For those wondering what breed our cute boy is, according to Embark he's actually 0% Corgi. We did a DNA test on him and it turns out he's a mix between Norwegian Elkhound, Jack Russel Terrier (hence the short legs), and different types of Collies.
Thanks for posting this. Otis looks a lot like my Bailey who was American Eskimo x Poodle. I thought maybe Otis was that plus some German Shepherd. It must be the Elkhound that gives Otis that thick coat and Spitz tail.
I had never heard of a norwegian elk hound before. Now that I know what they look like, it seems obvious that’s a huge part of your little guys genetic background.
When I first saw her say that I was thinking, "you can tell a dog not to shake and they won't???" My boy wouldn't shake until he was out of the tub and had already been towel dried but I did not know it was an option to just tell him no. :)
My doxie HATES nails and has since the day we adopted him. I agree that I think he had them cut too short one time and he's never getting over it, thank you. There's only one woman at Petco that can cut his nails. All else must back the fluff off
One of the dogs I had, who I believe was a Lab German Shepard cross, had a bark so loud it was painful if she barked at full volume within a few feet of me. I'm sure constant exposure would have caused hearing loss.
Stressed as he was, he was a very good boy never to try a bite or a nip! He hated almost everything and wasn't afraid to express that but he still drew the line at being mean. Obviously a very good natured dog.
he’s obviously such a sweet natured dog. dogs can cause us so much damage and yet they’re so gentle, other animals can’t really harm us fatally but attack us every chance they get lol
@@angel1202003 well that's (unfourtunatley) just not true. Other animals can DEFINETLY hurt us. Even a mouse or hamster can bite us (tho fishes are pretty harmless, tho some could definitely hurt you if they're big enough)
I thought the Corgi butt was just the natural way the fur grows. i did not know it was trimmed that way. They have such a cute wiggle when they walk. 😁😁
@@JB-nr7iy I have a rough collie with beautiful long hair at rear, I have never trimmed it, never would. She gets brushed regularly so doesn't gets knocks, plus she has a lovely wriggle 🐅
I see Corgi, a hint of German Shepherd, a dash of Border Collie -and a whole big lump of absolutely lovable floof. Such a sweetie; despite being utterly terrified of the dryer and everything past it, he still tried to hold still.
Otis reminds me so much of my adorable mutt, who would have been 10 this year. By DNA, she was a mixture of collie and 3 other breeds--no corgi or German Shepherd. Looks can be deceiving with mutts! She was such a sweet doggie, even at the vet or groomer.
I'm a hair stylist and I could never deal with my clients barking (I'll listen about your grandkids all day just hold still!) I have a lot of respect for dog groomers and I love how you show everything in detail. Also I want your texturizing shears with the double teeth lol
I’m also a hairstylist and I feel the opposite. I’d rather deal with the fluff and barking any day. People suck. Animals are pure. I do agree that I have a ton of respect for what she does.
I used thinning shears on one of my daughters hair as it was so thick and curly then I found a fab hairdresser that knew what to do with her bouncy springy curls. I used thinning shears on my dogs ( different ones.. Just in case anything got transmitted). I am neither a hairdresser nor a dog groomer but had 3 girls with so very different hair each and 6 GSDs who got groomed and then there was the cats (we did not have all 6 dogs at the same time, usually they came in pairs but we did have a trio at one point who had mugging mum for her food or plated food down to an extremely fine art.... One in cfron, one behind, and the 'floating one' aka the one who nudged you to trip over one of them.... We affectionately called them' the sharks.' Now re barking.... I was a nurse so have endless patience but I hated hearing snoring patients and yappy dogs.....
Hi Vanessa, I'm a former groomer and I really enjoy your videos! I learned in grooming school many years ago that if you put your hand flat between a dog's shoulder blades and press down slightly, it prevents them from shaking while being bathed. I got to be pretty quick at putting my hand down at the first sign that a dog is about to shake it. Try i t, it works!
Good to know, as my girl will do the hippie shake at just the mention of rain or getting wet. She does NOT like to be wet. Lol. Still, it appears to be a reflex, so touch stops it, but it cannot be taught as shake on command. DARN.
To anyone reading this, sorry to be a buzz-kill but I need to vent for a minute. Our family lost our 4-year-old german shepard Bones this morning. The vet identified pneumonia and pancreatitis when we took him in on Monday, but the infection progressed so quickly that they couldn't save him and he stopped breathing early this morning. This was all very sudden and we are sort of in shock right now. I know people watching this channel will understand how we are feeling. Dear strangers of the internet, please give your pets and extra hug or kiss tonight while my family mourns Bones. He was a good boy.
Bones will always be family to you - sending love and cyber hugs so you know you and your loved ones are not alone in your grief - Bones will be waiting for you on the Rainbow Bridge
I was a groomer in the early 2000's at a big retail pet store. We didn't have hearing protection, that wonderful bee keeper's hat for the heavy shedders, or happy hoodies. This pup reminded me of those days of going home feeling like I'd lost yet another chunk of hearing. I'm so glad you have good safety tools for both you and the animals. Otis turned out beautifully, even if he was displeased with the process.
Her hair is gorgeous! There's absolutely *no need for it to look that good (it is her grooming skills we come for after all) but it still makes for a nice view. 💖
Cute dog! At first I thought you were going to say he looked like some collie mix and was confused when you said corgi, but once he was out of the bath and on the table for his little legs to be seen, it clicked lol. He looks great!
Otis is a very intelligent li'l guy! He understood what you were doing and bravely submitted. Such a good boy! Also, kudos to the sound editor for protecting our hearing too from the louder yaps! Lol! ( When you said 'Corgi Butt', Otis seemed to yap "The Indigniteeeee! NOOOOOOOOO!!!")
Same! As soon as I saw him I thought - there's definitely some sheltie in there - from the eyes, the tipped ears, colouring, tail and most definitely the bark. I've had two sable shelties and you recognize the bark right away. lol
His coat is gorgeous after his groom, so good looking. Ooh but that yappy bark just hits the sensitive spot in my hearing. I love your instructive cute videos and for a very anxious dog he did not too badly. Well done
Same -- I had a roommate once who owned two corgis and they were similarly loud in a way I could not stand. It was right exactly between small dog yippy and big dog resonant. Even worse, they'd do it very suddenly, right next to my ear! Never experienced anything like it before or since. It didn't help that they were fairly reactive to any people or dogs walking by the house -- and terrorized my Rottie mix (they were lucky she was super sweet and tolerant)... Put me off corgis forevermore. I used to say that I like all breeds of dogs, no matter the size or origin. No more!
I would help my neighbor bathe her female Cardigan Welsh Corgi, who was 12 years old. That dog would shake off the water from the minute the bath started until it was done. I was a wet, hairy mess by the time I got home! 😂❤
I just keep thinking he keeps barking after you turned off the dryer because he wasn't sure anyone could hear him complain of the war crimes you were committing by bathing and trimming him. What a cutie boyyyyy🥰🥰🥰
From an old retired groomer.. When they start to shake, just hold their ears down against their head. They'll stop or not shake that much. ♥ You do a lovely job! People don't understand how rewarding grooming is but it can also be so very frustrating at times ☺
GWD: "Don't shake!" Dogs hear: "Wah...wah!" Proceed to shake vigorously. Dogs say: "Don't touch my butt!" GWD hears: Yap! Yap! Yap! Yap! Proceeds to precision trim all of butt.
What a cute boy! I loved the eyebrow worry wrinkles during the bath. One of my horses would get those, and they were so ridiculous and cute looking on a big, elegant horse, LOL. Otis is such a pretty floof! Nice butt. 😄
I'm laughing here, lol... I'm Brazilian, I live in the south of this country and I once had a natural pert bottom, that was when I was young like you, today at 64 I have a 'beautiful' lordosis, lol!!! YT recommended your channel to me and you mentioned this second one, I'm marathoning both,
The price for the time spent grooming (plus having to deal with bark barks and shaking) is really reasonable! I thought it would be alot more expensive!
He’s got some Sheltie in there. The sound of the bark, the feet, the magnificent tail & butt floof - it reminds me of the Shelties I’ve known. Plus the loud opinions.
He very much resembles a pup I used to have. Same size and shape, very similar markings, and nearly the same face. His dna had him as 1/2 GSD, 1/4 Chihuahua, and 1/4 Miniature Pinscher.
