How to Groom a Rescue Dog 

"She's alive and well and doesn't want to stand up" this describes me extremely well

My wife is a retired groomer and is addicted to watching you now that she is physically incapable of doing it herself. Her last day of work she had to go to the ER to get her scissors cut off her hand. Her arthritis has just ruined her hands. She says you are one of the most talented groomers shes seen since school. Good on you, madam Croy.

i love how dogs r still able to trust humans after being abused and/or abandoned

I wish I could have seen or heard the parents reaction of this wonderful transformation. And what a great temperament!

I would love to see before and after pictures at the end! I feel like it would add a better conclusion to your videos.

She's matted, but so friendly!

As a dog groomer, It’s amazing how progressively she started to calm down when she realized she wasn’t in any real danger. Your work is amazing

I wonder if something is up with that front left leg. She really doesn’t want it touched.

What a transformation!! Boo was pretty patient considering her state at that moment. Well done!! I hope you do a follow up vid on her to tell us about her left front paw and settling in her forever home.

Wow, what a patient dog. She must surely have had decent owners at one point. Glad she has a new good family.

"We're done!!!,we're done!!!" "We're not done im tricking her!"

"Coconut the aggressive Yorkie" will go down as the best line accompanied by an eye roll 👌🏻👌🏻

I don’t even have a dog

I groomed my maltese once, husband said he looked like Ben Franklin on chemo. No more DIY for me, thanks.

I’m in training of becoming a certified dog groomer and your videos really help me. I watch them every day. I love how good you are with them ❤️ thank you for these videos!

It warms my heart to see you doing a straight up rescue dog it really does i LOVE all rescues. Your a doll!

That's a sweet dog. I'm sure she's so happy to have a new home.

Awww! I was waiting to see the bath. Can you include next time? You did a great job. Doggie is so cute.

She foresaw the future when she said to quarantine herself from fleas, we all laughed and now were paying the price.

That funny position boo did with her leg when she was on the dog upstand is what we refer to as "kickstanding" in our house. Too funny 🤣

Dee, I’ve been watching your videos for several months now. I’m an animal care technician at a shelter in Connecticut and everything you’ve taught me has really helped me to help make my longer haired, matted, neglected dog and cat friends more comfortable and every time they leave the table, you can see how much they appreciated getting their painful mats removed and cleaned up. They look and act like new pets afterwards. Every time I have a friend on the table I think of you and you’ve helped me make more of a difference. This video really hit home for me. Thank you so much for everything. Boo looks beautiful!!! Her demeanor changed so much from beginning to end - she came in panting and stressed from her transport and became so calm towards the middle and end. I’m saving up so I can get some clippers and gear from you that are geared towards grooming and not just surgery prep shaves.

Great looking little girl!!! I’d say at sometime in her life she’s been on a grooming table!! Dede... your a great person huge hugs!!

For me, you know why I like your videos? The way you talk to the dogs. To you, they make you happy and it shows and we can hear it

LOVE!!!!! I’m in the rescue field, I knew I enjoyed you before watching this video......however, now I’m completely hooked!!!! There’s so many special things about a rescue baby, and something as simple as a haircut or even a good bath.....can change their entire demeanor. I love how gentle and diligent you are. You say, it’s not about making them pretty at this point, yet you make them look so pretty because your a perfectionist. Thank you for sharing this!!

Looking forward to Boo’s next grooming visiting video, can’t wait to see what her haircut will look like. Congrats to her parents for adopting. She appears more terrier like than poodle mix.

I can't wait to see a follow up either....love to see Boo-boo in a shirt or sweater. She turned out to be a rather reasonable sweet pup! Haircut is terrific and I love her ears!

I'm starting my journey into grooming and your videos are so helpful on proper mannerisms for handling and technique. Thank you so much for posting such quality content!

I have no idea about grooming, but I think that pup behaved amazingly well. Her mom & dad are so lucky to have rescued her. ❤

dede.. maybe you can put a before after shot at the end of the vid.. 😊 just for reference.. and also.. maybe some behind the scenes when they get back to their parents? I just love seeing them happily go to their mums and dads showing off their new look 😂 love your vids!

The dog upstanding makes everything go so much smoother and faster it’s just the greatest thing on earth I love mine

She was such a sweet girl. I thank her parents for adopting from a shelter. I volunteer at a shelter and thank you for suggesting that groomers help with the grooming at a shelter. We try to bathe but don't know enough to cut or clean the private areas, and ears.

My old dog had these absolutely wonderful groomers who cried when we called and said that he passed away. They were so good with him and he even liked their dog (he was a smaller dog and got attacked by bigger dogs so he did not like dogs). Thank you so much for caring for dogs and customers this much. We go to the same groomers for my new dog. They love him as well.

what a sweet dog. You were amazing with her and you really pay attention to the health of the dogs ie ears and her paw.

You are so good with all of the animals in your videos. I really appreciate the care and love that you give these animals.

You make me want to learn how to groom dogs.You are amazing with the skills and top notch service.Your empathy completely shines through in every video.Thanks for keeping me company.

I rescued a Maltese mix who had been on the streets for at least 3 years and was full of flees & ticks plus very sick! With TLC and vitamins, he’s beautiful now. He’s the most grateful, loving dog & so happy to just have a home! Please rescue these dogs!! They seem to know that you saved their lives & make great pets 🐶

I'm not sure if it is appropriate to comment like this 😂 sorry if I say something wrong. I'm a depressed person with anxiety disorder as well. I found your videos and I know that you're a veteran and the way you care for the dogs you groom, how you work hard to get an income with something that you really passionate about without being influenced by money and fame, and his you just being yourself and your courage on telling owners that they need to brush their dog every single day different parts a day it's just really inpsiring and really help me a lot. Sorry if I'm weird :( I'm not good in communicating. But it doesn't stop me from sending you this message as I want you know you have made an impact in my life and in my healing. I'm currently on rehab at home. Unable to work nor go out. I rescued a stray pup on a road side and she is now with me for 3 weeks already and she had been me so much to cope with my depression. I wish I could save more animals and I really love your videos and it really do helpful and entertaining at the same time. Thank you Dede :)

I can't wait to see a follow up

I love watching anyone who takes pride in their job and strives to do the best at whatever it is - you can tell you are that - keep it up!

You do such a great job and I cannot believe how quickly you work! I love that you let the client know about her front left limb soreness and ear infection too! If you don't mind me saying, I love that you took samples of the stuff in her ears but it had cleaning solution on it. If you take a few swipes of the "gunk" before you start cleaning then the vet would be able to analyze it. This is coming from a place of love btw! Not hurtful criticism. I was a vet tech for years and when dogs came from the groomers with already clean ears but previously had infections per the groomer, the vet always wished that the client or groomer hadn't even cleaned the ears so that he/she could get an accurate sample to run an ear cytology. I hope this can help in the future!

Love the transformation of dogs like this! Boo is too cute!

She seems alot more happy now. And she looks so much better. Nice job!

Such a patient, calm sweetheart. I hope she found a loving home.

She's such a good girl! Thank you for such a kind and caring groomer! It helps restore my faith in humans.

Great video. I think she has noticed, that you were helping her and after that she was very cooperativ!

She turned out absolutely beautiful

God bless the people who rescue dogs from shelters and the groomers who takes care of them. This is a good video. 🐶😍

That pup ended up looking amazing. You did a great job. Good job camera man.

I’m a 67 yr old vet tech. Good to know some easier ways to do things. Always learning. Thank you. Working up a list for an order.

lovely outcome and so glad you could help this dog feel better. glad she is going to a loving home

Love watching how you care with your work dede. You bring new life back to the animals . Your an angel . In my humble opinion.

As a dog owner, I’ve learned so much from your videos. I was even able to help a friend spot an early ear infection on her new dog before it got too bad. Keep up the good work!

I love watching your videos. I don't do grooming but I love animals and I like to see their new looks. I grew up with 2 schnauzers and my mom learned how to do a schnauzer cut when they were young to save money. By the time I was 11 or so, she had taught me and I groomed them too. :)

I just started volunteering grooming at my local shelter! Thanks for your vids!

What a sweet dog - I bet it was such a relief for her to be taken care of! So glad she got rescued.

I love your show. I think you are the best groomer and am very happy I found you on U-Tube. Thank you Dede for your love of animals. The world is a better place because you are here! Susan

What a transformation! She's adorable! love those floppy ears

She’s like “I’m gonna stand, but I’m gonna stand my way” 😂

Today is my first time watching you and I am so happy to have found your channel! I have groomed my own dogs and I love the patience you have, there has been times that I took 2 days to get in a groom! Great job, Boo is looking good

She really does seem like a very patient and sweet dog. I sincerely hope her new parents take good care of her and show her the love she's so obviously in need of. Well son!

What. a. good. girl!!!! She has to feel 100% better with those mats gone!

Dear Dede, thank you so very much for your time and info. I am a military wife who lives in great pain most of the time. However, I am hooked to watching you and getting to learn something too. It has been a dream for me to have my own grooming business so I can help homeless people with a job and also lend services to shelters in need. . But for now I live vicariously through your videos. Thank you so much for everything you do. A forever fan, Caroline

I would have snatched this dog up if I could have. I'm sure she has already got a forever home. I had a rescue dog that was so great! She lived with us for 14 years. She was 16 when she died and she was such a part of our family. Rescuing is a very worthwhile thing.

Wow, you're amazing. I don't even have a pet but I really enjoy watching you groom these animals. You're kind and patient and thorough. You work very well

Your video's are so satisfying and educational. Keep up the good work, you're a great business woman!

13:54 Her shaved tail looks like a manatee head

Oh bless her little heart, she's such an adorable dog 😭❤️

The dog is gorgeous and well behaved. You did an amazing job

Dede, I absolutely love your personality and the way you handle each dog! As a student vet tech a lot of these techniques apply for what I do and they are so useful!

Once I get to have my own place, I would love to save and adopt a dog from a shelter too! 😊❤

I’m not a groomer but I love dogs and I love watching you work. You are so talented.

Wow, great job on Boo!! I have chin poo. With a curly tail though. That looks like her!! And he is the same temperament!! She is such a very good girl . Those clients got a little blessing in a fur baby!! Very sweet dog for just being rescued and traveling and grooming. That's a long day!! And she was adorable in the end!!

Awww she's got a lovely temperament though! Such a sweetie.

Great groomer! connects with all the dogs without resorting to baby talk to entice a dog to behave like so many of us. Lol. Dede got mad skills. Love the transformations.

I have only (so far) watched this video. Besides being interesting on how you handle the dogs, your sort of firm, matter of fact manner is comforting to me. I do not have a pet so I watch all kinds of dog and cat channels from rescue to graphic operations and the animals getting forever homes. But I have not watched the groomer vids.....like the others these really relax me from my anxiety, depression, and some agoraphobia. So when you make your vids, know that you are helping people in ways like myself in addition to instruction and sharing your pro knowledge. Thank you so much for your sharing.

Boo looks so much happier with all that mess gone. Dogs know when they look good, too. I keep all my dogs in short coats all year long. When it's cold, I put fleece hoodies on them. My groomer is a mobile groomer and we have them groomed every six weeks. You do a beautiful job!

My dog had the same thing Boo had in the ear. Took him to the vet. He had yeast infection. Put drops for 20days. He's fine now

I’d love to see some more videos of dogs that get groomed regularly and don’t necessarily need to be shaved. Like how you might do a maintenance groom.

Wonderful video, my husband adopted a Tibetan terrier last year & some of your techniques I will try with our dog. Need to watch more of your videos. 👏👏👏

No idea how I ended up watching your videos, I think I got lost in RU-vid, but I am so glad I found this channel!! These videos have been so interesting that I ended up watching five of them in under two days. I am a barista so I never had any interest in grooming pets until watching your videos... I think these videos are fantastic!! As are you!

Hi Dede!...I was thinking of going to the Pasadena expo but I can only go on Sunday and I would love to meet you, so hopefully I do!!!..I’m so excited now!!! I have learned a lot of things from you!

This channel is heavily under rated, you should have more subs

What a sweet little dog! It’s a pleasure to watch you work. You’re so thorough and knowledgeable and caring. 🐶💜

I think your attitude and personality with dogs is commendable. You have mad skills and knowledge, but I would love to have you groom my dogs...just don’t live close enough. Really good work and compassion

I open my own groomers in a week and I've been surfing through your videos in my spare time. Extremely informative and they've calmed me down quite a bit, since needless to say, I am extremely nervous. No one wanted to take me on as an apprentice (since I guess they'd be making themselves a competitor) so your videos are of great help to me and I thank you for them!

Boo seems much more alert and "with it" I hope she feels as good as she looks. A new hair cut and a new home and good parents....A new life for little Boo! Im so excited for her. Great work Dede. *the front paw looks a little oddly shaped and some what swollan*

You did an amazing job! This dog looks SO much better and I’m sure she’ll feel so much happier now that she has had a bath and a good shave! 💕

This is yrs past the time you groomed her, but I love your approach to grooming and feeling out the animal. I love how you handled the rescue dog and made her easier for the new parent. Getting a kit together and throwing in some shirts was so kind. She was so pretty in the end. Poor thing; you wonder what she went through yet she's such a good dog!!!.🐕🐕🐶🐾🐾🐾🐾🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

What a sweet pup. And she looks a million times better now.

I know you will never see this but you do amazing work! My mom had a chow chow she just left tied out all the time, wasn't allowed in the house. This was my dog from childhood and after I moved out my mom would just feed and water her. I was not allowed to take the dog because she paid for it. I would go and groom my Sweetie 6 times a year and I felt like it wasn't fair. She would get matted so bad because no one would even pet her. I hated seeing her matted and sunstained, she was an amazing dog and fully house trained. By no means am I claiming to be a groomer but I was the only person who could get that close to her.

You are so sweet and I love how much you value your clients

Ive been watching a lot of grooming videos and you have such a light touch and you are quick!!

I would love to have seen their reaction to seeing the new “Boo”. She definitely knew she was being helped and transformed to show her inner Diva!

What a sweet nice dog! ❤❤❤

Boo is absolutely adorable and I am so happy she has a new forever home and you as her groomer. You did an amazing job with her. Thank you for sharing. I am going to visit your web site to order some products from you. I have two Tibetan Terriers in full coat but I trim their paws and do a hygiene trim with scissors. I would like to try it with clippers.

What a doggie makeover! She was so cute all freshly groomed! Bless the new parents for rescuing Boo! 😍

You are so patient and quick grooming these dogs. Boo was also very good, My dog does not want to be groomed at all and yet he was very good with his first couple of cuts. any advice?

You should put before and after pics at the end of your videos videos! :)

What a great transformation Boo is a trooper and very sweet pup, so glad she got a new family!

YOU DID SUCH A GOOD JOB!!! YOU WERE SO PATIENT WITH HER AND SHE WAS SO GOOD. GOD BLESS YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO.