Anyone who owns a long-haired dog knows that regular grooming appointments are a must.
Though not every pup enjoys the experience, it’s essential for keeping them clean, healthy, and comfortable.
Most dogs seem calm and refreshed after a trim, showing how much a good grooming session can help.
Still, grooming isn’t always easy work. It can be time-consuming, especially when a dog’s coat is matted or dirty.
But one New York pet owner got a surprise she’ll never forget after bringing her dog home from the groomer.
A Visit That Didn’t Go As Expected
It started as a regular day for Preslea Wilson, who dropped off her dog at a grooming salon in Manhattan.
When she arrived, she learned that the groomer assigned to her dog was new and still training.
The appointment began as usual, but halfway through, the groomer ran out of time and had to reschedule the rest for the following morning.
Because the session was cut short, the dog’s haircut ended up looking unintentionally hilarious. Only the fur around his head and neck had been trimmed, while the rest of his body remained fluffy and untouched.
Preslea couldn’t help but laugh when she saw him. She took him home and decided to film the moment, capturing the sight of her half-groomed dog whose head looked perfectly styled while the rest was pure chaos.
The next day, she returned to the salon, and the grooming was completed successfully. By the end, her pup looked as cute as ever.
The Internet Couldn’t Stop Laughing
Preslea uploaded the video to her TikTok, not expecting much. But within days, it went viral, racking up millions of views and countless comments.
One viewer wrote: “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.”
It’s true, working as a groomer can be challenging, especially when a dog is anxious or restless.
Another person joked: “It looks like he’s wearing a space suit and he took off his helmet off.”
Pretty much! Once you notice it, it’s impossible to unsee. Someone else even commented that he looked like a mascot who had taken his head off.
Finally, another viewer chimed in: “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 for Preslea’s dog, but it’s an honest look at how difficult grooming can be.
In the end, the video became a source of joy and laughter for thousands of people — proof that even small mishaps can brighten someone’s day.