Can we take a moment to appreciate this woman. She is literally taking on dogs that no one wants to groom. Giving them a chance. And the amount of love and care she puts on everything she does.

I have 3 rescue dogs who could not be groomed - a Great Pyrenees, a senior Husky German shepherd mix and a 1 year old German Shepherd mix. Because of this channel I have been able to make progress and get most things accomplished on my own. Girl With Dogs has been a game changer for me. Thanks for doing what you do!

As a vet of 43 years, I’ve found that trimming nails (by extension grooming) rear feet is usually easier and I start there so that if a battle starts over the front feet, at least 1/2 the job is already done. I advise owners of new puppies acclimate them to foot handling and allowing their mouth to be opened. What a difference that can make!

A Newfie and poodle combo? LOL. He's a Noodle!! I love it! LOL 😅😂❤

My neighbors have a double doodle. "Mom" wanted the fluff and was very resistant to grooming. Poor baby girl was getting some horrible matting. I and many others finally convinced her that the matting was painful and needed to be taken care of. Don't force your pet to be your ideal. Embrace the ideal that is your pet.

Having worked with a small herd's worth of abused horses, I *love* how you praise the good behaviors and let him have destress moments. It's so lovely to see how you're able to take your time with these dogs and not only groom them but help them learn that grooming doesn't need to be a trauma.

Yes. She deserves much more credit than shes given. She is an angel. She does such fantastic work on the worst of pets. And a thank you to her helper.

i don't even have a dog but it is enjoyable watching how good she is with dogs.

Mother: Newfy. Father: Very ambitious mini poodle

Well once again, you managed to get the job done and make another dog comfortable and handsome.

I absoluteley loooove how she treats the dogs like clients and not like objects❤❤❤

I worked in a vet hospital for many years. Worked with several groomers who were very good. This woman is amazing.

I am simply in awe of this groomer. 2 hours of literally trying to groom this very large mess of a dog while trying to “read” him so she can avoid being bitten. Amazing work !!

The more Vanessa does, the more Barney realizes how good he is starting to feel and that someone is actually making him feel good what a wonderful revelation.. almost makes me cry I’m glad I caught this extra channel and I need to watch more of your other channel

You have such a calm demeanour that is what nervous dogs needs. I hope the owners keep bringing him back to you as you can build and help him overcome his negative experiences. Great video, you are amazing and I love your videos

Barnie looks so beautiful after his groom. Great job! He's also running about as if he feels better too! Wonderful insight adding a second calming set of hands to help him relax.

I have a 4-1/2 month Barbet puppy. Based on much of what I've learned from you, he gets brushed and combed out every day to prevent matting. I wasn't as diligent with my previous dogs but they were never neglected, just not attended to at home as frequently. He is due for his first grooming in a week or two and I'm hoping all the work I do will help the groomer have an easier job. Thank you for all you do and for the tremendous knowledge you've brought to your subscribers.

I have had 3 Newfies in my life all were patient and bomb proof. My kids as babies and toddlers were all over them and I never heard them growl. The idea of mixing one with a poodle is so wrong! The curly hair with that double coat, what a night mare. You did an incredible job with him. Love your channel, and yes I subscribed,

I love this girl!!! She has made me, a vet tech, a cancer survivor, to do what i love: dog bathing and grooming! She's a true inspiration!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

I think her commentary is hilarious and educational. She is so nonsense and is real! She lets them know she is human and can feisty with these furkids but seriously what a saint! Thank God for people like you who don’t give up on these furbabies who cannot help their PTSD!

It always makes me laugh how, after the groom, they are just bounding around the backyard; happy as Larry, as if nothing even happened. All that nervous energy, stress & aggression is gone and they are back to being total goofballs. Dogs are so funny.

Not only is she giving this dog much needed tlc but with her gentleness and patience she’s also retraining him to enjoy the experience or not see it as a bad thing which can make his grooming so much better for other groomers and for the dog ❤❤

I was a groomer for almost 40 years and know how much patiences and hard work it requires at times. Youre amazing!!!❤

It's crazy how relaxing this is ...to watch. Can't say I would like to be eye to eye with a dog that I don't know, and don't know if it bites. Awesome job.

One of my favorite things about you is that you're actually caring about how the dog feels during the groom. So many KZfaq groomers don't address the dog's anxiety at all, they don't try to make them feel better if they're stressed. No 'good boy' or pets or treats like you're doing. It gives the feeling that you actually like your job. Keep it up 💜

Regarding ear plucking, I only had one dog that had to have her ears plucked was my mini schnauzer, and the groomer plucked a very few hairs at a time. She had chronic ear infections when there was no plucking. But out of 4 dogs I owned, she was the only one who needed it. My groomer said most dogs don’t need it

Barney looks quite stressed, well done for helping him and he was so good, his waggy tail is so cute and he looks great

Not all héros wear capes. to give these dogs so much relief and also a positive moment while also spreading the knowledge to the world what to expect with these breeds, its fantastic, thank you for your service.

You could tell just how happy he was having all of the matted hair gone at the end with his happy pouncing outside. 😂

These grooms of difficult dogs seem to be as much therapy for the dog as grooming session. Your patience, sensitivity to/ability to read the minutiae of their body language, and gentleness, combined with the joy and relief of having their mats and dirt removed, must give them a great sense of relief and validation. You're a gift and a blessing to them!

He looked very full of energy and such a gorgeous dog. Groomer is a hero! Wow she’s amazing.

Very impressed with your calmness and empathy with these animals. It really is a bit of a dog relationship master class.

as a former groomer myself, I appreciate your techniques and overall learning the dog's cues. I have always told people that I was extra cautious of smaller dogs than bigger dogs. I found bigger dogs tell you what they're going to do long before they do it. I'm still trying to work the math of a Newfie and Mini Poodle....

I have a Newfoundland and backyard breeders started marketing these "newfiedoodles" as newfies with less shedding and that's absolutely not true. Doodles still shed but because of their coat, it just stays in place and you really need to brush it out. But these people don't do that and then the dogs get super matted. Newfies don't need to be mixed with doodles. And it makes me so angry that these irresponsible people do this.

You made what could have been a sad frightening procedure, something that did not traumatize him. He was more reasonable than many of your other clients who loose it completely. Congratulations 😄 He seemed happy and proud of his new cut, and of himself too♥️🎃

You’re a very gifted woman when it comes to taking care of these dogs.

Let's take a moment to truly appreciate this remarkable woman, Vanessa. Not only does she fearlessly take on the task of grooming dogs that others might shy away from, but she also approaches her work with an incredible level of compassion and care. She speaks to these dogs in the most soothing tones, using phrases like "good boy" and "good girl," creating an environment of comfort and trust. Her ability to connect with these animals on such a profound level is truly heartwarming and inspiring.

Thank you to the camera operator. WE wouldn't be able to watch so easily without you!❤

Your videos are both educational on dog grooming and just very pleasant to watch! It's like those deep clean carpet videos but with doggos.

She is an amazing groomer and love her talking through her videos

I’ve been a vet tech over 30 years. You’re right about the ear cleaning vets won’t know exactly what’s going on if they see a clean ear. You do a really good job at doing problem dogs. You have very good skills at communicating with dogs and understanding what they say or how they feel. I’m impressed. I’ve been a subscriber to your first channel for a while and I get your tictoc vids too. I guess I just didn’t realize this was a second channel. I hit the subscribe button tonight. Maybe others are in the same mindset. Thanks for a reminder. ❤

I could see the dog visibly relaxing at some point and becoming more trusting that’s awesome. Good job as always!!

Thank you for posting this video. Proper and timely grooming seems to be so important for dogs like Barney that need it. I hope people who get those type of dogs understand that and make regular grooming a part of their dog care budget. Love your patience and kindness towards Barney. He is so handsome now after his grooming makeover.

Helping dogs for free and all I have to do is hit a digital button?! Done!! ❤🎉❤ Thank you, Vanessa, for all your hard work and love for the animals!

It amazes me at how patient you are with these big monsters. I love big fluffy dogs. Barney is a beautiful dog. Thank you for all you do.

I'm the third adopter on record for my crazy doodle who was found on the streets, or what we assume is a doodle. I haven't done a DNA test on him but he is identical to Barney! Identical! (minus a few pounds) And my guy, Potter, is nervous through his groom but a good boy until you put wind on his face or mess with his front feet. He's a lot better behaved at groomings since I've had and worked with him, but because he was familiar with the groomer who handled him when he was in rescue, I've driven over 30 minutes to take him to that same groomer. Now we live two hours away and I still take him to that groomer. They rarely have to muzzle him anymore. I will never give up on him like his previous three owners did and appreciate so much that I have a groomer I can take him to. Also, Potter is one of those dogs that does need to have his ears plucked. When it starts to grow long inside he injures himself scratching with his back paws and has had a hematoma from shaking his head so much because his ears itched. The infection was so bad when he was found on the streets that they couldn't get near him, he went straight Redzone. They tried sedating him several times, but his adrenaline was through the roof. He wound up going into seizures and they had to send him home without looking at his ears. They got smart the next attempt and sedated him before leaving for the vet to keep his adrenaline down and they were finally able to treat him. Probiotics, plain low-fat yogurt with every meal, and plucking (that he lets me handle now) has kept all bacteria and yeast infections away for over three straight years. One less thing for the groomer to worry about.

Barney acted a lot better than I had anticipated & hats off to you the groomer u made the dog feel safe as well as u empowered him immensely. Kudos to u & your great work ✨

Here and there he his tail starts wagging his tail . you are a gifted and perceptive lady. Wonderful.

I just love the way Vanessa communicates with the dog the whole time, and with absolute kindness redirects stressed behaviour. A really interesting channel.

He absolutely knew she was doing something good for him so he tolerated the noisy nippy thing in her hand.She reads canines better than most read books. I hadn't realised this was a secondary channel but I've subscribed to this one too as requested 😊

Love ❤ the Pippi Longstocking hair. Great job on the dog. Glad to see you are able to assist those more difficult dogs 😊

I love how she transforms these gorgeous fluffies ❤ into happy doggies. It makes me laugh how whilst the groomer is shaving the matted hair, the dogs themselves yawn and fall asleep😂. True spa day

what I find really impressive about her is the fact that she's not just a groomer, she's an animal behavior expert as well. Just in the time I've been watchin her channels, I have noticed that other groomers on youtube and ticktock, are not like her. Her grooming sessions are a form a therapy for dogs who've had that negative experience with grooming because she understands their triggers. Because she understands them, they can heal and their owners can learn what to watch for in "just a groomer" in the future and make the best grooming decisions for their pets!❤

As i watch him being shaved, i can't help but to think it feels really good to be free of the mats. Vanessa is THE dog whisperer!😊❤

Love the way you work with these anxious dogs. Thanks for all you do. He looks gorgeous. 🐕❤️

What a beautiful baby bear! And how well behaved considering how stressful he finds grooming. Absolutely wonderful 😀😍🤗❤❤❤

As a career groomer myself. I appreciate you showing people though these videos what these special pup client appointments entail. You do perfectly in handling these pets, assessing their behaviors and skin/ coat conditions and decisions on grooming choices. Wonderful job💯‼🐾 Pet owners generally have no idea the level of care and passion for this type of work requires. These videos help them understand. It's not always an easy job, but very rewarding.

Newfie + mini poodle?? 😂 What a mix. Definitely did not get the Newfie chill.

My mother was the expert on grooming our bichon frise when i was in my 20 ties. You are a very good groomer. ❤

Im glad you mentioned you have 2 youtube channels. I was subscribed to only one. You do so much work for these animals. I love the videos❤

And it’s not just that she needed to trim out the matting with the #7 blade on the clippers, but we also get a really good look at his skin which can have issues if the matting has been pulling at his skin for some time. This is why avoiding matting is sooooo important.

Another great video! I adopted an 11-year-old standard poodle cross and can verify many of them are crazy. That girl bit me so many times, enough to draw blood, when I approached her with a brush or normal grooming tools that I gave up. I still have scars 12 years later from her. Eventually, she allowed me to cut her hair a little at a time with tiny embroidery scissors two inches per side per night. She had the worst haircut in existence, but she was no longer matted and nobody else had to run the risk of being bitten. (And yes, I had considered returning her, but who else would want an elderly girl like her who bit with intent?!) She was a good girl otherwise.

I would keep him shaved he is GORGEOUS!

You did an amazing job. He looks so adorable. ❤

I appreciate how Vanessa talks to the dogs by saying good boy or good girl in a soothing voice .

Love watching you at work with tricky 🐶customers, I have learned so much about dogs and their non verbal cues from watching your channel ❤

So much fun watching the dogs running around the backyard after their session.

Yes..infections are often overlooked 😢 Thank you for educating owners....

He's a sweet baby! Nervous, but trying so hard to be a good boy! I'm excited to see his OMG I FEEL BETTER zoomies at the end! Re: Scratching where you just shaved--I do a similar thing to my cats when I pull off a stickerburr, rub the area after and fuss over their bravery and awesomeness. Now they'll come to me, I swear, and lay with their stickerburrs prominently displayed in the hopes I'll remove them. Unsure if they really like the relief of no more stickerburr or they just like being fussed over, but I'll take it XD

This dog was very well behaved overall😊...This grooming session kinda reminds me of how some adults label kids saying they are bad, wild and out of control yet when another adult watches them they are mannerly, respectful and show little to no signs of agression. 😊

The fact that you did him 2 hours is incredible. You are so patient. It takes me 3 hrs to do my 90 lb doodle and she is totally compliant. Your amazing

I am beyond impressed at the thought and care that went into reducing Arnie's fear so he could cooperate enough to get the job done, and minimize trauma. It was so great to hear her reassure him throughout, and see all the different techniques. I wish every groomer worked this way! Subscribed.

I love how you essentially run a debugging operation for dog grooming. 😂

Vanessa, you make "dog whisperers" look like amatures. The pig tails, by the way, are great! 😊

Great job! You are so calm, patient and in sync to the body language of the fur babies fears and likes. Great job!! And fur ball Barney is gorgeous

You are one tiny brave woman. But your calmness and love of your job, seem to put the dogs at ease!!!

Currently owning a labradoodle, I can verify this video is 100% correct for many doodle breeds.

Thank you for your channels! Not only are you changing the lives of dogs, but the lives of people too! I recently went through a depression episode and during it was brushing my ultra-thick, tailbone-length hair weekly instead of daily. It was a chore and not something that I want to do to myself ever again! But while I was brushing my hair, instead of hearing the usual shaming and guilt-trip voices, my inner voice started sounding more like how you talk to difficult dogs that come to your table, kind and sympathetic. It was a small thing, but made a world of difference! Thank you for setting the example for those of us who didn't always have one growing up!

This boy looks amazing! I don’t know what else you wanted to do but what a beauty when you were done. Truly a magic show watching you transform these dogs into beauty contestants! ❤❤❤❤

It’s always incredibly entertaining watching this groomer and her incredible way of handling an anxious dog. Good job!

I love watching all the different types of dogs that you groom. As a beagle enthusiast - have you ever groomed one? I remember mine hated water with a passion 😂

As an older woman, when doodles started appearing at my dog park my first thought was “oh, I want one of those!”. Then, as I saw most of them happily jump on everybody, Enthusiastically and thoughtlessly hurling themselves about, I thought “never mind”.

No matter the age, size,.or breed, this lady can handle them all!! She is a magician!!

I absolutely love, LOVE, how you are so compassionate and empathetic to every single dog. I have watched other groomers and some of them are just so frustrated with the owners, whether it’s neglect or lack of finances or maybe the owners are disabled and don’t really have anyone to help them, and as a result they take their frustration out on the dog by not being compassionate or not showing empathy and that’s really sad. It’s not the dogs fault, the dog should always be treated the way you treat them, with compassion and empathy. You treat the dogs so wonderfully. Blessings to you and what you do, you are absolutely wonderful. You are a lovely human being and always treat the dogs fantastically. ❤️😘🤟

I know nothing about grooming but it is obvious that she takes her time with each new dog to find out how to make them the most comfortable and what might trigger the dog after talking at length with owners. She is a blessing to the dogs and the owners. Nice to see something so positive online.

The tail wags after the clip say soo much. What a sweet boy! ❤

All in all he's so sweet!

I love how you take the dog’s likes and dislikes into consideration. Also love how you talk to the dogs

“Significantly more relaxed when someone is petting his head.” Yup. We all are. 🤣🤣🤣

I think this dog has to win for the grinchiest feet! I loved the bit where she asked for his paw and he's like "huh?" and she was like "okay, forget it, ignore me" lol *EDIT: omg the air chomps at the dryer were cracking me up!!!! 😂

I think he looks great, for all the drama, I think it takes patients and the love of dogs😊

You are amazing....dog owners are very lucky to have you groom their dogs,

I watch a Doodle that was feet sensitive. I incorporated rubbing his feet with belly rubs and now he actually falls asleep when you rub his feet.

I comment this on all of your videos, but you are amazing! I'm a dog trainer so I can completely empathize with the work you do and the toll it takes to deal with very nervous and/or reactive dogs. I just want to shake your hand and thank you for also devoting your life to helping dogs and their humans live their best lives, and being so talented at it!!! ❤❤ for the love of dogs!! 😍😍🐶🐶

I’ve been grooming 17 years ! You are great!!!!!

He’s a sweetie your so good with him! ❤ I enjoy watching you and your soothing voice is nice, ❣️ he seams pretty calm with you too🥰🤩

Thank you so much about talking about ear plucking! I will now ask my groomer not to pluck my dog’s ear.

I have watched a couple other groomers on KZfaq and the way you treat the dog is wonderful, kind, friendly. You explain how you work and are sensitive and gentle the entire time! Awesome!

Great lady. Really knows her job.😊 great dog 🐕

How you help these dogs is amazing! These dear animals are so sweet and special, to see how they like to feel good by looking good is nice. I am imptressed with how you handle yoursellf with them is impressive. God Bless you and all the animals.