inTruthbyGrace]

ha ha ha that's hilarious you are so right.... people do the same thing for their favorite aunt and nonna.. (it's just means he works hard, holds his own, and everyone loves 'em) :)

[@iansa53]

He is so beautiful!❤😅

[@langyd4518]

does she clean inside the ears, wipe it out my animals all need that once or twice a week

[@honeycal]

@langyd4518 5:55

[@STEEPPOW]

I don’t care if he has an outside dog. Those owners suck. You don’t need to be in that in attentive to your dogs hygiene. I have had several outside dogs over the course of my life. I never let them get anywhere near that dirty for that prolonged a stretch.

[@hayleyhathcock]

Please do owner reactions more often!!! It’s so nice to see how appreciative the owners really are 🫶🏻

[@cdubz2970]

The owners are the problem, take care of your animals!! But it's obvious you aren't able to to care of yourselves so why would anyone believe you could bath a dog and trim it's nails once or twice in it's lifetime!! Disgusting!! You don't deserve these beautiful creatures!!

[@zescapegoat]

if they consent to being on film then yeah, but not all videos can have that tho.

[@KhaleesiDelRey]

He’s so intelligent. You could clearly see his apprehension at each step of the groom but as soon as he realized it wasn’t a threat, he immediately calmed down. Such a good boy!! I want to give him hugs! The end with the interaction with his owners was priceless as well! The shock when she felt how fluffy and soft his coat was made me so happy.

[@hothotheat3000]

Yup, you could see the “WHAT THE oh, this is nice” at every step.

[@daphneglasurus7886]

Livestock Guardian dogs I think have to have this temperament. They have to be on high alert but also need to know not to overreact. They also seem to give the livestock a sense of calm with their demeanor, unlike collies.

[@mancubwwa]

I've seen a pair of Livestock guardians guiding a herd of sheep between two pastures, with no shepherd even in sight. They're incredibly smart.

[@serephita]

He looks so pleased with himself sitting there being showered in praise for being such a good boy. And his tail is so fluffy!

[@MonsieurDecent]

I think he is genuinely smiling and happy here 6:18 !

[@creatorsfreedom6734]

never seen someone clean dog's ear , is that actually at thing yah need to do

[@audyshtpostshere4708]

⁠@@creatorsfreedom6734only if the dog can't clean them/personally my cats love cleaning dogs ears😻 i wipe them out like a toddler very gently

[@faancyynaancyy]

​@@creatorsfreedom6734 really depends on the animal, as a working dog who is pretty much outside 24/7, running and rolling through dirt and dust he might need a little help grooming (which includes the ears).

[@CRneu]

@@creatorsfreedom6734 some breeds, especially poorly bred retrievers, will often get ear infections because of moisture issues. You have to clean their ears pretty regularly.

[@NikoRescueZoo]

Cowboy's trust and intelligence shine through as he gradually begins to enjoy his pampering session. So lovely to see

[@heckinharvey]

As someone who has trained service dogs it is loves to see the strongest signs of intelligence in a dog. Starts with caution, transitions to curiosity, and then makes a decision wether the situation is dangerous, uninteresting, or fun

[@hazelnut93s]

I loveeee how he freaked out from time to time with new tools then after while then goes “oh wait, this is actually pretty nice” then just calms down like he’s been here forever! Rarely see this kind of intelligence with dogs that are new to grooming.

[@AshleyEllwood]

He's so awesome!

[@amandaamanda5398]

My cat is the same. She was an independent wild kitty living in the hills. At beginning she didn't even realize she could meow to me. In a completely new and unfamiliar environment, she keeps re-evaluating new situations and trying new communicating techniques with me. She had her first vet visit, first walk on a human street, etc., and she never lashed out in panic.

[@jtnachos16]

Just going to point out: This is a farm dog. Farm dogs tend to be pretty trusting (when well-cared for and kept socialized), and will trust their humans (and humans in general) a lot further than pet dogs tend to when it comes to new situations. I have literally seen a farm dog that was more visible bone and muscle than skin on it's rib cage after a fight with a mountain lion, sit calmly while his human checked the wound, and he didn't even fight with the vet when the vet was cleaning it and trying to figure out how best to cover the wounds. A 'working' dog tends to be far more understanding and trusting of 'approved' humans than pets or ferals ever will be.

[@xFrostiee]

If you work in the country, you know these dogs. Insanely loyal, smart and loving. Best of friends. Worst of enemies. This one turned out beautiful. Good personality. Such an amazing job he just looks like a big lab.

[@davidsmith8997]

We had a central European version. Bigger (160lbs) but otherwise looked the same. He drove off home invaders twice. They are insanely loyal to their family. Other than their size (he could bend 1" steel fences if he was angry), they're the best dogs. And yes, we took him to a groomer once after he got super-muddy in a rain storm. Looked just like the dog here- a giant, fluffy puffball!

[@gentlechaos5911]

imagine the utter confusion of any predator when they attack a herd of sheep and suddenly a giant fluffy "sheep" just charges at them lmao

[@davidsmith8997]

@@gentlechaos5911 I can tell you that the humans who tried to break into our home were similarly confused and scared. When I opened the back door to let him out (he was just growling) and he ran out barking we heard a very loud "Oh f**k!!! Run!!!" 🤣🤣 Lucky for them, they made it over a fence in time.

[@RyanBetts]

@@davidsmith8997 I bet both sides dreamt about that for years.🤣

[@MLPAbraxas1]

not to mention prolly the healthiest a dog can get, mentally and physically. they are just perfect in my eyes

[@molletre9606]

Adorable farm dog. May sound corny, but in his eyes and calm expression you can see his life experience, self confidence and intelligence.

[@reregfys7169]

nothing corny about that. thats a really good dog!

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie3]

Not corny at all. ❤

[@higgaroc]

It’s really true - he seems to have the wisdom of a being with a very purposeful life! What a nice treat for a hard working lad.

[@TheTataNini]

@@higgaroc absolutely. So true. What a warrior. Even his wounds looked like battle scars. And he has trained other younger dogs - what a champ.

[@moxievintage1390]

He’s like a wise old man! (Old’ish!) 🥰

[@CaleanWsh]

I just hope his sheep family recognized him when he got home! Phenomenal transformation!

[@rogehnimunoz4327]

Cowboy is one of the most well behaved dog I’ve ever seen in your channel. Even though it’s his 1st grooming session it looks like he had it multiple times. He’s super gorgeous.

[@peggedyourdad9560]

Well, it's his first professional grooming appointment, probably not the first time he's ever been bathed period. He's probably gotten bathed at home occasionally and definitely gets brushed fairly regularly since his coat isn't matted at all. He probably likes rolling around in dirt along with just generally being outside most of the time.

[@user-ru3zw6lz9h]

It really made me cry, he reminds me so much of my late Great Pyrenees girl who was exactly the same. I would clip her nails and she would just lay there and sleep! Livestock guardian dogs are AWESOME if you have the right lifestyle for them. They need lots of land and are extremely independent (side note: this means they are also VERY hard to train because they don't give a fluff about anything you have to offer lol). They are not for everyone and are loud as all hell and constantly want to escape (it's bred in them to want to roam) but they are also the sweetest, gentlest creatures.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

That's no dog, that's a giant fur-nado!

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

@@peggedyourdad9560 She said at the beginning that he's never even been bathed. He's an outdoor working dog, the rain cleans him.

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

Never even had a bath.

[@merlinbaker67]

9 years and no mats! You can tell he's loved and taken care of 🥰

[@strayiggytv]

This. They definitely at least brushed him occasionally!

[@TheHeadincharge]

@@strayiggytvAnd trim his toes and paws. The fur on his pad was already fairly short and his nails have also clearly been cut before. Definitely a well taken care of working dog.

[@stjohnssoup]

@@TheHeadinchargeI think all the running around means his nails are worn down

[@robinmccoy4671]

​@@TheHeadincharge I doubt his nails need to be cut. They probably naturally stay short, like wild horses feet.

[@AChickandaDuck]

The coat type makes a big difference too. I have had 3 LGDs, groomed them all the same, and one constantly gets mats that I have to brush out. The other 2 never do/did.

[@benjaminhusted]

He’s definitely thinking, “i can’t wait to go roll around on the ground”.

[@MikeTheD]

And probably ready to just get back to work

[@LisaP-pd6nq]

Definitely!!! I can’t let my Border mix out after I bathe him 😂

[@leedungnghi3796]

😂

[@m_l4003]

😂🤭

[@TheMrFive]

Precisely 😂

[@commanderx8292]

He looked really young after his groom. Very fluffy and proud. So majestic.

[@Nono-hk3is]

Yes he looked like a large puppy

[@amccourry1]

I LOVE that you stressed he’s a working dog doing what he was bred for. Nothing sadder than folks not being able to wrap their mind around some dogs actually needing jobs to “live their best life”.

[@darkiee69]

I saw someone commenting on a working bordercollie the "It's sad to see people force dogs to work". I laughed out loud. That was a dog from generations of working lines. It would take force to stop her from working.

[@zielona_f]

personally, i see how these dogs need to work to feel great, but again, ppl bred them that way and are taking advantage of their labor. one could argue that this is true for every breed, but on a spectrum. i dont lament that so called working breeds are put to work, but i am very sceptic abt the power dynamics in human/dog relationships, the kind of work (espesh true for police dogs) and consent.

[@alexhohl8530]

@@zielona_fwell there shouldn’t be much to think about with the power dynamic. A dog is owned by a person. That spells it out pretty well. I understand that people want to put dogs on a pedestal of being family and treat them as such, but at the end of the day they are still animals.

[@dennett316]

@@zielona_f Consent? Animals can't "consent" as we define it, what a bizarre thing to say. At the end of the day, dogs are domesticated by us for various tasks, what's there to be sceptical about? There's no power dynamic in the way we define it because dogs aren't humans. If not for us most dogs nowadays wouldn't exist. There's a strong case to be made when it comes to the type of breeding that goes on that sees dogs end up with health problems due to desirable traits we want to breed into them - that shit is disgusting. Dogs protecting flocks? Nah, that's just not an issue. Said dogs are "paid" for their work with a home, food, medical care when needed and love and affection from their owners.

[@bandphernelia]

This! I hate when people say that dogs shouldn’t be working. Like alright then follow me around and sniff out my medical problems before I pass out in the store 🙂. Oh you can’t? I know…that’s why I have a working dog. It’s just so dumb. These dogs ADORE their jobs. It’s jobs to us but to them, it really is fun. My dog still gets excited after she alerts me. She’s like “yup, I’m the best.” And that’s something a human will never be able to do

[@judyhunt123]

This has been one of my favourite ones, his calm and sweet demeanour, his intelligence, and oh that adorable face. He must have felt so good after.

[@krisaaron5771]

I think Cowboy was offended because they took his identifying scent away! Dogs use the scent of their bodies the same way we use our driver's license and a credit card.

[@eva-w]

Great point. Makes me wonder if the sheep are gonna be spooked when he returns smelling all wrong.

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

@@krisaaron5771 Ya, that last part with the perfume was too much.

[@MelissaNatasha240198]

You can tell he’s so loved and well looked after! It’s a testament to the owners that he looks that good at 9 years old.

[@texasgirl6000]

I disagree. For him, being 9 years old and never having a professional bath ( even though he is a livestock working dog ) is neglect. IMO. No excuses!

[@5peciesunkn0wn]

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist8 Maybe focus on getting rid of the bad eggs in Christianity instead of proselytizing via bots if you want people to actually consider joining instead of leaving in droves?

[@anniec.417]

@@texasgirl6000livestock guardian dogs often get extremely stressed when taken away from their livestock, so it’s in their best interest to keep them home as much as possible. He looks happy, healthy, and fulfilled, so I think his owners are doing a good job. Working dogs are very different from pets and should be held to different standards.

[@Niobesnuppa]

@@texasgirl6000 Actually, I'm pretty sure he's literally never had a bath, professional or otherwise. I'm sure the owners care for him, but that is neglect, in my opinion.

[@curiousKuro16]

​@texasgirl6000 On the one hand I agree. It's the owners dog to care for their pets. On another, he's clearly been desensitized to new situations enough not to freak out at his first pro-bath. And for a big dog, he's energetic, proper weight, and doesn't appear to be in any pain. Dogs of the past and wild dogs don't/didn't get baths. We don't know if he got less capable baths or not, but given his temperament and health, I'd say this is a well cared for dog whose owners finally were able to treat them to a proper, professional groom.

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

Love the farm/working dogs. The most mentally/emotionally balanced dogs on the planet. Sending love to all farmers/ranchers.

[@rosenmary5353]

I don't often get to see them where I live, but I do see collies herding sheep occasionally and you can tell that they're thriving. Never understood the attitude some people have about it being cruel, especially when its natural to the breed and crueller to NOT let them do their job oftentimes

[@Allen-wm4ge]

@@rosenmary5353 In Italy that's not always possible. Especially in center-south Italy shelters are full of maremma mixes like the one in the video. I adopted Jack from a shelter: he and his 5 brothers/sisters were abandoned when they were just 10 days old, with eyes still closed and they were just one of the hundreds of maremma mix puppies who get abandoned every year. You can imagine that not all of us who adopt have livestock, so they wont grow up working, but better in a home, than in a small shelter box for their whole life. Yet, he's an awsome guard dog in the garden, so he can partially express his potential and at night (he sleeps inside), makes us feel the safest family in the world. I apologize for any mistakes, but I'm still learning English 😅

[@captainsarcasm1567]

What a good boy! It's incredible that despite never having been groomed before he's remarkably well behaved

[@drm.himself]

It's training.

[@bangthovenmkay2855]

This is how most working dogs are. They know how to manage their anxiety and realize the situation better than most. I love seeing how well behaved they are out of their normal environment.

[@wishusknight3009]

@@bangthovenmkay2855 This is an absolutely great example too. A dog that old going into a situation he has never been in before, and showing amazing situational awareness. They are very adaptive.

[@_Jay_Maker_]

Vanessa, I love how you talk to these dogs like a hairdresser, not just because you are, but because it's hilarious.

[@EnoVarma]

She's a furdresser.

[@TenNoZeorymer72]

Why do I ''hear' an Anjelah Johnson joke in there?

[@jennivamp5]

I love how polite he was even when he was trying to escape the bath. "I don't think this is for me so I'm just gonna, oh, excuse me, can I just, excuse me mam, I'll just squeeze by..." Edit: Thanks for 10k likes 😁

[@jesustakethewheel6941]

So Canadian too

[@rachelbuchanan9945]

That is what he did! Too funny!!

[@בתושלישו]

Jesus loves you!! !!

[@stephgreen3070]

Sorry…sorry. Um, excuse me, sorry….

[@krisaaron5771]

@@בתושלישו Groomer: "Don't care who he loves. Jesus is getting a shower and a groom just as soon as I'm finished with the dog!"

[@JAKqkak]

If he was this amazing for grooming, I can only IMAGINE how brave and strong he is for his flock

[@DidYaServe]

It's amazing that you can get the dog so relaxed and trustworthy you can trim its nails like that. Impressive.

[@AspiringSpaceWizard]

Hes also a very well mannered dog

[@madeofcoconuts]

This guy is magnificent. I couldn’t believe how calm he was during nail trimming!

[@aryore2411]

People in the comments have mentioned that he looks very well taken care of, his nails have been clipped before, his fur has no mats. He's probably used to having his nails clipped. It's the bathing that was very weird :)

[@katz734]

Age 9 and being a huge dog is very impressive of how good of shape Cowboy is. The owners take very good care of him. He’s a very happy and very loved.

[@lipstickzombie4981]

All that activity guarding ,chasing and herding kept him fit. 👍

[@vivere__]

What a beauty

[@lalo80adams71]

He's never "had a bath" in 9 years... That alone should be a crime...

[@carisaunders2346]

​@lalo80adams71 you know nothing of farming and guarding dogs. Most dogs prior to the last 20 years were never groomed.

[@Juju2012ZA]

@@carisaunders2346 It’s not 20 years ago though, it’s today. Many lumps and bumps (esp. the cancerous types might never be found in time were it not for grooming our dogs). I have a Caucasian Ovcharka (guardian dog) and he’s 5 months old, had his first groom a few weeks ago…

[@aezerie8239]

Farm dogs like cowboy are seriously impressive. You can just feel the quiet confidence they have.

[@Fiirow1]

What you perceive as confidence, is more accurately described as independence. House dogs grow completely dependent on their owner, which is reflected by their behavior, livestock dogs are however not as dependent on their owners, so they appear more confident, since they don't have to constantly beg for attention.

[@samanthacallaway2276]

@@Fiirow1Raising German shepherd pups, confidence and independence are not one in the same. Confidence is a related to a dog’s ability to explore, react, and express a normal amount of fear when appropriate. So skeptical and curious versus fearful and skittish, a highly confident dog will trust their owner and themselves to interact with and explore their world. Independent dogs don’t necessarily mean they don’t need their humans. It means they will often make decisions themselves in regards to their job, which is why most LGDs breeds are independent, shepherds can’t be there all the time to tell their dog what to do, he/she must do it themself. That’s an independent dog.

[@jeepstergal12]

@@samanthacallaway2276 Exactly! LGDs are capable of making sound decisions while protecting their charges. They are not submissive to their humans, but view themselves as partners. A human who attempts to establish an alpha position over an LGD is going to be sorely disappointed.

[@MADNESS084]

Read my mind, he’s very confident. Just a day at the spa for him.

[@MADNESS084]

Sure looked confident to me.

[@am.perronace]

I am from Abruzzo and it's sooooo good to hear you mention this great breed and the beautiful mountains we have, so stunning!!!

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

Ciao!

[@hollabksquirrel]

His flock will be so impressed when he comes back all pretty and bright!! As someone who grew up in a farming community I was so surprised to find out people think working dogs aren't fulfilled and happy. Usually the best behaved dogs you'll come across, and some even still get table scraps and ear scratches occasionally!

[@bncsmom1]

He'd be miserable as a house dog.

[@monroerobbins7551]

Yeah, those people don’t tend to understand that we’ve bred dogs for different things, and that entails them having certain needs, even nowadays. Huskies need to run, herding dogs need a herd or at least a companion or two, and bulldogs need toys and things to bite, cause they were bred to literally take down bulls and to be apart of the now illegal sport of bullbaiting, and that’s to name a few. The fact that people don’t try to read up before getting a certain species of dog just leaves the dogs worse off. :

[@lonelyronin2428]

They'll probably think he went and turned into a sheep himself!! 😂

[@e.s.l.1083]

​@@lonelyronin2428turned himself into a sheep that smells like bubble gum 😊

[@mclama1139]

​@@bncsmom1he's living the life

[@Sally4th_]

Love seeing a dog lean in to the dryer like that like "Aww, yeah, that feels good"

[@hungrymusicwolf]

He looks like one very fulfilled dog. He is clearly taken very good care of and in very good shape. Also, man that dog is more tolerant of his groom than I would have been.

[@dinosoarskill17]

I noticed that too. Like, he just seems "wise" for lack of better word. Very satisfied. Like a dog who has lived.

[@wagonmaster1974]

I grew up on a 480 acre cattle ranch. We had horses, hogs, guineas, chickens, migratory geese, ducks as well. Had a trio of working dogs. They were an outward mess, but we made sure they were well tended. They protected our herd, fowl and us. I would love to be a large dog and taken care of like Vanessa takes care of the dogs. I've never, as a human, received that level of TLC. Very kind, compassionate and good at what she does. She obviously truly enjoys what she does. Nice going!

[@gregkelly2145]

As an owner of a Maremma named Pecorino that guards around 100 dairy sheep, I can say without a doubt that they are tremendously intelligent and sensitive. We have a lot of school field trips that visit our sheep dairy and inevitably, there's that kid that's terrified of dogs. Almost to the last child, when they leave, they are clinging to Pecorino, sometimes in tears because they don't want to leave him. Something about their demeanor and attentiveness lets the kids know that they are absolutely safe when he is around.

[@corgiw7281]

That's a hilarious and so appropriate name you gave him!

[@regenbogen_sim]

I love the name so much

[@gregkelly2145]

His partner in crime is a female Pyrenees named Wensleydale 😉.

[@luvyesmusici4886]

Thanks for sharing a great story.

[@sammyjams7371]

“Pecorino” 😂

[@2011Ohmygoodness]

He loved all of the petting, praise and attention he was getting after the grooming. He loves being groomed now. He deserves it and he really is a good boy.

[@RionRion]

His capacity to adapt to a new situation is as amazing as his before and after ✨

[@Amuzic_Earth]

7:05 the way he was looking back and forth between the owner and you, it showed he was actually feeling grateful to you for his transformation and about how good he was feeling...it seemed to me he was trying to say, 'Look mom, it's her who transformed me."

[@dragon_dantri]

Livestock guardian grooms are some of the most exhausting but also the most rewarding, plus the temperament on these dogs is just perfect. Only had two out of the dozens of livestock guardians I've groomed be naughty. (I live in a rural area so we see dogs like this constantly!) Great job with Cowboy :)

[@Izamota-q5v]

Most seem to be good with strangers when they aren't on home turf

[@JesseColton]

As others have pounted out, it's incredible that he's never had a bath yet his fur is entirely free of tangles and patches, except for a few hot spots that his owners were already treating. He's obviously a well-cared-for and very happy dog who enjoys his work and lives a great life. I'm sure when he's a bit older and it's time to retire he'll become a lazy indoor dog who guards the recliner. ❤

[@bncsmom1]

Just because he's never had a bath doesn't mean he hasn't been brushed before.

[@krewetkaaaa]

I have short hair dog not bathed for more than 3 years now. To be honest I really don't see need of bathing him. He looks perfectly clean. Of course it is different case than white dog with longer hair

[@mytube6538]

@@krewetkaaaahis skin clearly has a bacterial issue from none bathes. I’ve seen it before it is sad.

[@veronikpavlova]

Our farm dog also doesn’t get bath because she swims all the time

[@georgewilliamsiii4677]

​@mytube6538 you don't often bathe farm dogs. They wash the wounds though. I've done it, worked on a farm. We didn't wash the goats either but would the wound. This dogs likely gonna retire soon and will then get groomed because he's gonna be inside daily.

[@TOP4YFunnyAnimals]

Vanessa's grooming skills are absolutely top-notch, but what sets her apart is her passion for history and her dedication to understanding the distinct needs of every breed she works with. With her insightful lessons and expertise, she not only transforms your pet but also enlightens you about their fascinating backgrounds. A truly remarkable groomer and educator, Vanessa deserves all the respect and admiration ✊🏼👏🏼👍🏼

[@rovanajean9550]

i can tell u watch her alot becuz ur phrasing does sounds like hers lol 😂 honestly she has been giving so many great tips and lessons to be better owners

[@1nvisible1]

*My man Cowboy! Not only did I spend ten minutes watching "Cowboy's Big Day of Beauty", I did it at work and got paid!*

[@jaxgilbert1652]

I often refer this channel to my dog-loving friends who are thinking of adding a new fur-baby. I hate to see dogs surrendered because the adopting family was unprepared for the dogs personality.

[@conan4real]

every component groomer (aka NOT a groomer at petco/smart) should also know all of this, knowing about diff breeds and their history is a key part about dog grooming. You can compliment her knowledge without putting others in the field down

[@crystalr0ses]

⁠​⁠@@conan4realreed erasure/genetics denial is rife in the dog nutter world. People will tell you with a straight face that a bloodsport breed is actually designed to provide childcare for human kids and scream at (and sometimes even threaten) whoever nicely corrects their misinformation. Lots of nutters purposely become “experts” and ignore reality so that people trust them and make it easier to spread what amounts to propaganda.

[@sharim]

What a gorgeous dog, both before the groom, and especially after. I think he appreciates his spa day!

[@NovusDawn1]

Dogs like Cowboy are worth their weight in gold for the work they do. It doesn't hurt that he is also a floofy good boy to boot.

[@NikkiBdraws]

You can tell he's loved by his reaction to his people.❤ Glad this pup got to have a spa day.

[@chrisrgfield]

“This boy’s the epitome of don’t give a fluff” 😂 He was the bestess of boys! What an awesome pupper! 🐶😀

[@tommykawasaki9676]

You did a spectacular job on Cowboy ! Yes his comfort & confidence is indicative of his breed, but you cannot forget the role his owners play in his confidence as well. We have all seen many confident breeds, diminished & turned fearful, by poor owners. He was not only comfortable with the work you did, but was downright pleased, proud & smiling after. THAT is quite a tribute to you & your approach. Nice work 👍

[@beawolfe]

I love how you can tell he's very confident and secure because this is his first ever bath in nine years but the worst he did was spin around a little while trying to figure out what was happening

[@patallen5095]

Great to see a breed actually being used for what it was bred for!!! Such a smart, gentle giant! 👍

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

There are still many working dogs everywhere in the world.

[@nataliemarshall7158]

@@ireallyreallyhategoogleand many that are just purchased to be a cute or ornate pet that are not getting to do or be who they are meant to be.

[@fizzydogg]

The head tilt at the end of his groom! I'm crying he's so precious!!!

[@penguinwithwifi]

Same! He is so incredibly adorable!! 🥰❤

[@GoGoTwice]

This is my favourite channel on KZbin , the way you treat, handle and interact with the dogs is amazing

[@tarafallon7678]

So very gentlemanly of Cowboy to check your perimeter while visiting your yard. A LGD is always on duty. ❤

[@high-bi-password]

Good catch, I didn’t even notice that but so true!!!

[@MrSunamo]

What an amazing transformation. I think he actually started enjoying the groom once he realized the water and blow dryer weren't dangerous.

[@mildredmusic]

This dog is quite amazing, I’m sure his ability to determine quickly what is and isn’t a threat is a part of what makes him a great working dog! And I’m so glad his super power manifested in his calm demeanor during the groom!! What a good boy!! ❤️

[@melindapope2203]

I love when he got to the blow dryer and was leaning into it and lifting his leg in a scratching reflex. Such a good boy!

[@Jazzy.girl.Sarah2023]

His head tilt at the end. Oh my heart❤❤❤

[@elaine_of_shalott6587]

What a good boy! He gets to spend his life doing exactly what he was bred for and now he gets to look all pretty too!

[@adriennefinlay9023]

As the owner of a Maremma/Kuvasz LPD this was a true joy to watch. My dog looks very much like the before picture. Watching these dogs do their jobs and protect their herds/flocks is a testament to their breeding. Having had multiple cougars and numerous bears chased off, the joy of owning a working dog has made life on the farm that much easier.

[@ScoobyDoozy]

I’m so impressed by their intelligence & natural drive to protect their flock. I don’t know if you ever saw the film Oddball, but it was about a Maremma here down under who was sent by his chicken farmer Dad to Middle Island to protect the local natural penguin population, after foxes learned to swim to the island and culled them down to just 10 remaining penguins. Once Oddball joined during breeding season & showed how effective he was, it became what’s known as the Middle Island Project. There’s two Maremmas who now spend 5 days a week on the island during breeding season, and there is now a thriving penguin colony

[@adriennefinlay9023]

@@ScoobyDoozy Totally watched that movie when it came out! My whole family loved it especially as we have chickens and that was where Oddball started out in the movie. They are an amazing breed and watching him tree a cougar multiple times protecting his herd makes me appreciate mine every day. We researched about Oddball and were not surprised by his bio. A truly magnificent working dog breed.

[@mimisezlol]

Does he too have claws like tree trunks?

[@adriennefinlay9023]

@@mimisezlol His paws are the same size as my hands. He likes to have his paw held when you sit next to him.

[@mimisezlol]

@@adriennefinlay9023 even a big strong boy loves holding hands, what a good boy

[@kelpstorm]

i love how hes clearly so well looked after, even dirty his coat is so full and healthy looking, just a little muddy and dusty. that is one fulfilled doggy

[@karanaki_3256]

He looks so strong and healthy, such a good boy!

[@justcallmejessz3712]

100%

[@ben8147]

It didn't look it was loaded with burrs or anything either.

[@BamaCyn]

I think one of my favorite grooms. After Cowboy found nothing to fear he was thinking "damn, this feels gooood"😂❤

[@mdayal210]

I absolutely LOVED seeing the owner's reaction. Cowboy looked so happy that they were happy!

[@cuddlyasacactus709]

Cowboy is definitely an intelligent pup! He was startled with each new experience, but calmed down so quickly once he realized he was not in danger. He’s a lovely dog! I’m sure his owners love him so much and are proud to have him :)

[@nancythomas1954]

LOL I love his expressions!!! You did a wonderful job! He figured out pretty quickly that you were not going to hurt him. I love the owner's reactions, they were so surprised! Thank you for sharing Cowboy with us.😁

[@Arsenicosis]

Loving seeing him go from "what the heck??" to "Oh! Well I guess that's ok" at each step 😂

[@jmreful]

i almost don't want him to go back outside with that pretty white fur!

[@shibino2973]

The way you addressed this dog and its purpose, and described its fulfillment in life was really heartwarming

[@peregrine5533]

I love to see a well looked after working dog! Nothing is worse than a working breed that isn't able to do what it's designed to do, the amount of border collies in rescues near me because they tear up the house because they're not given work is insane. This dog is clearly super happy doing what he does and very well loved! He's doing what he's made to do and that's beautiful :D

[@soapachu]

Borders need work. They love it, and are sad beyond belief without it.

[@feyanhaim]

Yep, my neighbor has a great Pyrenees in a tiny fenced in area and she's so anxious and bored 😢 they barely walk her and she just barks all day because it's a busy neighborhood and thinks it's all her territory. They just yell at her and I feel so bad. Don't get a working breed as a family pet unless you're gonna make sure they get plenty of enrichment

[@Macyy22]

Completely agree! It’s now Belgian malinois that are being bred so much and people just getting one without realising how they are only a working dog, they can’t just be a pet ): I wish people would do research on the dogs they get instead of just being like omg it’s so cute! My uncle got a border collie as the family pet because he wanted an active working dog to do lots of exercise with, and we got the rare border collie who’s lazy af😭 he just wants to play ball and cuddle, he gets tired so quickly on a walk, no wonder he didn’t pass as a sheepdog from his breeders lol

[@shaneypoo97]

I have a maremma as a house dog. She's my best friend. Probably my only friend. I know it can be boring for her sometimes, but she's pretty healthy from what my vet tells me. She loves to play and explore the outdoors when we go for walks. I'm certain she's okay with this lifestyle.

[@AngeliaMeow]

same with australian shepherds. so much energy but some people just love to get them and not exercise them, work them, or enrich their minds. I love my aussie ♥

[@MaiseNow]

That ending with his people shows how much they love him! Giving a farm breed a farm to do their best job at is so cool. Cowboy is such a lucky dude.

[@ladygodiva1950]

He leads no sedentary lifestyle, he's been a hardworking good boi all his life. He definitely deserves pampering 🥺💕

[@benhization]

I don’t think that’s a working dog. Nails are way too long for a working dog, could be used as a guard dog.

[@davidsmith8997]

@@benhization These breeds don't run around. They move with their family or flock, but aren't bouncing around like a border collie. But if they need to move, they are fast and powerful. On top of that, their nails might not be easily worn down by walking on sheep turf, depending on how rocky it was.

[@Scroooge]

@@davidsmith8997 Yeah was about to point out he probably spends most of the time chilling in the grass, hard to grind down nails in grass and mud

[@slipperysteve8]

​@@benhizationI would bet my life that the owners that picked him up 100% do not work a farm

[@Algenie]

@@slipperysteve8 What makes you say that? They said at the beginning of the video that he's a working dog. Your biases are showing.

[@lliamjurdom9505]

What a beautiful temperament of a dog.

[@karmakauffman7445]

What a good boy! His confidence is really evident as he settles into being groomed. Also, love that he almost fell asleep getting his nails clipped! 😄

[@gigiatkins5923]

You are spot on…he’s a very secure animal

[@kindredcreativecorner6927]

Yep spot on. He was really 😎 at the nail cutting. Omg not my dogs you pull out clippers and one would swear they have had whole nails just ripped off. Their vet is gentle and kind they just key off the energy of the first dog. There are 3 so I now know to let "Drama Queen" go last 😊

[@SeanVplayer]

He was a perfect gentleman throughout the entire process! What a beautiful dog, a breed I have never heard of. A true hidden Gem.

[@advocacyandaccountability]

He's for sure part Great Pyrenees too. They are so chill after about age 3.

[@RotheAlien]

It's always nice to see farm dogs get taken care of and have responsible owners. I have seen so many farmers not care about their farm cat or dogs and not give them their basic shots and care. Cowboy's owners seemed absolutely in love with him and his new look!

[@Misspravita]

This has got to be one of my favourite videos of all time. He is so well behaved, saintly like. God bless him. Wish I could hug him ❤

[@Hiznogood]

He clearly learned to enjoy his spa treatment! What a amazing dog, he really radiate confidence and calmness!

[@fleabaguette9699]

I loved that little moment at 5:02. It's so sweet how caring she is towards dogs, and you can tell how calm and trusting Cowboy is, even if it's his first groom. What a beautiful, loving pup. ❤❤

[@GotAnUmbrella]

He's such a typical Livestock Guardian Dog, while inexperienced he's been socialized enough to be ok with the process. He's nice and lean from work and he was pretty solid overall. He also isn't disgustingly dirty which means his double coat is doing his job, Glad to see a LGD breed on your channel that is actually used for work instead fo just breeding.

[@karenturner-wensel9536]

He looked like a puppy when you were done.. Unbelievable before and afters.. What a good dog !!!! Beautiful!❤❤❤❤

[@dangdudedan8756]

not only can you tell the difference in his fur, but his demeanor too. he looks so relaxed after his first bath ❤️

[@Browntinkerbelle]

The slightly grumpy growl on being moved onto the table.😂 He’s too cute!

[@This-isGirl]

Oh my word Vanessa, this one is going above and beyond! 🥳🥳 Cowboy is already an attractive dog. He came in looking like a rugged cowboy and went out looking like James bond! He truly has a wonderful personality. His hoomans are so blessed to have him. So much of him to pet ❤

[@kateshiningdeer3334]

Thank you so much for pointing out that working dogs have good lives! As you said, they're doing what they were designed to do, and most I've met are truly happy about it. You can just TELL from watching them!

[@souptaster2415]

I’ve always wanted to see the owners reactions because then you can see the happiness from the pet at being with its people

[@wittypseudonym]

for real! it was so cute to watch him jump up for hugs and kinda bask in the attention, like he was showing off how good he looks (and probably feels!)

[@muriel5826]

He’s gorgeous. His fur looks so soft after the groom.

[@staylor5687]

I just love it when a dog is living their working purpose. Most of them I've seen who are, have happiness in their eyes that can't be duplicated any other way. 😍

[@lisalalalisa174]

I think giving a working dog actual work that they are meant to do is beyond awesome! He is obviously a sweet and well socialized dog as well. Having his job, his side gig (training other dogs) AND his humans makes him incredibly lucky, and as you mentioned, mentally and physically fulfilled.

[@annwitten4359]

He’s so beautiful!! I love that he even goes into guard mode in your backyard- shows what an amazing breed he is!! 🐶💜

[@k.lambda4948]

working dogs gotta work. We had four kids and a border collie. Guess who get herded when we'd go out hillwalking together...

[@nightrider_]

I love how he started to actually enjoy the grooming even tho he has never been groomed before. It was kind of amazing to watch him realize that it was nice for him. Such a smart dog

[@Kaenightowl]

He’s such a good boy despite his nervousness

[@PellyjellyMom]

He is so sweet. I hope he got all the pets and pampering for a while before he had to go back to work.

[@Lucy81592]

Thank you for showing the owners’ interaction with the happy boi! His smiles were so cute and heartwarming. Would be awesome to see more of that in future videos 🥰

[@christinenolan1418]

It’s nice to see a working dog like Cowboy get a day at the spa. Aww, look how much he enjoyed being pampered. He’s so smart. Cowboy deserves it and he looks beautiful. I loved this video.

[@gildeddragonfly]

He's such an lovely dog. You can tell that he trusts his humans and he's great at figuring out what "danger" situations are. If it hadn't been mentioned that he had never been groomed, I would've never guessed. I am glad that the sores were addressed, too, because I couldn't figure out what those were from and I did get a bit worried when I saw them.

[@igorsvacic217]

there are some dogs, that simply shine intelligence all arround them. Cowboy is such a dog.

[@FaizaanNaseem-ub8rv]

The peak of a blue collar dog. Not appreciated enough, but keeping the farming industry alive.

[@HannibalKantter]

Not just the industry, but farming as a whole. The amount of people worldwide, that still rely on their trusty four-legged companions to protect their crops and animals, is really high

[@Henotlegend]

@@HannibalKantter For literally thousands of years too, human's most loyal companion.

[@BlitzGlenn-d2f]

Not to mention he wears a Blue Collar!!!

[@minagarcia5418]

He’s a beautiful good boy… I imagine he’ll get lots of compliments from the sheep ❤

[@theindoorkites]

Livestock guardian dogs like akbash, maremma, alabai, kangal, great pyrenees etc are some of the most emotionally well adjusted, confident, intelligent and calm breeds because they're so fulfilled with their jobs, roaming great outdoors, protecting their flock and family.. they are so mature and lovable, are not "bratty" constantly want your attention or have destructive behaviour being cooped up inside bored to death.. they're doing what they're naturally bred to do, theyre so very happy and i love seeing them.. gorgeous dogs 🥹

[@savalaner2086]

2:30 yeah, for anyone who gets mad about outdoor dogs, I just want to say that there are so many dog breeds that are bread to be happier outdoors. (a lot of which aren't human bread and are just natural breeds) it's not like they just put them outside and say "ok bye, hope you live" THAT would not be good lol

[@lmaoeric]

bred not bread 😅