Will My Dog Wake Up After A Sedated Groom

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[@SilastheMatchmaker]

tysm for making these ♡ I'm not a dog groomer, nor do I ever plan to or want to be one, but your videos are really interesting to watch, and I'm happy you're helping others get a real look into grooming and giving professional advice about dog care that people should be more aware of imo

[@alexandriadawn7675]

I work in a small groomers/veterinary clinic in mexico and almost all the dog we get are extremely matted and most are somewhat aggressive if not extremely aggressive. In my opinion in some cases it's better for both us and the animal to be sedated. For example a few months ago we got a matted and aggressive dog, this dog the first time we did her while she was awake and she bit her owner and the other groomer and this was just while we tried to get he on to the table. Have in mind I'm in a small town in mexico and most people don't care much for their animals, so yesterday the same dog came in and the owner refused to help, so my boss (the veterinarian) told him if he didn't stay we would 1; sedate the dog or 2; not receive her. He choose 1 and left. Honestly there are a lot of clients that are like that here and a bunch of (as we call them) "roof dogs". Which are dogs that are forgotten for long periods of time. For us It is common to receive a dog that hasn't been to a groomer in at least a year. It's very sad to see so many animal like that but someone has to do it. Having this in mind sometime it's better for the dog to be sedated (at least where I live)so that it doesn't hurt itself cause 90% of the owners here will NOT help with the dog, believe me I've tried. I love your videos they have helped me so much. Keep doing what you're doing. Much love from Mexico ❤

[@ChelseaMLarkin]

Keep doing your job also 💜

[@valeriasolorzano890]

I also live in Mexico and what you are saying is completely true. People get long haired dogs just because they’re cute but they never brush and or comb the dog. Most dog owners here are very irresponsable. I’ve always owned poodles, bichons, Yorkshires and other long haired breeds. I enjoy grooming them and would never let my dogs get matted. I have them get used to getting groomed since they’re puppies to aviso these situations.

[@valeriasolorzano890]

Lisa I believe you should respect everyone else, mexico has a lot of culture and a beautiful ecosystem so

[@valeriasolorzano890]

Lisa is your name Lisa or Thanos?

[@jak2679]

@@JustanotherLisa Lmao, Trying to leave out evil USA?

[@kerriannefudge3269]

You are so quick with those nails Dede. Awesome job. I think she did great for a senior dog.

[@ladyhawke858]

Folks, sometimes there's just no choice and a dog must be sedated. I rescued a yorkie 5 years ago, half dead, teeth so rotten that she could not close her mouth, a system wide infection from the rotten teeth, heart murmur, sinus' mostly eaten away from the infections, lungs as black as soot with pneumonia. How she survived all of this is beyond me...but fast forward 5 years, she has never adapted to grooming with anyone including myself and know I must come to terms that she will require sedation to get her thru a groom to avoid all the trauma she goes thru. I don't know what her life was like prior to the adoption, but I know it was nothing good. Oh did I mention that she is completely blind? After 5 years of grooming sessions on a monthly basis she continues with the high stress drama and gets worse not better. But aside from that my baby is a gift from heaven, she is a sweet girl, she is a champ. I really have learned so much from this video. Thank you Dede for posting! How I wish you were in North Carolina!

[@deepfriedmia]

My dog didn't have a traumatic past, he's always been regularly groomed and taken care of and loved. He STILL bites when he's being brushed or getting a haircut. He's 13.5. He's done it his whole life. He's a sweet dog that loves to be petted and played with and he's a great family dog. Except he's a poodle mix with poodle hair that doesn't want to be brushed or groomed around his head or feet. Some dogs, you just can't change it. Every groomer that has seen him tells me to take him to a vet and have him sedated for a haircut. But around here that's around $200, every couple of months. We use a muzzle and give him at home haircuts.

[@tats5880]

God bless you for saving your pup, who otherwise would have been dead a long time ago. And because of you she managed to survive.

[@brynniea4321]

Hi there .. please let me know what you used to sedate her .. I’m looking for something for my dog

[@mryan1836]

As a person with arthritis it was painful to watch the grooming of the legs and cutting of nails. Your joints being bent back, moved to the side or squeezed can be sooo painful for the arthritic. I would bite too.

[@queenbeethatme1009]

Dog is like : " I.. uhhh... , I... . Imma..[.yawn]..gonna. bite[yawn] you ...uhm.... [yawn] when I wake up... [yawn]

[@mangachanfan1556]

Funniest comment I read in the entire comment section ❤❤👍👍🥰 love from Miami

[@collettehannah4405]

I actually dont have any dogs of my own but I really enjoy the way you do things and i enjoy your energy.

[@lisamartonegomez9812]

As means as some of these dogs get, you can tell you show them love and compassion! That’s what make a excellent groomer 🐾♥️

[@krazieKs3]

I felt a bond after you gave her a bath she appreciated that so much

[@heathercombs8170]

You are wonderful Dede! You make all these dogs and cats feel better and good about themselves!!! Way to go. ❤

[@ForReal_Lauren]

Wow. It's strange to see a sedation groom. I hope, with time, you can come to groom this sweet baby without sedation or the danger of being nipped. Love you and David, Dede! Hope you're both doing well and wish you all the best. 💖🐾🐶🐾💖

[@rhywnn]

The dog probably does not need it now.

[@ForReal_Lauren]

@@rhywnn I hope so. Rosie looks so sweet, either way. Guess we'll see at the nail groom appt, or the next appt in 6 months. Fingers crossed. 😊

[@melcab1433]

Her OWNER gave it to her primer

[@annasarama994]

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[@alisonl9731]

When you look in her eyes she seems to be very knowing. Another great lovely groom.

[@hopeforthefuture8680]

Those eyes are going in different directions. I’ve felt like that before...

[@karinbean7031]

I love how well organized you have your equipment arranged neat and clean work environment

[@ruthbuck1648]

I love the fact that you have such a huge heart to help these older dogs and all these dogs that people have such a problem with you are amazing and keep doing what you're doing

[@giuditta567]

Questa tizia chiacchiera troppo e tratta rudemente i cani. Io sceglierei qualcun altro per questo lavoro.

[@whimsical-pickle]

Vet tech here! I'm not a huge fan of ace as it doesn't have any anti anxiety effects and it can cause hypersensitivity which doesn't help the behavior modification process. It immobilizes the dog but can actually make the experience more frightening. I prefer trazodone as it is a anti-anxiety medication and a sedative and it does not cause hypersensitivity- it doesn't impact the organ systems as much as ace either. I think giving the really fearful animals trazodone and introducing what they are afraid of in a calm situation is more beneficial in behavior modification than flooding a fearful animal until it shuts down. In more geriatric animals sedation may be safer for them (as long as they have current blood work) than using three people to hold them down and the risk of hurting themselves or someone else.

[@whimsical-pickle]

AwwwSweetieDarling Gabapentin is a good one too! We use it a lot for aggressive patients (especially cats) It's also a pain control so it's good for animals that may be painful. Oral sedatives that are sent home are different than sedatives that are used in in house sedated nail-trims, oral exams etc. Those are usually intramuscular injections and the animal needs to be monitored and reversed if they go "to deep". If I was a groomer I would not groom an animal if one of those sedatives were used unless I am in a hospital with reversals and a doctor on hand.

[@myfavoritegroomer]

great information! Feel free to give your opinion for this part of the industry that affects grooming! Love it! There are always tons of meds we don't know about, so what you specifically know about is good info.

[@freddiannette3108]

Ace is scary stuff. It was prescribed for my pibble after surgery. She had severe anxiety and I asked for something else but was told she would be fine on it. She screamed and whined the whole night then chewed her way out of her crate with a cone on. Even with me camped outside her crate with her siblings. When the Vet office called the next morning to see how she was doing, they could hear her. When I told them what happened, they told me to come in immediately for trazadone. Ace can make high energy dogs aggressive and hyper. Please encourage the senior gals pet parent to ask her vet for something different. It makes them all have those crazy sad loopy eyes :(

[@thefantasmicKAH]

Our vet gave us gabapentin for our cat before he goes in for check-ups. I'm pretty sure it made him more of a jerk. Then the ER Vet told us that he may just need a higher dose because he is a bigger guy. (Highly aggressive cat with a sprained leg was not a fun morning last week) Looking into doing that with him when we schedule a groom (he is a DLH that does not groom himself well) - the groomer works onsite with the vet's office, however, so I trust it would be safe and I wouldn't do anything without vet approval.

[@melissaannspake7990]

Jennifer Helland I get Trazodone, it’s been prescribed to me to aide in Sleep.. but Gabapentin shocks me! I get that they take a tiny dose as opposed to my ridiculous dose, but I take it for joint pain from Psoriatic Arthritis and neuropathy.. lol how that translates to a tranquilizer is beyond me as I take a high dose.

[@elishamarie81]

Her little black spots after the groom are just adorable.

[@lovelyarmdrz]

Doggie is high as a kite. I bet he's feeling good relaxed and gett'n his hair taken care of hahaha love it

[@salvagebar]

Personally, Dede - I am glad this one was sedated. It's clear to me you get attacked and bitten way too often. There are no "nippers" - a dog either bites you or it doesn't. "Nipper" is the word used by bad owners of small dogs to rationalize and minimize their own failures.

[@tats5880]

Really, didn't know big dogs don't bite..

[@countbeccula]

what would you call what my dog does? she will smack her face against you, teeth bared, will not bite down tho. just kinda smack you with teeth. its really weird. ive never refered to it as nipping, i dont know what to call it lmfao

[@flyingfire908]

rebecca cane is she a herding dog breed? They show some unusual nipping/not quite biting behavior that they used for moving cattle/sheep without hurting it

[@brandonm2144]

There's a huge difference between a full strength or half strength bite compared to a warning nip or the nips herding dogs use to try get your attention, pull you or to try to show you something.

[@laurakotzbauer4573]

I’m with you. I don’t believe in sedation for grooming. It’s not good for the dog and they can’t learn. Love your videos!

[@kristahathaway9308]

You do a good job for these animals thank you for helping the animals that no one will help

[@jkat9982]

She’s such a sweet older dog....I love older dogs too! She did very very well with you from what I could tell!

[@vickirodgers5176]

I have asked my vet for a few pills for my furbaby. As a pet parent I know how wound my pup gets and I think semi-sedated is less stressful for him. My last groomer was working her way thru college and prior to that I had 3 others who wouldn't take him because his head is on a swivel... :( I've also been to the hospital when he was startled in my lap and bit my upper lip and he's only 9 lb

[@christyspagnoletti1025]

Acepromazine is a sedative for long car trips or fireworks. It’s good for trimming nails. I think if you have a biter with nails or feet period. Acepromazine affects every dog differently. Great job Dede

[@iloneclezar]

Congratulations on your fine work, girl! The dog arrived prostrate and is leaving happy!

[@ntamny]

You do a great job. Your love for the animals shows. Thanks for the information.

[@gfp46]

I've had standard poodles for decades and yes, hair in the ears need pulling, usually with forceps!

[@constancecondit4349]

Glenda Prince: yes, has to be done.

[@patriciawolfe8983]

my vet says it is a must. He also says if dog needs sedation he gives it and his groomer is on in house circuit to see and hear if dog needs help. that scared me enough that I immediately brushed twice a day, washed every week so that by the time the groomer apt came I looked like a weed Wacker explosion but my poodle sat, stood, held his head up and didn't even sneeze.

[@valeriasolorzano890]

I love Standard Poodles and really want one 😢

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

why pull ear hairs! just put anti hair growth lotion in the ears

[@bettycrapo4464]

Being a senior citizen on a fixed income, getting a professional grooming is something that we sometimes have to stretch out as far as we can. Not that we want to because we love our fur babies! This client probably couldn't handle getting her dog into a vehicle by herself if it doesn't like to go in a car! Yes newspaper covers, or plastic bags of any sort you can get for free makes a great poop bag if you can't afford to purchase them! Don't be to critical of her...for her age and income she was doing a pretty good job and you could tell she loved her fur baby!

[@AnoraJohnson]

Exactly. 💗 Looks like a very loved dog.

[@simonalyneenderz3247]

FB share~~Rosie reminded of dog after surgery. Rosie thinking----"Is this real life?"

[@foullily8325]

i love that "I brushed him last night" table at the end there

[@charisse130]

I am not a professional groomer but have had Schnauzers since childhood. My dad always groomed them and I was his helper. I took over the grooming in my teenage years. I do an excellent Schnauzer cut, but that is the only cut I know! I feel that if you know how to dose your dog properly to just a relaxed state without going overboard it can make a huge difference in their grooming experience. If a stressed dog is dosed just enough to take the edge off they will still be aware and see that grooming really isn't so bad and hopefully won't need a sedative after a few good experiences.

[@eevee-chan9607]

I feel like these videos are incredibly educational for not just other dog groomers but for pet owners. I get my two dogs groomed every 12 weeks. I have a tremendous amount of appreciation for dog groomers. From these videos I've learned to brush my dogs properly and constantly, how to wash their face and get those eye buggers out, and how to prevent ear infections when bathing by not letting water in the ear. My 2 year old shitzu Queso, is highly prone to ear infections when any sort of water gets in his ears. Thank goodness I found this channel a year ago! He has not had another ear infection since!

[@perlalopez7297]

Nice work Dede .I love that fact that you have a lot of patience for your grooming business , oh and you look nice with your hair cut and I see you really like flower accessories in your hair they like nice on you 🤗 love your videos

[@vickiepearson5345]

She is doing great!

[@bumpintheG]

I love that you let us know what blades your using. 🎉🎉🎉

[@bama_grits259]

I love watching when your grooming and start the clippers and you start seeing the spots close to their skin that were spread out with longer hair!! Yeah I'm weird like that!! lol

[@lindsayhayward4232]

No, I don’t want sedatetion, never will. This poor dog, she has such long nails and she’s obese. I can understand because the pet parent is 60(no offence)and the dog is 11. I’m so glad you got her cleaned up dede. god bless.

[@annasarama994]

Dee Dee please give up grooming NEVER SEDATE. Your not a VET. MAY GOD FORGIVE. YOU +

[@annasarama994]

Koo

[@RavenTheRiverRunner]

@@annasarama994 My dog is on 2mgs of Xanax. I must really be going to hell! 😂😂😂

[@susied.3376]

Awe DEDE. Don't know if you'll ever read but I have to say. Your awesome. Brought 😢tears how Wonderful you are to a sedated senior... My senior went to heaven last year. I never knew "how" he got groomed. I trust my groomer but never watched for my dog sake. I only sedated him once for a summer cut and he hated the back seat.. Poohed everywhere and being secured he couldnt get away from the pooh..Almost comical that he popped around like popcorn. What a cleaning I had to do... Puppy was an Eskie. Pure white and so sweet..Dede Thank You for all you do.

[@MsSpark111]

I love your hair clips! Cool

[@LiveLife287]

I’m not a groomer but I almost cried seeing that poor , older dog so doped up. 💔 I think you have proved that sedation is not always the answer Dede.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

why wd you cry seeing that dog so calm? a lot less stress on the dog n workers!

[@verom8657]

@@Lauren-vd4qe imagine someone you trust drugging you and shaving off all of your hair and touching you in sensitive areas that you dont like being touched. The dog is PHYSICALLY calm but we have no idea what's going on in their head. I'm the owner of a small dog who doesn't like have their nails cut and although I understand it's more practical for the pooch to be sedated I couldn't imagine how violated they'd feel

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

@@verom8657 oh my lets not humanize dogs or overthink this; humans are sedated for dentistry and other procedures that can b nervewracking; easier for some dogs too. have you ever groomed an aggressive dog? easier n less danger for everyone if dog is sedated somewhat.

[@user-so1wr2oh1t]

@@Lauren-vd4qe You're someone with common sense here. So many ppl over-humanize animals and it's ridiculous. The dog is calm while sedated and will not be so stressed. I think Dede should trust the dog owner on this one. Or maybe she prefers grooming the snarly biting type 😆 🤣

[@chlorinelori1064]

J I think you are on to something with that. She put the cone on a muzzled sedated dog trying to play of like he will bite her but the dog was just there chilling. Also let us humanize the dog, if I would be in a situation where something is hurting me and I need to get it done I would most definitely rather put to sleep and get it done than living trough it. I think this woman is either not all there in her head, or she is trying to elevate her profession to seem like it’s more than just shaving and bathing a pet, also trying to bring up the price of grooming.

[@bethpeelar3435]

Awww the poor dog looks so stoned. Too old to be feeling like that. Those were the saddest eyes.

[@spankylms6461]

I love y’all so much and i is wee bf day you are a c

[@RetroMonkey1999]

Sedation is better than extreme stress. And it's better than getting bitten. I've been bit even through a muzzle. That's stressful for everyone.

[@lavarip]

What a cute dog. God bless her. Great job.

[@keariewashburn4680]

Wow, you are wonderful with this sweetie. Sometimes, sedation would be needed. I can relate to that. You have done a wonderful job ❤❤

[@kimwilliams4617]

Love David, his voice is so calming. Good job David!

[@lorawiese5596]

Kim Williams lol the dog groomer and the dog whisperer...great duo.

[@bellagirl1958]

My Cocker Spaniels will absolutely NOT let me trim their front nails.

[@sagansrun2932]

I don't own a dog, I have several cats.. all short hair. It easier to live with them not dealing with mats.but I do brush them especially during season changes. I enjoy watching you work. Very caring and professional. Thanks for sharing your videos.

[@Dev-jq8ch]

Rosie is such a sweet soft gamma's dog! awww!

[@BCKalismom]

I had a vet cut 3 of my shitzus quicks since then I have a terrible time she doesn't like her feet messed with.I love watching your videos I do most of my grooming at home.

[@myfavoritegroomer]

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[@bonnienabe4347]

I prefer no sedation! I have worked with aggressive pets and over time they learn to trust me and the aggression disappears for the most part!

[@odemonet]

I felt bad when I saw her eyes! You were great with that sweet old girl!

[@fabianasalazar29]

My lil poodle is 18 years old and it is impossible to groom her. She hates it. Groomers don’t take her because of her age/aggression. Now we do it at home, it’s crazy and does not look perfect at all but that’s what we got 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@melcab1433]

Wow 18!!! Blessings

[@mangachanfan1556]

Wow! That's great! I resorted to at-home grooming because I'm a broke ass lol. And just like you said, it ain't perfect but it is the best he's gonna get right now lol. Gotta work with what you got right?!

[@arlahunt4240]

I don’t think it is wrong to give an animal medication if they are extremely anxious or if the groomer might be bitten. My daughter at age two went to the dentist to repair some badly decayed teeth. She was given gas and slept through the whole experience. She did not need to remember this. She and the dog aren’t any different.

[@FacheChanteDeux]

Too bad you can't get a dog like this to smoke a joint. It would help with the arthritis too:).

[@lilmomjuly8743]

Oh my goodness that is so funny! But I think the same thing about my puberty aged teen from time to time... obviously not seriously. Haha

[@neiya8862]

FacheChanteDeux LOL 😂

[@JudyHart1]

Works for my 70-year old friends! LOL

[@Stephanie-qr2xh]

There's cannabis oil for dogs

[@susanclark6437]

Agree....haha

[@Di1H]

It’s not easy being a groomer! This gave me a lot of insight into the process… thank you! I adopted a chiweenie from our local shelter that does not do well being bathed and nails trimmed. She has bitten myself, my husband and the groomer. My groomer recommended Prozac for her on a daily basis and gabapentin as an additional help when a stressful time pops up. I talked to my vet and she prescribed those. The Prozac has helped her immensely just be calmer daily without her seeming drugged. She is just calmer. I am so stressed about her next bath and nail trim but I would like to try the sedative in this video until she gets used to it. This video was a big help understanding.

[@suzanx]

My two girls are a groomer’s dream. I made sure as pups that they’re used to touching, nail clipping, gentle ear tugging, gentle tail tugging, grabbing between the toes and etc so they’re not afraid of getting groomed.

[@cassiemarshall9430]

I’ve been a groomer for 10 years and own my own salon. I only have one poodle that comes in on ACE he’s not nearly as knocked out as that dog he can still jump and bark and move. I normally do not groom dogs on sedatives for the sole fact when I worked for numerous salons in Las Vegas there was an incident at a salon where the owner gave her elderly cocker spaniel a sedative. I’m not sure what it was, but they were old and had broken up inside the bottle( this was the owner telling the groomer that) she decided to give the dog ALL the rest that was in the bottle..... why I don’t know the lady had control issues of her own. Soon after the groomer started on the dog it was muzzled upon arrival by the mother, the dog was fighting the groomer and all of a sudden the dog collapsed and passed away right in front of everyone. Owner was IMMEDIATELY called. We later found out by the vet the dog had the equivalent of about 5 or so pills it had sedated him too much and because he was muzzled he couldn’t breathe as heavily as his body needed and his heart stopped, his heart rate was slowed down by the sedatives and he couldn’t be revived. This incident is the #1 reason me or any groomers do not groom sedated pets. If your pet is on a sedative and goes to a groomer regular blood test need to be done if thepet is elderly to see if there body can take the sedative.

[@rhondabell8763]

I could not do it. You have a real talent and a love for dogs and cats. God bless you.

[@barbarella9786]

This girl looks so much like my old guy, Parker. He was taller and slender, more poodle-like, and he hated his feet being touched. I once went to pick him up from a groomer and found they had sedated him without my knowledge or consent. We never went back to that shop. Parker has been gone for over 10 years and seeing that little girl's cute face brought him near. Thank you for what you do. You're awesome.

[@shawnapitzee2926]

As a past groomer, so yeah I know, sedated is not great but slow down since she’s sedated go easier she’s 11 you don’t gotta rush, push and pull. Poor thing needs a shave down at that age to avoid matting because the owner is also older and can’t brush her out fully

[@raven556]

When I saw this I was a little upset with the sedation, but in some cases it can't be helped and has to be done. The benefits outweigh the cons. On the other hand, my long haired black shepherd loves loves LOVES the groomers. He will sit there and let them brush him all day if they wanted! (Benefits of being a CVT dog is they get used to being in a veterinary environment and poked and prodded with everything and anything.) He is so desensitized he just sits there for blood draws with no restrainer. He would love you! I know you get a lot of difficult cases, I would love to see some behaved cases as well, if you have them.

[@lindsayhayward4232]

I would prefer a dog jumping around and being crazy, with training and time the dog would get used to it. A dog that is sedated would probably feel scared because they feel like they cant protect themselves(biting etc which they shouldn’t)and that would make them more scared and fearful of the groomer.

[@myfavoritegroomer]

agree

[@lindsayhayward4232]

My Favorite Groomer thanks

[@gritscornbreadcomedygritsc9113]

The dog was given a sedative because she bites. That was stated

[@ladykiri42]

When I was grooming animals, the first thing I always did, was a bath! Your clipper blades will stay sharp a lot longer used on clean hair, rather than dirty.

[@Carman-wt5kf]

This baby had one to many! But I’m not the expert here. Dede’s famous words “don’t get mad at me” 😂 great job Dede! Love you guys! ❤️

[@myfavoritegroomer]

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[@kathyjohnson2588]

I just love your videos I have a shitzu puppy learning a lot thank you.. from Louisiana

[@suzannesmith2452]

I am not a groomer, but long time owner. We had an older rescue dog that was terrified of storms. Completely inconsolable, darting around, very rapid heart rate. The vet gave her some type of medication for anxiety to help her through storms. She ended up taking the medicine 5 or 6 times and then it dawned on her that she was now safe. Didn’t need the medicine at all. She ended up sleeping through storms. My point is that maybe light sedation may not have to be forever.

[@bettysanborn1991]

I didn't ask for an animal to be sedated, neither do I know anything about it. However I'd rather see an animal mildly (less than Rosie) sedated than one that is whining , fighting, growling and who is anxious and afraid. If it's so upset that it's shaking, trying to bite, and do damage to everyone within range maybe it should be considered.. The dog just wants it all to stop. Of course it can''t. Those are the dogs I feel sorry for. That's when the whole experience becomes a nightmare for them. If the dog is mean and will bite then it's up to her how she wants to handle it. Dede is skilled and really knows what she's doing. I say she deserves a metal for bravery and skill lol So you (Dede) have to make the call. Hugs

[@myfavoritegroomer]

a few grooms where the dog wants to kill me and I don't hurt the dog, and the dog usually changes and trusts me to an extent. I prefer that over a lump of drugged up out of it risky to experience death or a heart attack on my table. A fighting dog could have a heart attack, but we can see what is going on where as in this pet, first time the pet came to me, I don't know what is normal behavior. Thank you for your comments!

[@iloneclezar]

Parabéns pelo teu belo trabalho, menina!

[@lilmamamudd]

It took me 8 months to teach my pup from 8 weeks to accept the table. His trick was to be able to climb up himself, and me investing in a grooming arm. I learned my tricks from you, and now at 11 months, he climbs up and stands til we finish. Hard work, elbow grease, and no paired with good, works, with repetition. Many times I wished he was out like a light. But he wouldn't learn a dang thing. He is a dominant OES. But it can be done, with patience and persistence. Big win for him was learning to climb up himself. We learned the pick up caused a big reaction. A grooming arm is a huge help! Thanks Dede! Now groom a sheepdog and show some ear plucking please! Love all of your tips and tricks!

[@myfavoritegroomer]

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[@marianneshea6673]

We just lost our 17 year old pup. They don’t have the best manners. They probably hurt all over. They’re tired. They just want to be loved

[@cydkriletich6538]

If her mom has access to an aloe Vera plant, all she needs to do is clip off a piece of the plant & slice it lengthwise, then place it over the hot spot. Works like a charm! It also has a bitter taste, so when I use it on my dog, she stops licking the spot.

[@mariarivera9141]

That's SAAAAD! Poor thing. Breaks my heart....I could imagine the length of the Groom in those conditions! Thank you for sharing!

[@karenfloyd1242]

How much do you take off

[@karenfloyd1242]

I don't know how much to cut do you have nail cuter that you salle

[@myfavoritegroomer]

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[@thewonkybotanist]

Side note - the hotspot is in a common place that obese dogs chew when their hind leg joints hurt. Those legs are crazy narrow for carrying that huge bloated body around. Poor girl.

[@elishamarie81]

I agree. She needs to be taking the arthritis supplements (I think CoQ10 is good for dogs... but not sure) so that her legs don't hurt as badly.

[@jvseptember14]

Elisha do you guys know any good joint supplements for large dogs? Mine almost a year and I was told that for my dog’s breed he esp needs supplements. Lmk if you do please.

[@janphillipps2367]

Jess I would ask the vet., but I have seen Cosequin is good.

[@LailaJohanssson]

Is there anything you cant do, Dede? 😂 Amazing job! But I dont like pills to calm down, the dog will learn after a while - with you!

[@pinkpasielypjs]

on a senior dog, a light sedation is something that may be less stressful for it. but sedation on a dog her age does get risky because wake up recovery isnt always a good turn out. but she seemed to handle it well for now. its kind of a double edge sword.

[@highhopes151]

Hi just to let you know that you can get different strength of that tablets but I have had to use that tablet for my horse and I only gave my big horse 1 of those tablets and it affected my horse for 2 day's with that tablets which the vet gave me to give my horse, like I said I know that you can get different strengths. I used to clip horse's clipping the hair off the horse's so we could exercise the horse without it sweating and then getting a chill in winter. I wonder what strength of tablet that dog had? I never liked using sedation on any animal just to give it a hair cut I know how dangerous it can be if a dog bites but it's also can be even worse when you are clipping a horse's belly and it tries to kick or rear but I would rather try and work with the animals to gain trust slowly then have a sedated animal which can't learn to trust you cause they are so drugged up plus I do agree that it's not good for system to try and get rid of the sedation. Also do people understand what it feels like to be so drugged up and how long it takes to feel better again? I know how difficult and dangerous it is to groom problem animals but I am totally with you and I would much prefer to work with the animals to build the trust in you and show the animals that you understand and that you can do it together without hurting them! I love your video's and I have learned a lot from them so thank you very much for all your work and efforts that go into making these videos. Take care and God bless you all. Kelli xxx

[@troglodytex2028]

Hmmm, our old girl LOVES hot baths but I worry the heat will dry out her skin. Anyone know for sure if hot water is bad for dogs?

[@michellecaudle6870]

since dogs don't sweat like we do and run higher body temps I personally wouldn't do hot baths only nice warm ones.

[@jecriggs]

I've mentioned this in a comment on an earlier video, but thought I'd put it out there again: there are a lot of calming chews for dogs products out there now, that do not contain drugs; they contain natural ingredients. It's obviously not as effective as a knock-out drug from a vet, like the one given to the dog in this video, but it will lower the dog's anxiety level, so that the groom isn't as much of an ordeal for the groomer or the dog. The one we used for our rescue dog when we first got him is called true hemp, and I can attest to it helping to reduce his anxiety level quite a bit. It mellows him out, but does not incapacitate him at all. We have been working with him at home, and he is at a point now where his groomer can handle him much more easily without extra help from one of us.

[@paulinedavis8734]

YEP, like how you are very COMPASSIONATE...with the ELDERLY ...fur babies ! She was woozy & sedated but behaved very well.. for you...Good Girl Rosie. 100 % Agree... about sedating....by VET only... & if absolutely necessary !

[@whatterrisees6246]

If I had a dog I would bring him or her to you. David is nice to the pets as well. Nice job.☺

[@hopeforthefuture8680]

I guess it would depend on if the dog is able to remember the “good experience “. Prolly would just make it easier for the groomer kind of but wouldn’t build trust if they don’t remember due to drugs.

[@chlorinelori1064]

This woman energy is to be scared! No wonder she has so many pets going out of their mind. She is nervous all the time, who would trust her? Also she never smiles... I never saw her smile or use a calm voice. Just 🤫 shushing.

[@janebramlett2654]

Poor baby, eyes were not even focused. How confusing for the dog. I think sedating would only make them fear the groomer more because for sure she did not enjoy feeling drunk. I think they would feel too out of control and increase fear. Great job Dede. I used a sedative called Ace years ago for my cocker spaniel. The house behind us was hit by lightening, and startled both of us. the noise was unbelievably loud, resulted in great fear of storms. Never did work.

[@susied.3376]

Also Dede..I love when u praise and call the dogs by name...

[@mamatoadx4581]

No this is not what I wanted. Never have wanted and never will. Shes like a lump or a cadaver . Its not fair to this dog. But sometimes people get what they ask for with dire consequences. Love you Dede, Always Stay true to yourself.

[@Sparky-dr1ii]

I woul only recommend something like that on a dog like that extremely aggressive yorkie you groomed that went ballistic when you got to his legs. Even though he was 1.5 years old. I would have given enough to still function like this dog but not enough to completely knocked out.

[@joannetheroux6761]

I noticed you cut in downward motion, is that the best way to do it? I groom my own dogs but I go upward. Have I been doing it wrong and should I do it that way when working in the face?

[@cindychandler20]

I wondered the same thing. I do my friends Cocker Spaniels and my Shih Tzu. I get an even cut going the opposite way of the growth. I am, by no means, a groomer! Just trial and error. I've thought about using a very mild sedative on my Shih Tzu cuz he doesn't like his face or front paws done. But after seeing this, I'll put up with giving him a break then resuming, talking gently to him, hoping someday he'll stand still like you see in videos to giving him drugs. Maybe I'll have my bf exhale a little pot smoke his direction but not ever gonna give him doggy downers!

[@sharynsherwood4652]

God your a talented groomer and so kind to all pets🐶🐱

[@rhywnn]

The joint pain will be less if the dog was not so fat, got exercise and moved. I just dont get people that due this to their dogs.

[@rhywnn]

@wattlesong so being a senior makes it ok? Humm, dont think I fallow. Are you saying she to old to learn? Or to old to be intelligent?

[@theberrby6836]

rhywnn Dude that dog is 11 years old, and the owner is in their 60's, they can't exactly move it move it like they used to. I'm sure they can still have daily exercising. They should! But like, maybe keep your nose a little bit closer to your face, on this one.

[@theberrby6836]

wattlesong Exactly!... That's an example of caring. :)

[@jak2679]

The owner is a senior, exactly. They should have the wisdom and foresight to care for their pets better!! Can't walk, hire a dog walker. Dog too fat? Feed less. Simple as that.

[@melcab1433]

@@rhywnn is your brain really that dense ???? An old person can barely walk themselves idiot

[@flosshunter4213]

I think it is a lot nicer to have awake if possible, but some like ours is ticklish on his feet and does not like the sound of trimmers, I wanted a summer cut and has webbed feet had no clue what to do. (?) Took him to the vet, they put him under & oxygen given durning summer shave. Oh my mind you he is a Big dog but 800.00 dollars & no bath is that correct or did we get taken? This is a new vet...

[@vivianwilliams2216]

Dede, that truly was a challenging groom, that was so nice about the poop bag holder, I personally don't think sedation is healthy,

[@briannab5296]

A rubber mat on the table would help keep the dogs from slipping & sliding. She was trying to stand up & slipped & got scolded. . . wasnt dogs fault.

[@victoriapayton3447]

I pet sit for a couple of labs that are on diet food from the vets. It’s called Hills prescription diet and Royal canine, both dogs have done great on it and they seem to like it❤️🐶

[@mamatoadx4581]

Sorry about a second post but, I have a curiosity question. If you have an aggressive dog that has been traumatised and you sedate it a few times for a groom, will the dog then realise that you are not there to hurt it and then eventually let you groom with out the sedation and with out displaying aggression? Im not a promoter for sedation ,I think its more a question for behavior modification. Comments welcome because Im just here for my own enjoyment and I am not a groomer.

[@ashtherealqueen]

I dont think so, people groggy from sedation dont remember anything they say or do until they regain full consciousness, so in my opinion it will be the same with animals.

[@myfavoritegroomer]

nope, you will be starting at square one.

[@thewonkybotanist]

In my experience (not as a groomer but rescuer), sedation just adds more to the long term anxiety issues. Spaced out, no control over their situation, no understanding of why or how it has happened. Sedation has its place but does not offer any long term behavioural benefits at all. Xx

[@mamatoadx4581]

Thank you all for addressing this. I appreciate the input.

[@shondramorrison757]

I am a groomer that works in a vet clinic. I do aggressive dogs daily. Yes you can turn a dog around. It usually take a few years and a lot of trust building but it can be done. Ace stops or slows the release of serotonin. Serotonin is what triggers the fight flight or freeze in animals and humans. Ace slows the body and mind enough for a groomer that knows how to recondition a dog.

[@ginsteve612]

we would like to see the animals and how they act after their grooming. Maybe walk out with owners. So happy/feeling good. please and thank you.

[@myfavoritegroomer]

binge back, we do this, not every time, I gotta run my business and at times, it's too busy.

[@beckypatterson415]

@@myfavoritegroomer can you offer video titles that have it?

[@leporid257]

@@beckypatterson415 most of them, actually. open a video and skip to the end. if it doesn't have a closing scene, watch a different video

[@rhywnn]

Acepromazine is old school and works similar to how alcohol does on a person. It can make fear biting worse. Definitely not a good one to use. Their are so many new ones that help and do not sedate the dog.

[@AnitaBetterScreenname]

Seizure activity is not a known side effect of Acepromazine. It's actually a neuroleptic drug that suppresses the central nervous system. Actually used to prevent seizures.

[@meshamybelle]

Is The no blow dry on senior pets because of the heat or because they might be scared of the dryer?

[@elisewynn2951]

My vet recommends using children's benadryl if I need to calm my dog (he's very afraid of thunderstorms) and it calms him down but doesn't zonk him out! Not sure I'd give him that for a groom though. At least it is OTC and isn't highly potent. Curious to see if Dede has ever had anyone use benadryl for grooming sedation? Have to say that any dog that old shouldn't be getting sedatives. It's just like an elderly human being. Nobody does surgery on an elderly patient unelss it is life or death because of the risk of not waking back up.

[@myfavoritegroomer]

benadryl and many other ace etc...never work on the pets. Adrenalin kicks in.

[@WorthyMissJ]

With the age and alleged temperament of this dog, the sedation was possibly the best way to go. She is probably arthritic and has some joint pain at all times which will make any animal lash out, even if not aggressive. Not only is the dog less likely to become aggressive but, she was relaxed enough to lay down and be moved as needed without resistance which could have caused damage to both the dog and groomer, especially if the dog had turned aggressive since she is an elderly animal. However, I believe that the sedation given may have been a bit too strong for the dog and should have been an even lower dosage.

[@juwster]

Before I had my current two babies I had never had a pup that needed to be groomed. Trying to be a responsible pet parent I researched everything about grooming and the best place to take my first girl in our area. The first couple of visits were fine, and don’t get me wrong, she looked amazing as did every dog I saw walking out of the privately owned pet food/grooming store but she looked terrified. The next time I took her back she didn’t want to stay and she kept trying to run back to me. I really believe something had gone wrong in that last grooming to make her afraid. We never went back there. Unfortunately after that I took her to Petsmart and she was afraid to be groomed every time. I read that dogs could be sedated for grooming. I had not known about this before. The vet gave me a medication for her. We used it a few times. I didn’t like the fact that she had to be sedated to be groomed. I did more research and decided to groom her at home. She didn’t look as great as when the professionals did it but at least I knew she was safe. When I got my second pup of the same breed she absolutely refused to let me groom her. Thankfully, I found a groomer that is wonderful with them! When they see her they are so happy. They run right to her. I always ask her how they did and she says they did really good but they don’t like having their feet done, lol. I have always told her she can’t be talking about my girls. Since the quarantine she is not grooming and I have had to go back to doing it again. My girls get right up on my grooming table and I am able to get every step done with no issues! She is right though - they both hate having their feet done, lol I believe if you can find the right groomer who is willing to work up a trust with your pet it is best not to use sedation. Some dogs may have had a bad experience before and they expect every groomer to be that way. Another thing to consider is that some dogs could have undiagnosed health conditions and giving sedation could be harmful. Of course this is only my opinion and everyone knows and loves their pet the best and will do the right thing for them.

[@vickiepearson5345]

She did great for you Dede, but was not sedated enough that you were able to work with you!

[@jeijeizkie]

Thank you for your video, we are moving house, 12 hours of driving my dog is a homely dog, never go for a long drive, even a short driving she starts shaking, my dog has a heart murmur? is the sedatives safe for her?