I groom them when no one else will 

Let's be honest. He has an understanding of she is doing. It should feel comfortable to have all that off. From what I have observed in videos like this. Animals that have a ton of hair. Do want humans to shave them. Once they feel the difference on their body.

Yeah i think in this case the dog wasn't the issue at all but the owners might have been. The dog was quite ready to have all that mess off him.

The Golden personality is strong in this one.

@@robinclemmons7712 Oh absolutely. Smart and gentle

That's because he is a hippie.

@@silencz1Did you not listen to the video? The owner tried to get him groomed but couldn’t. I’m pretty sure you have no idea what it’s like to be in a position where you have financial hardship, but it’s not easy. It was even hard for my family to get our dog to the vet for checkups because they couldn’t afford an $80 vet bill. Not everyone has it easy to where they can afford these things. That doesn’t mean the dog isn’t loved. If the owner didn’t care about the dog, they wouldn’t have even tried to find a groomer to do their fur. Let’s not be so judgemental.

@@silencz1He didn’t have fleas.

​​​@@AnAdorableWombat12:37 Oooofff... How embarrassing for you. Seems like *you*didn't listen to the video. Let's maybe try a little compassion, to both the owners of Falcor and commenters who are showing empathy and kindness. I've time-stamped exactly where financial hardship is mentioned. The owners OBVIOUSLY love Falkor greatly his obedience and gentleness is testament to that.

You don't have to be rich to love your pet. You just sound ignorant.

​@@sloane.2747 It is free to walk a dog for it's exercise and Falcor is very overweight. The owner may love their dog because it's a cute companion but they aren't loving him the way he needs. The owner is overfeeding and under exercising their high maintenance dog. They should be embarrassed.

I agree. I believe that the other groomers didn't want to take the time to do it. Thank God for people like Vanessa.

Amen to that.

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Agreed! I love Nottheworstcleaner for what she does as well. 😊 It makes it rewarding to support creators who do God's work.

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It was not about the dog, just the intensity of matting and time it would take so the dog isn’t uncomfortable.

@@parryyotter But it only took 30 minutes to shave him. Anesthesia was obviously not needed. The dog isn't exactly feral, he's really very easy to groom. So those other groomers were either fibbing about why they didn't want to take him on, or they were just too inexperienced to know better.

@@stellangiosit is painful to shave matting. It can leave bruises and hematomas. It would be more humane to do it under anesthesia even if the dog is well behaved. The owner would just have to pay for it and obviously taking care of their dog isn’t their priority

@@kristyrowland111Or it’s insanely expensive and circumstances changed and the owner couldn’t afford that type of grooming. He’s there being groomed with Vanessa, so clearly the owners do care for him. Maybe get off your high horse and realize not everything is always as it seems.

I concur completely - especially after considering how dangerous it is to anesthetize a pet. Obviously, anesthesia must be used for major procedures like surgeries and other medical emergencies, but the mortality rate of pets that receive anesthesia - even just anesthesia to hold them still for grooming - is disturbingly high. I didn't know this until recently, but I couldn't agree more that anesthetizing a pet is far too risky to even _consider_ for a simple grooming routine like this one was!

I also think that in the litigious society we are in, groomers are refusing to do difficult dogs. Which then trickles down to the younger generation as lack of desire to go the extra mile because they never see anyone do so.

​​@@rlight7334I dont think thats the only reason. Some groomer might not have much experience grooming dificult dogs or thoes with aditional needs, they might not be equipped to take on such a task either. I'd rather a groomer say they aren't qualified or equipped to handle somthing instead of taking on the job and possibly doing harm to themselves and/or the pet. I do think however if they were to reject the work they should know of a more qualified groomer who they could recomend.

I mean pet groomers not willingly to work on doodles? The major clients, the reason why pet grooming exists in the first place is absoulte insane to me. 😅

@@lawyerpanda1856it makes sense. If doodles often have behavioral issues and the general public doesn’t understand what a nightmare their coat is before getting them than why would groomers want to work on them? Sustain bodily injuries, get sued by the owner after their dog gets shaved and all their skin issues surface, or have to deal with getting their website reviews tanked because someone’s neglected pup doesn’t look like a Pinterest doodle because the groomer can’t make a miracle happen with severely damaged coat. Just because Vanessa makes it look easy doesn’t mean this is actually easy. Especially when this dog is a 1 in a million temperament

He looks like he's enjoying getting shaved. Je probably os enjoying all of the air getting to his skin.

She’s a true gem of a human.

I thought this same thing. She just loves the animals and has empathy for others that love animals.

That’s true - compassion for other groomers, owners and dogs!

For sure!!!

What do you have, if I may ask?

@@emmascholz3300HOW RUDE!!

​@@emmascholz3300why would you ask that. What happened to personal privacy

​@@emmascholz3300Nope. You may absolutely not ask.

What? If a person is not comfortable sharing, they just won't. Don't speak on other's behalf..

this is straight up neglect. to let a dog get this pelted

@@pvncat - What part of "financial hardship" do you not understand?

@@pvncat I don't have a dog, but when I fell on financial hardships, I didn't get my hair cut, didn't go to the doctor, didn't go to the dentist. At the end of a decade when the hardships eases, I needed a root canals and crowns. So, I dunno. Guess I neglected myself? That's kind of what happens whilst in "financial hardships."

@@daveogarf Financial hardship is no excuse to neglect an animal.

@@daveogarfanimals are a privilege not a right. Not only that, I have sold my own stuff to ensure my dog had all she needed. If they had brushed this dog he wouldn’t be matted, he’d just have a long coat so they also didn’t put the work in the maintain the coat.

I was thinking the same.

I don't understand why they didn't try brushing their pup though. He seems like a very good boy who wouldn't make it difficult.

I’ve fallen on hard times before too, but this owner could have brushed the dog. That, the overgrown nails, and the dog’s obesity makes me wonder if this isn’t just plain laziness.

​@@niemandbestimmtes9808I'd guess that by the time they realised they couldn't get him groomed professionally, he was already too matted

​@@dostagirl9551 since you don't know the circumstances of the owner it's cruel to judge. Perhaps someone is battling a terminal illness etc.

Well said

They do care for their dog

They could be elderly on a fixed income and struggle to pay for everything in life. The fact that the puppo is named after a character from an nearly 40 yo movie makes me think maybe they are elderly, but I don't know personally. I'm sure they wish they could do more for Falkor.

​@@skootergirl22I feel like there's little excuse to allow a good boys coat to get this bad, it'd be different if he wasn't so good about the process

​@@chadwickermansure but they would've known that getting into having this dog. Learn to shave it at home, clippers are like $20 at Ross, brush often etc. There are ways to combat that, that isn't just "oh gues fido has to suffer some more" glad they got taken care of at least

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You are wonderful! Inspiring. 😊❤

🥲 Those moments are awesome to see. God is good.

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Since she said the owner fell on hard times financially, maybe others wouldn’t groom the pup because the owner didn’t have enough money 🤷🏼‍♀️

They also did mention it could be because of the severity of the matting. Others suggested being groomed under sedation.

@@Curious.Badgerwhich, as she shows, is BS.

@@BeatlesOasisFan agree.

@@rebeccahicks2392 did she also say in past videos that some groomers won't do cases like this because of time and effort?

No wonder he's panting it's like a sheep not being sheared

He went from a sheep 🐑 to a Labrador lol

He looks like he feels so much better after his treatment. It’s awesome.

His sigh of relief made me tear up 🥹

Well-socialized goldendoodles are often like this. Particularly if they understand that you are trying to help them.

'peeled' is gross but I understand what you're saying. I can almost feel the weight lifted off them plus feeling super clean. Peeling is a boke term tho lol

This looks a helluva lot like a sheep shearing, so "peeled" is an accurate description. His behavior was excellent despite not being groomed regularly. Poor pupper, but I bet he feels so much better now. Great job, Vanessa.

@@catc7959 He's a sweet pup and will definitely feel much better. The term 'peeled' is still gross though imo lol

@@NbSkazNono this is how you peel sheep

WHY WOULD THIS DOG NEED SEDATION GROOMING? SCAMMER.

Right? If I had not watched the video, I would have thought the before & after pictures were of two completely different dogs!

I saw the thumbnail and was like, "what dog is that???" A GOLDEN RETRIEVER/POODLE MIX???!!!!

Its also funny that when you shave the poodle, you can see the retriever.😂

@@et4920 have you even watched the video...

I had the same thought 😊

That’s exactly what I thought. That lab face 😅

Went from a sheep dog to a great Dane lol

Yeah this was basically Extreme Makeover: Doggo Edition 😂

Very versatile looking dog breed, I like that!! They can be shaggy or shaved❤

😂😂

On my dog's first shave, she went from a black fuzz ball to an elegant silver miniature poodle. If I hadn't been standing there talking to the groomer (mobile grooming session in my house), I honestly would think dog was swapped out. First time I learned about coat colour changes in certain breeds.

My 12yo Dood "talks" to us in those sighs. This guy was loving on you!

WHY WOULD THIS DOG NEED SEDATION GROOMING? SCAMMER.

@@et4920it was probably just an excuse to not have to groom him, or the groomer was just uncomfortable with how large he was and how much effort it can be especially not knowing what he’s going to act like during it.

@@et4920 It's not really scamming if the groomer (who was literally turning business away) didn't stand to make money from it, which they didn't. Sedation grooming can only be done by a vet.

Pup ?…. He is a full grown dog 😮

How kind of you to help. I THANK YOU !

@Mike-xh7wb any dog is a pup. No matter if it's 5 weeks or 15 years. To me, they're forever young.

@@RennieGirlReads maybe spend a little longer, on developing your English skills

@Mike-xh7wb Maybe you shouldn't be so critical of someone's English skills. So, I accidentally typed "with it" twice. It's called a typo. I'm pretty sure RU-vid doesn't have the Grammar Police; unless you have nominated yourself, Sheriff.

i think thats the poodle in him.

Seriously, I was surprised when she mentioned anaesthesia. He clearly doesn't need it. He's obviously anxious but he's as mellow as a Newfoundland. I guess that other groomer just didn't know their stuff.

​@@mr6johnclarklabradoodles are notoriously hard to groom, so it's 100% the owner and the dog, not at all the breed.

​@@BeeWhistlerLabradoodles are notoriously hard to groom. They're known biters.

@@BeeWhistler or they dont wanna do the work.

Work of God =)

true animal lover, from my perspective. and she does lovely work. talent and generosity.. good hooman.

she could probably arm wrestle a pro boxer with the amount of a workout she gets from the dogs!!

Leaders lead, She can be a 12yo so long her fur buddies felt she was a leader they will respect her

She's actually 6'4...just these dogs are gargantuan

​@@OptimusYale That really puts it into perspective 👀

Vanessa’s superpowers are complete empathy with the dogs, and a complete absence of fear of dogs. Animals can tell if you’re nervous or calm, and they act accordingly. It’s rational on their part: If people are tense and worried, they figure there’s danger around. If people are relaxed and quiet, animals know there’s nothing to fear.

I think he is very clever and knows, ti will be for his benefit. He is definitely much more comfortable now. He is adorable.

he's got that smart Poodle brain and a big goofy body haha

He behaves like a dog that used to see regular grooming.

Why don’t you get a pet insurance? When I used to live in Canada, we had pet insurance. I bought a plan as soon as I bought my cat from a breeder. You pay affordable monthly premium and they cover your cat or dog for needed medical bills. It can get quite expensive when they get sick so it’s always a good idea to get a pet insurance. My cat luckily lived for 21 years without any major illness. But I had pet insurance throughout his lifetime.

@@KittenBowl1 I don't know where OC is from, but not a lot of places in America offer pet insurance, and even when it is available, it often isn't affordable or doesn't cover what it needs to so you still end up paying way more than feels justifiable for a pet, and when you're in a tight spot financially, adding another monthly expense is hard to handle

Look in your area for reduced cost animal care. Call your local humane society or Animal control for places that price on a sliding scale based on income.

He’s also well loved and well trained and it shows.

That was my thought. Such a good boy.

WHY WOULD THIS DOG NEED SEDATION GROOMING? SCAMMERS.

@@et4920she explained why they said that in the video.

Not being groomed very often does not mean he's "been through a lot"

@@lmd2454 having a coat that matted is rough for a dog. Even without his owner going through a rough time, which was mentioned in the video, that coat is hard to bear. That, in and of itself is a lot

Hope Vanessa can groom him again, for Falkor and the owner. The transformation was amazing. And such a fantastic temperament on him. What a good boy. You could see by his smile at the end he really appreciated the relief.

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From what?

@@kmarch6630 this cruel world that we live in

She ia a one-in-a-million true blue animal saint!!❤❤❤❤

Agreed 👍🏻

Night and day!

Agreed. The two faces of Falkor.😂😂 I think he was the most obedient of the dogs I've seen on this channel. I was amazed he let her use those clippers and scissors on his face without resistance.

Have you ever found a dog that does like having their legs and paws done??

He come in as a good boi and left an even gooder boi :P

Golden retrievers are generally so very well behaved and poodles are well behaved as well. A golden and a poodle is of course different than a Labrador and poodle, but even with this mix, labs just aren’t aggressive either. Poodles, Goldens, and labs are not aggressive or difficult dogs. Why would you find them difficult? I'm just curious. My mom was a groomer, and she loved these dogs because they were so sweet, but of course they are a lot of work. Another popular mix is the aussie labradoodle, which for anyone who doesn't know, is a labrador, poodle and cocker spaniel. The cocker spaniel was added to make the dog smaller. A cocker in the mix does make for a higher possibility of potential aggression. Cocker spaniels have a higher bite rate than people may expect. My mom preferred the Golden doodles and labradoodles to the aussie Labradoodles even though the aussie is smaller, because they can be feisty even when they've been groomed regularly. Many Cockers have no Issues showing you their teeth when they don't like something. And they're not bluffing. They will snap or outright bite. The other issue with the cocker is they are no warning biters. They will suddenly bite hard with no warning whatsoever which is of course dangerous for a groomer. Cockers are notorious for this trait. I've never liked cocker spaniels for this reason.

@@mygirldarby look up issues with doodles, a lot of them have behavioral issues and coat issues from being misadvertised and backyard bred, so a lot of groomers refuse to work with them

​​@@mygirldarby have an Aussiedoodle from a rescue. Her Embark DNA mix is Australian Shepherd and standard poodle, she weighs 40 pounds. (The rescue where she came from had a cocker/poodle mix. They called him a cockapoo. He was closer to 30 pounds.) The Aussiedoodle mix is generally a very high energy dog, I figure that was why she ended up in a rescue. That and being somewhat high maintenance with that blended coat. The mix of wavy double coated fur, and curly poodle hair can lead to heavy matting and requires fairly frequent brushing & consistent grooming.

I'd sure love to see him again....he touched my heart

yess!! :)

It’d be great to see his coat grow back in when it’s properly cared for too!

I wouldn't mind, either. He was a good boy for his groom and it would be good to see him back.

Doodles shouldn't go 6 months between grooming though. Mine goes every 6 weeks and it keeps her coat in good shape and she's happy. Maybe go 3 months and see how he's filling in and do a slight trim.

Sorry, but it cost nothing to brush a dog, especially a dog this well behaved and soap & water is almost free... This is straight up neglect!

I'm a full time student and I work part-time. I have a high maintenance breed and I still find the time to properly brush him and keep him mat-free on a regular basis. There's no excuse, if you want a mixed breed like this you have to put in the work

​@@jesusislife9259Goldendoodles (and other poodle mixes) need specialised grooming. It's much more than just brushing them. They shed INTO their coat, and it felts (much like wool when you wash and dry it in the dryer). We had a Lhasapoo when I was in college, so I do have experience.

Please don’t be judgmental- you don’t know why he’s in need. Vanessa doesn’t ever belittle someone in need and neither should anyone here. God Bless You Vanessa! ❤️

He was a very well behaved boy. And I'm so glad Vanessa helped this dog and his person. And she did it without judging them. I know The one true GOD sees, hears and knows all. And I truly believe because Vanessa helped this person and dog in need, without judging them, she'll be truly blessed. Some people haven't experienced trauma and deep dark depression, that takes all your energy away. Where you don't even have energy to brush your own hair, let alone someone else's hair. Some people are so fortunate that they don't know what it's like to be in so much pain that it hurts to move. Some people don't know what it feels like to have absolutely no energy or strength to even take a shower without being exhausted for a whole week after taking that one shower; because their body is fighting off a dis-ease. I do know how it feels. It ain't no fun. And those who don't know what it feels like are so quick to judge others. Some people truly cannot grasp an understanding until they themselves experience it. Proverbs 29:23 A man’s pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor. Something I learned some time ago, humble yourself or life will do it for you.

My fav client was a soft coated wheaton. They are a lot of work but i am in love with the breed now

Thats too cute 🥺🥺🥺

Oh! ❤

dogs do not purr

I hope his owner gets his ears seen to asap. If he has an Ear infection he will be suffering, they are very painful!

Except for buying a dog brush.

@@lideabarker8161Yeah honestly. People don’t realize they can groom at home

@@lideabarker8161 You know, sometimes buying food, paying for vet bills, and paying for medication are more important than buying a brush. If you're desperate you could try human items, but it doesn't always work. I've been there. You do what you can when hard times strike without warning.

As someone who has an Aussie I can honestly say even though he's brushed almost Dailey he still cost $110+ to be groomed my boys been shaven twice because of that fact, when you HAVE to choose between a healthy dog aka vet bills or a well groomed dog, its much easier to choose a live dog. I think it's easy to judge other people, when you have no idea what's happening in their life.

@@perkuu6937 I have 6 dogs and I take care of their grooming needs myself. I have all short haired dogs but they get their baths and brushings right here at home. Clippers are not all that expensive either compared the cost of a groomer, no offense to groomers, but if you can't afford one you can do it yourself. It may not look as good when you're done but at least the dog will feel better.

we can all certainly fall on hard times, but we should never let that affect a living creature in our care. I would've hand scissored this dog and had him look ridiculous with a home haircut before allowing him to get as bad as this. financial hardship is no excuse to let an animal suffer. the teeth of this dog also didn't look great. I'm glad Falkor is shaved down and I also hope his owner is doing better. at least with a full shave it'll be a few weeks until the next appointment is needed. Falkor's temperament is a testament he must have a patient and loving owner, and I hope said owner can reciprocate that love by continuing care for Falkor.

@@TeenDream888 The fact that Vanessa, who knows more about this situation, tells US as strangers not to judge tells me that we should definitely trust her. If she saw severe neglect or abuse, she would totally have called it out. I hope that people extend you the same understand and not put you on blast the way you obviously did not put blame on the owner (I AM being sarcastic here because you were horribly unsympathetic.)

@@NightOwlReader2790 of course she'd tell us not to judge because people can be nasty online. as a groomer she knows this is a form of neglect, however unintentional, but she's got a business to run and wants to keep everyone civil on the channel. it's okay to say that this dog was neglected and still be sympathetic of the circumstances, which I am. falling on hard times sometimes means surrendering your animal if you can't care for it or doing a home groom. I'm glad Vanessa was able to groom this dog for free and get to this dog before the mats created sores and open wounds. and I do sincerely hope the owner is in a better place. I'm sure this service helped immensely, even if it was just easing some worry.

She also said the former groomer could have done it because repeated situation so...

​@@TeenDream888maybe the owner can't do a home groom because of one reason or another. We are commenters on Vanessa's videos, not the judge and jury of the internet. We don't even really have half the story here, so why not just have faith that this was a situation the owner couldn't help and be happy that the dog is in much better condition?

He really was a very, very good boy.

This is the most well-behaved dog I’ve ever seen on your show! Such a beautiful temperament he would be a joy to own. I hope the owner has him groomed on a regular basis. He’s a real sweetheart! ❤😊

What a terrific job!

He went from doodle to labrador in 2 hours haha

I had a doodle like him she was very well behaved

You are a gentle and patient groomer. Well done.

free for the owner but with 1m views on youtube she was well paid for the groom.

WE are paying. :) And a pleasure it is, too!

The salon I took my late boy to has said they won’t take new doodles anymore, so I don’t blame the other groomer. Like Vanessa said, there are many reasons a groomer could have said no. Just glad Falkor’s owner persisted in getting the care his dog needed!

It's all speculation. We never get to know the story from "the other" groomer. Maybe the owner lied and just wanted a free groom.

Most likely the groomer wasn't getting paid enough and keeps dealing with this shit and had enough, and the owner was stated to have financial difficulties Imagine a homeless guy going into a barber shop with a massively overgrown and matted head of hair and wanting to pay the price of a regular cut

@MObel -er6mo why would a person lie about their financials?? When we don't know what the person is going through. You should judge own. You are being very mean and rude person

​@@M0belwere you alive during these last three years a lot folks have faced harsh financial issues & even after the epidemic folks so many are still sadly facing a harsh after blown and haven't fully recovered. But hey obviously you are one of the fortunate ones who felt really nothing at all and still living live in luxury from the obvious ignorant way you spoke..

Stick with it. You're doing God's work. Save the doggies! ❤

I've worked in salons like that before. I'm glad I didn't start in one like that it would have severely hindered my ability to help pet in need like this big pup!

Because you cared enough to be careful. Good for you!

It's a tough decision to make. Taking on a job, that's outside of your competence (or what you feel comfortable with) is not a great idea. Things can go wrong and then it's your fault. But it must be heartbreaking, to refuse service, when you know, the poor animals are suffering.n

She said it took her 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Such a good point. A simple nail trim by an abusive groomer set my 11lb chi-weenie back years. She had night terrors for weeks. Although that's not the same situation at all here, the groomers make the difference.

This groomer is unbelievable. She is knowledgeable about animal behavior, kind, patient and really skilled at what she does. I like her a lot.

It sounds like they were aware, got the dog and then suddenly lost a major source of income. :c

​@@AnakhaSilverBrushing it at home is very expensive? Bathe him even with regular soap or shampoo? I fully understand what it is to lose a source of income unexpectedly, I have lived it, but do not neglect basic things that do not really require a lot of money.

@@anna1417bathing isn’t enough once the curly hair grows past a certain point. And some people aren’t able to bath dogs for various reasons. Should they consider grooming needs before deciding on a dog to adopt or buy? Sure. But so many people don’t.

@@anna1417stop judging. What do you gain from it? It just makes you sound self righteous. Do something better with your time.

This is too much judgement. You have 0 idea about how it got to this point. For all we know, the owner got sick, or something like that. That made it hard for them to care for the dog. The dog looks happy and loved. And the owner is trying. Otherwise they wouldnt have found Vanessa. A little bit of compassion for people you dont know, goes a long way. :)

I am amazed every time she manages to clip the dogs nails that don't like their paws being touched. I can't manage to clip my guinea pigs nail even when bribing her with lettuce. She goesh crazy when I try to cut her front paws

he was also super nervous at the beginning and by the end had opened up a lot more and was more trusting! both that and the matting are beautiful changes

I thought so, too. I'm glad Vanessa explained that the owner had financial trouble, because I otherwise couldn't understand how a dog who's so obviously loved could have gotten so filthy and matted

Originally she charged but her YT was such a success she could now do it for free. ❤🎉

She is so popular, that she earns big money, FAR better than a professional fee, in one day's views after the groom. And those videos quietly tick over, for years. And she deserves her success. Fabulous, dry wit, competent, experienced, good at explaining - and sometimes she helps her dog clients with vet bills. She also helps out a couple of rescues, I think. Great girl.