Unpredictable cairn

[@CynthiaSobkowich]

I have a Cairn Terrier that is just like him, even looks like him. He likes to think he's the boss but even though he makes a lot of noise, he has never bitten anyone. You did a great job with this guy. I found this breed is either totally placid or little monsters. I have a little monster, however, he is extremely lovable. The growling sounds vicious but it's a show. Great job!

[@deauvillevrienden]

I love the music, fits so well the character of a Cairn terrier :-))

[@karlamalcolm9249]

Amazing.... I own a Cairn like that and this groomer is a miracle worker. Really nice to see this and learn from her tips, thanks so much!

[@deborahamy1225]

Bravo, very well done!! You are an inspiration! Thank you for your videos!!!! God Bless!

[@cynthiasteelman1559]

you have no idea how much i appreciate this video. i know its older but I have a terrier/terrier/terrier mix says our vet. she is about this size too. she is funny and crazy and smart and an absolute ahole when it comes to grooming. i want to do at home, now I know some additional tips and tricks as she does all these things. she has had her feet head legs etc touched and fooled with since birth but shes just a picky gal. i feel more confident now. ty for sharing and showing such love to this bossy boy.

[@tamarahollenbeck2988]

Wow! What a difference! Great job! 👏🐶 And kindly done🕊

[@sfk1066]

This dog's mannerisms and expressions remind me so much of my old dog, who was also a Cairn. :)

[@helgaanderson3238]

Great job at grooming. Good instincts,in control without being rough. Great skills. Dog most certainly had a positive grooming experience.

[@theresalynn3941]

You are a wonderful person! Groomers too often take short cuts instead of caring for the welfare of the dog. Bravo!

[@rebeccakahrs7290]

This woman is an amazing groomer. I wish all groomers were this kind and caring.

[@Em1693]

As a dog groomer myself. we have to do what the customer wants. we advise them that the dogs should be stripped and tell them it will ruin their coat, however for some dogs the handstripping is simply too stressful and therefore their owners are doing the kinder thing. so dont assume this woman is a bad groomer, shes doing a terrific job and I would like to see every single one of you work one day in a grooming salon its not easy, you lose count of the times you get bitten and scratched. and the owners insist their dog is an angel. and as for the person who said "simply pull out the dead hair" yeah ill give you some of my dogs and you can 'simply' pull out their dead hair. you wont have a hand left hunny.

[@NYCRhythm]

Love ur post, Em 1693! If your dog's not a show dog, they usually don't need their hair pulled out manually! Brushed, yes, tortured, nooooo! And it's a no-win situation for the groomer because truth be told they look so much better after they've been clipped.

[@velvetgloveMD]

I was so impressed by this video (and the gentle, patient technique employed) that my instinct after viewing it was to identify the groomer, and see if you lived near me. No, it is not a perfect cairn coat. Who cares? I currently own Sealyham terriers that do conformation --and have only been hand-stripped from birth by professionals (I roll the coat and do basic maintenance at home). However, I've also owned other terriers who didn't show or need a hard coat. Em1693, Julie Stark, etc. are absolutely correct--not every terrier needs hand stripping. Whether the dog's temperment, owner ability, or even cost prohibits it is irrelevant.

[@StMickeyS]

What a great job on him and how nicely she treated the cairn, love it!

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

Our Cairn rescue, Moonie still gets ballistic sometimes. He hates the saxophone, the vacuum, and the hair dryer. Those all produce sound and a rush of air?? Probably...But we neck scratch, nuzzle and praise him, and give him treats when he is a good guy. Which is much of the time.. But yes, Cairns are terriers and such high energy dogs..that 'bug out' now and again. BTW He was companion though, to my dear mother, who recently died of dementia at 95. Moon was a steadfast, loving buddy who never left her side. For the three years that we home cared Mom..

[@mattcatlett7480]

I think dog groomers are real heroes. Thank you for your passion and service.

[@kismet2017]

I think you were gentle yet firm amazing job!

[@hazelmooney270]

Lovely lady! She is a wonderful handler! Gentle but firm and loving too! I don’t give compliments like these very often at all ... I have seen some brutal handling given by some groomers ... for this lady I give top marks!

[@weeannie495]

What a lovely groomer. Top Job 💕💗

[@jaggyy69]

Your an amazing groomer! I miss my Cairn Terrier Scooter. I put him down this last April.

[@NYCRhythm]

Don't listen to the naysayers! You are GREAT with this dog. This breed can get very snippy because biting is their job, & they have strong jaws. I tried to put my Cairn down because he bit twice, but the vet also has TWO Cairns and thankfully explained it was the humans' fault in both cases (strangers to him coming at him screaming while he was asleep, etc)- Also, like most things in life, gray area about the hand stripping. Show dogs, YES; cold/wet weather, probably yes; sunny, dry California, not necessary to hand strip! Frequent gentle brushing is enough! YOU DO ROCK! And have courage to put ur face so close when he's baring teeth! Great job! IGNORE THE HATERS! Four paws and two thumbs up

[@zaibilleci9119]

I have a Westie cross Jack Russell and I have the same problem he absolutely hates being groomed since a pup. Today I've watched about 10 videos and this is the only video I found really helpful so thank you

[@DocSeville]

You did great. Thanks for taking time with this guy. I am appalled that that is a purebred cairn! What an improper coat!

[@Alouette91]

You're great! I have very similar dog and I'm doing her haircut myself cause she couldn't stand being groomed by strangers. Over the years I adapted pretty similar techniques. Being calm is the most important part :)

[@patricianocerabrandy4190]

you got the touch!

[@Larryloafer488]

Well done, these little fellows can be real tricky, you handled him well.

[@whoc4r3z12]

Fantastic job!!

[@marypalmer2088]

Wonderful job! Much patience was due and you did fabulous!

[@rmashley871]

My 11yo Scotty can be an a hole about grooming nails. Luckily his groomer has had him since puppyhood and is the BOSS.

[@avidscrapper1]

You are awesome and so caring to keep the dog from getting more scared. Hope you'll do more videos.

[@Stringman1950]

Most excellent handling.

[@wcdstepmother]

this was just wonderful to watch!

[@BarbaraBird-ICMG]

Great job of handling a very challenging pet. This dog is clearly not a suitable candidate for hand stripping. I hope you charged extra for your special handling skills.

[@joanleh7445]

Wow! Groomed for 32 years and never saw a technique like this Good job, I'm very impressed!

[@JG-cy2wf]

There's no way in hell this dog would have sat to be hand stripped! The best groomers do what is the least distressing for the dog. You did a wonderful job calming his nerves and reassuring that you weren't there to hurt him.

[@ileandanby5256]

Nice to see someone using patience and positive reinforcement while grooming. So many do not have the patience to teach the dog it is safe.

[@Coco-yo8cy]

OMG!!! Is not there any kind of gloves to use for bites????

[@dirtylittlerockerbaby7832]

Wow, I don't think I've ever seen such a kind and gentle groomer! Wish you were my boy's groomer, he's the exact same.

[@redranger2277]

Great job!!! Can I have an appointment for this week? My Cairn is a handful as well.

[@florascot1765]

Very helpful and excellent technique. Thanks

[@itsjustrenee1320]

my Tula don't like her eyes done either so I put my left hand on the brow , close the eye & come at the eye where she can't see the scissors. not perfect but it works & I've learned to be quick & efficient about it.

[@luv2cruise80]

My cairn tries to bite when getting groomed as well. My 1st cairn didn't mind it. This is very helpful

[@helenmilhinch]

Patience and understanding go a long way, but, Lady, you are worth your weight in gold!

[@PurdyBear1]

I have a Cairn x and he is also very sensitive with his paws. His rescue so I don't know what happened before we got him. I found he hated wire brushes/slickers near his paws but was ok with a metal comb. I still have to be quick grooming his legs and feet but it does get done.

[@884dan]

Wow what a brave cool lady!

[@dogystylezurkaosijek7042]

GREAT HANDLING :)

[@LivT04]

This video made my day😂 I couldn't stop giggling😭 Lady, you are a pro & funny to boot. I trim my dogs hair & watching this definitely gave me pointers on an unruly subject🐶 Thank you, you are a beautiful soul, so gentle with our furry friends🙏🏼

[@irinashelton1377]

Ok so amazing job with that dog! The problem was he was insecure probably, no offense owners, but he didn't get alot of experience when he was younger. When people get puppies that's the main thing to work with them in every situation like seeing a vet or getting their nails done, socialization is a big part of a dogs life. Teach them that they can trust others. So no negative comments to you what an amazing job and you will get so many clients just by handling that dog so well.

[@GrisbiNo1]

This dog breed should be HAND STRIPPED around three times a year (average) They have a double layered coat which is VERY weatherproof, the coarse overcoat is the part that is hand stripped, basically the hair is dead and can just be (carefully and with training in the proceedure) pulled out. The dog(s) don't feel any pain, they often react as humans do to having an itch scratched. It is important to hand strip as when the top coat is pulled away the under coat gets a signal to grow through and in time become the new overcoat. Cutting with clippers defeats this natural process and the whole of the dogs coat becomes soft, wavy and loses it's essential water / weather resistance. Also natural essential oils in the skin and the coat do not develop correctly. Use scissors to trim up the hard to get to places (there are surprisingly few spots that can't be hand stripped). Most dogs are usually more sensitive to having their feet and lower legs touched, Cairns are no exception. Please look at some Cairns in dog shows to confirm the above, you'll never see a Cairn shown with a mechanically clipped coat. They are wonderful dogs, very biddable and co operative, the (like all terriers have stng personalities and while they love to please they don't tolerate any kind of abuse... Why would you abuse a Cairn? If you wnat to bash something join a fight club. By the way.. if you can't find a groomer who can or will hand strip (sometimes it is hard) learn to do it yourself. The local Cairn owners club would more than likely advise on getting trained. Maybe even offer the service to other local Cairn owners...

[@billman6364]

good music I haven't heard Steppenwolf in a while

[@micgent]

You have a good way with dogs, it didn't take him long to realise unlike some of the posters here.

[@cisco236]

I thought Cairns were supposed to be hand stripped?

[@dirtylittlerockerbaby7832]

I think stripping is barbaric. I'd kill anyone who tried to pull the fur off of my dog! We have him clippered short for HIS comfort, he's a member of the family, not a thing to torture so that he looks nice!

[@diggetydogdoggetydoo]

These dogs were bred to live outdoors. Stripping does NOT hurt because only the dead hair comes out. When the coat is cut the integrity of the coat to protect is ruined. Especially the water proof integrity. Dogs living indoors, cutting probably doesn't matter. However, that dog will be wet through in the rain where's a cairn stripped will be dry.

[@dirtylittlerockerbaby7832]

If it doesn't hurt why do the dogs become distressed? I stand by the word of my groomer who states that she is indeed ripping hair from the dog when stripping. I think this is very wrong, how would you like to have your hair plucked out?

[@clarawain5736]

Our 5 month old cairn hates grooming she has been groomed once before and he's coming again on Thursday. we could hear her screaming and growling do you have any advice??? thx

[@wildnites558]

Cairn grooming to Steppenwolf music, can it get any better than this??

[@deauvillevrienden]

ABSOLUTELY !!! it reflects the character of a Cairn terrier :-))

[@donaldharrison3031]

I think a Cairn should not be clipped but stripped?

[@judyrauenzahn152]

I have a carin terrier and although he’s a sweet dog,he growls. I don’t mind if they muzzle him,he never bit any one but better be safe than sorry.

[@heleneshaw]

You are such a caring and amazing groomer... Wish you could teach me...

[@helgaanderson3238]

Hey you guys with the hand stripping comments, this was a difficult dog who needed to have a good experience with a groomer. He looked spiffy and happy. That's what counts. He wasn't going to a dog show!!

[@GrisbiNo1]

I think the point of hand stripping is not to make the animal show perfect but rather to protect it. The hand stripping is pretty essential to make the double layer weather proof coat grow correctly, also the natural oils which come through in a "correct" coat protect the dog from skin infections and chaffing winter and summer.

[@jeremymoorer7033]

Hand stripping shows the way they are groomed for, the work they are bread to do. To each their own.

[@drogers3155]

You rock! This video was totally amusing with your comments. I couldn't stop laughing. He is absolutely stunning when you got through grooming him. What a patient and caring person you are. I hope you got a big, fat tip!!!

[@ehtcom]

For all those moaning and whining. Cairn Terriers. "You have two options for shaping his coat - stripping and clipping. Show dogs have their coats stripped two or three times a year, meaning the hair is hand-plucked or shaved off using grooming knives. This encourages new growth and will keep the hair wiry, conforming with the breed standard. Pet coats can be stripped too, but many owners choose to clip the hair short instead. This will soften the hair as it grows back, but clipping will ease grooming requirements immensely." We clip ours, and it still grows back wiry. BTW, he won a couple of local shows in his younger days.

[@BaktaBak3]

Good job grooming this dog. I groom my yorkie. He's a sweet dog except for grooming.....much like this dog ! Got a few tips.....Thanks for posting. ( maybe next time without the music.....found it distracting). But all in all good video :-)

[@moonistew]

Yes, why torture your cairn just for sake of looks? (we weren't insterested in shows) We barbered her with hair trimmer (not scary scissors) so she always had short hair in sunny CA. I did not want to torment her ever so i used old toothbrush to get soft fur off and also when she was shampooed, i used the toothbrush also. and it does take off alot of hair gently! For her toenails, we walk her on concrete like surface but if it got too long, we waited until she had some vet care to get it trimmed. (CAUTION: learned from breeder that cairn do not do well with anaesthesia after age 7 or so -- good to know).

[@Trondhjemsk]

Very well made, explanatory video. I'd prefer talk rather than the music. But the text helped. You did very well to calm the tense dog. Kudos!

[@kcherven]

awesome job!

[@MrDutchentre]

You are very good with the dog. I have a grumpy old Cairn that I am trying to groom. I would rather have heard you talking to him than the loud music. It would've made it even more informative. Thanks

[@madisonwilde5407]

i hAve a jack russell cairn acts exactly like this when it comes to grooming his face with the groomers.. I get its his job to bite but we really try to work with him

[@barretthart5603]

People could learn so much more from you if you didn’t put music over your audio! You do such a great job. People need to learn from you!

[@RiaRuss]

Don't you need to simpyl pull his dead hair out... and not cutting it? It is a cair terrier, special coat. Or how is it? I have a cair and she needs no cut, only this pulling-out thing three tiems a year....

[@MsAzSunshine]

RiaRuss Yes you are correct ... Using clippers will ruin a Cairns fur .....

[@jacquelinelee2326]

She handled that well

[@tottart56]

You are so brave. I used to be able to groom my Cairn - once he turned 12 - 13, he will not let me touch him - UGH

[@kimarmstrong6102]

never cut a Cairn's coat, hand stripping is always best & NO it isn't only for "show" dogs. Stripping keeps the coat wiry and natural.

[@tinabendz7501]

Du er så sød og god til denne hund og sikkert også andre😍❤️🇩🇰 ...... ærgerligt den musik der er brugt ..... 😏

[@chrisconnally5713]

master groomer, anyone who says otherwise is simply jeaolous of her technique. I've had temperamental dogs and it'd all about the approach.

[@mothergoose6087]

It must be a little scary for the customer so I don't blame him. Must take more time, I'd guess. Have to convince him\her, its for his\her own good.

[@maybrad5260]

He’s a trooper

[@lesandres23]

she is very good...

[@gabrielafilkin4754]

Skillfully done! That poor pooch was exhausted by the end. Perhaps some calming homeopathy stuff could have helped.

[@anneanne981]

i have one clipped, one stripped. Prefer the strip look, but so much harder to do and for neutered dogs much harder. going for stripppd top and clipper under belly copromise, but need to learn to 'whisper'!

[@SailingWJ]

Terrific job…regardless of the naysayers...

[@lolakud]

waw your a really patient calm groomer people could learn a lot from you! I have a cairn we dont strip we cut her hair. They are an old breed from Scotland, stripping is a new thing brought in by the kennel club. They lasted hundreds of years without stipping, do you really think farmers strip their Cairns in the 17th Century! it's show dog hockum. As long as your Cairn is happy and healthy it does not matter how you shorten its coat.

[@bronnyhines2967]

Why shorten his coat, I have a xbred Cairn and I like her in a natural state, I just give her a light brush every day and I definitely don’t like the ‘scissor trim’ look on any terrier breed ... mine is an absolutely loving, affectionate, good watchdog little girl and she loves gong in the car or on the motorbike ... 🐾

[@GrisbiNo1]

Spot on, as to life in the 17th century... well, these were working dogs, they got plenty of burrs and stuff caught in their coats on the job and would have had a good hard brush through to get rid of the mud if nothing else. By keeping them domestically we need to remember and honour the dogs origins even if they are not doing their original tasks, brushing is good and mine certainly love it... the harder the better, like a good back scratch..

[@itsjustrenee1320]

lol the picture at the start looks like a doggie mug shot.

[@beckyneopolitan8945]

The music is so annoying

[@discoqueen9997]

wish you could groom my Toby he's Carin mix and bit the groomer the other day your so good with him

[@aethertech]

~ 1:36, he realizes that he can see better :P

[@Ben-wr7my]

Hey man I love dogs but it makes me sad to see one of the greatest rock and roll bands out there soundtracking a dog grooming video

[@ruffpups]

impressive......can work for most breeds if not all......

[@margaretpower2741]

Cairns should never be groomed with clippers ever??!!

[@lisadangelmaier5372]

You handled him very nicely. He is reacting out of fear of being hurt. If you had reacted in a more aggressive or forceful manner and taken it just as a challenge, instead of handling sensitvely, it would have likely escalated the behavior. With time he will learn it doesn't hurt. It is quite possible that he has had some sort of bad experience - such as catching on a tangle or someone cutting a nail short. If he continues to have good experiences then he may one day no longer be unpredictable. He does seem to have good bite inhibition. As a next step you could add in some rewards for good behavior so he starts to find postiive experiences in the grooming setting.

[@jeannebongo]

I cringed when you used such a long scissors! I couldn't tell.............did they have a blunt point? As close to his eyes as you were, It wouldn't have made any difference if he had moved quickly. Kind of scary

[@mom2cairns]

NEVER EVER use clippers on a CAIRN!!!! At least not mine. Use a Mars Coat King first and then hand strip! If you don't understand handstripping, please don't take any Cairns!

[@rubyg1659]

great job!!

[@grlnexdoorable]

I object to the name Dog Whisperer, but I am known locally as the groomer who can change biters into groom dogs. I use some of the same techniques to desensitize dogs and gradually take away their instinctive fear reaction. I charge $3 per minute. And I get it. Not often, but often enough to make a difference. That having been said, I saw way too many calming signals to have gotten THAT up close and personal with the dog. I realize a lot of non-grooming dog owners might get the warm fuzzies watching this and want to hire this groomer, but, "hugging" a biter with their head on your shoulder is a great way to lose an upper lip.

[@scottieferguson2295]

Noooooooo! Stripping! Not clipping!

[@EdwardCheek]

You should never use clippers on a double coat dog or Cairn terrier. They must be hand stripped.

[@vwmech]

+Edward Cheek false. they can be clipped. stripped is the preferred show method, but they can be clipped like any other dog. does zero harm to clip them. you do what's best for the individual dog.

[@EdwardCheek]

Are you offering?

[@discoqueen9997]

I've never stripped nor even had my terrier mix which everyone assumes Carin mix hair cut he's a happy healthy scruffy little dog with an attitude he gets brushed and bathed regularly I agree with other comments on here terriers date back hundreds of years and no farmer or owner did hand stripping back then and the dogs obviously we're fine or we wouldn't have the breeds now it's just for show dogs and personal preference

[@ahillbillyredneck2375]

I'm not fussing on you but you should know that hand on his head or not if he chooses to bite you won't be quick enough to stop him. In my experience with Cairns they usually will simply put their teeth against most time not inflicting any damages. I use a trust therapy when dealing with mine as this seems easier for the dogs I've handled. Best of luck! Oh btw if they do sink in it's big damages as their jaws are extremely powerful.

[@kimg9795]

Hand-stripping is the proper way to groom a Cairn's coat, but isn't that just for aesthetic purposes, having it grow in naturally? There's nothing truly damaging to the dog's health about trimming, only his fur's appearance. If a short coat is desired it really isn't that big of a deal. I had a Cairn who really enjoyed having short fur.

[@tayannarenee8166]

dog is nasty. you're an amazing groomer. I'm not sure I would have finished him.

[@joshmaca]

massacre !!!!!!! noooooooooooooooooooooooooo !!!!

[@beckyneopolitan8945]

Lol

[@susannapoli2616]

LOL

[@MsAzSunshine]

Cairns are not supposed to be groomed with clippers. They are groomed via stripping knife ... by Gosh this dog does not look like a Cairn after she butchered him...

[@paulineblack6969]

Sorry but I think this is awful ! if a dog is that worried about being given a hair cut, simple dont do it !! I have combed & brushed my Cairn since the 1st day I had him & he is fine being groomed BUT you do NOT use clippers on a Cairn EVER, he looks a total mess after this ordeal, the cut is dreadful. In the UK we have Professional Groomers who have very small , thin head leads which make the dog stand during grooming, so they dont get a chance to turn around & bite or sit down, so the need to man handle the dog is reduced, a muzzle can be used if the dog does bite. But if the process upsets the dog this much, which it clearly does due to the amount of gum licking the poor thing is doing, its best not to have it done, gentle combing every day will keep the coat in good condition & if they get hot in the Summer there are other ways to keep the animal cool rather than shearing it like a sheep !!

[@cynnister0021]

+Pauline Black I agree with Pauline on this 500%. I own a Cairn as well (Missy). She is 7 and HATES strangers (I didn't raise her this way, I just live alone and she only cares for me). I comb her daily as I watch "The Walking Dead" or "Hell's Kitchen" or whatever. She sits in Dad's lap and I comb her for almost the full hour of whatever T.V. show I'm watching. She loves the attention and being with me in that manner. Cairn's have a wirey-outer coat and a soft inner-coat (bred this way) to protect them from water and cold. They are amazing dogs with EXTREME energy that needs to be exercised off of them/walked off. Pauline may seem harsh in her post, but she is like me and any other "Well Read" Cairn owner. We just hate to see them miserable and done wrongly.

[@thefirmament1616]

+Pauline Black shut up .. your opinion is such crap and pointless.. and you even have someone just as dumb who agrees with you

[@cynnister0021]

Awwww we get our feelings hurt by others that have an opinion? POOR Assclown. I'm so sorry we offended you kiddo. Tell your Mommy and Daddy the mean people on the interwebs won't have an opinion that differs from you from now on. You poor, poor misguided young pup you.

[@thefirmament1616]

+cynnister0021 dont think I was talking to your dumbass, but good try..

[@cynnister0021]

Awwww we still mad baby boy? My GOD I'd so love to help you little boy get over your KZbin hate stuff. Maybe we can go out for ice cream sometime and ole' Cynnister can make you smile babe huh?