The Camera Doesn't Do This Dog Justice

We're gonna go up. Up, up, up, up, up. Up, up. Good girl! Good up! Okay. We're gonna breathe. We're gonna breathe. Nope, nope, nope. We cannot jump. We cannot jump. Don't panic. Don't stand. You've gotta stand. Don't panic. Stand up. Good. Sniff. Today we are grooming Veda Von, a three-year-old German Shepherd, who has never been professionally groomed before. It's okay. It's just water. So I am not using my shampoo nozzle on her because she's so nervous. I think that that nozzle will really scare her. So I am just going to use this one instead, which I normally use for cats. So that's kind of embarrassing. Look. It's just water. It's okay. It's just water. It's okay. It's okay. It's just water, girl. Yeah. No, no, no. No, no. It's okay. Good girl. Good! And Veda isn't just any German Shepherd. She is actually my shepherd's biological sister. Since this is Veda's very first grooming appointment, we're going to ease her into the experience. I'm bathing her using my Savior fur nozzle rather than my usual shampoo nozzle because it's a little quieter and a lot less intimidating. I'm bathing her in fluff-off deshedding shampoo, which I've mixed with water in one of my empty bottles so that I can apply it directly throughout her coat without using the shampoo nozzle. Okay. Mm-hmm. Can I wash that side of your butt, please? Hello. This is very uncomfortable, Veda. If you don't move, we can prevent water from going down your ears. If you move, I cannot. I'm sorry, but your face is stinky. Hmm. You have a scab on your head. Nice. Did you have a tick or something? She is quiet. Not like Lupa. Treat? No, you cannot escape. Nope, nope, nope. German Shepherds actually come in quite a few different colors. Most people picture the classic black and tan, but they can also be black and red, sable, solid black, white, and a few other colors that are not accepted under the breed standard. Veda is a gorgeous black long hair. But what's far more interesting to me is the fact that she has been almost completely silent throughout this entire process, which is quite fascinating because my shepherd came from the exact same bloodline and apparently did not acquire the mute gene. Veda has chosen quiet observation and mine chose a lifelong career in broadcasting. Yeah? Throughout this groom, I was consistently impressed by Veda's ability to emotionally regulate. Working line shepherds come equipped with approximately 47 times the recommended daily allowance of energy, so when they're faced with unfamiliar situations, they can get a little theatrical. But Veda remained calm, thoughtful, and surprisingly composed throughout the entire process. Obviously, her owner has done an excellent job with training and socialization, paired with good genetics and thoughtful breeding. She appears to have inherited both beauty and emotional stability, while her sister inherited volume. She did very well. What about those nails? Are you going to let me do them? I will need you to stand in a moment, but let's try your nails first. Sniff. Oh, sorry. Good. Good girl. Leave it. Very good. Good. Leave it. Those are some long nails. Good. Very good girl. Okay, let's stand. Okay, thank you. Very good. Wow. I was told she doesn't like having her paws touched, but once again, Veda impressed me. Leave it. Good. I know it probably tickles. Never had this done before. Oh, you're slipping. Good. Why do you lick it? Leave it. Very easy coat to maintain. Good. Leave it. Good. Go under here like this, because you don't like standing. It's okay. You've got to stay there. Just doing the hairs. Sniff. No? Okay. You're all done. You survived. Veda is looking absolutely stunning after her very first grooming appointment. Her coat is practically glowing in the sunlight, and apparently she was so pleased with the service that she left me an incredibly generous tip. If you enjoyed Veda's transformation and want to see more complimentary grooms just like hers, don't forget to follow or subscribe and share this video with all of your friends. Thank you all so much for watching. I hope you enjoyed the Vivacious Veda.