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Rex isn't angry or growling, he's just trying to fulfill his dream of being a motorcycle.
sounds like an idling rotary engine lol
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@@EdselAmbience Nice.
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Really? That's what that is? I thought it was my father after he ate chili
This dog tells me to sit.
He sounds like a T-Rex when he growls.
I have become the good girl. 😂
@@stephenpmurphy591 hence why his name is Rex probably
So he's Kratos in dog form? 😄
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Glad to see Chewbacca is still alive snd doing well.
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That's actually a fitting name for an Ovcharka 😂
RIP Peter Mayhew
@@GracemarieJohnsonyou mean sobaka? 😅
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I have one of these. Usually they don't growls to intimidate. Being livestock guardians, they don't "announce" themself, they just attack, or showing teeth. Those growls are just his way to say: "Enough, I hate this..." Also it's a new experience for him, so he's obviously suspicious
I was gonna say, to me it sounded more like disgruntled moaning than actual growling
@@Dovestone. exactly. It's the way they tell you they don't like the situation, but you can see from his body language he was not ready to bite, he was just waiting for the end
I don't know the breed at all but I thought he was just grumbling like a crotchety old man!
@@brendacarolthomas6797 basically, just a big grumpy old man, nothing to worry about🤣
Don't you think she 'danced with him,' well, so to speak?
"He looks so chill and adorable, why would anyone be scared of this huge teddy bear?" *starts growling* "Ok understandable have a nice day"
Yeah... that's gonna be a no from me dog. Thing's literally bigger than she is. "If you ever see a caucasian in a battle with a wolf, you should feel sorry for the wolf." Yes, I see that now _as I'm running in the other direction._
Emphasis on "bear"
Listen to a wolve growl...
have a really nice day....hard pass on 170 pounds wanting to bite someone
The growling was far from intimidating 😂 it was such a lazy growl
Rex’s growling sounds like what my dog does when she is generally unsatisfied with the situation but too lazy to do anything about it.
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Haha, exactly!
My Helga is a border collie-German shephard mix and makes the exact same sound when she's unhappy but unwilling to do anything about it
That is the exact sound you would hear before being attacked too, so no I wouldn't interpret this growling as "he's just unhappy". I have an Ovcharka and they are very much different from a normal breed commonly found in NA
Not with this dog it’s a total different beast.
His growel makes him sound like a old car or motorcycle that's just trying to putter down the road 😂
Wait, i think we've found the dog version of Mayo. Mayo stands in the bath yelling, Rex lies on the floor growling 😂❤
"I'm grooming Rex on the ground because he refused to get on the table" When Rex tells you Rex ain't goin' somewhere, Rex means it.
'Rex' is Latin for 'king'. He wears his name well!
It is more convenient to clip their nails after inserting their paws into socks where only the nails come out and the fur remains inside the sock.
@@TheKomentormhmmm good to know … Thanks for sharing 😁🤍💗
That was some muzzle you put on Rex!
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Another great example where dog groomers don't just "Play with cute puppies all day"
as a groomer- getting this comment from people makes me want to go absolutely feral 🙃 thank you for understanding
So True.
@@boobuh Doggy daycare people get the same schtick, I know how you feel. My job is keeping your dog alive and healthy, playing is a bonus.
@@kaylawoodbury2308 yup haha, i used to work at a dog daycare and boarding facility so i totally get it 🫠
Fur real this job looks potentially dangerous at times
One of my favorite parts of watching these videos is hearing how the camera man talks to the animals. It’s clear that he’s just as committed to helping them as you are.
I do believe that is her husband...and he probably likes his wife in one piece.
Well, I mean.... He wasn't groomed for a long time....
My dog is a Caucasian too, you were very good with Rex! yeah Caucasians are the example of "barking dogs seldom bite". The growl too was without teeth, so more of a statement then a warning, but the muzzle if you don't know the dog is the best choice, you did well. They require authority and respect, they are intelligent judges too, if you try to deceive them or to use force or worse some sort of violence on them it's over. Your videos are super relaxing I'm watching all of them.
I love how when you let him sniff the shaver he stopped growling, investigated it, huffed, and then flipped over. It’s like he was saying “Hm… it is… serviceable. Continue, barber.”
lool! yeah, exactly. They just like to know what's happening at all times. You gotta keep in mind that they're guard dogs. They like to know everything that's going on all the time.
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Perfect, LOL. That's what I thought he said too. The sniff of contempt!. Scary dog, but funny too.
He's actually more well behaved than most people in here understand, he "growls" but doesnt show teeth and stands still, he's just saying he doesn't like what he's going through, but he stays passive, good dog.
"I'm unhappy with the situation and you'll hear about it, but get it over with"
indeed. this kind of breed is not meant to be friendly with strangers.
Exactly I only saw him pull away like once which is still a pretty passive sign. My dog talks like this when he’s being touched too but doesn’t do anything about it
One of my dogs growls dramatically all the time, as long as his body language is loose you should be good.
That is true. I’d be scared, don’t get me wrong, but that’s the point. He’s basically just saying “I’m not fucking happy about this, but I will refrain from murder.”
I want to hug that dog, just imagine how warm all that floof is!
I own 3 of them and they are not very fond of cuddles 😅 they are very indipendent and the best guardians but if u arent their owner of part of their family they will barely let u pet them ..i live in Italy and everytime i take them out and stop for a coffee somewhere people are so scared of them they wont even come close..😂and i can leave my bag unattended because be sure noone will steal it..❤
This dog is bred for one thing.. and it's not so you can cuddle with them in bed the way Americans do with golden retriever lol
You're a braver human than I. I couldn't believe it when I saw an Ovcharka grooming video. These are beautiful, beautiful animals, and they provide people with love and security, but this is one of the few dog breeds that genuinely frighten me. That doesn't mean I think they're bad dogs. My awareness of their particular nature as a *very* protective and territorial guardian breed has shaped my opinion of them. I'm glad his owners trained him so well. You handled him like the professional you are.
As a owner of three I must admit that Rexxx is super patient and forgiving.
How do you manage all 3 my guy?
where do you get them? was gonna pick one up in georgia when i go see my friends in 2025 but uhhh puppy on an airplane = hell
You must live on a big farm or something! DANG! 3 of these massive beasts!?
That dog didn't need a muzzle, he needed a confident human.
Mine are more sassy than aggressive 😂
Despite all the growling this was a VERY well behaved dog. He gave clear warnings of his comfort levels and never snapped or lunged at you. Hopefully time and exposure will make grooming less stressful for him.
He refused to cooperate, by not standing.
@@gewurztramina Much better than snapping or lunging
@@gewurztramina for a dog as large as he is and with a breed like his, simple refusal to stand is pretty mild and can be worked around. That's at least not dangerous for anyone involved and it's just tiredness/stubbornness at worst so it's not a huge concern.
@@gewurztramina better than bitting
He was growling but I don't think he was being aggressive as normally a dog bares its teeth to show aggression
The only time he really complained was when you were clipping around the "jewels" and most dogs wouldn't have liked that.He was actually really good.
His "growl" is legit exactly how my German Shepherd would sound when he was annoyed asff but wasnt gonna do anything about it bc he didn't care enough to waste his breath😂💀💀
I was in Georgia (the country) last year and every Georgian person told me: DO NOT APPROACH THE SHEPHERDS. I was visiting a monastery at some point and one of them barked at me and my soul nearly left my body. You're very brave to give him a chance!
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I also was in Georgia and for me it seems like Caucasian shepards there much more kinder and calmer than Caucasian shepards in Ukraine😅 Are you talking about that monastery near Kazbegi (Stepandsminda)? There is really a lot of similar dogs
The onse that you met there were working, intact and in their element so to speak doggos so the warning was quite needed... The one in this video is the inevitably seriously downgraded version of the real deal and kind of short legged in my oppinion. A true CO and city environment with all its specifics groomers included simply cant happily coexist, those dogs belongs to huge places with some jobs to do.
@@Daryna2408 the dogs around that area are scary!
Lmao!!! Glad you're alive to tell the tale.
It's really cool that Chewbacca agreed to be on your show for a guest bit. Age hasn't slowed him down one bit!
That's great Oboro! You made me spit my coffee! :)
I was just thinking, Star Wars could use him for sound effects!
Imagine if Chewbacca started balding.
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Anyone else suddenly have vivid memories of the movie Cujo?
Rex is a cooperative dog, my own Ovcharka wont let me approach her with a brush. Any grooming time is a battle...
The dog was extremely patient and well behaved. Growling is a warning that the dog is uncomfortable, nervous, anxious which is perfectly normal during a grooming session. The dog never lunged or snapped. The groomer did an amazing job! Very knowledgeable, aware and clearly loves her job. FYI this is my favourite dog you’ve groomed. He’s such a lovable beast!
I can post part in vid where he considered lol
how do you reassure them, though?
U call that well behaved? She couldnt even get a lot done. A well behaved dog listens to commands and is friendly.
@@SamanthaEdgell Oh and also, a well behaved dog doesn’t have to be friendly. Just because a dog listens to commands and doesn’t act out, doesn’t mean he has to cuddle you or entertain you with cute doggy tricks. Dogs don’t have to be friendly with you to be behaved. Like I said before, please have common sense.
i concur; the groomer is more nervous than the dog. the canines posture, from what is shown, was never actually aggressive nor very defensive at all. You'd flinch if someone pinched your genitals with clippers too! Ever have someone clip your earlobe getting a haircut? the oklahoma dog groomer lady (i unsubbed b/c of the bombastic emasculation of canines and don't remember the channels name) had some seriously aggressive dogs smaller than that Shepherd. Animal Control got it WAAAY worse too btw... But i still fear humans more than savage beasts. He doesn't need a muzzle, he needs a confident, intrepid human.
One thing that context here makes clear is that Rex, while voicing his discomfort and unease in a somewhat melodramatic fashion-the growl, you might notice, was mixed with a bit of a whimper-is a very well-behaved dog, and clearly very calm when not stressed out. I'm proud of him and hope he is doing well.
I was thinking it sounds less like a warning growl and more of a discomfort/displeasure grumble, not that it should be ignored or anything, but it's definitely not aggressive. Even if he did sound rather unhappy near the end.
@@Chubbasaurus True an aggressive growl usually involves showing teeth and a throat gargling growl that's higher pitch.
All the people saying the growling wasn't aggressive and "just a warning" crack me up. All growling is a warning. A warning that the dog is not happy with the situation and is going to bite if the situation continues as is . Quite frankly, I wouldn't have attempted grooming this dog without it being muzzled the entire time. The dog has never been groomed before, doesn't know the groomer, and is bigger than she is. Muzzles are made for just this type of situation. I've seen what a large dog can do to a human, and her inside a small space with him, and him not muzzled, made me extremely nervous. I sincerely hope that she will be more cautious in the future.
@@trudyisaacs840 I wonder if medicating a dog like this to make them more tranquil is an option. This is truly frightening. I've been bitten by dogs twice (as a child, a friend's police trained German Shepherd and another neighbor's dog that was simply crabby because of the heat) and I've never had a dog since except Goldens. Give me a completely passive dog only.
@@signalfire6691 If you're talking about medicating them around the clock, the answer is no. No reputable vet is going to agree to that. And shouldn't. Everyone looking to get a dog needs to be responsible, and investigate the breed they are interested in. Some breeds are just not a good fit for the average person. Some are not a good fit with families. It's the nature of the breed. Medicating won't stop it. And isn't healthy for the dog. But if you mean medicating for the purpose of grooming, the answer is maybe. Some groomers will agree to sedate a dog who is problematic during grooming. But there are risks with sedation. So many won't agree to it. Instead, they'll muzzle the dog to prevent biting, and may use a sling or straps to immobilize the dog as much as possible. One of the most important things dog owners can do is groom their pets regularly. Play with their feet. Rub their faces around the eyes and ears. Raise their skin around their teeth. Play with their snout. Get them used to being handled. This should start the day you bring your puppy home. It may be difficult if you adopt an older dog, and you may have to muzzle them at first. But getting them used to being picked up, their ears, mouths, and faces being touched, as well as their feet, is essential to having a dog that behaves well during grooming. And vet visits. Sadly, far too many dogs are deemed aggressive and not adoptable, and end up being euthanized. All because their original owner didn't take the time to train them properly.
He sounds like a Japanese motorbike from the 1970-s.
I know you won't read this, but I'm so fucking thankful for this channel. Makes me teary thinking about it. I found it a few weeks ago, and i've been binging the videos whenever I need stress relief. They quickly became an easy click to self soothing and comfort. I watch a video, and destress enough to meditate afterwards. I can count on your videos being consistent, compassionate, and heart-warming, every time. Thank you so SO much for having hundreds of videos to leaf through!
Me too
I feel that same way!! I love this channel and groomer!
Well I read it. I always thought at least this would be one channel that would be expletive free. Sadly, this person had to spoil my enjoyment with their obscene language.
@@cliffwheeler7357 Sorry! I'm surprised you expect youtube comments to be expletive-free in 2024. That hasn't been my experience on youtube in a long time, even on kid accounts. I'm a kindergarten teacher, and while it sucks, there are no child-friendly spaces on the internet anymore. Cuss words galore, everywhere. I hope you have a better day.
What I learned from this is the importance of of getting your pupper used to the dog groomer as soon as possible, for everyone's sake.
Exactly! You should start when they're a puppy.
Oh for sure, even if the first appointment is just for a basic wash and no actual trimming it at least gets them used to the idea of it while they are still developing as puppies. Once they are full grown it will become increasingly harder to train them to do anything new, especially if they don;t want to do it as dogs often do when grooming comes up 😅
yes a million times yes. people who do not acclimate their pets to handling are asking for an accident down the line. this goes for dogs and cats. as babies, touch ther paws, use tools around them, positively reinforce good interactions with strangers. train train train! it will pay off in spades by the time your animal is an adult that can seriously maim someone if triggered. ill never understand why people get breeds that require intense coat maintenance and then do not maintain their coat or train them to be acclimated to grooming! sure, not EVERY pet is going to have the best temperament, but you as an owner should have considered your ability to train the breed for basic life skills then.
More importantly, know the breed of dog before you get one. These dogs aren't bred to be pets. They require very thorough socialization, and are not intended to be housed in a back yard. I would love to have one, but know that I can not provide the life they need. And I have had German shepherds all my life. This dog is in another league. The groomer did a great job with him.
And he is a magnificent dog. Hope he can come back to see her, and hope that he really enjoys his next groom!
I'm always so happy to see you treat the "difficult" breeds with respect and healthy caution, while not referring to them as aggressive or dangerous! The fact that you muzzled him despite thinking he wasn't going to bite is good to see - I do the same thing at my vet practice! Just such a good balance of being brave and being responsible!
She is very brave and loving. ❤
Theres a fine line between bravery and stupidity. I believe she keeps the perfect balance of bravery to caution so she doesn't go into stupidity territory.
Sometimes it is just experience
even thought this dog bred is well known to be aggressive
[I have a bunch of questions that I want to ask because 🔹️I🔹️ don't know. There's no underlying implication that they didn't consider all aspects of the grooming before the appt. Of course they did. They're patient, informed geniuses. 😁) 1. Why didn't the owner muzzle the pet? It seems like it would have been better for the giant pet not to associate the muzzle w/the groomer. 2. When the mr. handsome wasn't muzzled, wouldn't treats help? 3. Light sedation? (For the good boi, NOT the humans. 🤭) 4. Will grooming get easier the more often he goes? Or will he always be scary? To who(m)ever has time to answer 1 (or more) of my questions, thanks so much! I'm grateful. 🙋🏽♀️ They're not the kind of questions that Google very welll...
I once felt in love with my Caucasian ovcharka. She left 17 years ago. Still in my heart.
He's like the Thor Bjornson of good boys! 😅 Very brute force, much presence...
I like that he sniffs the razor and is like, "very well" and seems calm after that lol
I want to be treated like that too 🥺
i love how he's making sure you know he's unhappy, but not snapping or lunging at you. he just wants you to know you're ticking him off
that was my same impression. More complaining than aggressive
Year but it is a warning sign, and when the grooming came coser to the end, the growling became more serious. I have grown up with and around dogs, there are a lot of levels of growling and with an unknown dog you cant always say how serious the growling is, but the dog in the clip became certainly more serious towards the end. Personally i wouldnt have pushed him further either and i think it was bold to go as far as she did, even with the nuzzle. Dogs of that size dont need their teeth to injure a slim person.
@@Daniel-rd6st i agree....it was her need to free him of the matting discomfort. That compassion has to be harnessed at the right time too.
Definition of "I'm not happy and I want you to know about it"
I want to be treated like that too 🥺
I have NEVER been so afraid while watching one of these videos. BLESS YOU. I was TRULY TERRIFIED!
He's very relaxed with Vanessa. Her voice calms him. Wow, what a back breaking job she has for today. She gets the job done no matter what it takes. As long as the dog isn't stressed she will do her best to make him bootiful.
You are truly a professional. That first growl while you were de-matting, I would have been like "ok....and we spray him down with some sugar cookie cologne...aand we're done"
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Thanks for the laugh. 🤣🤣
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My grandfather grew up with not one but 6 of these beauties in Romania. He was a shepard and tended to over 200 sheep. He would take them to a pasture way out in the countryside and lived out there with the sheep as they grazed. The six dogs would be along side him and tended to the sheep. I visited him once and was amazed at the size of the dogs and how well trained they were. My grandfather told me of the numerous times he would find a dead fox and then find some evidence of blood splatter on one of the dogs. It was the foxes, never the dogs. One dog did get into a fight with two wolves and the other dogs came to help out but one wolf was already dead and the other was injured and running away by the time the other dogs came to help. Maybe my grandfather was exagerating, but I do not think so. I stayed with him in his little house in the fields one night and could hear wolves howling. My grandfather would groom the dogs with a huge brush. He said it made the dogs pretty and that made him happy. He would breed them every two years and the demand for the puppies was so high that he was very picky who he sold them to, only the best farmers he knew. When he was too old to be a shepard, he bred the dogs and people as far as Australia would come visit him in hopes of buying a puppy. He only dealt with farmers who would have the dogs to herd animals and would demand updates or he would never deal with them again. He had a loyal following and if they wanted more dogs, they would give him updates.
Awesome.
Wonderful story & a great learning experience for you!
Amazing, wonderful story with your grandfather. They are beautiful and majestic. I have a Pyrenees.
Your grandfather sounds like an amazing human being and that truly cared for these dogs. Many get them for dog fighting and even fights against tigers, wolves and bears....it's so cruel and evil and I love that your abuelito was selective to who he sold them to ❤️
@@emogeane Dog fights are cruel. People are always up to good or no good.
Rex’s attempts at growling, and your partners attempts at chastising Rex for growling had exactly the same energy & I’n here for it 😂
He sounds like a lawnmower! What value great job!!
I appreciate you pointing out that sometimes when grooming, hygiene and comfort are more important than looking pretty.
Agree with you and Vanessa 100%!
I wish all the owners would also agree with that. >
I also appreciate that she knows when to stop with a dog, depending on their body language, like a good groomer should. When my family started finding a groomer for our dog, my brother’s girlfriend at the time recommended a lady she knew. Worst groomer ever. She worked out of her garage, she never cut my dog’s ears or tail (she’s a doodle so she needs her whole body cut) and my dog looked awful. The lady didn’t even have a crate to keep the dog in while they waited for their owner. She left my dog in a playpen with a board on top so she couldn’t jump out. She also said my dog was “aggressive” at her first appointment. Yeah, my dog who had never been groomed before, aside from brushing at home, was very aggressive 🥴 Took my dog to a groomer who works out of our vet’s office and we’ve never had a single complaint.
looking pretty otherwise more important to degenerate Muricans?
Very brave of you to agree to groom a full grown bear. To be honest, I'm truly not afraid of dogs but his growl kind of gave me the willies. Much respect for being able to handle him so calmly and gently!
@Indrid Cold And probably a soul in this case.
You shouldn't be afraid of dogs, but you should always bear in mind they have strong jaws, sharp teeth and they're very fast when they want to be. Generally speaking, if it's not your dog then take direction from the owner about how friendly they are and you should always pay attention to the dog's body language and vocalisations (if there are any). A wagging tail does not mean friendly or happy necessarily. And if you ever are attacked by a dog, go for the eyes. If you have a heavy object on hand or within grasping distance then you might be able to just cave its skull in as well. A lot of dogs will bite, hold and thrash and you're unlikely to get even a small dog to let go by anything other than training or lethal damage.
Same. At first wasn't so bad, but at one point the growling changed tone. I know with my dogs (one Labrador mix and one stabyhoun mix, so completely different breeds) if they have that same change of tone in their growling, they are getting more serious
@@indridcold1376 Facts. It's "cute" or "funny" when a chihuahua is aggressive, but collie sized and up can be a real threat if provoked, even to a full grown man.
Same, I wouldn't say I'm "afraid" but I do respect dogs and back away or not even get close to most dogs I meet. Like, I'm not afraid of them biting me, but I KNOW they could bite me and I'd rather not go through that, for both of our sake.
Aww, gotta love Rexx. For a dog that's never been groomed he did extremely well, despite being a grumbly bum 😂
Poor Rex was just upset that he was loosing all of those mats that had been with him for years. Some of those were his best friends.
He’s so big and obviously strong that even with the muzzle on he could have stopped the groom at any time. His growling sounds almost like a running commentary/old person grumble about have to get out of their favorite tv chair. Hope we see more of him!
yeah, right until the end were you can hear that now he really means it.
If you listen carefully, that growl is not aggressive but Rex showing a bit of annoyance at what he was having done 🙂
I wouldn't say that was a growl either like u said it was almost like he was grumbling, once the teeth are shown now that's a growl a warning to stop I don't like what ur doing, but with rex it wasn't like that it was just a bit of a moan that's all 🐾🥰🐾
she sure wont hope to see him more though
Good comment. And a good amount of courage on the groomer's behalf to get the job done.
Most of the growling was just him politely asking you to stop. He's a very good boy and I hope he got all the treats and loves off-camera to build up your relationship with him.
Such a good boy. Always make me happy to see a dog who's calm and trained enough to growl rather than snap. He's so cute. Do you have any pets?
I want to be treated like that too 🥺
yeah, my big dog will "growl" like that when hes being stubborn or wants something, not out of malice
You don't know what he would have done without the muzzle.
@@chrisness dogs will still attempt to bite with a muzzle, "muzzle punching."
I'm sorry but I couldn't stop laughing at this dog's endless growling.
Props for the bravery :)
I absolutely love that you let him smell all of the "torture" devices. I'm sure it helps with comfort levels.
Doesn't look very comfy for the dog, seems she really wants this to be over fast.
@@celestialceilagor3802 That dog is heavier than an average human. Hence, it's probably not that moveable.
@@DogDogGodFog i mean everything is being done very suddenly which will make the dog anxious
@@celestialceilagor3802 the dog is already anxious it’s at the groomers for gods sake, dogs don’t like being bathed in general
@@____Carnage____ dogs don't mind what you do if you do it in the right manner.
Rex is a gorgeous version of the Hound of the Baskervilles. Just want to cuddle with that big ball of fluff you produced. Amazing.
Even their mild growling sounds like a saw machine. Absolutely beautiful dog.
Rex’s growling sounds like a motorcycle off in the distance 😂😂
I literally saw your comment just as I was just thinking about motorcycles 🤭😅
I was thinking that chainsaw would be more apt.
Earth Quake* Fixed it for you.
Rex was a really good, tolerant boy. He wasn't happy, but behaved anyway. Good pup
REALLY
His owner babied him WAY to much you can see it by his words to the dog and doing that encourages this growling, uncertain behaviour as he gets away with it. The owner was even laughing when he was growling.
@@jpreston7858 U do know that it was not the owner right? xD Probably her Boyfriend/husband. But not the owner.
@@jpreston7858 that was just the cameraman lol
@@jpreston7858 u obviously haven’t watched her videos before, it isn’t the dogs owner, it’s the cameraman
“If you ever see these dogs in a battle with a wolf, you should feel sorry for the wolf” BUT HOW COULD I?! 0:45 LOOK AT THAT FACE 😩💕
The groomer is the courageous one!!! You go girl! ❤
The fact the dog even let you wash him shows how well trained he is. I'd expect him to start shepherding you immidiatelly as a stranger.
good, veeery good doggie! from start till end!
Do you really think that owners who obviously don't groom their dog regularly, have somehow "trained him well"? I doubt it.
@@peterkracht6621 If you ever encountered with Caucasian Shepherds, then you can tell that Rexx is very well behaved for this breed. These breeds are famous for their protective and territorial instincts, a complete lack of fear, and what is the most important they only recognize with their owners even when they are properly socialized. So, yes, for a Caucasian Shepherd, Rexx is very well trained, if he wasn't, he'd attack Vanessa.
Clipping nails in the same session too!
Americans should not own that breed. Most of you are degenerates are not able to provide for anything above your average puppy mill chihuahua. Ovcharka and grooming in one sentence just tells me all I need to know about you degenerates.
I love how at 3:51 he's "complaining" but not trying to take his leg away, and it's still just flopping loosely every time she brushes through the hair there. "I'm gonna make a fuss, but I don't care enough to try and get up"
Flopping loosely, indeed. He's a very good boi.
Grumpy boi
I love that weird honking thing dogs do when they're just complaining. "I could eat you, but I won't. For now."
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@@DeidresStuff why though if you don't mind me asking
I have one. They are the sweetest dogs OUTSIDE OF THEIR TERRITORY. They’re still sweet at home, but very vocal to the fact that you’re in THEIR home. My baby loves being groomed.
Great job, everyone involved (including Rex)! But this is an excellent example of why it is SO important to ***TRAIN***YOUR***DOGS***WHEN***THEY***ARE***YOUNG. Rex seems like he's had a lot of training, probably in things that are relevant to his day-to-day life (like basic commands, how to walk on a leash, etc.) but imagine if he had less, or even none - the lengths his owner would have to go through just to get his coat groomed and his nails trimmed then!
Very true. I have a Caucasian. Her name is Sequoia. And she sure is one. I came on to watch this video because she has her first grooming appointment coming up and I have been working on getting her used to the tools and the sounds. They are powerful, loving, commanding, and terrifying all in the same sentence. Been a K9 handler for years. Do not know how anyone without a lot of experience could even attempt this
@@GodfatherRockyTop imagine rex stomping on itruder, his charge would make em incapacitated or bruised ribs do to his weight lol
Not only train your dog, but know your breeds before you choose your dog. It's insane to me that there are people out there getting border collies and then deciding to have it in an apartment and with little stimulation, and then wondering why their dog is a mess of bad behaviours and severe neglect. Do I think Rexx is cute? Absolutely. Am I aware of the reasons this dog might not be for me, even IF I was a good trainer? Absolutely. And even if you have a perfectly trained dog, you might not have touched all bases that most dog owners these days would - things like grooming and desensitizing your dog to strangers touching its paws or looking at their teeth for your vet appointments is actually very common things owners forget to do. It's sad, really.
@@Alberich_Prince_of_Dwarves I feel like any dog that lives with me definitely gets desensitised to people touching its paws, if not necessarily strangers! I love playing with dogs' ears and paws, though of course will back off if they show any discomfort. Especially floppy ears, omg. Love them. The last three I lived with were all herding dogs and pretty good about being poked and prodded though since there were also two kids in the house.
This was the friendliest Caucasian Shepherd I've ever seen. Seriously.
Once they are out of their own territory or "off the job", their temperament changes. I've had a bunch of livestock guardian dogs. I'd take my CO to the park, and calm as a kitten. But if you dared to peek in the window of my house, or run your dog past my sheep, you'd wish you had some toilet paper...
This really is just a small bear. But then, bears can also be friendly
@@livestock9722 whats CO ?
@@stevethea5250 "C"aucasian "O"vcharka
@@livestock9722 Yes that's true. It's amazing how calm and indifferent to everyone they can be if not "working". Cool bear dogs :)
“Revving Rex” has to be one of the most accurate nicknames ever on this channel😂
"This is not my territory, take me home!" I'm sur he felt good once he got home, all fluffy and nice smelling :) I like your videos, you understand dogs and do not sugar coat them ;)
The amount of patience you have for these beautiful animals is a work of beauty itself ❤
That's a top notch dog, letting you know when he wasn't comfy but still passive. Very well trained.
His warning growls sound like an idling tank. What a beautiful beast.
RIGHT?! Like proceed with caution but I also just want to snuggle him
They don't sound like an idling tank. He is an idling tank
or a tractor
Had no idea you were a professional grizzly bear groomer!
I know you’re more attuned to them than anyone & super careful but I always feel anxious when I see you in the corner of the shower Vanessa 😂 You, and your partner, are the most phenomenal team & I’m so impressed by you both each & every time.
As scary as his growls and grumbles were, I love the abrupt scientific curiosity of his sniffing. A brief 5 seconds of deep, almost philosophical olfactory analysis, then back to business.
He sniffs like a cat, I swear! A few seconds of sniffing, then he's like "aight I checked it out I'm done"
I'm fostering Caucasian Shepherd and am impressed at the thourough job he does sniffing everything. Way different from any other dog I've had
I love that you let the dogs smell the things they're uncomfortable with, I've had big dogs my whole life and its surprising how many people just try to approach them with things without letting them sniff it out first, it usually makes them 10x more comfortable.
i mean hell i let my dog sniff most items i buy (not food) just because i like to see his thoughts on them, he tried to very gently eat my new wallet it was very cute but definitely not for him
I mean, giant dog or not, I’d get spooked and alarmed too if someone I didn’t quite trust approached me with a weird thingie that sounded like it’s full of very angry bees
That & reaching out to pet the top of their heads. A protective dog can mistake this as an attack.
@@chase9450 Very true, it’s always nice to get their opinion on things
Exactly! Dogs know their world by smell more than anything. If I’m clipping a dog’s nails and they’re upset about it, more than likely, they’re better about it if I let them sniff the nail clippers first
What a big bully...beautiful dog...I think you did awesome considering how intimidating he is.
This video truly terrifies me. My grandparents were geologists and they would have these dogs guarding their camp in the taiga or steps during field work. My grandpa taught me at a very young age to literally cross to the other side of the street whenever I saw the dog. Vicious, undpredictable and independent animals. Gorgeous and useful in the right circumstances, but I would never - ever - EVER even dream of trying to brush one. Huge thanks for the video.
For his breed, he's remarkably well behaved with strangers. Of the lifestock guardian breeds, Ovcharka's are some of the most intimidating
My uncle had one years ago. Incredible dog. Very protective and wonderful around family and children. His children could climb all over him like a jungle gym. He would be attacked a lot on walks by all dogs. I saw him pin a German Shepherd that attacked him and even a shiatzu. I saw him jump from a porch off it completely missing all 4 steps in the middle of the night when I came home late. He was chasing a deer. The only time he would snap at my uncle is when he was washed down with the hose or if you took a hambone from him after Easter or Christmas dinner. The sound from the basement as he flopped down on the first floor sounded like a cannonball hitting the ground. Can't say enough good things about him. Incredible dog.
We had one for almost 14 years, he was such a sweetheart with the three of us in the family, but no one else was allowed in if he was outside. He was a "rescue" of some sort, my father bought some green areas with ponds and stuff in the late '90s and he was just left guarding what appeared to be a broken down fishing shed. No one knew who the owners were so they decided to keep him. After a while we had to pull out and dig all the fencing deeper because he almost pushed it out. He was a menace, but the most lovable menace i've known.
@@pmccoy8924very accurate descriptions all round! I can already hear my anywhere in the house when he flops down, and he's only 7 months old😅
I had one who looked over my 6 foot fence to talk to my neighbours when he was 5 months old and yes...they were scared shitless of him until they got to know him. He didn't accept strangers at all well and took ages to even let them live next door without suspicion 😂
I have a question.. cos i want to adopt one. If u receive people in the entrqnce of Ur house or garden, the dog Will atack them? Even if the visit people are with u?? His owner. Or if the dog SEE u leting this people go inside: the dog assume they are not danger for the house. For example Ur brother go to Ur house but the caucasian don't know Him first. The dog Will atack Him Even if the owner is There?
“Truth be told, I prefer to keep my face” It’s always something with you groomers! 😆
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So entitled to their faces, really.
And us vet professionals 😂😂😂
Underated comedian🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍
@@Abedeuss Right? Jeez.
You are a very brave person!
I LOVE this dog!!! He sounds like a big ol diesel engine revving up!!
The video sounded like you were grooming a tiger at some points; both you and Rex handled this groom amazingly
He sounded more like grunting pig
I thought he looked and sounded like a Bear. Very beautiful, but I was just a little nervous for her..
The dog was extremely friendly for a CO. I grew up in that region and know these dogs very well- even as puppies they are very aggressive and territorial. I wouldn’t have gotten anywhere near a CO without the owner around- but the owner has done his best to make his as friendly and sociable as possible. These dogs can take out 2-3 wolves at the same time. They usually only answer to one person - it was strange seeing him listen to you.
not as sociable as possible, but also not a bad job for the first attempt of grooming. There are "family dogs" that are less chill on their first date with a groomer.
They can’t take out 3 wolves at the same time lmao and 1 of that dog especially can’t take 3💀 Anyway I don’t believe in people making their dogs be able to kill wolves because that’s just unnecessary and risky for the dog
@@hannajung7512 that’s because the owners haven’t rasied it well
@@Uchiha.Itachii 1. You are aware that my claims can be researched and proven, plenty of video exist. Turkish Kangals do this as well, an offshoot cousin of the Caucasian Shepherd. 2. No it is necessary if you have livestock you are trying to protect.
@@Uchiha.Itachii Apparently this is a whole new type of breed for you, not surprised because most people in the West do not know dogs like these exist.
As a human who has had matted hair that was so long & tangled that it needed to be cut & combed out: I UNDERSTAND REX ❤ Any discomfort that comes from combing & cutting out matted hair is immediately followed by the relief of all the tension and pain that slowly accumulates from living with the discomfort for so long. He's a good boy, he's just a lot to handle and it takes patience & precautions. 😂❤ I'm amazed at how patient & trusting he was considering the situation and breed history. What a very good boy indeed. ❤ Thanks for sharing this and caring for him best that you could.
So majestic!
I'm not sure what's more impressive, the patience of the dog or the courage of the girl doing the grooming on such a big dog...
Yes.
Rex Kramer - danger seeker! Fortunately, in this breed, sloth seems to trump wrath! He seems to be saying he _could_ crush your skill in a singe bite but, right now, he can't be bothered. Yet.
Amen!
Well her life insurance might be very impressive too? :D
And she's 4'10" she said in a live stream!😮
I like how intensely he growled when you grabbed a matt of fur and brought in the shaver, then his growl got less intense as you loosened his giant matt. Poor guy was just scared, but could tell it was helping him.
To be fair, a dog that big isn't 'just' scared. I mean, him being scared is enough to kill someone
@@Grintock True, but temperament is a big factor too. It looks like Rex has a generally calmer temperament than the dogs that were bred for hard work. I have found that the Ovcharkas that were bread to be pets rather than farming and guard dogs tend to be more "Mellow" than the ones that are working dogs. Aggression is strong in the working dogs because it is believed it makes them more driven to do the job. Sadly aggression can be a double-edged sword and make the dog uncontrollable and dangerous. In my dealings with the breed, the more "Mellow" ones are just as dedicated and driven to do their job and are more controllable and less likely to hurt family members or livestock. My experience comes from growing up on an Agricultural Collected in the Soviet Union, where we had a small pack of Ovcharkas to guard against wolves and bears.
@@ninja011 That is actually so cool! Thanks for sharing.
Wow! Mad Respect! Thank you for going above and beyond!
You are an incredible professional. Thank you.
he's so grumbly, fits his looks perfectly. you can tell the quality of the owners in this one, they haven't punished him for being vocal in the past which makes him much more likely to give vocal warnings before acting. even his little faux lunges showed really good socialization, he's gradually escalating as you push the boundaries further and further, just like any human. this is really well adjusted dog and while breeding and personality have a part to play in it, it's also on the owners. I know first hand how annoying having a vocal dog can get, because it's never a moment of quiet. add on the particular nature of some dogs, and it's even more difficult.
You are uninformed… these dogs are not like other dogs.. they are the oldest dog breed in the world.. in fact it’s believed that they were the very first domesticated dog.. these dogs are bred to fight and kill and guard the flock .. they are prison guard dogs in Russia.. these dogs will fight a pack of wolves and kill them all.. there is no teaching it a lesson…it’s a constant battle for dominance between this breed and the master.. it’s what they are known for and why they are illegal in most countries
@@drainmonkeys385 yeah, you're full of shit. have you ever met a working breed dog? worked with them? lived with them? they match your energy, and if you pull up expecting an alpha vs alpha pissing contest, then that's what you're gonna get. that's how it is with most animals, in my experience. deviation from this pattern of interaction is what makes individual animals abnormal and that could be due to any combination of trauma, genetic defects, and other more situational factors. tell me, why the hell would we intentionally breed dogs to be just about unworkable? bc no matter what you might think, the constant battle for dominance thing is not safe or sustainable for a working relationship.
@@drainmonkeys385 Only half of that is correct. The breed has only existed for about 100 years, so far from the first domesticated dog (that would be the Huksy family most likely). The statement about guarding and being prison guards is correct, as is the part about taking out wolves. As for no teaching it a lesson, if that were the case they would make terrible livestock and prison guards. And they are not a controlled breed. In fact, 30 seconds of checking shows there is only ONE country they are illegal in
@@drainmonkeys385 "it’s a constant battle for dominance between this breed and the master" That's not how dogs work. Dogs, even big dogs, aren't trying to "dominate" their family. I have a Caucasian Shepherd and I can almost guarantee you that Rex is a complete softy and absolutely pliable when it comes to his own family. What you're seeing here is Rex's instincts of "stranger bad" competing with his training of "It's not okay to be aggressive to strangers" - it's not about pride or hierarchy.
@@podrumkaleto5042 well, not quite. A whole pack is an embelishment.
My uncle had a dog who growled almost every time you touched him. But it wasn't that he didn't like being patted. In fact, he would lean into you and give you pleading looks. It was his way of warding away other dogs and having you all to himself. We called him Disel because if you patted him roughly, he would rev like a motorbike. Edit: It is even funnier because he was a working dog on my uncle's sheep farm. He had a mean look about him, was not afraid to boss around rams and was standoffish with other dogs. Yet, he was the biggest cuddle bug.
Ha! I used to walk a rottie for a while that was an absolute motorpowered cuddlefest. She'd growl on and off while petting her, and the better the petting, the louder the growl. If she'd turn on her back laying against you she'd just let all her muscles relax and jaw would slowly fall open making her lips 'fall' leaving her teeth bare, she looked like an absolute demon going full motorbike-rev enjoying the scratches. Man I miss her! Growling for dogs isn't only negative! Often it's pleasure/play or even general frustration as well - a bit like how we complain and brood when we cant get it our way :) For anyone reading this, don't take chances if you have minimal experience with dogs, or with strange dogs, different dogs communicate a bit different the same as us. Just distance yourself to be safe. Dogs communicate a lot and it's easy to miss a sign that would change an 'I love this' into a 'Please go away' resulting into a bite. (which often is a warning bite, but since people often teach their puppies never to use their teeth with people they don't know how hard they can bite, so they often draw blood without intention).
My golden retriever does that. He won’t attack at all but growls 247 when we pet him and then when we stop he pleads and leans into you
From what I understand leaning in dog body language is a hug. Sounds like a big softy.
I think some dogs are so funny because some of them growl when they’re happy or I knew a few who put their hackles straight up in the air when they’re excited. Scares the hell out of my coworkers until I tell them “no that dog is just weird. She’s excited” 😂
@@katiea2228 my 140 malamute grows all of the time. Once you are around her enough you can tell which growls mean what. Very rarely do I hear a warning growl. Understanding body language is key.
You are very brave with a heart of gold!! 💖🙏
Thank you for ur time..
This is why it's so important to start your dogs off with grooming from a very young age. Regardless of breed or what the dogs "job" is for your home/family/property - they will understand grooming is part of their care and routine. Bless your heart for being so brave and getting as much done with Rex as you did. I wouldn't take any chances with this big fella either.
I doubt that would have helped The CS is pure instinct, and even with socialisation and experience is unpredictable
@@KyunaCookies wouldn't hurt to try though....
@@KyunaCookies 🤦♀️
@@Tweetypi16 your groomer would have to trust you and the dog implicitly
@@KyunaCookies yeah I understand,. But surely if you know you have a difficult breed you would start taking them to the groomers when they are puppies. This is the first time this dog has gone to a groomer. It's got matting all over and that can be so painful for the dog. With that said, it is actually well behaved
He probably feels so much better, despite his complaints. His owners should have been bringing him in for grooming since puppyhood.
I would not find it hard to believe that it is very hard to find someone willing to risk grooming even the puppy variant of this behemoth.
@@anja8595 Ha! A very good point.
I agree with Anja - it may have been difficult for them to find someone to groom him. He may have also not really needed professional grooming until recently and bringing him when he's uncomfortable (new space and matting) may have exacerbated it. Not every dog needs professional grooming on a regular basis.
@Hecate Xander The covid pandemic was a factor I'd assume, too.
Rex might be a rescue, it might not be the current owner who didn't take good care of him. And I wonder if some of the "growling" wasn't just groaning. Groaning in relief of being clean and getting the mats removed.
I love Rex! You're so great at your job. Thank you for giving notes about the breeds and each dogs personality. Keep it up 🎉
Never knew about this breed and I'm in love. Added to my fave's for sure.
You had some guts in this video, Vanessa. My dad used to feed these big giants for years, in a house he gardened at. One of them even dragged a bag of 100kg of olive oils and placed it where he liked. They're extremely strong and can get aggressive real quick. But they can also get scared easily. Excellent job! Rex should get professionally groomed more frequently to get used to the process
maybe now Rex will be visiting more often if Vanessa agrees LOL
Strong, aggressive and fearful. That's the worst possible combination.
@@E_l_l_i_e absolutely yes. However, they're very gentle and playful with their owners even as adults. But they aren't friendly with other people. Rex here is incredibly trained. He voiced his discomfort but didn't attack Vanessa. It could have escalated very quickly. Vanessa was also smart to stop her actions when he growled a lot. I wonder if a happy hoodie will help him, cause his source of discomfort seemed like it was the shaving machine
On behalf ,of owners of big dogs with strong opinions I really want to thank you for this. He clearly needed to get cleaned up, and it's so obvious how strongly you feel about making him comfortable.
Brave lady
You are BRAVE
This genuinely feels like trying to groom a small bear or lion. This is a true beast, a loyal and loving guardian to his family but I'd be scared shitless. Good on you for having the skill and patience for such a boi.
good boi
The bear killer! They are so strong and proud. Also, the mere fact you tried to groom the Ovcharka means you have leveled up. Good job!
but a really good doggie though! what a sweetheart
Bear killer is too much for this dog. Maybe sun bear
She now has double proficiency in animal handling and the dog grooming skill
@@timexyemerald6290 Except they are quite literally bear killers. Tibetans and if I recall correctly the Siberians used them to hunt bears. When these things get pissed off, all that laziness and warning growls go out the window. The muzzle was a fashion statement more than anything
@@timexyemerald6290 One of them will attempt to scare a bear off. Two of them will hunt it down until it's dead.
Rex was VERY well behaved - coming from Caucasian Shepherd owner😅
That growl made me so nervous!!! Man, she really is terrific at what she does.