That’s beautiful. It’s sad how people can’t afford kindnesses to everyone like that. It costs nothing to have empathy.

wonderful. They made each other happy

That dog might just be reason owner holds on to life.

@@finngamesknudson1457the two could be holding on for each other

I have a 15 year old mini poodle and I totally understand this bond. Poodles are so incredibly loyal. Thank you so much for sharing this story 🥲

One of my former bosses I worked with Breed Bernese Mountain Dogs and they had one live exactly until 13 years of age. They did a raw meat diet keeping away from the kibble.

She's a mix so that's what's keeping her alive honestly

Your attitude towards animals is full of delicacy and profession. And your talking to them like partners, not just objects to be groomed is fascinating. I love animals the same way as you do and just am enchanted! 😮

The average life expectancy has a lot to do with a high COI, bad lifestyle and diet choices.

@@MarkLacThere’s a big anti-kibble group in the news right now. I saw one lady’s post that kibble k*lled her 13 year old Bernese, and that she should have done raw. I thought to myself - at 5 years above the life expectancy, you’d think she’d be singing the kibble’s praises!

you’re half right

she more nervous than in pain because our girl is having her lie down.

Do you really think aggression is related to how much love a dog is getting? If so, it's sad...

@@mgrr6744what do you correlate a dog’s attitude to then?

Animals can react to pain with aggressive behavior. They're not necessarily trying to be mean, they just hurt and that's the only way the know how to express it.

She's definitely a drama queen, but this beautiful, gentle animal gracing the world with her presence for well past the generally-expected lifespan of her breed can do what she likes! Bernies are so pretty and pleasant to be around: I once went into a small shop and one was minding the counter while his humom was out, just big enough to peer over the counter and smile at me while at his post. She shortly came back withTWO MORE in tow! Three absolute lumps of dog taking up almost half the shop, and they were all very friendly.

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Having a slightly pragmatic view on the topic (farm...), I still think a short video of this dog in a stressful situation can't possibly give me grounds to have any opinion. The owner and the vet knows what's right, everyone on the internet HAS to blindly trust them.

@@namantherockstar Get out of here you melvin. Stop leeching off other people's channels and earn subscribers yourself. Embarrassing.

She was such a good girl

She was a lovely girl! So beautiful and so sweet. ❤

Well said was my thoughts too❤

I agree too! 😊

I know what it is like to have a furr baby hurting.. Only you can really make the call what is best for your girl...A bit of advice with a older dog. I found having a hand held shower head and putting my furr baby's in the tub then keeping them in the middle of my legs with me in the tub helps when I wash them... I also like to give my dogs a bath outside with hand held shower that I had a plumber mod to attach to the water faucet.... Keep loving your baby girl.. From Jon in Texas USA

Tell that to Canada's MAID...look it up...despicable.

Yeah, I have severe rheumatoid arthritis in my whole body and this is not a good quality of life. The pain is so awful and I mourn my life before it. Its clear the dog is really loved and cared for!

​@brittneylewis3526 same, really puts things into perspective.

@@katie7748tell me you don’t live in Canada or know the actual rules about maid why don’t ya. M.A.I.D.: Medical assistance in death; is for people who would rather not live anymore. It’s the persons choice and it’s not taken lightly. It’s a months long process to even apply. And you have to be terminal (on your deathbed and are dying) to apply. you don’t have to like it. You do however have to respect someone else’s wishes. Anyways, I had an old arthritic dog too, 13 when he passed. Ninja was the sweetest Bernese I’ve ever met. Got a lil grumpy in his final year or two. But we still loved him till he needed to be put down because of a G.I. bleed. I helped him up everyday, took him outside and let him get his sun, then eventually herd him back inside when his coat got too hot. He was my brother. I was with him when he passed. I wouldn’t have it any other way. I hope you have someone who loves you that much too, everyone deserves it.

@@katie7748from how i understand it, canada’s MAID system tends to “target” those with mental health issues. if you’re suicidal, you now have a legal means to end your life. they wouldn’t put you down for having arthritis, but if you were depressed and wanted to die, you could apply to the MAID program and say, “my arthritis makes my life unbearable, i want to commit medically assisted suicide.” it doesn’t matter whether or not the arthritis is actually the sole element that’s making you depressed

Very true. We had to put our beloved Shih Tzu down in November. He got some mysterious illness that no vet could determine with confidence, he yo-yoed between being healthy and near death over the course of a month. We think now it was a heart disease. On his final day, he was done with being at the vet. He barked and howled all day, whereas he's usually complacent. The vet urged that perhaps his time was up, as he was oxygen dependant and wasn't showing signs of improvement, but we weren't sure because of the yo-yoing and we were hoping he just needed more time to recover. We decided to let him decide and see for ourselves if he was done. It took less than a minute for us all to see that he wanted to go. It was the hardest thing we've ever done, yet one of the easiest decisions to make for his sake once we chose to listen to what he was telling us. I still miss him to pieces! We really do our best for them

So true I remember the last year worried the first time I had to take her to the vet due to not being able to walk but she pulled through and a friend told me when it’s time she will let me know and she did. The last time she again couldn’t move at all. She looked tired and had lost that sparkle in her eye and gave me a helpless look. We had to carry her out in a blanket between us in the car to take her to the vet. I told my kids to come kiss her and hug her as we knew this was it. Crazy thing right before the injection as we were holding her she got that old sparkle back briefly and was almost puppy like in her affections and kisses. Like she knew we were honoring her wish to let her go. She was my first kid lol and I still 3 years later miss her terribly. Maxine was the gold standard for us for sure.

Thank you all for sharing your stories ❤. Your pups were well loved, they jad to know that. The aged pup Vanessa groomed in the video looks like she has quite a few good days in her still, and her owners take great care of her by the look of things. I had to put down my beloved Miles 2 years ago, he did some of the same things you all were talking about, lost mobility, lost continence, couldn't lay down without rolling onto his front shoulder super awkwardly, battled mid to late stage kidney disease, had a weird growth near his tail, and just generally lost that sparkle in his eye. He howled and yelled terribly the night before we took him to the vet that last time, I think because he was so upset about not being able to walk and in a lot of pain, but we were able to get him to quieten down for a little while was to rest on top of me with his head on my heart and eventually sleep a little. He was a 16 year old tawny Eurasier. He was so loving, and I still miss him, but he let us know when it was time to go. He also got to see his old owners, my in-laws, before we took him to his kind vet for what turned out to be his last day with us. Miss you Miles. Miss you a lot buddie ❤.

My dog resembles this. I’m not getting a lot of sleep but she’s worth it. I hate that she’s in discomfort but she still loves pets and cuddles, treats and very gentle ambles around the yard. I just hope that I’ll know when the time is right to let her go.

@@Susanonwow You will. 💜

Agreed, 13 years on a large breed like that is fantastic. It's a sad reality that their lifespans are much shorter, 8-10 years isn't out of the ordinary at all.

My dog is 14-15yo

Her whining sounds like a human.

I noticed those teeth too! They look fantastic, esp for her age!

The average life span of Berners is a little deceptive. Berners have a massive problem with cancer, probably because many of them are born with one or more of the 14 known onco-control genes turned off. If they make it to age 7, they are highly likely to make it to 12 to 14 years old because those are the ones that did not die young of cancer. It's like the lifespan estimates for humans in prehistoric times. Yes, the "average" life span was only 30 to 35 years (depending on which study you look at), which makes it sounds like no one ever knew anyone who made it to 60 or 70 years old. But if you look at the average lifespan of people who survived to age 20, then the average lifespan is 70 years old--plenty of people knew 70+ year old people because it was pretty normal to live to be 70. Taking out the effects of infant and childhood mortality shifts the average lifespan dramatically.

@@GrainneDhub-ll6vw Cancer isn't the only problem, hip dysplasia is what usually gets my dogs (beyond repair) and arthritis.

@@shadownightguard Add in Addison's disease as well. Hip and elbow dysplasia can often successfully be managed well into the geriatric stage of life (I started out in German Shepherds, another breed with a high incidence of dysplasia) but cancer tends to kill dogs pretty rapidly. Addison's can be managed with medication but it's a constant balancing act and makes the dog more vulnerable to things like diseases and infections. Oh, and let's not forget bloat (gastric torsion) and progressive retinal atrophy. Berners are adorable--I have a friend who is really into them--but owning them in a calculated risk.

I would say cancer has been the least of my berners problems. It has always been consistently hip dysplasia and arthritis. These are often without repair. When I had a newfoundland, her hip dysplasia was so bad ( 100%, 70%) that she died at 10 months. My animals have never had any of the other diseases, just these two, it's a nightmare in my household.

Here in The South we say "if you ain't got nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all"😅

She's beautiful. She has to feel better for the groom.

As a Canadian myself, we are passive-aggressive to a fault.

​@@antisocialangel_182So if the TRUTH could be hard to hear, you encourage folks to lie tobe kind??? I'd rather people be honest. Guess I better stay in the north 🤔🤔

@@ronallen6578 You can tell an ugly truth nicely, but not saying anything at all isn't lying, either. Yes, PLEASE STAY in the north if that's the way you're going to think. We prefer to be kind, unless they've given us a reason to not be. 💗

Palliative groom care for dogs are a rarity with a lot of the grooming facilities. Many just won't deal with it.

@@HensOnlyprobably even if they would want to do it they still have to consider the liability and the fact that they need to get dogs in and out as quickly as possible

Amen to that.

​@@HensOnlyit's unfortunate. In the nursing field palliative care is just as important as every other type of care. Hey, it's actually a niche market! Someone could focus on old, infirm animals. I would think there would be a market for that?

I know, right? She did not need to mention that. Nobody wants to think about it. Keeping hopes high is better for everyone's health, and could lengthen their days living together.

@@alittlebreak6370she’s 13 with severe mobility issues and bad eyes. Whether you want to think about it or not doesn’t change the facts.

It’s the equivalent of a 90 year old person. It’s not even your dog😂

​@@alittlebreak6370 But its the truth. You can't hide behind the reality of death forever. It shouldn't be seen as a negative thing.

@@alittlebreak6370you’re scared of death which is okay but it’s not healthy to NEVER mention or talk about it. It’s okay. Anticipatory grief is a good thing to talk about.

Wow--what a kind vet to show you and your dog kindness in his final moments: at home, in the arms of his favorite person. Sending you lots of love and healing

​@@heartofstars13Dog not cat, a beagle is a dog 🤦‍♀️

They probably read it as bengal or similar @@lmaree200886 … nothing to face palm anyone about on a channel that should be fostering kindness to others. Not everyone is a native speaker or familiar with dog breeds on here.

I'm so sorry for your loss but I'm sure Scout was glad that you were there in the end. I'm sure he's with you in spirit.

Let my beagle go in July. I'm sorry for your loss, they really are the best.

One of my dogs, at the end of her life, would barely eat. I tried everything I could think of to keep her going. I'm pretty sure she had dementia. She was thin and her coat looked awful. I'm sure people thought I was neglecting her, but I did the best I could.

@@20thcenturyrelic My dog (who left us this summer at 13) had severe allergies. His coat would be patchy from hot spots and skin infections, he might've stunk a little etc and I'm sure some of my neighbours thought we were neglecting him too-- when the damn dog ate better than I did. You can't really judge how a pet is being treated until you know the situation.

I understand that, my red tabby, was like that, skin & bones for about a yr, was eating pretty well, just not putting on weight, till finally stopped, & abt week later passed, but had good life , of 18yrs . ​@@20thcenturyrelic

@20thcenturyrelic I think it's hard for some people to understand taking care of a dog till the end of their life, there's a reason why a lot of older dogs are just dropped at shelters or dropped in the middle of nowhere. I am sure your dog was very grateful for the comfort. You were able to provide her. She was surrounded by family who loves her in surroundings that were as familiar as they were going to be if she had dementia. We have about 2 elderly dogs who are proaching probably their last couple of years, but we're going to stay by them and give them the best life we can. Taking care of elderly dogs looks drastically different from the care of puppies and adult dogs. And sometimes it's not pretty, but we do it because we love our animals..

She is a beautiful dog. Sweet face but her eyes look so distressed.

I definitely understand that feeling. My 14 yr old long-haired GSD hasn't been bathed in 2 years because she fights and falls and ends up in more pain. Waterless shampoo does wonders at least 😂

None of that is true. She can do nothing to make sure people are not jerks. She can even turn the comments off, the people who are going to be jerks are just going to be jerks elsewhere. At the same time, YOU no longer get to comment. So many more people are being kind here; to turn off the jerks, is to turn off the kindness. And she doesn't take all dogs. And she doesn't always know what is best. She is great, for doing what she does, and the way she does it. But she is just doing what everyone else is doing, or most of us anyway; she is doing her best.

Whats your problem?! @@danielduncan6806

@@danielduncan6806 And doing our best has to suffice for others. No point chastising someone for not doing "better than their best"... that's both disrespectful and a gross case of wishful thinking.

​@danielduncan6806 Why do I no longer get to comment? When I made my comment, I was referecing the comments she made about how owners see these comments whether they are negative or positive and requesting that her audience be kind. I have seen all of her videos and the shift in her content to take on more difficult grooms. I think that is incredibly compassionate. She may be doing the same grooming job that everyone in her chosen field but she takes on a lot of animals that have been turned away over and over again. I have also heard her say I am just trying to do what is best for this dog or cat. So I'm not quite sure why you are calling me out.

@@Pinkorchid251985 Well, to turn off the the bad people, you have to turn off the good people too. That is her only means to truly getting rid of the bad people; to turn off the comments altogether. They could be moderated, but moderation cannot catch them all. So in the end you're left with total shutdown. So you either find a way to get along with the bad people, or everyone gets wrecked.

Yep, I have rheumatoid arthritis and arthritis in my back and hips. It's incredibly painful.

Understand! Praying for you.

I'm pretty sure that I am more snippy with my arthritis pain. I think she deserves more treats 😁

It takes 2 people and a sheet or large towel to help her up. We were through the same thing with our 18 year old golden retriever.

Poor dawg. It looked like she got treated well by her family, and she presumably had a happy and healthy life, what a blessing.

Dogs inspires me.. My parents said if i get 70K followers They'd buy me a professional camera for recording..begging u guys , literally Begging..

She is a beautiful dog! Her coat is really gorgeous.

You can see when she was being dried and her hips were bothered her having the dryer but was looooving the front area dried and the warmth probably felt so nice 🩷 I bet her arthritis is really bad in her hips. I wonder if a lower velocity in the lower back would be better for her! She did such a good job otherwise 🥹 and seemed to like the warmth.

😢

I'm sorry for the loss of your lab😢

I am terribly sorry for the loss of your Labrador. Losing any dog that was a part of your life and family is the worst feeling and a lot of us on here understand.

So sorry for your loss.

I had a lab female. She went to paradise in 2017. I still think about how she enjoyed car rides and playing with a ball. Labs are so awesome. I am blessed to have been loved by her.

Final moments are overrated, it's the whole life that counts. The most important thing is that he was loved, 16 years old, that's really impressive.

@@WtF347 we actually were very fortunate to be able to hold him in our front lawn as he passed away. The groomer had stopped the groom after washing and mid dry and notified us that something was wrong. So we were thankful for that!

​@@peckc16 even tho going in the middle of a groom isnt ideal, that groomer was the MVP. and your pup was surrounded by those who loved him. i bet he wouldnt have preferred it any other way

@@peckc16what an adept and knowledgeable groomer. May your babies memory be for a blessing 🩷

@@WtF347 Maybe for humans, but the final moments are not overrated. As long as the dog wasn't passing alone and was being loved and cared for that is what is more important for the dog. Can you imagine being left alone to die without any love and care from your human?

Me too I am in a flair at the moment, bless her I hope her pain is managed, I am so sad for her.😢

My fur baby is 14, she has arthritis very bad as do I. She is on Cosiquin. I so understand the complexities of this groom and the snide comments that happen especially those saying put her down..etc. You can tell she is loved and cared for ❤ don't judge the owners that take excellent care of the senior dogs please and Vanessa is excellent and so caring and loving with her 😊

I am sure she has caring owners who will be doing all they can for their precious pet xxx

Such a sweet baby. I am sure she is loved very much.

Dogs inspires me.. My parents said if i get 70K followers They'd buy me a professional camera for recording..begging u guys , literally Begging..

Helen we can see Cali is really loved and cared for by your family. She is a beautiful old lady and I want to Thank You for allowing Vanessa to share your baby and her groom with us. Sending hugs to Cali and you from UK xoxo

Cali is gorgeous!! It is obvious how much she is loved. ❤.

I am sorry for the loss of your other dog. Cali is a beautiful and happy dog who is clearly loved and well cared for 🐾🥰❤

Sorry for the loss of her brother. She's a beautiful and great tempered girl. Hoping you have a long and happy future together.

@HelenWhite-xq2fu You all are doing a fantastic job with Calli, she is 13 when the average age for her breed and size is about 8! That is a total WOW! You are a great dog mom!

I know!!! Me too, I was wishing I could be there and pet her to comfort her as she's getting clean. ❤❤❤❤❤ To help Vanessa do any little thing she'd ask just so I could spend some time with this wonderful and caring old girl.

Your not alone, got to me too.

No matter, it’s always about the love. Thank you, Vanessa,and thank you Callie’s family.❤❤❤❤❤❤

I also want to hug Callie and the owners... so sad!!! very good job Vanessa

Same.

I agree. Our society tends to value youth way too much. We all get old.

Yes, she even looked happier at the end.

​@@Lorrainecats She certainly did ♥️

*father? ^^

@@ArDeeMee edited. Thanks.

@@ArDeeMee A father is the male parent of a child.

@@selw0nk I lost it when I read this. Wonder what rd2680 thought father meant :)

@@cherylhurst7093 Please notice that the comment was edited. What do you think happened here, now that you know😊?

I had a rabbit who developed a brain parasite as a baby and about five months my vet recommended he be put to sleep. From what she saw at the vet office it was totally valid, but when I had him at home he was running around the room happy as anything despite the fact that his head was tilted almost to a ninety degree angle - it was extremely dramatic. In the end he lived another two years after that, I'm firmly convinced that he was quite brain damaged because he was by far the stupidest rabbit I have ever met but he was incredibly loving and sweet and I don't think he had any idea there was something wrong with him. Vets are experts but even they don't see the full picture, let alone people watching an edited KZfaq video of an animal being groomed.

Been there with too many dogs and cats. All the best.

Had a similar situation with one of my kitties. At 18, the vet said her kidney function was starting to go into worrisome territory. An x-ray showed she had a bullet lodged either in or near one of her kidneys. We adopted her when she was 2, so the only conclusion we could think of was that someone shot her at some point before we adopted her. Well, her vet said we should put her down, just for worrying kidney levels and a slug! She ate, drank, pooped, hunted, played, begged for treats, and policed the other cats in the house. From our perspective at home, she was totally fine! At 21, she developed severe arthritis in her hips and lower back. And at 23, we were no longer able to keep her pain under control and she couldn't lift her back half. The final decline happened in less than 2 weeks, and we made the decision to release her and had her put to sleep. That's 5 beautiful years she spent making our lives better. Vets don't see what we see at home.

This PSA is on almost all of her videos and there's always at least one know-it-all with zero compassion or empathy that comes in and has to make rude comments about the owners. Sometimes they'll even go after Vanessa too. Depends on the day and the animal I guess.

I've had 2 cats with cancer & one with a heart condition. One of the cats with cancer had been active & eating & socializing & seemed to be pain free right up until she died in her sleep. With the other two, I tried to go by what I would want if I were in their situation. With each of them, there came a day when they looked at me a certain way & I knew they were ready. Callie's parents will know when it's time & they will love her & continue giving her the best life she can have until then. Big hugs to Callie & her family.

Happy birthday to you! Do celebrate ! That's really something. Much love from the other side of the pond !

I've never heard of this either, does anyone know why this happens? Is it the smell? It's quite interesting.

​@@Dustin_BinsWhy would you be interested in dogs humping??😮😮😮

​@@Dustin_BinsI'm curious too, never heard of it before.

Only the dogs really know what's going on with the after bath humping sessions but this human has a theory: boy dogs are ever hopeful, even the neutered boys. Most of them have no sexual experience at all, so they have no idea what the sequence is and they have no idea what to expect. They live their lives hoping that the girl dog they live with will suddenly be in the mood three minutes from now (that's not how it works at all but they don't know that). Any change in the girl's scent may be *the signal* that she's ready for romance! A boy never knows, all he can do is give it a try and since he has not the faintest idea of what he's doing, it doesn't go the way he's hoping it will but a fellow has to try.

Yes it is usually because of the new unknown smell. Remember that humping is not just sexual for dogs, it is also a sign of dominance. That’s why lady dogs do it too. When smelling an unfamiliar dog- they can show dominance or aggression- to “show the other dog who is in charge.” It could also be a sexual thing, but not as common, especially in older, fixed dogs. But you could have a dog who is sexually triggered by certain smells or being in the presence of a new unknown dog. Some dogs have stronger sex drives.

I teared up watching this video for a bit. I lost my dog this summer at 13 (cancer/old age) and I remember the lengths I went to to keep him comfortable.