The Challenging Groom of an Arthritic Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

💪Groomers often refuse to work with elderly arthritic dogs due to the challenges they present.

🧼The dog in the video has not been groomed in a year due to a lack of willing groomers in her area.

🏩The dog's owners didn't want to risk her being injured or strained by grooming during her late companion's life.

⚠️Handling a dog with limited mobility requires patience, as they may panic or struggle.

🐾Despite the challenges, our goal is to make the dog clean and comfortable, even if we can't perform all grooming tasks.

Why do groomers refuse to work with elderly dogs?

—Elderly dogs, especially those with mobility issues like arthritis, pose a higher risk of injury during grooming due to their limited ability to stand or move.

Why hadn't the dog been groomed in a year?

—The dog's owners struggled to find a groomer willing to work with an elderly arthritic dog. Additionally, they didn't want to risk the male dog injuring the female dog if they humped each other post-grooming.

How did the dog get so dirty?

—The dog's owners had difficulty bathing her at home due to her size and limited mobility. They also recently lost their other dog, which may have impacted their grooming routine.

Is it common for groomers to encounter dogs with limited mobility?

—Groomers often come across dogs with limited mobility, especially in the case of elderly dogs. They must handle such dogs with care and adapt their grooming techniques accordingly.

What is the primary goal of the grooming session for this dog?

—The primary goal is to clean the dog and make her more comfortable, even if some grooming tasks like paw treatment and nail trimming aren't feasible due to her limited mobility and discomfort.

00:00In this video, we take on the challenging task of grooming a 13-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog mix with arthritis.

02:30Groomers often refuse to work with elderly arthritic dogs due to the challenges they present, such as limited ability to stand or move.

04:50The dog in the video hasn't been groomed in a year due to a lack of willing groomers in her area and concerns about her male companion's behavior post-grooming.

06:30Handling a dog with limited mobility requires patience and care.

08:20Despite the challenges, our goal is to make the dog clean and comfortable, even if we can't perform all grooming tasks.