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[mistyblackfoot]

Been professionally grooming for 15 years. Using a de-tangler, a little slickering the dog before the bath, bathing it, conditioner, good rinse, and blowing it out, would have easily dematted that dog. You can't just stick a comb in unbrushed (yes, you brush BEFORE combing), unbathed fur and claim its too matted to save. It wouldn't have been much extra work. I would never recommend brushing out extremely matted dogs, because I'm comfort before vanity, but honestly, that would have been easy to take care of. I don't work in a strip shop though. We do a LOT of guard cuts (mostly 1+ inches). So I can recognize when someone just wants to hurry up and get it done for the least amount of effort. To be fair, that was a very overweight dog, and that makes things more difficult. But I can not blame her for fighting you on her face. Sometimes going a little slower instead of quickly jabbing the clippers at a dog's face will make them feel more at ease about what you're doing. I don't agree with the others concerning the sweet talking, because I find that makes the dog more wiggly and excited, but you really do seem all about the Rush Rush Rush to earn a quick buck.

[anneann]

I've had a standard poodle that sadly got this matted from swimming over a period of a few days while we were camping. When we got home I bathed her first with condoning shampoo and then used a heavy conditioner on her. Used a grooming blowdryer that if used correctly will let you know where any mats are left. She did still have some mats, but nothing super bad that I couldn't get out using a de-matting razor or some scissors to cut through them. I would never cut a pink skinned Poodle down with a #10 blade. Their skin is super sensitive and a few hours after being shaved they will start scratching. Ugg :(

[ShayTBD]

Poodles are way easy to maintain at home. A light weight no residue detangler mist to Comb thru every other day. Slicker line brush completely every week. Full Groom every 4-8 weeks depending on growth.

[Riotmali]

Im a groomer myself and have been watching your videos for a while now.
Why do you always just shave dogs down? Is it because its the quickest and easiest way? Like i get it financially but half the dogs you say are matted just need to be bathed, blown out and brushed to maintain a good quality haircut.
I seen you shave a golden that absolutely did not need to be shaved and its been bothering me since.

[christinecumberland]

I'd be fuming if you sent my poodle back to me like that! You have no patience with the dog and yet she is so patient with you!

[sage]

She may pull, lean, and look away, but at least she stands still!!!

[beccadawson]

Apart from Willow being from a loving home she reminds me of when my miniature poodle when she arrived to live with us. The excess weight is making her tired and like an older dog. I hope her owners will brush her more and cut her treats to half as much. She is a good girl even though she is nervous

[annacousinsandalizesbegay.]

The dog was so patient with you and listened to your commands, I loved the way the dog was not biting or bring aggressive with you while grooming her. I love it how she looks, clean and I'm pretty sure she feels so much better. Thank you....I give you an A+

[marymendonca]

They should be any reason why the parents wont come back to you the work you do is exceptional you're good at what you do don't let anyone tell you different .

[cynthiamarston]

I started my poodle young and brush him quickly every day and some days put in a little clipping to keep up. I love it because its a bonding time with healthy treats, i keep it pretty short and end when he is being his most coopertive with a treat. Teaching him to walk uo the stairs to get on table and mat ( large dog kennel and old exercise roll out mat) brush him up etc. i went thru 7 German Shepherds and now I enjoy brushing a whole lot! They were a big chore and the hair pules all over me and everywhere no matter how often i brushed them up! Poodles dont shed and its such a pleasure to brush them

[MarigoldsintheGarden]

Dogs respond much better to a kind tone in your voice, and to praise. This groomer sounds annoyed and irritated at Willow. I think Willow is so well behaved. Of course she would feel anxious, having a stranger touch her body and having her head strung up while her fur is cut. All the groomer does is reprimand her! instead of praising and positively reinforcing her good behaviour. That poor dog can sense the groomer's attitude. I have noticed that many poodle groomers are insensitive to the dogs feelings. My labradoodle enjoys being groomed because it is a positive experience; she is constantly encouraged and praised.

[sharonmohon]

I am 72...in darn good health and have clipped dogs since I was 19.   It took me close to 4 hours to clip my standard...I use a #4 clipper head on her body and legs...and #30 on her feet...ears are plucked...teeth brushed...top knot and tail scissored...then bath...believe me, a standard takes a LOT of time...whatever you pay your groomer is well worth it!

[Arturas]

i had poodle this dog seems overweight. Need more physical activity. But if you need to make nice form it takes 2-3hours or even more, and two people are cutting :D,

[chloe-ebgc]

Another very educational video!! Love your work, I’m 16 years old from Australia and studying animal studies to be a qualified dog groomer..these videos help me in so many ways!! Keep the good work up 😊😊🤩

[maureendonnelly]

I'm impressed by the clippers that glide through the matts. Good video. Thank you so very much.

[kdoornink]

Oh, my goodness. She looks fabulous. I have a white standard poodle. She is groomed every 4 weeks - professionally. Worth every penny!

[rose]

Never really understand how people can not brush their dogs, and cats unless the animal doesn't like it. I have a Siamese cat, and he could easily be extremely low maintenance, but he honestly, really enjoys being brushed. I've had a rough Collie, a couple of Shelties, and a Himalayan cat in the course of my life, those guys were really all about just brushing, and bathing them. I personally tend to see brushing as a potential bonding experience, and thus far that philosophy has worked well for me.

My sister has a 12 year old toy poodle, but she had to go out of town for over a month so my mother, and I had to take care of him this whole time. Thank God I live next door to my 80 year old mother, I've given my sister's poodle two baths, gave him a clean face, and clipped his body down. His name is Dewey Ray, and my cat and I really love him very much! I really think my mother has the harder job, because she is the one who has to give him his insulin shots twice a day. He's a bit of a handful, but I think this stuff would be easier if we had a table. I'm totally just an amateur, but I love watching videos, and helping out with Dewey Ray!

I wonder if I'm wrong... is it really that hard for people to brush their pets?

[francescoss]

Hi dede. I watch your videos faithfully but rarely comment. I have been grooming for 30 years and learned on my poodles and 70+ foster poodles. I guess I know something! My question or suggestion is: have you ever tried using your forced air to blow the dirty coat first, before any trimming? I've done this numerous times on shelter/foster dogs specifically. The hair and dirt are much easier to trim and you can use a longer.blade for a bit of a longer coat. Doesn't take much extra time.

[Dev-jqch]

Good to see people try themselves to keep their dog's coats healthy in between professional grooms!

[UStevePerry]

Such a good girl. I do miss having a poodle! The best dogs.