How to Deshed/Groom a German Shepherd 

Yawning outside of boredom or fatigue means stress, not dislike. He's nervous and confused. He doesn't understand the clippers or the grooming table, but he's trying to cooperate as he understands it. He could be taught fairly quickly and easily what you need him to do to make your job easier and he'd probably be pretty compliant but he doesn't yet understand. You're telling him you aren't happy with some things he does ("No!" "Stop!") without being explicit about explaining or showing him what you want instead. This breed is particularly biddable and teachable. He'd also be more compliant if he was chill instead of worried. That communication issue and unfamiliarity with you and with the process are where the stress is coming from. Address the stress and the grooming will be easier and safer for you both. I about fainted when you took clippers to him because GSDs are supposed to be wash and wear, clipping only the bottoms of the feet and a sanitary if needed, but that's between you and his peeps. I mention this in case anyone else finds this video in a search for information on GSD grooming and thinks this is standard procedure or recommended grooming for the breed. It's not.

"Toby, relax. You're making me nervous." Oh, the irony.

What a cute face this Pooch has, so friendly looking

Strangely enough, he has the face of a corgi!

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Would a rubber mat covering the table help to make him feel secure? No paw slippage.

Thanks for showing the bath. I don't know why that's my favorite part. Beautiful dog!

Thank you Dede for your insight and helpful tips. I took my Big Bernese to the local pet supplier where I can groom and wash him. I used your technics including a good deshedding and brushing before his bath. What a difference!

Thanks for your videos Dede I’ve a long haired German shepherd and started using the comb and brush and has made a huge difference

It's a German shepherd and Collie mix. You did fabulous

I do not understand anything past brush, wash, brush, and nail clipping on this dog. Just my opinion. Nothing against the groomer....I just don't get the owner. I had a German Shepherd/Collie Mix who had the same hair growth. Brushing (esp. after winter) was our bond! That thick hair in the back actually brushes out! She hated me brushing her butt, BUT she was always really good! Her "blaze" in the front, and the extra hair on the legs, rear, and face....they were part of her beauty. I can't imagine cutting them off. This was such a sweet dog! ;) Great job MFG!

Love seeing the pet reunited with the pet parents! And the bath. Thanks for including those. Love from England! X

Love watching your videos Dede. I’ve been a groomer for 11 years and have my business for 10 years and let me tell ya by watching your videos I’m learning a lot more and using your techniques on my clients and they are a lifesaver and not only that makes my grooming go faster. So Dede THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart, keeping sharing. Oh yeah I even shopped in your online store about an hour ago and bought some supplies even bought 2 groomers mask can’t wait to try them out....

That is one tap dancing dog! Made the groom and bath twice as difficult as it needed to be! Nice job though! I brush just like you did during the bath. I find it distributes both the shampoo and the conditioner through the coat much better than just using your hands.

My sister is getting a Husky and German Shepard mix, my sister is busy with work, church, and her bf sometimes. So I'll be helping out a lot with her dog by walking it and grooming and feeding it and making sure it stays happy and healthy.

His face! " lady WHAT are you doing to me!?!" 😂😂. What a beautiful dog ❤

Dede you are so humble!!! Love Toby too!

After watching your German Shepherd grooming vids I went to your website to order products from you (throwing out some support), and you have the best prices I've found, by far.

Great video! Thank you for providing all this info. My shepherd behaves exactly the same when I'm trying to clean him up, so this has provided some ideas for the future.

He was lookin at u when he was getting a bath, the look of adoration was so cute and then he gave you kisses and it was sooooooo cute. Want one.

Oh my gosh that dog is beautiful

My favorite part is when you clean the ears and and pull the hair out of the ears

As a fellow groomer I loveeeeee watching these. It’s so soothing yet super informative! I learn all sorts of tips and tricks and next time I need some supplies I’ll make sure to come to you (new sub. Just found you!!) I love the trick of lifting their hind legs to get them to not lift the front. Genius!!!

Oh my gosh, I love the little wisps on the sides of the face that you trimmed off at the end of the video. It gives them an angelic look.

Your grateful heart makes me smile💖😊

He's so adorable!

Big dog with an even bigger personality and smart too. I think the constant wiggling was intentional to avoid the dog up-stand. I want him! lol

This is work-pride, true work ethic! Beautiful work made by a true professional!

Dede, I have always taught my dogs to shake on command during bath time. They way you placed your hand on his head to stop the shake was great. Then I would have said shake as I took my hand away and given a hand command to go with it. Many dogs get it right away. May give you a few extra seconds. Of course you don’t have a shower curtain to protect yourself. Lol

I love him dancing and I appreciate seeing tools used to de-shed. I don't have a long haired German Shepherd, but I do want to get her shedding under control as much as I can😅

He looks awesome!! Man - he sure wriggled around!

dede deserves all the best

What a gorgeous dog!

When you said are you dancing?😂 that made me laugh so much! You are so good at handling difficult dogs! Love your humorous side💗🙏

They need to try aquaphor on those sore places and redness. It was recommended to me for my pup that gets red, dry and sometimes sore places and first time I tried it before bedtime the next morning his belly looked wonderful! I did put a doggie shirt over him so he wouldn't lick but huge improvement using the aquaphor! Awesome job Dede on the dancing guy 😆

Great job and video Dede ( and David).

He’s really cool looking! He looks like a husky-colored GSD!! So cute!

Toby the Tap Dancer ! Beautiful coloring, such a sweet boy.

should invest in a dog shammy for after their bath, soaks up the water and you can rinse it out like a sponge! good for getting a lot of the wet off before using towels and a dryer:)

What a beautiful Dog 🐶 You did great with him. I wished you all lived here in California Bay Area.

Loved seeing the parents reaction at the end.

Beautiful dog

I love the way he just waits for her to come back and wash him. what a good boi

Great job! Beautiful dog.

What a beautiful dog, not sure I've ever seen one like him.

Nice job! Beautiful dog.

What an amazing job you did!

Such a beautiful guy. You both did a great job.

I love German shepherds so much 😍 they're so beautiful. The one I have now looks like a gray wolf

He is a beautiful dog. Wow!

You do dangerous work with so much skill, Dede! Working with scissors and a constantly moving dog is not easy! Kudos!👍👌

beautiful dog

My male German Shepherd had lesions like that around his belly/inner thighs and we switched his food to Gentle Giants -Salmon Feast and got topical foam and he never had them again.

Aw! He was a really good boy! He is beautiful!!!

Oh my goodness. This dog acts exactly like mine does when I am trying to brush or bath him. Drives me nuts. He even will put his paw on me, as if begging me to stop (like Toby does). It is like an anxiety thing or something. Toby is so pretty. Looks to have some collie mixed in with the German Shepherd. Beautiful and so sweet. Wished I lived near Dede, I would sure bring my Australian Shepherd to her to help me work with him. Dede, you have a gift.

Beautiful Shepherd! You made him look even more beautiful. I have bought some tools and would really like to help shelter dogs. Your explaining everything is wonderful! I only get a once a month check, (I’m a geezer), but I certainly want to buy at least 3 things from you! Love your smile and happy disposition!! I can see a couple of times how an 8hr day can be exhausting. Not just because of the work, but the wear and tear on the body. I could never do that many dogs in one day. I LOVE your videos and can’t wait for the one you said you’re putting out for us starters! Cool!

Beautiful Shepherd!

Nice job Dede what a beautiful dog xx

Fantastic job the dog looks brilliant

A better thing to do is get a rubber mat and put it under him, and stop being loud that kind of scares the dog (i might be wrong about her being too loud, for me she was loud. My opinion) , try to get the dog get used to being around the shavers without it being on and just rub it around their fur and body parts so they feel more secure about it and then turn it on so they get used to the sound, then maybe the dog will stop moving so much. I hope this helped! I love you and your channel

OMG Dede. I had to laugh a bit because it was as if the two of you were doing a dance lol. Great job!

That’s a really beautiful dog!!!!

He is such a beautiful and sweet dog. 😍😘

Gorgeous dog ❤️

He looks at you with so much love lol ❤️

Thank you love

Fantastic job.

He’s a beauty!!!!

I love how you distract him😂 "Yeaah.. Smell that!" 😂💗💗👍👍👍

Great job! That's a big dog! Our one senior dog passed about a month ago. We thinking about getting a Husky.

A beautiful dog very sweet💗💞💖💕💓❤🐶

He looks gorgeous!!! Thanks for the heads up on thos ad’s I didn’t know u get credit for it if we watch it all the way threw...see I learn something new everyday girl....🤓👀

Awww, he's such a sweet boy. It's almost like he's saying "if I'm cute will you stop?" lol. You could see he wanted to give her some kisses during the first cut, so I'm glad he got some love after. I think dad is right about the collie in there, those ears! that sweet face! Beauuuutiful baby.

Aww. I love Toby 💖 hope the parents found out what was causing the scabs and sores. I was just wondering if you could add the pet parents reaction when they see their groomed babies. Obviously as long as they are happy to be on camera. It would be lovely to see their reaction to all of your hard work. 😘

awesome!

You did awesome and you were so calm and patient in the meantime, tho I do have a question. Have you ever groomed a Great Pyrenees?

Love this video. I will definitely do this technique to my dog with washing.

What a good boy ! Such a handsome boy ❤️

Handsome fella, had me a little nervous at first Lol 🐾🐾🐾

He has a beautiful tail.

he is very sweet

Methinks you have met your match in the German Shepard. Bless you!

Today is my birthday and I spent 1/2 of it watching about 5 vids for my first time here!!!!! I LOVE YOUR WORK, ATTITUDE AND COMMITMENT!!! I'M IN!!! I have two POMERANIANS about 10 years old and live in OHIO! I will buy the shampoo and rinse for now and am considering learning to take on dog grooming I'm preparing for an active retirement occupation and will volunteer at shelters!!!! YOU AND TOM ARE AWESOME AND I WISH YOU THE VERY, VERY BEST AT CONTINUED SUCCESS WITH ****MY FAVORITE GROOMER**** and LIFE!!!!! THANKS FOR TEACHING ME MORE ABOUT DOGS, GROOMING AND OUR BEHAVIORS WITH THEM THAT MAKES LIFE WITH DOGS AND ALL ANIMALS SPECIAL!!!!!✨✨✨✨✨✨

Toby loves you so much!!!

Shout out from Little Elm! Pretty boy and great job! We're going to be getting a German Shepherd puppy so we may stop by in the future!

That's a smart dog when you said one more Paul you're doing great he knew exactly what you said and reacted like man I don't know you got every watch it

Dede! I wish I lived in Texas, because I'd want to be right by your side for like 2 weeks so I could learn your style,or have you help find my thing! Great video

Dede, way to go, man !!!

He is so beautiful

Thanks for the video.

Great video! Can I ask of clipping downward damages his coat? I have a mid/ long coat shepherd that gets matts in his back legs but will not allow them to be brushed out.

Gorgeous pup..... 🥰♥️

Beauitful job

Have you ever tried using the LIP grooming arm system to attach the back end. ? I was so nervous watching him move on that table.

They can feel if you are nervous and it can make them nervous . i am a dog trainer thats one thing i have to teach some of the people. Cute dog.

he looks like he part Saluki and german shepherd doesnt he? Gorgeous boy and you did a great job :)

The things groomers say to dogs I have noticed my grandmother saying because she used to be a dog groomer and says those things to us all the time lol.

He’s so cute omg 😍

He so cute

Dede do you use a bath brush for every breed of dog or just heavier coated ones?