This is one "Rough" Collie | Senior Dog Transformation

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[@dovie2blue]

Why do dogs frequently have matting behind their ears?

[@boohere2]

@@dovie2blue Maybe cuz owners forget to brush the ears?

[@boohere2]

You need to tell the owners to pick up their own dog poop in the yard. That is purely disgusting for her to step in it. Then TRACK it inside the home. Gross.

[@dovie2blue]

@@boohere2 I mean some of the dogs she has groomed will have little matting other than behind their ears

[@john-o1g9p]

@@dovie2blue i have a scotch collie. seems to happen a lot on this breed. mine always gets one behind the right ear. one day nothing, then ''where did that come from''?

[@Becmcg1]

It is SO hard to care for older dogs with physical issues at home. You did a great job and she's beautiful!

[@lindalumae]

Especially larger dogs and especially if you have stairs!!

[@sj6919]

Yes, especially easier with small dogs.

[@jblyon2]

@@lindalumae I had a friend with a walk out finished basement. Their dog could get down the stairs, but not up. They'd let him outside and he'd walk up to the front door to be let back in. This let him stay with the family wherever they were in the house. He was such a good dog!

[@anaderol5408]

I was given one of these lovelies when I was 10 - I left him with mum and dad when I got married and moved to a flat at 22 - he lived for 16 years - after I left home he became my father's shadow. I took care of his grooming whilst at home - not sure professional groomers were very common back in the 60's - I would sit on the steps of the front porch and comb his beautiful sable and white coat - I'd fill a large bag with his fur. His white bib would glisten like silver in the sun and his fur was like silk. He was an extremely gentle, loving and intelligent dog - hie was happiest when the four of us would sit down for dinner and he could sprawl under the table and touch each of us with one of his extremities - his herding instinct fully satisfied. So many beautiful memories and I still shed a few tears when I think of him all these decades later - he was my childhood best friend and my protective brother.

[@angelareimann6433]

Lovely tale ❤. Our shetland is similar, happiest when her small flock are together. The amount of undercoat still amazes me. You think it's all out. No, same amount again. 😊

[@crimsonlyyours]

Wow a very touching tribute. Left me with a happy tear. Your dear friend reminded me of my dog-brother who passed away away a few years ago.

[@ZippedUpKitz]

Your story reminds me of my sweet boy Gabe… he was my angel and my very best buddy… I found him laying in a cardboard box in a Walmart parking lot when I was in college… I took him home with me after going right back into walmart and buying him a bed, some toys and some puppy food… the next day I took him to my uncle who is a vet and got him his shots, dewormed and a flea treatment… Gabriel was a collie/lab mix and a beautiful, sweet sweet boy who followed me everywhere I went… I took him everywhere with me… at night when I went to work, he went with me and slept out in my truck … I went out on my breaks and lunch to let him out to go to the bathroom… after I got married in 2000 he was still my best buddy… my husband once said, "I swear you love that dog more than you love me." I jokingly replied, "it’s not that I love him more… I’ve just loved him longer." 😂 Gabe crossed the rainbow bridge when he was 15 years old… he has been gone for 14 years and I still miss him to this day… I have a 14 year old Bull mastiff named Aliyah and I buried her brother, Hotch last month… he was also 14…I got him a month after Gabriel passed away… I was so grief stricken that my husband drug me to the OKC Animal Shelter and told me to go pick someone out… I came out with a little yellow lab/whippet that I named Hotch…. He was a special boy too… all of my dogs are special in their own way… I miss him very much and she’s a tear every time I think about him and Gabe… it's not fair that they only get to spend so little time here with us …

[@aprilcarter5742]

That’s my Abby❤

[@eachtomorrow]

Have the same story

[@zamplify]

Now she's a smoooooth collie.

[@mujerloba3942]

lol there is such a thing as a smooth collie

[@sageduff4747]

My brother had a smooth collie. They aren’t that common. Pretty dogs.

[@karencox3235]

You've been hit by.... You've been struck by ... a smooth collie dog ;)

[@mdansfield]

​@karencox3235 My brain didn't pull up MJ, instead I heard this comment in Sade's voice with a background jazz saxophone.😂 🎷🎶 "Coast to coast, LA to Key Largo..."

[@battles146]

@@mujerloba3942 The Smooth Collie is a breed of dog developed originally for herding. It is a short-coated version of the Rough Collie of Lassie fame.

[@SaraMercer-v6i]

I rarely meet collies. They were popular when I was a child. I am sure they are a lot of work, but so beautiful.

[@sameaston9587]

Were you a child of a certain age when Lassie was on tv?

[@celesteredding1550]

Yes, they've become extinct 😢

[@suzisaintjames]

There's smooth collies. They are collie in every way, except their fur is shorter... more like a German shepherd's in length, but collie in every other way. 💖🌞🌵😷

[@mararabb1]

@@celesteredding1550they’re just not on the list of most popular pets anymore. Which is a blessing for any breed. The popular ones are overbreed and backyard bred.

[@Nazer1962]

I was thinking, Lassie!

[@jilbertb]

Funny how dogs hate the blow dryer, but will always stick their heads out the car window when you're doing 50mph!

[@Crazydoglady.]

Haha,that's hilarious..I never thought of that 😅

[@Illiminator31]

Thought about that too and did some research. Its apparently because of the noise, smell and the concentrated heat that a blow dryer has that dogs dont like / hate them. Noise and heat are kinda obvious, but apparently the air that is blown on them irritates the very high sensitive Odor cells of dogs, thats why they hate it

[@sthiggs79]

Its the sound...

[@mena94x3]

@@sthiggs79 - have you ever stuck your head out the window doing 50mph? It's not exactly quiet.

[@HobbyHopperJoanne]

@@mena94x3 I think there is a high pitched sound humans can't hear.

[@739-Jen]

She started to trust you. So sweet. She’s definitely not a fan of grooming but she trusted you by the end. You are truly gifted Vanessa. Beautiful Collie. ❤

[@Brandonisfinished]

Vanessa you are the perfect groomer! It’s so hard to find a groomer who actually cares about your dog. I groom my golden doodle every 6 weeks never matted. Still I can’t find a trusted groomer. They cut corners and charge me $135 before tip. I should do it myself!

[@Brandonisfinished]

Of course you make it look so easy!! But I have learned a lot from you!

[@JermaineGertse]

​@@Brandonisfinished some people just don't have the passion for dogs.

[@feoltmanns7624]

I could watch her shave out paw pads, clip nails and tidy up grinch feet all day.

[@HazeyEy3s]

@@JermaineGertseor the passion for doodles as a whole 😂

[@adriennet4544]

She's a beautiful old grand dame.🐶

[@Darby.Brewer]

We had a tricolour rough collie named Teddy! He was the sweetest boy ever! We have an 80 acre farm and someone went into our woods and tied him to a tree, abandoning him there during a snowstorm, when he was a year-and-a-half old. We were lucky to have found him. We lured him back to the house with food and he stayed with us for the rest of his life. He was amazing. ❤

[@flyoverurbangarden4315]

Collies and German Shepherds have such beautiful faces.

[@christinesteckel3390]

My friend had a shepherd mix who must have had some collie in him because he had a nose like Abby's. 🙂

[@jhk3594]

💯 agree with you 🤩

[@clare076]

I grew up with collie/Shepard mixes... Mindy was my 1st pup. She used to wait with us at the bus stop at the end of our driveway. Then, in the afternoon, she'd be waiting for us when the school bus dropped us off. Now, I have a chiweenie (definitely the opposite of Mindy) named Johnny & he's my best friend! ❤ dogs are a gift from heaven 👼🐕🐩❤

[@PattiP1964]

For being so anxious, she was well-behaved. No snapping or biting the dryer, behaved for nails, etc. She was a good girl. 😊

[@john-o1g9p]

i have s collie like abby [it's a landrace breed known as a SCOTCH collie. they are not barkers, like the big version, eager to please, and wary of the water and the clippers, but even tempered.

[@wyntermassie7027]

@@john-o1g9p scotch collies are mixed breeds with a high percentage of rough collie. Unless Scotch collies are part of the European Scotch Collie Preservation Society, they’re backyard bred.

[@Wally535]

What a beautiful and elegant lady. One of the reasons I enjoy your channels is your concern for the animals you are grooming. Thank you!

[@llchapman1234]

Poor Abby. It's not easy getting old. Vanessa is so wonderful, encouraging and gentle with her.

[@madeleinegombert661]

You said it. Either for animals or humans.

[@cindymichaud7111]

When I'm in the same debilitated condition as Abby, I pray my caregivers are as kind and gentle as Vanessa. Have a blessed day 💖✝

[@ES11777]

Vanessa* 💙

[@aesaphyr]

I'm guessing you mean Vanessa 🙈

[@cindymichaud7111]

@@aesaphyr Oh dear, I'm so sorry! Yes, Vanessa. I'll correct it. Thank you so much 💖✝

[@susanlewis1875]

I had the same thought! 💖

[@HardlinerTheGeek]

Are you a collie? If so, how are you typing? :)

[@mararabb1]

This is why I shaved my 10 yo rough collies. When they spend most of their life laying down and can’t stand for even a basic brushing it’s not about their coat or their looks it’s about keeping them comfortable and clean. (Mine also had periodic seizures and cleaning a long coat on a dog who can’t stand is difficult on everyone). They lived to be just months short of being 12.

[@Gemma_626]

I was thinking the same. Really no hair cut. I would think that length is hard to maintain, hence the way she looked when she arrived.

[@Beth_Alice_Kaplan]

Aww. That was a good idea! Poor things.

[@thechellenator]

Yeah, after a certain age, with certain health conditions, my concern for how the coat might not grow back normally goes way down. Practicality and quality of life are more important. I think you did the right thing. 👍

[@longarmingbyjaclyn]

I kinda windered the same for this lady. Grooming that coat is hard on her. Not having it properly groomed is hard on her. At a certain point, you'd think practical matters would win out for the sake of the dog.

[@Makado14]

I think she's entitled to be pampered a little, and that should include keeping her coat.

[@MoonFairy11]

Sadly you don’t see too many Collies today. They are so beautiful and gentle creatures. I had one. She travelled in the back seat of my Camaro from Idaho to Florida. A true angel.

[@heideleskun1163]

You can tell she is older just by her face/eyes. Sweet lady. She looks fantastic Vanessa.

[@dustyboots261]

Thanks for helping dogs live a more comfortable and hygienic existence💖

[@devildog17013]

Abby is absolutely adorable. What a transformation, even not being able to 'fully' groom her. She is quite a lovely old girl :)

[@jeno264]

She was nervous, but she was so good! I think she liked the brushing the way she leaned into it. She turned out beautiful

[@dmckim3174]

The care and compassion that comes from Vanessa really shows. The animals may not be able to speak but they understand love.

[@penelopepolinsneemeyer4757]

It was a Collie like this lady that taught me not to be afraid of dogs when I was 2. Thank you, Lassie for showing me what wonderful creatures dogs are xxxxxxxxx

[@simonkevnorris]

Do you realise that they used multiple Collies to play Lassie?

[@barbarawiddowson635]

The Grand Dame of the collies.Lovely old lady.Thank you Vanessa.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

Better to be a rough collie than melancollie.

[@barbarawiddowson635]

@@MonkeyJedi99 Who's Mel?

[@julianixon416]

Isn’t that the guy who sang “Jack and Diane?”

[@barbarawiddowson635]

@@julianixon416 John Mellencamp?

[@MonkeyJedi99]

@@barbarawiddowson635 Wasn't he still using the Cougar part of his stage name for that one?

[@TheLballou]

She is a beautiful old lady. Thank you for your knowledge of and concern for senior dogs. They do need special care, and benefit from being clean and well groomed!

[@dinosaurwoman]

I am a collie owner! My husband and I have had mostly smoothies, but right now we have one rough and one smooth. Most of them were rescues. I am so happy to see this old lady getting such love and care. I don't understand why collies are not popular anymore--they are easy to train, docile, great family dogs, and their coats are easy to maintain when you keep them groomed about once a month. Best dogs in the world!

[@therealrobinc]

The height of their popularity was during the TV show "Lassie" in the 50s/60s. Everyone wanted their own Lassie. The show started off in Black & White - imagine that! That's a lifetime & more go! While the name was female, the actual dog actors were male as their coats & sizes are bigger.

[@itsinyournature]

We have one rough and one smooth now too :) and I don't get labradoodles and little white dogs all over the place, and their owners asking me what mix mine are. My rough female seems so small to me, we have always had large male collies in the past.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Probably due to TV popularity they were allowed to be inbred. This unfortunately happens to too many animals.

[@johncspine2787]

Testosterone makes men get the bigger, “scarier” dogs..

[@SSUMSER]

I would not call that "easy to maintain" if you have to groom them once a month - I have a lagotto + I know what I am talking about. they are also toutet as easy to care for - but you have to plug the ears, cut the nails + especially the hair between them... mine change into a fur monster with infected ears within two weeks if I do not care + in summer and autumn I have to remove a handful of seeds and parts of grass from her fur after each walk if I do not keep her very short through this time.

[@Lorrainecats]

I love the way Vanessa always puts the dog's welfare first. Wonderful job, beautiful dog ❤

[@cathyfield4765]

This collie has the same markings as the one I had over 50 years ago. Bringing fond memories to me.

[@randydelaney7053]

Oh miss Abby, you're so beautiful, such a dignified lady. I love her!!

[@PamJacksom-xq5rx]

Abby, a beautiful senior lady. She did very well, bless her heart.

[@dianegood27]

Oh wow!!!!! She is beautiful! What a transformation. She has to feel so much better. She knew she could trust you not to hurt her, that’s why she calmed down. You are so sweet with these creatures in your care. ❤❤❤

[@karenstoppel7727]

What a stunning dog! All she needed was a caring and compassionate groomer! Hopefully her owners will take her in for more nail trims, so that her quicks shorten up making her even more comfortable. Than you for what you do!

[@saramccool4899]

She's truly a beautiful baby. Thank you so much for your care and patience with her. ❤

[@ivettepassiglia4971]

You were so gentle with her. Thank you.

[@debbiecarlock8186]

So glad she let you brush her. She is so beautiful

[@debbywilkins2239]

She's a beautiful old girl & I thought she did well even though she's stressed. I love Collies ❤

[@LucyJG]

She’s such a pretty girl! Our 3 YO rough tri male weighs 65#. Collie’s do pant a lot. He HATES the slicker brush, so I comb him exclusively. He doesn’t care for the blower, either, but we’re working on that.

[@krisniznik3953]

I was wondering about using the comb. The hair is so long, it seems like the brush would only get the surface? She did look lovely in the end though.

[@ajquadarella3693]

My 7yo Collie is 80lbs lol. She was the runt too!

[@Beth_Alice_Kaplan]

They do! Very pant-y and drooly. I would constantly try to dry the drool off of her “bib.” (I was 9 - what did I know? 😆)

[@pennayaelle5417]

​​@@Beth_Alice_Kaplan Yes, waterfalls of drool:) We would put a towel on the floor under her mouth:) She passed away 20 years ago. Sweet memories of our unique collie girl...

[@inaecht]

Only rough collies 😉 My smooth collie doesn't pant a lot, even after playing and running with his rough collie friend. A lot of fur makes a big difference - also in speed 😂

[@charylliss3741]

A senior and still a beauty❣️

[@mariasmith7677]

She was a senior dog with anxiety, Vanessa you did a collosal job!!!

[@3rdpig]

Thanks for taking such good care of her. I had a groomer injure one of my elderly dogs. They didn't tell me, but I could see from the way they were acting and watching her that something had happened. Sure enough, the next day she couldn't stand which led to a series of vet visits and her eventual end. That was 3 years ago and I've never taken another dog to them. Had they just told me I would have understood, she was old and infirm and I'm sure she fought with them, but I think they felt they had to deny it or be held liable.

[@revedenuit1]

@3rdpig I'm so sorry for you and your poor dog 😢 It's sooo important to be gentle and considerate to the elderly and/or disabled dogs, cats (and all the other animals) and people too... It breaks my heart as well as it enrages me when caretakers don't care enough... or worst, are mean to them ! The groomer should've told you what'd happened ! Can I ask you, what the vets found as injury ? Thank you for taking care of your old doggies... 🐶💗🕊🐕🌈

[@hpau87]

I’ve said this before, but I’d love to see some sort of heavy-duty system that takes more of the weight off of these large senior dogs - a stronger frame with some sort of harness or something that is more supportive than just a belly band. I have no idea if that’s actually possible, but I would absolutely donate to see that happen

[@KariN-or3sc]

We had an Aussie named Aussie (clever, right 😅), who passed 4 years ago due to debilitating arthritis. It was SO hard to bathe her at home. I basically had to lean over the tub and hook one arm under her belly and hold her up while doing everything else w the other arm. It was so hard on my back, but because she had trouble going to the bathroom and not getting it all over herself, baths had to happen.

[@hsc7560]

Belly bands can be pretty heavy duty. We use them to lift 600kg cows on my farm

[@ninakaiser2930]

Your compassionate grooms always really touch my heart. If I would own a fragile dog I definitely would love to have a groomer like you! 😊

[@theresahermann2366]

We have had collies for almost 40 years and at one time we had 5❤ It is the breed of choice. We even had a beautiful Abby. What a beautiful old girl and I appreciate how kind and gentle you were with her ❤

[@MGower4465]

My family had a rough collie in lighter coloring, actually extremely similar to Lassie from TV. She was also a good bit bigger than Abbie, but she loved baths - and hated being brushed. She lived to 11, 12 years old after doing an escape-artist move at 4 or 5 and then running into the street, where she got hit, necessitating a hip replacement. That hip was the *only* part that didn't hurt when she aged. She eventually could not walk around the house or play at all in the yard. I choose to remember her as the brown and white blur able to leap clear over a full size bed.

[@lindakienle531]

Many years,ago I bred and raised rough collies. Greatest pleasure was when owners showed them in shows and they held their own.

[@HCH9990]

Always here for beautiful rough collies. Like others have said, I see so many less of them than when I was younger. You've done a great job on this older girl!

[@annebrown9309]

Thanks for being so patient with her. ♥️🐾♥️

[@stevencorey7702]

Abby: "Not to be confused with Lassie and her Rescue Rangers..."🤪

[@TitaT]

She's such a sweet lady ❤

[@jilledmondson6894]

Rough Collies are the best breed ever. BEAUTIFUL, LOVING, SWEET, EVEN TEMPERED,, WILLING TO BE PATIENT AND GO WITH THE FLOW. TYPE OF DOG. I kept my RC's hair shorter on her undercarriage and back end, thinned out the top and sides so she did not look like she had her hair cut. There are 6 collies in my town of 20,000 people and I know where all the "collie houses" are located. I live in a Chicago suburb. I am currently looking for another collie through a Collie Rescue Group. The new family member has to like Cocker Spaniels and cats.

[@dshey6802]

Abby is one beautiful senior girl. So well behaved for the dreaded grooming session. You did a magnificent job on her, Vanessa.

[@gladysedgell2410]

Abby is a lady. You are always so kind to the animals that you groom, old or young you treat them very sweetly. Abby looks beautiful. 💕🐾

[@janetgao6201]

The blowout hairnado never ceases to amaze me. What a beautiful lady❤

[@MastaT_150]

She looks to be normal size for a girl collie. Boys are definitely bigger and taller. I come from a big time rough collie family and have had many collie family members. I was the odd one out who has kitties.

[@betsymach2435]

Beautiful old girl. I haven't seen a Lassie type collie in a long time, she's gorgeous.

[@peregrina7701]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful collie queen. She did so well - especially for a fragile, scared old lady - and looks so much more comfy. thank you for showing us all what compassionate care should be. :)

[@kimberlym5988]

Reminds me of our collie we had when I was a young lass. She's a good girl.

[@Pamtorres2003]

She is absolutely gorgeous. We used to have a rough collie when I was a kid, and she was the smartest, well-trained, friendliest dog I ever had. She was definitely a pure bred. Not sure how Wendy had ended up in the animal shelter, but that is where we got her.

[@jakobwilen6323]

Good girl, Abby. You've made many of us proud today. ❤ I have a real soft spot for elderly dogs. They're still young at heart but with a body that's no longer the same. I think that's why so many feel so sad when they see an older dog. We see the pup in their eyes, but their legs don't really cooperate anymore. It's also sad they don't live nearly as long as most humans. The world would be a better place if dogs lived to be at least 30. ❤

[@jicky-mazuki]

Such a beautiful baby💜 Hope Abby feels better and get some rest & treats back home.

[@miningmama7379]

Every girl deserves a spa Day and you certainly gave her a really good one..So well deserved..❤

[@antoniolatrippa6379]

She was so good at groomong session! A little bit of anxiety but very good mood.

[@ES11777]

Finally a rough collie. Beautiful baby! 💙💙💙

[@dianalayne1207]

Glad you found a way she is beautiful

[@ladyjustice1474]

Abby is a beautiful pup. She did fairly well for her spa session.

[@Zirin-md7pg]

Poor girl and thank you for always putting the animals first,You are a perfectly kind humane wonderful groomer and friend to Every animal,thank you so very much!! 😇😇🌹

[@pattijareo7423]

Thank you for being your kind, considerate, dog lover self. You gave this beautiful, frail lady a degree of comfort she would not otherwise have had! 💕💕💕

[@kathrynhelm4176]

What a sweet ol girl. I don’t think I could stand as long as she did 🤣. I was the first “like” but after 17 minutes you had 1.2K…pretty popular and well deserved.🥰

[@TechnoGeek18023]

This reminds me of Tucker my folks dog,and my best friend who passed away last summer. Rough Collies I freaking adore so many great companions and have wonderful personalities. He was so crazy smart he taught himself how to open doors so on more than one occasion I would have have a light night vistor.

[@dovie2blue]

Perfect name!!😍

[@CK9mum]

When I was a young child my grandparents had a rough collie named Lassie and she looked exactly like the iconic Lassie from the TV show. I absolutely LOVED that dog. I don't know where they got a pure bred dog from because they were farmers and I know my grandfather would never have paid a cent for a farm dog. 🤷‍♀ She was the epitome of the breed: extremely intelligent , loyal and beautiful. She was so gentle with us grandkids. Despite being a farm dog her coat was always immaculate - I think my grandpa was very proud of her and took great care of her. This episode brought back a lot of happy memories of being on my grandparents farm and playing with Lassie.

[@annacraft8028]

Love the care you show these senior sweeties! ❤ I think in the beginning she was just offended you thought she 💩 on camera- she definitely is way too much of a princess for that!

[@nancyclark3049]

What a beautiful collie! My personal favorite! You did such a nice job with her- now she is a proper Princess Abby!

[@Jo-np3yt]

What an incredible job! This "elderly" lady has truly transformed into an eye-catching beauty. Strut your stuff little lady! 😊❤️❤️❤️🐕

[@Ronaswann]

Ever since I was a child I have always loved collies. That’s thanks to Lassie. When I was in my 40’s my husband and I got two collies; a sable girl we named Chelsea and a tri-colour boy we named Churchill. They were the joy of our lives. They were both over 70 lbs with gigantic, beautiful coats that I groomed myself. My husband used to take them for long walks and the whole neighborhood would come out to greet them. Especially the kids. They have all passed now, including my loving husband. I hope he’s spoiling them rotten somewhere peaceful. 😊😢

[@indigowolf556]

Abby is a very classy lady. You did one heck of a job. You're so caring and compassionate.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SB8-8]

Such a sweet old lady❤ The gentleness you give the seniors is wonderful❤❤❤

[@kwest5171]

Her after is so beautiful! Gorgeous senior girl.

[@chichitex1252]

She looked so nice by the end! She’s a beautiful dog!❤❤❤

[@ghostlightwhisper6802]

Poor old lady! At least she’s clean. And she looked so pretty when you were done!

[@MaiseNow]

Rough collies are my all time favorite dogs. Thank you for helping this sweet old lady!! ❤❤❤

[@BettyDuguid]

She's a beautiful girl, and definitely started trusting you in the drying process, you could see her start to not push forward in the restraint. All things considereal she did really well. You were so good to the elderly lady, thank you for the kindness and respect you showed her ❤

[@Sally-qu3kz]

I used to brush my rough collie a little everyday he had a lot of undercoat and it was easier to keep on top of it that way.

[@teoiny1]

Abbie deserves all the attention, a real lady. Another great video.

[@silvergenx]

She's beautiful.

[@Michele_Williams]

Oh, my! She’s an elderly collie, but her floof is still Majestic! She’s looks good, Vanessa!👍💕

[@grannygoes]

Truly well bred full size rough collie. An exemplar of the breed. You did her great justice Vanessa. I hope she is no longer kenneled for long periods and standing in poop. Abby did appreciate her grooming, she did show her appreciation in the end. Brave old lass.

[@susanshattuck4911]

She is beautiful! Collies are such smart dogs. Abby’s transformation is amazing!

[@AnnetteSchuneman]

Thank you for being so good with sweet Abby. You were very kind and thoughtful of her age and fear. I’m sure she left feeling better to be clean and fluffed up again. I hope she can have a nice long nap somewhere warm for awhile now. Her owner must have been thrilled! Just think of the affection that you enable because after a trip to see you, the animals are a pleasure to snuggle with!

[@dayleennis7662]

Tricolor collies are stunning. She’s beautiful!

[@rondaboze4622]

Abby is a gorgeous Rough Collie ❤ and she was a little nervous during the bath time of the grooming session, but as the rest of the groom progresses she was getting better after you tightened the collar part of the lead while you were trying to blow dry her 😊 The calming toan of your voice and the gentle touch of your hands and heart ❤️ allowed Ms Abby to relax and allow you to finish her grooming session with a wonderful outcome ❤😊❤ Abby might be a 10 year old lady that has mobility issues, but she's still a beautiful Old Dame that represents the Rough Collie Breed ❤😊❤ Thank You Vanessa For Everything You Do For All The Animals ❤🐾🐾❤ and Owners that come to you for Help ❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤

[@battles146]

Protective of family; good watch dog. Highly trainable and eager to please. Sweet, gentle, and sensitive. High maintenance for their coat and sometimes mental health/anxiety.

[@rodandjudibowen5665]

Oh Vanessa! Abby is such a Gorgeous Girl! She is even more spectacular after your kind grooming. Thank you. I had a B&W Aussie rescued at about 8 years old. She had not had good care until she joined our family. Robyn was extremely arthritic and suffered through every groom, even when I combed and brushed her as gently as possible. It is not easy to care for a dog in advancing age and physical problems. But it is so worth every single effort to give as much love and comfort as they can accept. 😇💟

[@audreyhensley8043]

I think you are so gifted & amazing with dogs! Very impressive and Abby ended up being a good girl!

[@vansmom123]

I’ll bet she feels so much better after your gentle touch. 🥰 Like a new woman! 🙏

[@courtneypalmer53]

I just thought of Shaniah Twain's song "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" when you said that. 😂🤪

[@dalemoar3006]

I have an 11 year old Sheltie that I got last year. Her coat was pretty rough when I got her, but after a few months of regular grooming and some daily camelina oil, my Abby is in much better shape. Wonderful job with this Abby, as usual❤.

[@ThePolypam]

I saw two Shelties (mother and daughter) last weekend. Hadn't seen any in many years. Their owner let me play with them. What sweet, well-behaved dogs.

[@ThePolypam]

Thank you for offering a loving and caring home to a senior dog ❤.

[@sandrafaith]

She is a beauty! I love how sensitive you are to fragility and mobility issues.

[@D1ZZYK11TYY]

She is so pretty even at the start!

[@D-a-n-c-i-n-g_R-a-c-c-o-o-n]

I’ve got a 12 year old pup. Watching this makes me realize how blessed we are to have her in good health, with minimal, if any, joint issues. She still bounds around with our newest pup as if she were 3 years old.

[@Kayari]

Such a dignified old lady! My cousin had a rough collie, and while i didnt care for the cousin all that much, Max was the sweetest boy on the planet and very eager to run around in the backyard with me whenever we went to visit. Also he was probably about the same size as Abby, maybe a little bigger, but i dont remember him being a massive dog

[@courtneya.1849]

Love your explanation about the nails being “too long” after grooming- I have so many clients who only come in every 2-3 months complaining that I didn’t get the nails short enough, but the same people will obviously complain if I send their dogs home with bleeding nails ! And they rarely listen to the advice of bringing them in more often because they think we’re just trying to make more money. I hope people find your videos and become more educated about stuff like this! I will say we do have a handful of clients who listen and come in every two weeks for nail trims and have successfully receded the quicks which makes it worth it though!

[@mjgibbons8905]

You are such a good kind person… I will be listening to your new podcast!

[@LBehold]

Love watching a compassionate groom. Great job on Abby and your pink manicure is adorable.