We all know that long-haired dogs need the occasional visit to the groomer for a proper trim. While it’s not a favorite activity for many pups, it’s definitely necessary.
Many dogs seem calmer and more at ease after a grooming session, which shows how important it is to keep up with it regularly.
Of course, it’s easy to imagine that being a groomer isn’t always simple, especially when the coat is tangled or dirty.
But what happened to the dog in this story after a grooming visit completely caught her owner off guard.
The Owner Was In Total Shock
It was a normal day for Preslea Wilson, who took her dog to a groomer in Manhattan, New York.
When she arrived, she saw that the groomer working that day was new and still learning the ropes.
She began grooming but quickly realized she was short on time and had to reschedule for the following morning.
Because she had already started the process, the result was quite amusing. Only the fur around the dog’s head and neck had been trimmed, while the rest remained untouched.
She brought her dog home and decided to capture the moment on video to remember the funny sight of his head being the only groomed part.
The next day, she returned to the groomer, and everything went well. The pup ended up looking as adorable as ever.
The Video Went Wild Online
The result looked hilarious, and the New York dog mom couldn’t resist sharing it on her TikTok account. The video racked up millions of views, and Preslea was surprised at how viral it became.
One person commented: “As someone who is a grooming apprentice, some people’s dogs aren’t safe to work on. It happens, we do our best but we also won’t risk our safety or the dogs, idk the case for this dog but yk.”
Indeed, situations like this do happen, and it’s important to have patience and empathy for those doing this work.
Another person said: “It looks like he’s wearing a space suit and he took off his helmet off.”
Pretty much. Once you see it, you can’t unsee it. Someone else even joked he looked like a mascot who had removed his head.
Finally, someone wrote: “I work at a dog kennel with grooming and honestly it’s probably because he wouldn’t sit still and was probably thrashing lol. Sometimes we need 3 people to hold a single dog just to keep it still.”
That wasn’t the case with this particular pup, but it’s a real challenge that can make grooming tricky.
In any case, the video was good for a laugh, and judging by its popularity, it likely brightened many people’s day.