Agreed! Very dangerous too! Melvin,for example is a wreck I'm sure because of all his studding! Vanessa's dog,Melvin! I don't think he's dumb, I think he wants to be left alone. 😳
My brother’s elderly, blind, chihuahua fell off the bed and broke his jaw. The sounds of pain coming from that little guy was awful. I can’t imagine the groomer not knowing she was hurt.
I have to wonder if the owners were also sedating her when she was going to the other groomer. Because if so, I don’t know if she would even react properly to an injury like that. Poor little thing looks so high she can’t even keep her eyes open.
@@Hiiiiiiiiieeee I know. I kind of felt bad for her, and envied her😯. Kidding. The vet sedated my brother’s dog, as soon as we arrived, just so he could examine him, and he was still screaming. It was horrible! Then, he reacted so strongly to the sedative, (seizure), that vet had to manipulate his jaw, without surgery. We agreed because we all thought he wouldn’t make it through. So, he was on a liquid diet for about 6 wks, kept very quiet, and his jaw healed ok.
My friend's little shitzu fell off the little steps up to her bed and broke his neck. Like hardly a 1 ft drop. She got him to a specialist vet right away and he recovered, but it was awful!
@@Palitato oh that’s awful! I’m so glad he recovered! These little dogs can be so fragile. My friend runs an animal shelter and a little tiny poodle mix was brought in. He was a senior dog, who had a fractured neck that was never treated, so his head was permanently leaning to one side. My friend thought he wasn’t going to live very long because he just seemed so frail, so she brought him home with her so she could make him comfortable. He lived more than four years, and when he was really feeling good, he would cluck like a chicken, and he sounded just like one. ❤️❤️🐩🐓
I worked as a grooming apprentice for a few weeks. It was all about the money and getting as many dogs in and out as quickly as possible. The dogs were treated badly and with a complete lack of compassion. I felt extremely uncomfortable there and quit less than a month in. The grooming industry needs to have more regulations.
I couldn't agree more. I worked at a place I now call the shop of horrors. The turn over there was absolute insane, they scheduled way too many dogs, dogs had to stay there more than half a day if not longer due to over scheduling. That place was a total nightmare for the dogs & the owner was a money grabbing b...h to us employees.
I don't think more regulation is the way to go, but rather letting people know of the places that partake in bad practices like the one you just described (and directions to places that don't do that kinda shit) and those places will close down in short order from lack of business/income.
@@panniguin862 Nah, they will just move and change their name. Regulations are the way to go. That way they can be fined, etc when in breach of the regulations.
@@panniguin862They'll close down, and then another will pop up in its place. And the one that did close down will probably just move to some other place and repeat the process.
She looks like a baby deer, and her shaking and being so out of it actually made me cry a little bit. She's so fragile and must have so much trauma but she's so good.
Not to be a jerk, but it seems to me that the dog, precious life that she may be compared to the first life on Earth, is a good argument against such selective breeding. A life is not a toy, and dogs like her are so fragile and ill-adapted that it seems a travesty. The same could be said for the huge breeds that develop all kinds of joint problems and have short life spans. It seems one could argue that the only true pure bred dogs are the Painted Dogs of Africa, Dingos of Australia, coyotes, and wolves. Clipping nails, that dog looks like it's just a few heartbeats away from dying. Imo, it's cruel to breed them.
Let's remember that she was very heavily sedated. I agree it was an uncomfortable watch, but hopefully she has a better quality of life when not being sedated to avoid any more grooming injuries.
As a now disabled and retired dog training instructor and dog trainer, I'd much rather handle a 9 month old adolescent male Rott with no manners than any toy sized dog. That big, bouncy boy Rott with lots of joie de vivre is never going to get hurt by anything less than a bulldozer whereas so many of the tiny dogs can be injured by little more than breathing too hard on them. You're absolutely right when you make the point that accidents can and do happen--they're dogs, anything can happen (and will, if you hang around with dogs long enough). What's important is to be honest and transparent with owners so that the owners know what has happened and what further care may be needed. Your patience with Gracie is exemplary.
@@Gala-yp8nx The breeding of such dogs should be prohibited. All dogbreeds are just various degrees of genetic disorders, but some simply are beyond practical reason.
When I got my cavapoo puppy he was really little. I had previously thought I wanted a tiny dog 4-7 lbs, but decided to get him instead and I'm glad I did. As a puppy he was so small that I was always worried about him. Now he's a solid 15 lbs and is a good size to not be run over by the big dogs as easily.
Growing old is heck. I'm 73 with my own problems and my deceased husband's miniature poodle is 14 years or more. He's almost totally blind, deaf and lost some teeth. He also has two large lipomas on his chest. He's a real sweetheart and just wants to be loved. Don't know how long we have but he's comfortable, well fed and happy. I always inform the groomer of his problems.
I have a senior Persian rescue who just out of the blue told me no more baths for her due to arthritis, which has actually improved since 2021 with changes in meds, and without saying last appt that there were concerns about continuing bathing. The best I got out of her was that my girl had trouble standing for the full bath, which I also always informed them of when booking so I'm not sure why but now she's a "liability". All this happened via text message too, I wished they'd have discussed this in person with me, cause there were misinterpretations on both sides via text and it read as less empathetic than I think she meant to be in hindsight, so now my younger Persian boy also doesn't have a groomer and I've been dropped as a client. Idk I didn't think stating this convo should've happened in person and that it was disappointing news to hear but that I understood and want her to be safe when groomed was disrespectful or being difficult, but apparently it was interpreted that way 🤷♀️ it really sucks when you trust someone with your pets and especially a pet with special needs just to be abruptly dropped as a client when they as seniors need the most TLC and have more grooming needs. Idk if it was a problem and related to not having the patience to work with my old girl, I'd have appreciated knowing this 2 yrs ago when I had this discussion with her about her needs after she'd had surgery or any appts for either cat in the time since vs sudden text msg during the holidays saying no can do. I hope your groomer has better communication skills for when/if that discussion ever has to be had 💜
Omg, that poor thing. I'm glad you were able to safely groom her. It really angers me that breeders would produce dogs so fragile they risk broken bones from a simple bath.
@@pigcatapult exactly! Tiny miniature ponies and horses frequently have significant dental issues as strangely, while the body and legs have shrunk, the dentition has not reduced at the same rate. Many of these little horses require extensive dental work to simply reduce the load of teeth in their jaw so they can eat properly.
Glad to see this comment, I absolutely agree! Yorkshire terriers 50 years ago were robust little ratters, more than twice this size. Like many pedigree breeds they have been ruined for fashion 😞 Poor little mite
Poor Gracie. She was so sedated I don't think she even knew where her face was, nevermind how to operate all four legs at once. You were so gentle with her though, top-notch care!
@@aliceblack3533 I mean if the choice is medication or pain of a broken jaw, I desperately hope you'd give the medication. Anything else is Mother Theresa levels of cruelty.
I've been a hairdresser 60 years and I find watching you work is just magical the way you handle scissors thinning shears the angles that you use are just poetry
What an elegantly phrased comment.😊They are often few and far between online. She truly is an artist, with all her tools, and wonderful at interpreting the dogs behaviour. I hope you don't have to sedate your clients but can imagine you have some tricky clients too 😉☺ anyway, best wishes to you and keep your eloquently phrased comments coming 🤗
I love how your videos aren't just 'look dogs aren't they cute' you're very clear about the advantages and disadvantages. This little bean is so cute it'd be easy to glamourise the teacup sized dogs but you made it very realistic about all the problems dogs like her face while also still adoring her and not hating on the breeds. I think you're the only groomer I've seen on here that does this xx
@@judyh3707 I agree but then some people think dogs with crushed faces that can't breathe properly are cute, or dogs with their ears and tails chopped off for no reason. The world is full of strange humans :(
@@judyh3707 I mean i do find them very cute but other than that i do feel sad. like they ARE adorable but i do feel very bad for them. especially the really really really tiny toy dogs that fit in ur hand :( they’re like goldfish from the fair. also pugs, they cant even breathe properly and their x rays look rlly fucked up
@@HyperLittleNori oh my gooood the ear chopping and tail chopping pisses me off SO MUCH. like seriously whats the point???? i dont get it, how is it cuter??
I love tiny dogs and I have a chi mix myself, but I agree. My chi mix is 10 lbs, so quite small, but is still big enough that accidental injuries like this aren't quite this easy. Honestly, if someone wants a pet that's like a dog but only 1-2 lbs, I'd recommend rats. They're highly social and trainable and behavior wise are actually very similar to dogs, but they're actually meant to be that small. The only down side is they're very short lived and extremely prone to tumors.
I wasn't aware that no teeth means fragile jaw. It definitely makes sense why the jaw would be more delicate in a tiny dog who had all her teeth pulled. It just didn't occur to me previously. Thank you so much for explaining how gracie got injured. I will keep an eye out for this in the future with little dogs for sure. The worst thing I fear is harming a dog unknowingly. This is why I try to learn as much as I can from other groomers, because things like this, no one teaches you, you learn them from experience. So thank you! She looks fantastic!
My boss's dad is a dentist. She's mentioned before that (in people, and I'm assuming it'd be the same for dogs? Though if they're prone to bad teeth, it might also be genetics due to the weak bone not just stopping with the teeth) it has something to do with that bit of blood supply and nerves being gone, plus the big hole that was left over from the roots of the teeth and the thought that the tissue is being worked when you chew things. Sort of like how bone becomes stronger when you work out because it needs to support the extra muscle/strain. (sorry, it's been a while since she talked about it, so I don't remember exact specifics!) It ends up combining, though, to make the bone itself weaker overall.
When elderly humans loose teeth the try to put in dentures or implants right away because without the pressure from chewing, the jawbone deteriorates in size and strength. On a 2 pound pup, that jawbone isn't super sturdy when they are youbg, healthy and still have teeth. So glad my hand me down Chihuahua is over 6 pounds. For the most part, she's a pretty sturdy little dog.
My aunt has a Yorkie named Gracie. She was being bounced through three homes and her last home left her with a broken leg and rips. They were gonna fly her to a different state to amputate her leg, but my RiRi decided to foster her, and now has since adopted her. Her leg healed so well that she didn’t need to get it amputated. She is such a good dog, and my aunt loves her like it’s own kid. ❤
How unfortunate that Gracie had been injured during a groom. The gentleness of your care was beyond reproach. Thank you for adjusting your actions to accommodate the needs of the animal. 💞💗💖
That's one of the main reasons I admire Vanessa as a groomer and animal advocate. She matches her actions to the dog and does her best to accommodate their needs AND wants. Perfect !
What a contrast! From those huge dogs bred to fight bears and wolves to this teeny-tiny pup bred to fight single ants and small blades of grass. Great work.
I had 2 4-lb Yorkies. They were the little loves of my life. 🥰 But I'll never get a dog that small again. (Why, I hear people asking? 😉) Well, for several reasons. One of them has already been alluded to here in the comments: it is extremely easy to step on them. I highly recommend anyone who plans to get a dog 5 lbs or less to learn to shuffle around the house. 🤣 I sound goofy, but I'm actually serious. Ideally, you need to train them to give you a wide amount of space. But if you are unsuccessful, then It's better to not take steps, and to just shuffle your feet. 🙂 You get used to it. 👍 And we as the owners (and as the ones who are the giants) are responsible for controlling the situation so that we do not hurt them. Secondly, their small size makes everything affect them to a much greater degree. They are as small as many preemie babies are!! ❤️ Therefore, even when you are counting kibbles, as I was, they can easily gain/lose weight. And that's not very good for them health-wise. Plus, if they eat something that's bad for them, then the consequences are much more likely to be dire when compared to a larger dog. Also, the same holds true if they ever get injured. I am absolutely in love with Gracie. 😍 She is so precious!!! This brought back wonderful memories for me. Vanessa, you are the ideal groomer for this sweet girl!! Thank you for being senstive to Gracie's injuries, temperament, and needs. You have treated her so justly and so compassionately.
Same. What if you accidentally stepped on a little dog like that? Or rolled over on them in your sleep? Or strapped them in too tight into their car restraint?! Or tripped over their leash and fell on them!!?? Or what if a bigger dog got in a fight with them?!?!?!
Before anything: You are a wonderful person, and ofc groomer, for doing all the things you do for Gracie. Now for the longer and more depressing part: Sometimes I wonder if we have gone "too far" in breeding dogs. Don't get me wrong, Gracie is absolutely adorable and I'm sure that she's living her best life at her home. Nor do I advocate to euthanize all breeds where we have gone "too far" with. It's just... Gracie is two pounds. She got injured by a pure accident because her jaw was weakened from something that apparently just happens to some small dogs. Not even because they are not well taken care of or a breed specific problem, but because they are so small. And that hurts to learn about, gotta be honest there. If there's a way through breeding to avoid this (and if it's to make them bigger), great! But if there is nothing, I kind of want the breed to be laid to rest happily. It feels like the "right" thing to do, since we willed them into existence with this and other problems.
There are a lot of dogs and cats bred to have horrible health conditions for the sake of human enjoyment and aesthetics; it puts the animals at risk. Bulldogs (French and English especially), pugs, Persian and Himalayan cats have been bred with such flat faces that they can’t breathe properly. French bulldogs typically can’t give birth without human intervention because their pelvis has been bred to be so narrow. It’s awful, and these are only some examples because there are sadly many more. It didn’t used to be this way and fortunately some breeders are trying to lengthen the muzzles of those dog breeds and the noses of cat breeds back to where they belong. Humans have done awful things to dogs and cats for the sake of “breed standards”. And yes, a dog this size is far too small to be safe. So yeah…we have gone too far with some breeds.
We have definetely gone to far with a lot of Dog breeds. Norway Just recently outlawed breeding of chavalier King Charles Spaniel And english bulldogs. Problematic catbreeds: Munchkin, scottish folds, persians... And here in Germany some vets and people involved in horse Sports and breeding are speaking up that there is Something going terribly wrong with the breeding of horses, a worrying increase of health issues, because they want more and more big, elegant horses with dramatic movents. Its about damn time that breeders will Stop looking what we want from animals, but what we can do for them
It's an unpopular thought, but there are several breeds of both cats and dogs (let's not get started about farm animals) who are in dire need of a wholly different standard. The French Bulldog is one glaring example of breeding gone wrong even though the dogs themselves are just plain adorable.
As an old battle-axe that bred and showed Bull Terriers I am with you. While small dogs have always been prone to dental disease (my vet would say, "Small mouths, big problems.") Most "breeders" have no idea about genetics, and the entire science behind what breeding is supposed to do: improve the breed. Y'all just do yourselves a favor. Do your research BEFORE getting any animal to make sure you can care for her properly. Be flexible and honest with yourself about your abilities and experience. I also encourage going to a shelter or rescue before going to breeders.
For dogs we blame "The Kennel Club" for ruining breeds. and breeders who will bread sick dogs just so they are up to Kennel Club standards, even if they fall over and die after winning a price. All pugs & British Bull Dogs should be neutered asap, so no more will suffer eye and breathing problems, and have to be operated on almost at birth, just so they can survive. All 'show' Alsatians should also be neutered. and the 'Working' version should never be allowed near a Kennel club ring again. There are other dogs that also have problems, just because if very bad breeders >_< And all tea-cup dogs should also be left to die out, as they might be smaller, but their tongues are always to big for their mouths. The person who bread short legged cats... needs taking to the edge of a cliff and slowly pushed off... along with anyone that wants one or has one. and then the cats should all be neutered and left to die out... Nearly all my cats have been up cats, they love jumping and sleeping high up... to deprive a cat this joy? heartless and cruel, just because they dont want cats on their sofas!
I've never seen a full-grown dog that small! It just breaks me apart to know she had to be sedated to groom, but you are so gentle with her. Such a tiny dancer, I would have loved to see her awake & see her personality.
"remember this is tearless shampoo, so it won't hurt the eyes" 😂 this is what my mother said to me as a child after i screamed from the burn of shampoo eyes because moms didn't realize that's not what tearless shampoo means. hopefully doggy shampoo is a different story lol!❤️
@@VIOThePokemonAddict my mum did the same thing with me as a kid, she figured out she read it wrong when my hair matted after she stopped using it lmao
Makes me glad that my Yorkie is a 15lb throwback. He may not be pocket or show size, but he’s a sturdy and compact mass of bone and muscle that doesn’t break easily.
well you have what a yorkie is supposed to be; a fearless ratter I just got a boy who's a throwback mixed with russel, 17lbs.. I don't think we'll be having any vermints in the pantry.
@@yzettasmith4194 Actually, when Yorkies were first imported to the states they were on average 15lb’s. They’ve been bred down since then. That’s why mine’s a throwback. The larger genes are still hiding in the genome, and they pop out occasionally. Both of his parents and siblings were all 7lb’s and under.
We have only 2 groomers in my area, and my dogs hate the 1st one to the point where it was not safe to keep sending them to her. The 2nd complained that my dogs were "too big" and took too long. One day I went earlier than the pickup time and heard the groomer asking my senior to jump off the grooming table which was more than 3ft off the ground. My girls are medium and currently are overweight at 50 lbs, and my senior already had a leg injury from jumping off a bed. I went and took her off the table and never went back. I now understand why my girls are terrified of them.
I would have " bust a move" on the jump down groomer. Just put a couple of dollars on by book at the " big house!" You're a wonderful parent. Ms Gracie you did fantastic. I'm drugged the same way getting dental work. We must be " kinfolk!"🐾👣
I had a yorkie for 12 years. She was the best dog I’ve ever had! She had almost human like hair. So silkie, and she was so smart! She knew like 10 different tricks!
I’ve had the same groomer for the past six years. We met at the shelter where I adopted my dog, and she was so nice and patient with my Molly, who had obviously been abused and abandoned. Finding a groomer that both understands your dog and cares for them is essential. There are many wonderful dog groomers out there, and I’m thankful every day that I found my groomer Karina ❤️
I'd just like to point out for other people here (I'm not criticising), in case anyone has a dog who has problems with grooming, that you should never use sedation without the advice of a qualified vet. It can be incredibly dangerous for such small dogs and the risk increases as they get older. Obviously in this case, little Gracie is safe with a qualified groomer who knows what she's doing and what signs to look out for in case she gets into distress whilst she's given some essential TLC to keep her looking and feeling good.
@@ranbummerz729I never knew what she meant by “she’s sedated”. With what? Because she’s not all the way sedated? So what do they use? Sometimes Benadryl can calm down a dog for a short amount of time. But idk….what a 2 pound dog could handle. Seems kinda intense for a dog that size. I wish she explained the whole sedation thing. This dog is so cute. Poor thing
Poor little girl must have been through so much pain when that accident happened it’s totally understandable that she would be so scared. She’s lucky to have you grooming her because you’re so patient and kind. She looked adorable when you’d finished grooming her. Another great job by you Vanessa. 👏🏻 ETA - I think her owners need to learn how to groom her at home after what she’s been through, it’s really not hard I do my 4kg dog between his six weekly groom as his fur grows so fast and watching your videos I use thinning scissors on him instead of my clipper. I wouldn’t want to sedate my dog to that extreme purely for a groom.
I typically laugh and giggle when I watch your videos. Now I'm so sad to see how this breed is prone to so many health issues. Not what I imagined a dog's life to be - practically comatose to get groomed.
People want the tiny dogs, whether the breed was ever meant to be so. Then some breeders will breed for that, some using unethical breeding practices. Results can be dogs genetically inferior or prone to certain conditions more. Now little dogs are almost always having dental issues, losing teeth. I'm a senior and NONE of my dogs ever lost all their teeth and I did get dental work for them, although I will say people are more aware these days. Two were 17 & 21. I love how attentive Vanessa is, large dog or tiny dog !
Yorkshire terriers don't have to be this tiny and fragile. They should really be bigger. This is the result of people glamorizing the tiny purse dogs. Just like chihuahuas are not supposed to be super tiny and fragile. Both of these breeds were original bred as rat hunting dogs. So, obviously they were not meant to be this soft and delicate.
@@jonok42 I agree. I know tiny dogs are cute. Back in the 80's I had a 4 1/2 pound toy fox terrier, but I got him for the breed, not size. He was not AKC or anything. He Never got hurt or suffered the things I see with some tiny dogs these days. Lived till 21+ ! Good years, too. I miss you Sparky ! 😘
I worked as an apprentice groomer for a couple months and those groomers were the meanest bunch of people I have met in my entire life. I'm not surprised at all a groomer didn't tell a owner about something wrong with that poor baby. I was so happy to find your channel. My faith has been restored in groomers.
But really… we have one singular groomer we trust with our senior rescue dog. She has been going there for years. One time we were at the other side of the country and my mom wanted to see if we could get her groomed there. Fortunately she never got groomed by that lady. She was super unprofessional when my mom called and started off saying she was the only good groomer in the vicinity and all the others were trash. Then my mom told the groomer the fur type of our rescue and asked if we could maybe shave het legs ourselves with a clipper against sand etc from the beach and to help cool her off. She has a fur that has to be plucked. We know that. My mom just asked if this was possible. The lady started berating my mom, saying my mom was ‘clearly’ a brainless idiot who impulse bought a dog during covid and didn’t even know how to care for her and we were horrible pet owners. My mom just hung up mortified and decided we’ll just wait until we were back home to go to our own groomer. For the record we have had dogs for years. This one was rescued waaay before covid about 10 years ago. My mom has worked with animals for years and I’m a vet student. I couldn’t believe anyone would even dare to talk to someone and jump to conclusions like this… I also have experience with groomers going way over their heads and exclaiming veterinary recommended brushes and food as ‘trash’ and then recommending their own unlabeled food and dropshipped metal brushes to their clients… I’m just so sad to see ppl like these making a bad name for all the good kind hearted ones like this channel:) I hope she keeps up the good work and educating others
@@i.40 my dad always taught me that if theres an average intelligence that is always the middle, that means 50% of all people are pretty stupid. Thats about the only way to explain all the things social media lets you hear, because the only difference from long ago was that these stories would have to be believed from someones mouth or the newspaper instead of the internet where someone across the pond can comment on how stupid some local story in america is.
Given how aggressive some owners get, I wouldn't feel safe telling those types I had accidently hurt their dog. If the vibes they give off seem ok, then its usually ok i can deal. But if not, part of me would be paranoid they're going to explode if they hear anything bad, and I _do not_ want to be in their presence when they find out. It just reminds me of the bad parts from my childhood every time.
Yeah this is why i groom my dog myself. The last time he was at Petco (not many options in my area) I think they squeezed his anal glands for some reason. He has never had trouble with them before and we ended up at the vet because he was in so much pain he couldn’t poop. I bought a good set of clippers and we do it ourselves. He is an awesome dog and puts up with it and sometimes he looks a little chopped but it works for us.
I took my ten month old chihuahua for his first grooming and while he absolutely loved the attention, the groomer was so gentle and very careful with him. She explained everything she was doing and offered free home care tips for me. I'd have no hesitation in returning to use her services again, although after hearing so many horror stories, I'd be unwilling to leave my cherished companion unattended with an unknown groomer. It's prudent to thoroughly read through user reviews, before settling on any one grooming service.
As a pet parent I'd insist on sticking around for the session as an eye witness. If you deny me from being present, you don't groom my dog. You don't leave your dog at the Vet alone; unless it's for surgery or testing.
It pains me to see such tiny, fragile dogs .😢 There is such a thing as too small in breeding animals. Sure, tiny dogs are handy, but it is cruel to them. It's so good to see how very careful you are with her!
I was looking for such a comment D; it's terrible to breed dogs like this. shouldn't be legal imo. but there are alot of breeders with no morals unfortunately
I'm freaked out by the way she was walking at the end. Her back wasn't straight, and she was hobbling like a baby deer on these paper thin legs. I expect she'll be in a lot of pain as she grows older from how messed up her body shape is
If you don't have the space for a dog, then don't get a dog, these rats should be put out of their misery, they are not cute, they are a bizarre experiment that suffers and shouldn't exist.
OMG I’ve never seen such a tiny adult dog. You were so gentle with her. I’m glad her owners found you to help care for her. What a special little pup. ❤
As a dog groomer myself, I make sure to tell my clients everything that happens. Even down to if I accidentally quick a nail. It's our job to inform of any injuries or issues that occur during the grooming process. I wouldn't want something to happen to my dogs and I not be told about it, so I make sure I give all my clients the same amount of information I would like to receive with my personal dogs.
I nearly started crying just reading the title. Poor, sweet, teeny, tiny fur baby. I adore her. I also love how kind and thoughtful you are to make sure she doesn't have any more trauma in her life. That sweet baby could barely stay awake. She is just too adorable! ❤🤩
When my family was looking for our first dog, my dad’s only request was that they be large enough that they wouldn’t be injured if he tripped over them. 😂 Well bred Yorkies are so sturdy and smart, it breaks my heart to see them bred down so small and delicate. I’m glad Gracie has you to keep her safely groomed.
One of mine only weighs 3lb, but I'd say she's pretty sturdy. She holds her own against her big sister (14lb, chunky monkey, different parents obviously). She was born with dodgy knees that needed pinning when she was very young but she's otherwise done alright for herself and is 11 now with a full mouth of teeth and, touch wood, no serious health issues.
Imagine being told you are in pain because your parents/owners wanted you to be cute, its a weird thing. I only like rescues, or dogs bred for purpose and health by kind intelligent breeders.
@@MizzzFizzz Chihuahua were bred by the savage Aztecs for food purposes, foragers during raids and wars(meaning they were used as war dogs), and as sacrificial livestock. When the Europeans came with civilized culture and human decency they would repurpose them for livestock herding, varmint hunting and stuff like that. The Daschund was bred for keeping a scent and sending their tube shaped bodies into badger burrows and stuff. Even the small dogs have their niche purposes.
That's a difficult groom to watch, due to Gracie's anxiety and sedation needs, and while I am not a dog person I really appreciate how mindful you are at treating pets like actual people, and not just some "animal" you are processing like other channels I have watched. The channels that do a great job move mindfully, as slow as necessary, and are constantly checking temperatures of clipper blades, and the reaction of the dogs.
you're "not a dog person" but you follow a dog groomer and you seem to be watching a lot of dog grooming videos to be giving praise to this particular one. please explain?
@@katiethibeault2494 I'm not a cat person, I wouldn't watch a video this long about a cat or cats, so I see why the first guy didn't get it, most just wouldn't
@@azazel8700 again, you don’t have to be an x person to enjoy x. I too don’t really like dogs, yet i enjoy this channel. It’s not a difficult concept to grasp
@@tacomagirly again, I don't, so it isn't that hard to grasp that some people just don't really think about it and it feels natural to them, I understand you and I understand the first guy as well
It breaks my heart to hear that such a small precious baby had to endure such pain :(( I'm so glad there are people like you that take proper care of them
I’ve been grooming for around 13 years. What I tell owners of my smaller, elderly, and dogs with severe anxiety is I groom them for comfort not for looks. We as groomers are limited as to what we can safely do, especially when your by yourself as I’m mobile and do not have a helper. Smaller dogs are a bit of a challenge and I always make it a point to tell my customers this. And you are correct, accidents do happen in grooming and if you injure a dog regardless of how small you always inform the owner/ customer. Your grooming videos are very informative and entertaining 😂. Thank you for sharing your blunt and honest truth of the life of a groomer. Love from Georgia ❤
Any good owner would appreciate comfort over looks. Two way street. As the owner of a 10 lb 17 year old goober who doesn’t always cooperate, I always tell them what my priority is and what is gravy.
@Carol we had a Lhasapoo who was horribly matted when she showed up at our house one cold, rainy February. She was absolutely feral, and by the time I could actually get my hand on her, it was a nightmare. I groomed her myself the first time (it took hours), but after the initial groom, we took her to a professional. We always had them do a puppy cut, as that was most comfortable for her.
I love you for this! We'd love to have our bichon all floofy but with her skin issues it's better for her to be clipped short so that dead skin is easier to brush away and prevent irritation. All we want is for her to be happy and comfortable so it's wonderful that there are groomers out there like yourself and Vanessa that will put the dog's needs a million miles above the desires of their owners.
With this dog, she mentioned other injuries, like to her ears. Is it easy to happen? Would it be from the other groomer going to fast? Just not being careful enough?
Poor precious little girl. You were so gentle with her, and prayers in time, because of your great care towards her, she will begin to feel safe around groomers again. ❤❤❤ Awesome job!🎉
I have so much respect for you as a groomer. It looks like a really challenging job, physically, mentally and emotionally. Gracie looked beautiful after her groom ❤
She’s cute as a bug…and not much bigger! I don’t understand why dogs are bred to be this tiny. They are so vulnerable, and too small to safely live a full dog’s life. Good job, especially considering the circumstances.
@@donuts_jessica6544There are absolutely breeds out there with serious health problems (ex. The pug) but they breed dogs because there also can be benefits to mixed breeds such as longer life span. Mind you these dogs aren’t meant for the wild. I’m not saying that all little dogs with broken jaws isn’t a concern- but they are built smaller.
It is amazing to me how you take on these traumatized dogs and are so gentle and caring with them. I groom my dogs myself because I had a bad experience with pet smart and I will never take them to any groomer.
What a little sweetheart. I hate that she's been through so much. People forget just how fragile little dogs can be, because they're used to dogs and larger dogs being so sturdy...
Fell in love with Gracie through out this video! For little dogs like her and especially if recently sedated, I'd suggest to have a bottle (soda etc) filled with warmed water in a towel near her to help her keep body temp regulated. Did this for every animal coming out of sedation at the Vet hospital and really helped for the cold metal tables/ cages
I can only imagine the trauma poor Gracie went through in her past. The way you groom her is so gentle, and she is in very good hands. I hope Gracie has only the best life ahead of her, despite what she went through before. It still makes me so mad that the previous groomer thought Gracie is just "difficult to groom" -- whereas from Gracie's perspective her jaw was BROKEN. Precious baby... It's sad that she is sedated to get groomed. My heart just aches for her. She's so beautiful after her grooming. I'm so glad she's in safer hands now.
This is why I am learning to groom so I can know for sure what happens to my 4lb toy poodle mix. If I had someone like you nearby I wouldn’t feel the need, you’re amazing.
I love how you get to know the pups under your care, talk so soothingly and listen to them. I have watched several of your videos now as you are the last hope for some of them. The name Gracie makes me think of George Burns and Gracie Allen the comedy duo from way, way back.
Poor sweet little Gracie, having had so many injuries before. You are so fantastic and gentle with her and a great example of prioritizing the dog’s safety over the final look of the groom.
The way this creature still trusts you, even if you're a groomer like the person that hurted her makes my heart break and melt at the same time. Poor little soul I hope she's serene and happy now
She's very sweet but fragile. So tiny! I had a 5 lb cat that lived until she was just shy of 22 years old. She could still jump and run and play without hurting herself. I like dogs, but it's sad that some breeds are almost too delicate/sickly to survive.
I hv zero idea how I ended up with your videos in my feed. But, I will say your skill, kindness and compassion towards every dog you groom is extraordinary ❤️ 💙 💜. I hv watched so many of your videos now! Lol 😆
“It’s really hard to groom you if you don’t stand Gracie” Gracie: “That sounds like a YOU problem” 😂❤ What an amazing job! I wish with every fibre of my being that ALL groomers were like you. Wow! What a lovely groomer with a big heart and so much talent!! 😊
WHAT??? Your blaming this horrifically abuse tiny 2 pound dog for not Standing??? She's terrified of groomers after what they did to her!!! But then you nicely compliment this lovely Groomer for giving Gracie the best??? Humans have become so twisted- Like Almighry God says in his word- Peoole having a forn if Godliness but denying its power!! Anotherwards showing/ saying something kind but then saying something uncompassionate ???
I've personally had 2 groomers two groomers who turned evil & horrible ^ immediately abandoned them! Wayyyy to many people in this evil world that does not value any life at all! God blessings to this loving patient groomer!
@@barbaradecker4358 I’m pretty sure they were referencing the sassiness of yorkies… they didn’t blame Gracie, they were making a joke. I grew up with, and still occasionally care for, a female Yorkie this size, who is now 15. This was VERY obviously a joke. ‘That sounds like a you problem’ is a common joke online. Not once in this comment did they say anything even REMOTELY close to blaming Gracie for not standing. If anything, they were defending her, basically saying that ‘it wasn’t Gracie’s problem if she wasn’t groomed perfectly, she wanted to sit!’ Calm down, no need for two whole lectures about a joke that you didn’t understand. You projected meaning and opinions that weren’t even there, there is a crying laughing emoji and HEART emoji after the Gracie quote, which is kind of universal for “this is a lighthearted joke with no bad intentions”. Also, of course they only complimented the groomer, last time I checked, dogs can’t read, let alone work a computer/tablet/cellphone.
It's hard to find a groomer as caring, patient and kind as you. My Yorkie was injured several times, mostly cuts that bleed at the groomers. One even lied about the cut on his foot saying it was a grass sticker cut and it was obvious that is was a clipper cut. I kept taking him to a new groomer but no luck. Finally, I learned to groom him myself. Now he's happy & safe. Wish I could have found a groomer like you.
I nearly cried at the effort you put in to make Gracie as comfortable as you could! It was amazing to see you get on the floor with her in your lap just for her comfort💜
@@rachelholt6890 no it’s her job to groom them, not go out of her way to make sure the dog is comfortable, it’s a kind selfless thing of her to do, she deserves the credit she’s given.
Toothless dogs have such easy-to-break jaws. It was my immediate thought when you mentioned her jaw was broken. It wasn't necessarily handled the best, but I can easily understand how it could happen.
It's the same with people too. The lost teeth leave big holes in the jaw where there is no longer any bone and chewing strains the jaw and weakens it. You just don't see people breaking their jaws over that as much because we immediately put in dentures and fake teeth to fill the space. Dogs don't get that special treatment unfortunately :(
She is just soooo precious❤❤❤❤ I had a beautiful red nose pit named Gracie Lynn but sadly she passed away from Mastitis 4 years ago. That baby was my best friend and was the only one that gave me comfort in my worst times after losing my son. She understood me like no one else could and I know that most pet owners would say the same about their fur babies. I rescued her and she rescued me. The day of her surgery,I had to have her put to sleep cuz her vet said the mastitis had spread to her lungs and there was nothing he could do to save her. Said he could give her meds to help her breathe better and meds to increase her appetite but that’d be at most 3 days. I could not see her suffer any longer and I felt that keeping her here even for 3 more days (with meds that I felt wouldn’t make her feel like herself) would be selfish on my part. That day I thought would break me! Felt like I had lost my only son all over again but in a different way. I loved her like she was my child and ALWAYS will! Gracie Lynn was the best fur baby I’ve ever had and not a day goes by that I don’t think of her. My daughter gave me her female Maltese that is now 3 1/2. Her name is Miley Jade and hopefully one day I will be able to groom her like you do those precious fur babies! Last month! the groomer nicked her stomach with the scissors or clippers but I didn’t know it until I got her home😡!!! Her regular groomer didn’t groom her and I noticed on this months appt, the same one that hurt her has her in her schedule!! If I change appts, I’ll have to wait 3 weeks at least for another appt and my little dog cannot wait like that. She’s groomed once a month and they STILL CANNOT groom her like I request!! This is the 3rd groomer in a yr 1/2 all because none know what they’re doing and they half do the job or they hurt her. She’s been groomed since she was a puppy and she’s very well mannered. Praying I can learn to groom her because I know we’d both be much happier. Love my fur babies and only want what’s best for them. Thank you for being an amazing groomer that truly cares!
Thank you so much for grooming a dog so fragile. You were so gentle and made sure she was comfortable. She's so small and sick looking, it hurts my heart. I still can't make it past 8 minutes.
Gracie looks like a prancing pony on her walk on the floor. Anxiety shaking despite sedation tells what a frightening experience grooming seemed to be. I had my Mini Schnauzer at the groomers and asked them to teach me, because she was very one person oriented (me) and not trusting strangers at all. So all future groomings were a one day all day in short spurts grooming sessions and a half groomed Mini Schnauz looks too funny, but it took out the stress for us all.
I love how you handled Gracie and how attentive you are with her. But this video made me sad too. This is the body that she has due to breeding. Poor baby, I was nervous just watching this. I just kept thinking there was no way I would walk this dog outside with the hawks around here. At that size I'm sure even the crows could try something. I kept thinking one wrong move, and those tiny legs will be broken. I have a leopard gecko, and I'm sure she's more durable. Bless Gracie's owners for taking care of such a fragile being. And I love her prance at the end. She's a dear.
I have been watching some groomers on RU-vid lately and you are the only one so far who is really connecting to the dog, talking to them, taking their fears into account etc. I love how you treated this very delicate small dog. If it were my dog I would be very very happy with you!
I've never had a tiny dog so I'm not speaking from first-hand knowledge, but I wonder what quality of life they can really have with even the most dedicated owners. I think we should just agree to discontinue breeding certain breeds due to their high health risks and consequently poor quality of life. You were marvellous with Gracie!
I personally have two small healthy dogs (though not as small as this dog) that have lead full lives. In a perfect world, we would find some way to eliminate all high health risks, but it doesn't seem very realistic for everyone to just agree to stop breeding certain breeds, as you suggest. Maybe more/stricter laws and regulations addressing backyard breeding would be a good start. Large breeds have their own high risk problems too, btw, like hip dysplasia.
With a properly attentive and caring owner, their quality of life is no different than any other dog! Said as someone who has either had or worked with every sized dog there is. They can even have a healthy social life with proper vetting of the right dog friends - either of the right size or right temperament or both, and in the right environment. Often, the reason they seem timid or frightened or angry is due to their social neglect or the disrespect of their boundaries. Because they're little, owners might seldom take them on adventures or encourage them to explore, which makes the dogs frightened of unfamiliar things. When a little dog's boundaries aren't respected (messing with them because it's cute or picking them up even then they're telling you in dog language to leave them be) they can become grumpy and snippy. All of this can be remedied!
I kinda feel like that's the same as saying we shouldn't breed large dogs since they have half the lifespan as small dogs. Either way, I agree over-breeding is the worst. Breeds were healthier 100years ago. Now brachiocephalic breeds like French Bulldogs can't really breathe or have puppies without a C-section. So I think it's awful but not particularly size based.
@@unclefiend3087 I mean, kinda. But my main point WAS the pain of the stupid traits of breeds we've made. They're VERY apparent with some small breeds, but also some larger ones which I bet were probably better off before, but honestly I haven't does as much research as will smaller or brachiocephalic ones
Gracie looks so comfy laid on her back in your lap! The groomer we use moved to another city, and because both dogs (mini Aussie shepherds) behave so well for her, we still take them to her. We made a mistake and went to a different one mid summer, and our female (yes, both are fixed) freaked out. Six months later, we call the old groomer, and she remembered both dogs and told us why Jessie got scared over the phone! Made an appointment with her and told her she is the only one for my babies!
Gracie is such a cutie little girl! Like you, I don't blame her previous groomers for the broken jaw, I just can't believe they wouldn't inform her owners. That's a pretty major thing to not tell someone. So glad she has you to groom her now! You are so wonderful with all these babies with their various...issues. Keep up the awesome work! 🐶
Since it’s so easy to break a small dogs jaw, it can also be hard to notice it is broken. I’m still glad the owners decided to go for a different groomer to be safe😊
This is why I point people to your channels when I'm counseling potential adopters, or when someone mentions a bad groom experience. I tell them to find a groomer like YOU who I consider a example of an experienced professional 😌
I really appreciate how gentle you are with all the dogs. I did work experience at a groomers once, but they were so rough and mean with the dogs. I just couldn't do it so I stopped working there.
Gracie is adorable. I'm sad she had to be sedated, but if it keeps,her safe. Your compassion was evident in the calm care you took. You did a fine job, she looks lovely.
when i first adopted my cat as a kitten, he was around Gracie's weight. i was terrified that he would be injured by just about anything-- including me, i was so so SO scared i was gonna break him somehow. i couldn't imagine even holding Gracie. you're a real one, Vanessa.
@@Struudeli both of y'all who replied to me have a fantastic point. consider, though, this counterpoint: anxiety brain says "that's a baby and you're gonna break it".
@@basedokadaizo Yeah definitely! I still feel that when I hold a paw of my cats, the bones are so tiny and feel so fragile even though you know they aren't that easily broken. They are amazing little beasts ^^
Such a sweet, lovely little Gracie. I love watching you take care of the little ones. Thank you Vanessa for your grace and your patience and your compassion for the little ones. 😊❤🎉
I just discovered your channel today. I love the caring way you handle Gracie. She's a Sweetie. I like how you take your time & talk to them during the grooming. I will keep watching❣️
Thank you so much for the emphasis on accountability when there’s an injury. When my shih-tzu pekingese was alive we inevitably ended up changing groomers quite a few times because of that. He’d end up with scratches on his belly, bruises, skin tight shaved spots that were definitely not warranted (I was the one who personally would brush out or cut out any mats he had in his fur - there was rarely a point he went to the groomers with mats, and if he did they definitely weren’t pelted), etc. Their answer was always that he was a great dog and easy to groom. No mention of any incident whatsoever. Mind you, I have no doubt he was the cause of most if not all of those instances - he was a chronic wiggle worm, not for fear of the clippers or shears, but because he wanted to give you kisses and see what you’re doing. But it was the fact that they were unwilling to tell us that made us skeptical. If they weren’t willing to say what happened if it was something simple like getting scratched with scissors, would they tell us if something serious happened? Thankfully a family friend opened a grooming business and we didn’t run into any issues with her - full transparency all around. But it’s sad that it took four different groomers to get to that point.
This is the exact reason why although I love how cute made delicate breeds like teacups are, I’d never get one myself because I’d have anxiety over everything, poor little baby
