Love that you’ve graduated to grooming polar bears!

Vanessa agrees to groom a ferocious polar bear. Ferocious polar bear promptly falls in love with Vanessa. Everyone lives happily ever after except the cameraman who disappeared under a giant pile of white fluff 💕 Seriously, he was an absolutely gorgeous and sweet boy and seemed so very patient. I’m really thankful that you figured out a way to make it work! You really are remarkable!

I had a Pyrenees, Lab cross that was as deaf as a stone. When he was a puppy, I thought that either he was incredibly stubborn or incredibly dumb, but it turned out that he was just incredibly deaf! After that, I trained him using hand signals and he was the easiest dog to train that I ever worked with. He was always watching me to be sure that he wouldn't miss a command. He had the best recall ever. As long as he could see me wave him in, he would come running from the other side of the 10 acre pasture! Casper was a big, sweet, teddy bear and I really miss him.

I absolutely love him. That moment where you asked him to get up and he just keeled over was a whole mood.

I love how you've just explained that he's deaf and then immediately showers him with all the "good-boy"s he can't hear ❤

I loved how he walked around the entire shop exploring, with Vanessa slow-chasing behind him with the dryer 😂

He was probably nervous to stay on table because it felt like vet appointment, yet never seen a dog who loves bath so much like this one. 🤣

Any Pyr owners notice how Yeti did the "Pyr paw" with Vanessa? He was treated so well, and he felt so comfortable. This sweet boy sure went with the flow. Thank you, Vanessa, for being so excellent with your craft!

Deaf dog owner here: you can ask the tutors what is the hand signal for 'good boy' . If Yeti doesn't have one you can teach it really quickly with treats. The training is the same as with clicker training , but with your hands instead. It'll make him love you and eventually guard you too...And I hope the cameraman is included in the flock as well, haha. Loved to see a deaf dog here and love your channel. Thank you!

I love how you remind us he’s deaf, but constantly talk to him. Besides being in an open space, I think he enjoyed laying on the patio because he could feel where you were without having to watch you.

I love how during his rinse, after you removed the mussle, he just stands there looking all defeated like "why am i here... What is this?!" 😂

Even if they can't hear you, the energy you put forth along with your words is what they're picking up on. It seems like he really appreciated that you didn't push him too far out of his comfort zone.

The close-up shots of his face made me giggle. Such a good pupper. Vanessa once again showing how to properly handle a dog with potential aggression issues.

The fact that you got to where you are, chose to offer your services free of charge instead of premium pricing due to a "celebrity / influencer groomer status" AND you take on challenging dogs... Vanessa, you're a better human being than I'll ever be. And the fact he's deaf made him the most relaxed dog I've ever seen being blow dried lol

I love how he looked at you when he used his paw to tell you he'd had enough brushing ❤️🐾

The way you took that big scared dog and instantly made the situation more comfortable for him to where he LAID DOWN for his bath was so cute. Some dogs just hate the shower!! You did a great thing by problem solving so you could still groom him!!

I love how Vanessa said good boy so many times throughout this groom and near the end was like “once again I forgot you were deaf” I loved every minute of this! Such an adorable and sweet dog❤

Vanessa: “This dog is deaf so cannot hear me.” Also Vanessa: “Come on. Up. Good boy.” 😂

I’m deaf and I’ve always wanted to adopt a deaf dog. He was such a sweet soulful guy. I think the growl at the beginning might have been when he was with his human so he was guarding them. Like you said, once he doesn’t have anything to guard, he chilled out. I think he actually enjoyed being able to peace out and not worry about being on guard. I suspect tho he couldn’t hear you say “good boy”, he likely read lips if he spends a lot of time with ppl. So I think he got the message. Lip reading is something us deafies just acquire over time, so I wonder if deaf dogs learn to lip read? Anyway, I’m sure your calm energy helped him feel safe. He’s an Angel. I love Himb😍

He may not be able to hear you, but he certainly can feel your emotion. Saying "Good Boy" and feeling it are the same to him.

The look in his eyes make me think that he is one of those really misunderstood, confused dogs, who just don't understand the world they live in. I'm so glad he had this positive experience with you.

When he put his paw on you he had so much going on in his eyes. I loved that interaction between the two of you.

When he looked up at Vanessa and smiled my heart just about burst! Having been raised with giant breed dogs.. Saints and Mastiffs.. I can fully appreciate the work .... magnificent boy and so much more handsome after his day at the spa with this beautiful gal who grooms them all!

Venessa is so kind to all her clients but especially to the hard ones like Yeti. She is so kind.

Oh my gosh when he flumped over onto his side was so funny. Really shows that he's not actually an aggressive dog, he had reasons for it and when he's safe he's happy to just relax and let people look after him. What a lovely boy and so cute when he just lifts his head up and waits patiently so she can do what she needs to.

As soon as you pulled on the leash to get him to stand, at the start of the video, I thought “nope, never gonna happen”. I have a very grumpy 6 year old Pyr and she falls over when i ask her to stand. That made me laugh so hard my Bear walked over to make sure I was ok - I am now petting her ears, as she demands.

While i adore seeing every dog you groom, this is the first dog on this channel that i have fallen absolutely head over heels in love with. What a super sweet big boy !!

Thank you so much for showing care towards a disabled dog to ensure his comfort in the grooming process. You are really an angel

He looks like he's having the best day ever. A nice shower, a massage and when you blow dried him he was looking around like 'what the fluff is it snowing? '

I have to wonder, with the biting history, if people approached him too quickly from a position he couldn't see and scared him. He seems like such a mellow boy that I have to assume it was something he read as a threat. He doesn't appear to be an aggressive dog at all. He was a very good, very mellow pup during his groom. Edit: OMG! He took a nap while being dried and brushed! He is just a big mountain of floof!

Vanessa, I know for a fact, that Big, Beautiful, Beast felt such glorious relief and pampering after a day of being spoiled by you! The way he just laidback and let you trim him and brush him. It was so beautiful! Thank you!! ✨💖✨🐩🥰

You so sweet. Talking to the deaf dog just makes me smile. I had a giant deaf cat Kitley. We developed our own communication. My younger cat Bean still makes all his funny noises. Thank you for helping these doggies!! ♡ Edit: it always worked to show him things with a happy expression. I really appreciate your work n im not even a dog! ♡♡

I love you still talking to him. "Up, up!" "could you lie on the other side though..." Good deaf boy gave no fluffs. So cute! I wonder if the bite history is because someone approached him to fast or from a place he couldn't see? Edited to add: OH my goodness, his face when you were toweling him off outside! He's so sweet!

I wonder if the poor dude was claustrophobic in the shop at first - his body language definitely went from sleepy to anxious when he had to come back inside. But letting him roam free seemed to calm him down again. You did such a good job following his cues and adjusting your process to what he needed.

What a sweet boy, he knew Vanessa had such a good demeanor. I loved this one so much.

That was the friendliest polar bear I've ever seen! And that was a really satisfying groom 🐻‍❄💗

When Yeti put his paw on your leg at the end, it just melted me! He could sense that you were his friend. Great job Vanessa!

When Vanessa at 14:05 starts to talk to him, and he then fully takes in her petting, I have to admit I started to tear up. Livestock guardian dogs need their hearing to do their jobs so it must be so tough for him not to have it. But you can see their bond grow at that precious moment. I would love to see this lovable lug groomed again.

I absolutely love how you tailor your process to fit every situation. I mean, if it's in your power, you do whatever it takes. You're a born groomer AND educator. But I thought you only worked on animals. I didn't know you worked on living cotton balls 😂

14:10 oh my ❤…he’s looking at you with such a human expression in his eyes like he just wants to communicate with you! He’s so sweet! I love him!

When I was a geologist, I went to a Great Pyrenese breeder near Thunder Bay. I was considering getting one for a bush dog, pack dog, sled dog, utility dog and a companion for those long lonely times in the Canadian bush. The breeder showed me her dogs and I remember we got to the last dog in the kennels and I had to stop to look. He was enormous, bigger than me at the time. Even though he was behind chainlink fence, I backed up. The message was clear. She said that he was her own personal dog. He looked at me and his eyes looked directly into mine. He never barked, never growled, just emoted...'you're standing too close to her'. And I edged away from his owner. The brown eyes never left me. His stance said it all. "I don't care about the fence. I serve her and you are meat." She had stories about all the dogs she had sold and one of them went to a teacher on the coast of Labrador who taught mentally challenged students. She decided to borrow some sled dogs and go for a trip up the coast to stay at one of the cabins that were there for anyone who needed them. She travelled for a full day, with two huskies and her Great Pyrenese, which was her own personal dog. She tied up the dogs at the end of the day and slept the night in the cabin. In the morning, she was aroused by a commotion outside and went to investigate. The two huskies had gotten free from her restraints but before they could take off they were pinned down by her Great Pyrenese who held them down until she could retie them. He wasn't about to do all the pulling on the way home and ensured he had kept the hired help. Mind you, that's a Canadian Great Pyrenese, probably infused with a healthy dose of common sense just from living in this crazy country. The breeder had a book on all of her dogs and their stories which I have kept, fifty years on. I never did buy one of her dogs, but my daughter owns a GP, and he would brook no nonsense from anyone who tried to mess with her. They are good dogs, but ferocious if aroused. Bred for a purpose, but amenable to whatever life throws at them, often smarter than their owners, and a trapper I met said that he would love to own one just for their logical ways of reasoning things out.

He didn't just like you, he adored you! He loved the attention you were giving him.

Thank you for being so kind, these huge animals miss out on alot of tender touches with strangers because their size is so intimidating! And then, deaf? I love you Vanessa - for teaching the world to be better with our furry friends. Hugs from New Jersey!

I bet it felt so good to be bathed and brushed. Most relaxed dog I’ve ever seen while being groomed. ♥️😊

He looked like a huge cotton ball with legs! In all seriousness, I love that you give animals a chance and work with their hang ups and anxieties rather than just write them off. And he did seem to take to you! Great job, Vanessa!

It’s like he had a lightbulb moment, realized he could trust you and then turned into a marshmallow in your hands. Such a good boy. And you made him so handsome!

I think even though he couldn’t hear you that you talking to him made him feel more comfortable. Animals really can sense emotions and intentions and by talking to him like that and using your typical soothing demeanor he knew he was safe. Plus he knew you were respecting his boundaries and didn’t force him to do anything (like you could really force that polar bear to do anything lol)

I think these dogs know that they can trust you. You don’t rush them and you are very careful to watch for any signs of reactivity while you are grooming. Even if he can’t hear you saying “good boy” i think it keeps your energy calm and he feels that. I love that he just kept going to sleep, even when you were grooming his feet and around his face. Such a good boy.

I have been working with dogs professionally for 18 years. Being able to recognise and respond to tiny body language changes is paramount to safe and humane work with animals. Vanessa you are a treasure, your videos should be used to set an industry example and valuable learning tool for people in this line of work. Thabk you for the work you do!

I love how you work with the dog. So many would say, no because the dog “doesn’t cooperate”. But you willingly get down to their level if needed. Even deaf, I think the dog picks up on your good dog vibes. You really are an amazing human being. I love your channel. Thank you for loving animals the way you do!

yeti is definitely a VERY proud dog. the way he holds himself just shows. he knows he’s a good boy and knows his reasonings for biting and isn’t ashamed. such a wonderful dog

So resourceful and kind to make sure Yeti got the care he needed! I giggled at how unconcerned he became--napping was his priority! Thank you for sharing these beautiful dogs with us...

After that groom, I can see how well he was bred to look like a sheep 😂 if I saw him from a distance I definitely wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. So fluffy

That gaze that he gave when you were brushing...it was such a touching moment...

Maybe he's anxious because he misses hearing how good of a boy is😢. He's such a beautiful dog. He looks like a living cloud.

Seeing him try to stop you brushing him with his paw and then you petting him in the face was so sweet!

A deaf Pyr isn't much different than a normal Pyr. They never listen anyway lol

Being bathed outside means you get a better view. I love that Vanessa is willing to work and adapt to help every dog/cat that comes into her shop. Gotta love his attempt of hiding behind park bench

What a big handsome boi!! I love how he slowly transforms into a cute (and even more handsome) living cloud with legs lol. It's always wonderful and heartwarming seeing how much love, respect, and care you have for animals. It was so sweet seeing him get more comfortable as he realized you are trustworthy and care about his feelings and needs. :) EDIT: 21:06 he really does look like a polar bear lol.

It must be tough for a livestock guardian dog to be deaf, such a good boy ❤

He definitely liked you. You showed him respect and honored his individual needs, while being kind, caring, efficient and making the experience as pain-free and pleasant as possible. Great job!

The paw coming towards you means you’re in the Circle of Trust. A classic Great Pyrenees move. It’s not surprising he was leery at first. They are always evaluating the environment. But like a true professional and dog lover…he felt your care and skill and knew he was in competent hands. Bravo!

I'm sure Yeti felt a lot cooler and comfier with all that loose undercoat and matting removed. He probably thinks that he smells better too. You were so kind, patient, and wonderful to him.

Awe the paw on your knee , says it all , took a bit to trust you , but you could tell when your were towel drying him he look up at you with sweet face ♥️😁 one of my favorite breeds

It's so nice of you to groom sheep as well, Vanessa. All of that shedded fur must make for some gorgeous yarn when spun.

I absolutely love that you still talk to him even though he can't hear you😭 you really do treat all dogs the same, it's wonderful ❤ and he's so sweet!

He is so relaxed with that bath. He’s like do whatever you like. 😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️❤️

I had a wonderful dog that was blind. He got around better than my 3 sighted dogs. Nothing scared him and once he learned his way around the house and back yard i could leave him outside and he had a ball. I was blessed to have him for 15 years and even though he has been gone for 8 years my heart still breaks everytime I think about him.

First time I have watched someone brush a cottonball, lol! He may be deaf but I'm sure the vibrations of the shaver made him wonder what was happening. Good job Vanessa.

Once he got a feel for the place he mellowed out markedly. I'm betting he initially thought "Vet" when he came into the salon. Once he realized, no, he ain't gonna get poke and prodded here, he mellowed.

I think this is like spa therapy for him! He seems so relaxed 😊❤🐶

someone must have been really pushing his buttons to get this big cloud to bite, he seemed so patient and calm during the entire groom

I love how he spent most of the groom just laying there like "I am dead." So cute.

I absolutely love how accomidating you are for animals. I also want to note that dogs can learn sign language. Deaf and hearing dogs both. It can come in handy for multiple situations, but is a must for deaf dogs!

hes so gorgeous i love how he just flops over and lays down😢

He's so patient with all the washing. What a beauty.

😂 During the rinse when he tried to hide behind the bench; " Are we DONE yet?!?"

This sweet boy's mannerisms are so much like our 5 yo Pyr. The laying down instead of standing, the gentle surrender, the Pyr paw... they are incredible dogs.

What a wonderful treat to watch this boy's reactions to your gentle grooming. I laughed when, near the end, he flopped over while you were brushing his ears, he seemed to be "over" the grooming and just wanted it done already! What a sweetie!! Thank you for sharing with us.

with muzzle: bane without muzzle: baby seriously, he’s so sweet and i love all his facial expressions. just shows how the record might not match up to experience

I think Yeti knew and appreciated that you would meet him halfway with the outdoor bath and the roaming drying.... What a sweetheart he is 💜 Also when he was sitting for his towel dry he had on the most smug Noble Dog face I've ever seen.

Even though the pup was deaf, you talking to him throughout the groom helped keep your energy stable and positive, which in turn kept the pup's energy stable and positive. You instinctively knew how to treat him, and he did in fact like and respond positively to you. Beautiful groom. Thank you for sharing.

Never was a dog more appropriately named! He seems very appreciative!

You have really taken on some challenges lately, good for you, these guys need you. He sure is a sweet guy and all I can think about is what fabulous yarn could be made from his fur.

For a dog with a bite history, his main weapon seems to be laying down!! Lol I bet part of the reason he behaved so well was because he couldn’t hear the hose, dryer, razor, etc. and get scared. What a good boy

Now that was a spa experience! Laid down for 95% of the groom. Lol. Great job Vanessa 👏

He was such a good and patient floof. He looked like a big fluffy land cloud cruising your yard after that nice restful scrubadub, blow out, and brushing.

He trusted you so much that he was close to dosing off. A delightful episode for us, thank you.

I love how this dog just naps through his shower. Lol 😂

He's exhausted! I can only imagine how you feel! A garden kneeling pad would be a good thing for your shop for you! He did like you and he's so happy ❤️

I'm glad he turned out to be such a nice guy

“Well he’s a real cute puppy with a bite history, stealin all the hearts like the one in me!” - how hit me with your best shot should’ve gone

He looks like a GIANT powder puff! What an incredible job you did with him Vanessa. Beautiful.

He’s really just a big old Fluffer !! What a very Good Boy!!❤

13:21 my heart cracked open ❤❤❤

After his bath and dry he looks like he is part polar bear. So well behaved. Looked like he was so relaxed.

what a good boy! once he realized that you'll do him no harm, and he was back outdoors where he felt more comfortable he calmed down. with the trust you earned gently bathing him outside he knew to remain calm indoors. he's a sweetheart and the owners are lucky to have him! 🥰🥰🥰

Vanessa, you have the experience and empathy to meet the client(dog) more than half way. Washing him outdoors, drying him on the floor, and allowing him to explore. Thank you for your patience and love for these animals!

"He's calmed down significantly" Yeah if that dog was any calmer he'd be comatose. I've never seen a dog care less about a bath.

I understand Yeti. I lost a major bit of my hearing when I had a sever ear infection. It upped my anxiety a lot. I had to be constantly aware of my surroundings so I didn’t bump into anyone. When I had my chemistry lab, I had to let my partners do so much to avoid accidents. Have no, or limited, hearing makes you hyper-vigilant. Also, outside is generally similar throughout a town. He’s used to outside. Inside is the new place. Plus, a table like that would freak me out too. It’s high up and unfamiliar.