Grooming Guide - Toy Poodle Pet or Salon Trim - Pro Groomer

[@dragonbrn]

Groomer for 50 years here. Ms Bax is well-known and respected in the grooming community, and I saw nothing unusual or rough in the way she was dealing with the dog, who is very well-behaved. Perhaps you are reacting to the apparent pulling of the hair while she is combing. Have you ever completely combed out a poodle coat? It is a tough coat, which tangles easily. What she was doing was straightening the hair, not yanking it out. Style is not determined by the groomer, but by the owner. There are well over 100m named grooming patterns for poodles, and untold variations, limited only by the groomer's skill and the owner's imagination, plus the condition of the dog's coat to begin with. Brava, Anita. Beautiful work.

[@dogscott7881]

Monica Berens groomer here too. Unfortunately, every nongroomer out there thinks we are sociopaths when they see us grooming...

[@chenjiaqi2044]

The dog is bleeding, its not the combing, its the handling...

[@lexell21]

She cut the dog 3 times...

[@ceabeeverce5813]

oh shut the f******. You sound stupid. And yes I have a poodle that's what led me to this video and I personally cut his hair and I'm never that f****** rough you moron

[@jofox6220]

Well if she’s respected they must all be like her!!!

[@RebbeccaMr]

I have been using this kzbin.infoUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU as a handy reference book. I read through the book and enjoyed the little glimpses of examples. I love that this author believes in rescue dogs. The tips and training has been invaluable and gave me moments of...."how simple why didn't I think of it" so it's been a great tool. Thank you!

[@mjaddict86]

It amazes me how ignorant some of the people commenting here are. She isn't being rough with her poodle, she is handling her in a firm way because that's how we have to do it for safety. Grooming isn't about cuddling and being lovey with the dog.. it's about making sure their skin and coat is healthy and looks good. She did a wonderful job and I appreciate the tips! I will definitely use them while grooming.

[@terasujihi6913]

At first i believed she was ok since she worked with showdogs and showdogs owners are highly protective but at @812 the dog nail is bleeding and around 14mins the dog butt is bleeding :( .... After seeing the dog bleed i wouldnt take mine

[@mjaddict86]

ANJell Azraelie dog nails bleed sometimes in grooming, no matter how careful the groomer is... it happens. Actually my instructor in grooming school once said "If you never quick a nail, you're not trimming them short enough." I hardly quick them (cut too short where they bleed) but sometimes it does happen. As far as cutting too close in the sanitary area (the dog's rear end) it can happen on occasion too. It usually results from applying too much pressure or the dog having feces build up there and it's irritated. In this case she probably had too much pressure and it's not a bad cut. I've accidentally cut dogs too, all groomers have. Everyone makes mistakes, nobody is perfect.

[@Mariguti1907]

Jennifer Varnum Actually your instructor is wrong.... The dogs7cats nails should NEVER bleed because it could cause infections.

[@mjaddict86]

Mari Gu well of course you try to not make them bleed but it does happen . ...I've been grooming for years and I still quick one every once in awhile

[@xtri0xinx]

Victorian Vapors I guarantee that dog gets plenty of affection when it's NOT on the grooming table. A groomer cannot love on most dogs on the table because they act up. Giving them that sort of attention usually reinforces bad behavior and can result in serious injury. Before and after is when dogs get fussed over and loved on. That is HER dog so it is acting up... just like how dogs can be bad or just all over the place for their owner but perfectly well behaved for a professional groomer... because we don't put up with their crap and stop because they act up or "baby" them for no reason. Sure, she may be a little more firm than necessary in your eyes but some dogs test boundaries constantly and the second you let them get away with a little bit they start jumping around or screaming or biting... That may be the case with this specific dog; you don't know.

[@OldSundancer6567]

I have two toy poodles and grooming once a month is terribly expensive, so I am hoping to keep mine bathed and trimmed myself and have them groomed every third month. Your tutorial is excellent and will be so very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Yana-mz6oc]

Здравствуйте! Сколько стоит такая стрижка? Мою собачку подстригли за 1500 рублей,это 24 доллара

[@lexatraveller3160]

Was having some troubles with my first poodle puppy to help her understand the process of grooming. So I watched this video with her on my lap and she watched the entire film, eyes glued to the screen. She has to have a sleep to take in new information. Next day I set her up on the table and she was remarkably better behaved. So, thank you for this video. :-)

[@dodo68681]

I have been a professional groomer for 8 years. I must say this video and groomer has taught me a few new tricks. Loved it!! Beautifully done. And for those that left rude comments on her like how she held the dog and so on have obliviously have NEVER groomed so should keep their opinions to themselves.

[@xyx6903]

I am beyond thrilled to discover a video guide of this caliber as a reference to groom my dog. I look forward to using this and your other videos. Thank you for sharing thorough, extensively detailed instruction.

[@flipnshifty]

PLEASE DONT MAKE YOUR DOG LOOK STUPID LIKE THIS

[@angelaslogic8717]

Every single grooming video I have watched there are people complaining saying the groomer is rough. If your not doing it yourself it can appear rough to the viewer. I think the groomers that put up videos are awesome I have learned so much and really appreciate that they share there knowledge. For those of you who are chronic complainers put up your video lets see what people have to say about you

[@hollyzassenhaus6032]

That's the best use of clippers and scissors by a groomer that I have ever seen! Fantastic job!!!

[@rumporridge1]

This is an old video but still a valuable tutorial. And all I read are people with little to no experience in pet grooming complaining about rough handling and nicking the dog to cause bleeding. My goodness people it’s not a botched surgery lol. This lady is outstanding in her skill. You people need to take a chill pill.

[@mrs.ronieves5395]

I am a dog groomer myself. Although, I find her grooming technique and style to be wonderful, I have to agree to an extent that I found her to be a bit rough. NOT, with brushing! A groomer or a Pet Parent with a poodle will understand how difficult it can be to brush them out properly. When I refer to rough I mean causing the dog to bleed several times in this video, all in areas that could have been prevented with a more gentle care.

[@Cash4Fruit]

time stamp of dog bleeding?

[@kyleeann7370]

@@Cash4Fruit 13:55 and 8:08

[@kathyg239]

In was thinking the exact same thing watching this. She needs to be fired!!!

[@davidputland5506]

Kathy Gibbs firing a professional groomer because of a small nick which I think we can both agree was accidental and not on purpose, would be a bit harsh. But I’m sure you’ve never made tiny mistakes in your life and that’s why you think she should lose her job and lively hood.

[@kathyg239]

@@davidputland5506 A small nick is understandable. That was not what comment was about. Reading is fundamental. And comprehension is life!

[@mateakkawilson8622]

this woman is a true professional. trust me I have poodles and trying to fine a groomer like her us virtually impossible! I would love to fine someone as through as her. absolutely love it! Definitely a pro groomer!

[@claremc7415]

Dogs are incredibly patient.Groomer knows her stuff but did feel for this wee poodle,just abit of praise now and again,found this too clinical.

[@relaxingzengarden]

If you praise them they get too excited it’s a safety hazard.

[@maryshoemaker7593]

i have been grooming my 2 poodles for 3 yrs now and always had problems with the top knot.. i love the way you comb it all to one side then back to the other side then clean the top line to match...i cant wait to try that...this dog looks like she has very curly hair,,my dog is about the same size,,but her hair is much less curly...more wavy i guess..her son which i also own...is more the kinky type and i can comb him out like that...so glad i watched this video...

[@sandooch150]

Hands down, one of the best poodle grooming videos that I've watched on KZbin or that I've purchased. I know it's the owner's preference to shave the ears, but since this poodle's ears were high-set, I would not have shaven them. It made it look like Yoda. Loved the rest of the trim though.

[@vlmidkiff]

Wonderful. Very thorough. I enjoyed the way the groomer handled the dog. Very firm and gentle. This video makes it clear that the groomer's behavior plays a huge part in the success of the groom. I liked the cut. I could see my dog in this cut, this is basically the way I clipped her when I was still able to do that. I would leave the ears long, though. Since this video is from the UK maybe that is just a cultural preference. It does give the dog an impish, pixi-ish look.

[@Bristlefurr]

No, guys, she was not rough with this dog. Maybe rougher than you are with yours, but even small dogs are hardy. Fortunately, this dog is very good and sits still for grooming, but if you spend even one minute in a salon and watch the dogs there you'll see that lots of tiny dogs fight and squirm and bite groomers. They're surprisingly strong and CAN hurt you, so being a little firm while grooming is as much a safety precaution as it is basic protocol. She's not beating or hurting this dog, it's fine. Also, a dog with long veins in it's nails will bleed from time to time, this is normal. It does hurt a little, but it's not a huge deal. I was kind of thrown by the rectum bleeding, but this is also not terribly uncommon in small dogs. This isn't a big injury, and does not require a vet. it's kind of like when you nick yourself with a razor while shaving your legs. Like ah, shit, that sucks, but you don't see a doctor over every razor cut, do you? Poodles are tough little kiddos and this is a really good groom job. This woman also has a great attitude. A firm and stern one is the best for professional grooming. If you spend the whole time sweet-talking the dog and being too lovey on it, it WILL start taking advantage of you and your patience and push the boundaries between what you will and won't let it get away with. A groomer is not a dog sitter, they're a professional. They have a job to do. If you want someone to treat your dog like a baby, then send it to a friend, or cut your dogs hair yourself, see just how hard this job is. This lady makes it look so easy because she purposely picked a dog with an easy personality.

[@summershores8957]

Very, very well said

[@teresathompson235]

Watched this so many times. You are very informative and the most professional of all the videos that I have viewed. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.

[@lornamurdocheaton624]

I'm absolutely fascinated by this excellent tutorial and will be watching it again frequently. Quite often I felt the dog was being handled quite roughly, although the owner/groomer emphasised the comfort of the dog while clipping the feet. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@mv.puccaarg]

EXCELLENT WORK! I'm a newbie groomer from Argentina and I love all your work! Really I expect make a groomer like you!! Thx for the teaching

[@jamescook5088]

THIS IS THE BEST GROOMING VIDEO FOR POODLES I HAVE SEEN VERY GOOD..

[@aimeejustinussen115]

Thank you for this great tutorial. What is the difference between the two scissors you are using? And, what setting are the trimmers? I am going to purchase tools for grooming my apricot toy poodle, so looking for advise as to what to buy.

[@enakleefeld1506]

Simply FAB!!!!!! Thankyou so much, great groomer...lovely result. Please do more....all breeds. Ena

[@sheilaallen2146]

You are a good groomer and your dog was very very good thank you .She deserves a nice treat. ❣️💖❣️

[@recycledminis]

That dog is more patient than some people getting their hair cut!

[@elsietheordinary721]

More patient than me, I’ll admit!

[@erinhewitt1269]

She is well known groomer. She is the best. As a groomer I think she is the best, and there are a lot to learn from her. Thanks.

[@emmaromero3891]

Emi Hosaka and she is the best cutting dog's butts 2

[@arnoldcarlos3573]

All I can say is Thank you for being generous enough in sharing your skill. I've learned a lot.

[@ecklinda]

I would like to thank you for your time in videoing this. I have done my own grooming for years, and though I do a great job in my cuts, I was always afraid to scissor cut, and I would only scissor to do the trimming of the tags. I really did enjoy the lesson. You did a great job, and I had to show my daughter that I handled our poodle just as you did yours.

[@yoshimak88448]

OMG YOU TURNED HER INTO A LLAMA!!!

[@annanoyb1721]

I wish i watched this yesterday before i gave my 12 year old poodle mix her first poodle cut ever haha, she looks silly but she suprisingly loves it. The way you did the feet was sooo much easier!

[@zakar6]

Ok ... coming from another groomer this lady did a great job, sometime nicks and scratches happen. She wasn't being overly rough and the dog didn't seem to mind. It didn't scream or act hurt at all. Great job!

[@skipluker6148]

I think it was great and I plan on being a dog groomer myself

[@deborahdavis3227]

Thank you very much we just adopted a toy poodle a few months going to attempt to do this for the first time, I have alredy cut her hair but i like this cut. thank you

[@NicoletteAbela]

she is an amazing groomer , love her work , i wish all my poodles were that good

[@dianemoore2578]

Beautiful work! I really enjoyed watching and have learned some new things!

[@dcastillo6999]

She's treating this pooch like an object instead of a sentient being, but she's also doing a great job keeping the dog cool while she does a great job on her.

[@crazycanecorsolady]

SMFH 🤦 Are you a groomer? If not leave it to the experts cause she's "treating" this dog How your are suppose to when grooming SMFH🤦 LMFAO 😂🤣

[@metalmikedezul]

Lmao at 38 :00 .... "she's docked cause she's an older bitch" I died

[@Angel-sv9qb]

In the 'dog world' bitch means female dog.

[@girliesriracha]

+Derpy Dog AJ exactly!

[@711warlock9]

lol i wanna say vice versa

[@Linda-hs1lk]

She's right though. A bitch is a female dog and younger dogs aren't allowed to be docked anymore.

[@xxXSquidineyXxx]

most poodles now have their tail docked

[@yourane1]

These are the best instructions I have seen so far! Love it!

[@irenemorley6518]

She made the poor dog bleed.

[@faithdube8251]

This is the most definitive grooming process I've seen on You-Tube. Now I better understand why professional groomers command a good price--they sure do their work and earn the money. I doubt I could ever be as deft with those scissors--they look lethal, lol, but she has the knack. 'Same with the clipper. Good job, lady! Good patience, doggie beautiful!

[@darlenefrick5901]

Q GREAT JOB!! Am interested in equipment. Length of scissors, curve v. Straight, clippers v scissors, when to switch from curve to straight. Thank you for not harnessing ( strangling) the dog . Using this method, how old can the dog be before he ages out? You're the best!!!

[@OldSundancer6567]

Such a great video. Very informative and professionally done. Sweet little dog was very patient and well behaved too.

[@doggiedoosnkitties2]

This is her pet, as she says. It is used to being groomed. It will help you, your pet and the groomer if you do these things. 1. train to be groomed when young 2. pet feet when at rest 3. rub nose when at rest 4 brush when needed (poodles almost every day) when resting. 5. ALWAYS brush after bath 6. teach grooming can be relaxing 7. always compliment your pet after groom.

[@melissabuss2425]

Beautiful work! Her scissoring skills are remarkable!

[@amberdenise44]

This was very informative.. I did notice she nicked her anus at 13:55 and the dog was bleeding, and also nicked her toe at 8:08.. I think if shes been doing this for years, she should be able to groom a dog without making it bleed by now.

[@caitlyncuthbert6904]

+Amber Bordelon I noticed this as well, she seems like she has a lot of experience, but at the same time that shouldn't be happening. I am a dog groomer myself and it isn't a regular occurrence, especially if the dog is well-behaved

[@dogscott7881]

Amber Bordelon those are both common occurrences in grooming, notice how I didn't say injures. When working with a very short blade, if the dog moves even a little bit, it causes the skin to get nicked. They can be compared to paper cuts, just on the top layer of skin. You put peroxide on it and continue with the groom.

[@daniav9512]

Amber Bordelon - you must be extremely careful around the sanitary area. She just ran the clippers carelessly by the poor pooches anus without any care. She went too fast and not worth hurting the animal for the sake of a video.

[@jennifermontoya6388]

I learned alot thank you for the video.

[@17Fidelis75]

Nicks are inevitable, no matter how much experience you have, although it's our job to make sure they're very few and far between. Shes using a 40 to clip the feet and most groomers I've watched prefer to use a 30 (myself included) because of how easy it is to nick the pads/ feet with 40.

[@Loveofpets]

Excellent grooming. Beautiful poodle.

[@elvisfangirl9093]

That dog is a saint. The groomer is rough!

[@Linda-hs1lk]

My idea exactly. But if you listen well you can hear the dog growl. In the beginning when the woman laughs that right after the growling.

[@itzyourboicrafty1983]

She's so mean, she pushes so much!

[@LoveLife-sz8kr]

Laura Michelle yeah she is first thing i notice!😡

[@maurymtana5899]

my dog is a saint

[@8002new]

I don't like it when she called the dog a bitch! Just call it a female dog or a girl....

[@jodyhowarth7594]

Beautiful cut!!My Truffles looks just like your sweet dog ,a little smaller,but same colour.Yes they have to be firm,not rough,but firm,there is a difference. My Truff is groomed by the same groomer for 11 yrs now and knows the routine,i think that is important with consistency .that way your dog gets to know the groomer and the groomer gets to know your dog.The cut looks just like this dog except for the ears,she leaves them long. He prances around after his cut!!Its amazing how wonderful they feel after a bath and a lovely cut!

[@ashleyramos972]

For all you non groomers please try brushing your dogs or matts or through compacted hair, and tell me how it worked out. Brushing is important for the groom if done by only brushing the top, you'll never get to the base of the problem and begin matting.

[@giselaaviles35]

Ashley Bermudez the brushing that this groomer did was fine but she was very rough with the dog for the rest of the video and cut the dog's tail above her anus. she could have been just a tad bit more gentle and patient the rest of the grooming.

[@jayneevans1174]

Thank you, I really enjoy watching you work!

[@lpodruchny]

I groom my own dog (mini schnauzer) and I would NOT do this for a living for any amount of money!!! I'm brutally honest regarding my pets AND my children and pretty much everything as far as that goes. My children are good kids and I feel blessed to have them but by NO means are they perfect saints. Neither is my dog. She is very sweet and loving and is a family MEMBER rather than a family "pet". Now, on the flip side (this is where my brutal honesty comes in) my dog is TRIFLING!!!! Won't mind at times, just plain ol' trifling!!! (A word my grandmother used to describe us kids when we were unruly and not minding). It is very difficult to hold her and groom her or do anything else to her for that matter. If she does not want to do something or have something done to her, it is going to be a major task in getting it done!!! Yes, the groomer seems kind of rough and to the point, but I'm quite sure if she were to groom my dog, she would HAVE to be this way with her. As sweet as my little girl is, she is a handful when it comes to grooming!!!!

[@MrTheHaharvey]

Fantastic show, I have been grooming/trimming my own poodles ( currently 2 standards) for over 25 years, it's a tough gig! (Easier to groom the two horses quite frankly!) Well done and thanks.

[@thaliarios3034]

She's so rough with pup. It really makes me upset. The groomer for my poodle pup is very sweet and gentle and her work is outstanding. You don't have to be rough to get the job done good.

[@s0xwickedxsh0rtix99]

Thalia Rios she wasn't rough, she was firm, the dog was relaxed and doing great.

[@lunapriscilla8230]

Thalia Rios I agree she was rough and the dog got cut around the anus:/.

[@Golden_26]

s0xwickedxsh0rti x i know this was 3 years ago but the dog wants relaxed you could easiky tell the dog was stressed by the massive amount of lip licking and the panting, dead guve aways the dog us stressed or feels discomfort

[@derickcraft3437]

Lovely professional cut ,its a tough job even though it looks easy ,well trained & well behaved dog ,defiantly was stressed out , i guess it required a bit of love n cuddle. Bravo

[@VideoDead69]

poodles are precious

[@duniatrombinitemperanipere5992]

Congratulation, very good vídeo, I Love it!!! I'm from Brazil!!

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Thank you, Anita! That was a very instructive tutorial. I have a mini poodle. I needed a refresher on his leg and neck trim. I find those the hardest. Knowing when to stop the trimmer on top of the legs, and on the neck. If you trim up the neck, the top knot looks like a mushroom cap sitting on a long stem. Ditto for legs. This was so useful. Do you have any advice on tools? I have an AGC A5 Andis clipper for main body. I use Geib blades #10 for under chest, #5 or #7 for body shave down, #30 for face, inside ears, toes, and groin area. My do'g's fur grows so fast, leaving any more fur on means redoing in 2 weeks instead of 3-4 wks. My scissors are so cheap at $26 each. They are lousy. I need advice please on length and brand for straight shears, curved shears, and thinning shears. Are thinning shears even necessary? Thanks again for a wonderful video!!

[@TheBartless]

what a really great video. iv just started getting in to grooming and do one day a week at a grooming parlor. the groomer teaches me a lot. this video will really help me as well, as i will keep looking back on this for guidance. Thank you so much and please do more breeds.

[@Straightbangin1979]

I worked for a vet and held dogs for a groomer. super long pain in the ass thing. so glad my dogs are short hair and don't need to be groomed.

[@IcyVixenNY]

Clearly I have too many shears! Who needs curves, thinners and chunkers when all you need are 2 good pairs of straights! Awesome trim!

[@lauraleecrocker7100]

I've been a groomer for 20 years and she is incredibly rough. Poor dog. This dog is used to grooming and shouldn't need such a rough hand. I'd hate to see what she's like in private. Hmmm

[@jenicareyes1578]

Same thought. Is the bleeding even normal?

[@tchhairband1483]

@UpAllNIghtInsomnia I personally recommend Wahl KM10

[@chellyw63]

@UpAllNIghtInsomnia I use Oster professional clippers

[@camisnyder3460]

Instantly I was like dannnnng that poor dog, I know I don’t like my hair pulled and beat w a brush so I’m fairly certain this dog isn’t loving it either

[@Bitsyboo05]

This is the best guide I have found. My toy poodle looks great now!

[@raisinrai]

Woman, "And that's the basic trim" Me, what the heck. That's the BASIC trim.

[@Lsirianni]

Yes, and that’s why grooming is pricey.l lol. People don’t realize how much goes into it

[@mrs.ronieves5395]

Your absolutely right! However, more so with such clipper, you would handle with much precautions. This video has provided more than just a few nicks. The work is still fascinating! I was just taught that those are all danger zone areas and we are suppose to handle extra care. Especially with those blades.

[@margaret796]

My dog was really old and had lots of bumps all over her body. The first groomer she had, nicked almost every single one. I was quite shocked but I guess she was just trying to groom my Mia fast. The next groomer was a lot more careful and never once nicked Mia’s skin. It wasn’t like Mia was moving lots. She was very good at being groomed and stayed quite still. She didn’t like being on a table, or moving whilst being high up, as she was blind and didn’t want to fall off.

[@adognamedBoo4me]

This dog is truly loved and what a good girl she is. I have 3 poodles two of which won't let me touch their feet I envy this woman. Thanks for a great video you are a great groomer.

[@brunamoitinho]

I would never let this woman touch my dog! I don't care how respected she is in her circle (as people are saying in the comments), she IS rough with the dog, and also she cutted the dog several times. I am aware that this can happen, but since she is such a terrific professional and this dog is so well behaved this shoudn't happen. And the fact that she mentioned that 'this is her dog' annoyed me, I don't care whom's dog this is, treat it better, it's a living being.

[@animesans999]

We’re did she cut the dog?

[@emmaromero3891]

stupid which

[@oscarmontero3844]

Wow ...this lady is a Wonderful groomer realy Awesome groom dog work.

[@mitchellremland8128]

Thank you! It is a great video. Your dog is adorable. I have a toy and a miniature poodle. I am sharing it on my FB page. Would you please send me again the name of the two clippers and blades you used on this video. I hope these clippers don't get too hot. Thank you so much for an amazing video.

[@lettyvaldez5514]

Love the clippers. Did we get the name and model number. The glide through coat like butta.

[@shellshelle8528]

Anita Bax you are the greatest poodle groomer ever! Thank you so much!

[@jujub428]

She's seems a little impatient with the dog.

[@marcelinadiazrodriguez7899]

Datum lady.. such talent!! Very patient as well behaved poodle

[@linda_hearts9963]

Lol "shes an old bitch" anyone else heard that?

[@redpumpkin28]

"bitch" is the proper term for a female dog, that's all, nothing funny about it :)

[@lindakang1828]

The dog so beautiful ！

[@zedsreignzero5197]

Wonderful video and lovely cut! LOL All these pet owners getting their panties in a bunch.. She wasn't being rough.

[@d1i2a3n4n5e6]

I am a professional dog trainer as well as a( people) hairstylist for over 40 years. This dog is incredibly well trained to stand and I am impressed by the stylists hand scissoring skills. What might seem a bit tough may be just the fact that this woman has done so many dogs over the years that her method is quick and effective, thereby reducing the time the dog would have to stand if she were approching it differently. Any thoughts on that?

[@gaiboi16muk]

You all can criticise when you can do a job like that while being all soft and cute with the dog it needs to be shown authority or it won't behave.

[@JayneUrbane]

most intelligent comment I've seen this whole thread! ty!

[@katalinaelizondo3470]

She literally made him bleed, bye

[@irenemorley6518]

She cut the poor dog,I would never take my dog to her.

[@nicolerose4355]

While I'm sure this dog got the best of everything and was treated very well by this woman in general, I do feel for the little beast while watching this video. I have a toy poodle that is nowhere near as calm and patient as this one is during grooming and yet she gets no praise. Also there is a feeling that this woman has forgotten that this is a living being who might not like being poked and prodded while her ears are held back and muzzle held shut etc. Grooming is stressful for dogs (and humans) and it is obvious from the panting that this little lady is not enjoying herself. Still, I learned a lot from this video about how to improve my DIY grooming. Thanks to the talented groomer and her lovely little dog.

[@katwaddy743]

A bit to harsh with the dog

[@dawnhall86]

Amazing work 🙌👏 she looks beautiful ❤️ I always wonder whats the dog thinking while they're standing there. Shes a good girl 😍

[@bwhiteman1]

thank you and your inspire me. I have a 6 month toy poodle and she has semi puppy and adult hair, it is a bit ragged right now, although I have been trimming, it doesn't stand out yet. Should I be trimming her shorter or leaving her raggedy? I bathe and trim every 10 to 14 days. Thank you.

[@XtraFrostingNailDesign]

Lol bunch of whiner babies. She knows what she's doing, the dog is perfectly fine.

[@BekkaStarr]

what about when she made the dog bleed by her bottom? Is that perfectly fine?

[@euphoria_simons6147]

Just because she knows what she's doing doesn't mean that she is doing it right. I get that you need to be in control but she's being unnecessarily rough with such a small dog

[@silviatixi8206]

this is unnessesary....pointless...stupid..I'm sorry but if I were an animal and could sue for damages....I would call the police on this "lady"..poor animals

[@blackxcherry22]

brittani jorgensen She knows what she's doing in terms of torture for her beauty standards. NOT in terms of respecting the dog's wellbeing, and you're a complete idiot for assuming so.

[@krissyg6548]

You clearly don't own or love a dog... you're the one who is heartless ✌

[@Zodija]

OHMYGOSH!! I can't believe she shaved her ears! We were watching and thinking how beautiful she looked and then she shaved her ears!!! We were hollering "NOOOOOOOOOO" at the screen when she started doing that. Beautiful little dog and beautiful hairdo. Too bad about the ears. Learned a lot, though. Thanks for posting.

[@ghqulette]

Okay. Im sorry but she was very rough with this dog, cant this lady see the size of the poodle? Shes small. And to be honest, I thought she was going to cut the dogs ears off when she was doing the front part of the dogs fur.

[@Valentine3e]

Thankyou so much Madame Bax; you have given me confidence to try myself!

[@wooster0015]

Poodles are great dogs, but its these friggin old women who give them these stupid cuts that ruin them.

[@jixeeyloveess683]

Wooster001 😂😂

[@annpism]

Thanks for sharing ,this was very helpful,great job!

[@patriciarsellers2726]

I have been a professional groomer for over 25 years and I too think you are handling her way too aggresively! Lighten up a bit on how you move her around, you dont have to be so rough! ....but your grooming is on point!

[@lindakang1828]

Very good ,I like the video!

[@ivette8606]

I'm sure she didn't mean to cut the dogs bottom. she could have been a little bit more gentle.

[@irenemorley6518]

She also cut his paw.

[@suezgol194]

Great video, thank you. My first poodle in over 50 years.

[@bastioned]

handle the dog with love! poor!

[@4mandysake]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I've always wondered how that was done. Very gratifying video. 💜

[@chicothechihuahua7594]

Damn i would never bring my dog to you.. Be more considerate, and dont just throw the baby around

[@skipluker6148]

When you see a comment from 6 years ago 😱

[@skipluker6148]

Btw it doesn't hurt the dog to "throw" her around technically the dog wasn't being thrown around

[@user-ji7ex9in9o]

Yay an old comment😁

[@gatanexy]

The tail is docked it has a ball at the end because it is part of the poodle haircut. The ears have small tassels of hair on them too. She knows how to handle dogs well, people obviously it is her personal dog and he is being a brat with his MOM ! Her style is show and they are supposed to be better behaved

[@baishalidongol8075]

my question is why they need that kind of cut ...its natural and that hair look cool to her.....and plz handle her with some love .....

[@thedogworldtv]

+Baishali Dongol Have a watch of this - why the trim is as it is on all sizes of Poodles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmWWiJeEp86Xiskm12s

[@skylarquinn4530]

+Baishali Dongol - You ask why that kind of cut ... The answer is simple: To show off the breeds 'elegance & power' especially with a standard.

[@skylarquinn4530]

+Baishali Dongol Honestly was so tickled with the knowledge Anita Bax was sharing that I did not notice anything improper with handling. I enjoyed watching her groom without the typical grooming restraints & felt while watching she displayed confidence, knowledge and, well, kindness too. I am a groomer but still, 'Improper handling' for at least me, wasn't observed. I hope I answered your question.

[@ameliaboon8447]

There are practical reasons for cutting a poodle this way... poodles naturally get a lot of tear stains around their eyes even if they are not sick or old. It can build up in the fur around their eyes and dries hard if not cleaned at least once or twice a day. They also have a ton of fur around their rear and paws which gets dirty and tangled easily, especially if you have a very playful dog. Of course you don't need to shave it down so far but going down to this length means you won't have to do maintenance grooming on your dog so often. Shaping of the fur around the legs, head and tail is a stylistic choice though

[@sarahorton8708]

She handed the dog beautifully! Some dogs need to know when on the table, it's time to calm down and get business done. I've done several dogs that if I even talk to them they go out of their mind with wiggles. If I keep quiet and firm, they do great.

[@sharonmcmann-morelli4896]

i love the lamb cut! i am getting a poodle puppy in a few weeks🥰

[@helenandrew3806]

She groomed the dog so quickly. I was a bit surprised that the clippers cut the dog. and I wished she hadn't shaved the poodles ears otherwise very informative

[@legobatman1672]

thank you for that video! Such a great job u did on taking clearly and explaining it thoroughly. I would love to know what brand in scissors you were using.

[@lupita1845]

I wish my dog would stay that calm :/

[@mariegracie8455]

What on earth is wrong with the complainers ? I mean were we watching the same tutorial ? The groomer did an amazing job in my opinion , she had full control of the poodle in a professional manner. I hope that my poodle, LILLY , is handled in the same way with her groomer. GREAT JOB 🐶😀👍🇺🇸

[@steelydawn]

Her toe was bleeding at the end, can't you be more careful?

[@katb1984]

Where did you see this ?

[@steelydawn]

8 minutes and 8 seconds into the video under the third toenail.

[@steelydawn]

8minutes and 8 seconds into the video under the third toenail.