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Komentáře • 3,1K

  • @Charles-mz7rm
    @Charles-mz7rm Před rokem +22420

    This dog is the living embodiment of "I'm just happy to be here".

    • @valeriestevens5250
      @valeriestevens5250 Před rokem +236

      I'd love to have one of his pups. This is what a golden should be and most often isn't due to puppy mills.

    • @kittygirl0872
      @kittygirl0872 Před rokem +34

      @@HardcoreK1llar dude it isn't sus, what's wrong with you?

    • @jmal
      @jmal Před rokem +100

      He has just met her, and he *loves* her.

    • @kwith
      @kwith Před rokem +76

      I've known several golden retrievers that various friends have had over the years and in my experience that's pretty much standard for the breed. haha

    • @AirConditioner402
      @AirConditioner402 Před rokem +39

      @@valeriestevens5250 Very true. Dogs being bred carelessly shows either through looks or temperament, and most importantly-- health. They don't make the best of pets specially when they have bad temperament.

  • @justins8634
    @justins8634 Před rokem +13143

    5 years old, retired show dog, ambulance therapy dog... this dog has accomplished more in life than I have

    • @Seashelldub
      @Seashelldub Před rokem +338

      My parents might actually be proud of me if I were accomplished like Oakley.

    • @terick7388
      @terick7388 Před rokem +461

      Its really just the opportunities he's been given. If i had the same upbringing id be a show dog too

    • @COBRA-PUNK
      @COBRA-PUNK Před rokem +200

      @@terick7388 that's strangely inspiring, thank you

    • @dr.joedenski9195
      @dr.joedenski9195 Před rokem +3

      Hello, Dr Joe Denski here!

    • @Dr.Pancho.Tortilla
      @Dr.Pancho.Tortilla Před rokem +2

      are you Mexican?

  • @DonPatrono
    @DonPatrono Před rokem +10766

    Oakley has the purest expression of "Head empty, no thoughts, only happiness"

  • @smakfu1375
    @smakfu1375 Před rokem +5013

    Oakley strikes me as the kind of retriever that very patiently stares at you, 4 inches from your face, while you’re sleeping-in on Saturday morning.

    • @Tonga29
      @Tonga29 Před rokem +200

      It smells of experience, mine is the same.😂

    • @simpledj509chromo7
      @simpledj509chromo7 Před rokem +197

      "Sooooo, are we doing something fun today, or are you just gonna lay there until noon? I'll sit on you if you don't get up..."

    • @unnecessary111
      @unnecessary111 Před rokem +48

      Help I'm imagining it and it's so cute

    • @loleeeetaa
      @loleeeetaa Před rokem +73

      you’re making my miss my late golden, he was too dumb to get on the bed but he would just sit on the floor at the foot of my bed panting loudly from 8am sharp to whenever i woke up on the weekend

    • @lucaventuri4882
      @lucaventuri4882 Před rokem +53

      And when you wake up you find it staring at you like: 👁👅👁

  • @ejstark360
    @ejstark360 Před rokem +7120

    As someone who has been on airplanes with supposedly human passengers, we could all learn a lot about being well behaved from Oakley.

    • @SpyderK
      @SpyderK Před rokem +372

      supposedly human passengers💀💀😂

    • @ChineduOpara
      @ChineduOpara Před rokem +217

      _"Supposedly human"_ 😅🤣💀

    • @michael2636
      @michael2636 Před rokem +98

      And also a lesson in being well groomed!

    • @thierryfaquet7405
      @thierryfaquet7405 Před rokem +93

      Also a lesson in taking a shower and smelling nice.

    • @angelcare5969
      @angelcare5969 Před rokem +6

      This is the best friggin comment lol

  • @erikamelby4737
    @erikamelby4737 Před rokem +4543

    You can tell how conditioned he is to grooming. No pulling whatsoever, just completely still. What a good boy!

    • @bumpandsquish
      @bumpandsquish Před rokem +114

      it may be specific to the breed. i have had two goldens and they both would get into the bathtub on their own with a little verbal urging. they did not like bath time, but they were good sports about it. it is afterward that the show started - running around, rolling and rubbing themselves all over the house. also, goldens love water

    • @brittanyfehlings6838
      @brittanyfehlings6838 Před rokem +41

      He even lifts his head to help her

    • @hlcepeda
      @hlcepeda Před rokem +50

      I wonder if during these groomings he thinks, "Yay! Out of retirement and headin' for another big show!" 🐶🏆

    • @aff77141
      @aff77141 Před rokem +14

      He knows its his pamper day uwu

    • @poordog3979
      @poordog3979 Před rokem

      I wish the same 🥺

  • @Psilocybin77
    @Psilocybin77 Před 10 měsíci +1232

    As a mailman in dog recovery *bitten over a dozen times, I can attest that Golden Retrievers are the one dog that can live up to the hype. I've never had a bad experience with a golden retriever or brown labrador. I will never forget his one time a golden retriever was charging towards me, and I was scared at first until I saw the tail wagging a million kms/second and the green tennis ball in the mouth lol.

    • @littlelilacbunny
      @littlelilacbunny Před 9 měsíci +43

      😂😂 so wholesome

    • @Yanate1991
      @Yanate1991 Před 9 měsíci +93

      Ah, being bitten by dogs seem to be part of the mailman job description at this point. Need some armored limbs with built in air conditioning!

    • @alyssat7809
      @alyssat7809 Před 9 měsíci +30

      Just so you know a brown labrador is called a chocolate lab

    • @Lorendrawn
      @Lorendrawn Před 9 měsíci +9

      @Psilocybin77 you ever deliver while trippin

    • @Psilocybin77
      @Psilocybin77 Před 8 měsíci +12

      @@Lorendrawn lol no dude, I tend to have really wild experiences when I do, and don't see the need for doing low dosing lol. I once did over 5g when I was angry and drunk and I got punished I think. Had a very bad time and haven't dosed much since. I am still extremely interested in research into the use of psychedelics for healing, spiritual connection, and mental well being. The world is in a constant state of crisis, and I think we ignore a very powerful and effective cure at our own peril.

  • @miridove
    @miridove Před rokem +3620

    "He is the picture perfect representation of what it means to be a Golden Retriever" meanwhile the shot is of him shedding. That got me 🤣

    • @jkcliff2956
      @jkcliff2956 Před rokem +34

      that cracked me up too. lol.

    • @trumpetpunk42
      @trumpetpunk42 Před rokem +125

      As she once said, "They only shed twice a year - the first 6mo, and the last 6mo!"

    • @ShotClanTxter
      @ShotClanTxter Před rokem +57

      @@trumpetpunk42 our golden died almost a year ago and I still find insane amounts of her hair everywhere in the house no matter how much we clean haha

    • @trumpetpunk42
      @trumpetpunk42 Před rokem +53

      @@ShotClanTxter Thanks for sharing this. I lost my pup (a German Shedder, not a Golden) almost 5 months ago. For a while I was still vacuuming up half a dog each time, but now it's dwindled off, which in a weird way makes me another kind of sad.

    • @silversiren7046
      @silversiren7046 Před rokem +16

      my cousin liked to offer visitors some tea with their mug of hair.

  • @EternalYorkieMom
    @EternalYorkieMom Před rokem +3277

    I say “Good boy” sometimes instinctively like the dog can hear me during these videos and Oakley definitely deserves it.

  • @nuthinbutlove
    @nuthinbutlove Před rokem +3382

    He was actually holding his head low and still while you did his ears and shifting his body weight slightly when you groomed certain areas. He's clearly used to being handled. Such a good boy.

    • @MizJilly
      @MizJilly Před rokem +100

      He did! I thought he was about to hand her the bobby pins. Such a cutie!

    • @nuthinbutlove
      @nuthinbutlove Před rokem +2

      @@MizJilly 🤗♥️

    • @FC-eh7ll
      @FC-eh7ll Před rokem +4

      @@MizJilly True! Aww 😂

    • @thehoodedteddy1335
      @thehoodedteddy1335 Před rokem +7

      One of the goodest boys I’ve seen on this channel, which is saying something!

    • @FunnyFamilyGame762
      @FunnyFamilyGame762 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Hello 👋👋👋

  • @JeremyFrenznick
    @JeremyFrenznick Před rokem +1199

    A super model and therapist, what an accomplished Pawfessional. He's the goodest boy. I'm glad Vanessa got a client that didn't attempt to eat her for a change

  • @AstroMoonGoddess
    @AstroMoonGoddess Před rokem +481

    Oakley has the most “good boy” energy of any boy on earth.

  • @space---kid
    @space---kid Před rokem +2146

    I lost count on how many times I said "good boy" for the whole duration of this video. Oakley is such a good boy.

    • @HarzerI
      @HarzerI Před rokem +6

      cute ;D

    • @axesus6966
      @axesus6966 Před rokem +6

      U talk to urself?

    • @realcupojoe
      @realcupojoe Před rokem +51

      @@axesus6966 The urge to communicate to this good boy just how good of a boy I think he is leads to talking to a screen that cannot hear me

    • @TIRFemcel
      @TIRFemcel Před rokem +7

      @@axesus6966 Nothing wrong with that as long as you're not clinically insane :P

    • @ratkingwastaken
      @ratkingwastaken Před rokem

      I’m the 556th like 😈

  • @belyndamaniez9703
    @belyndamaniez9703 Před rokem +2316

    I need to give him the biggest hug, Oakley's so adorable 😭❤️

    • @naimuds8269
      @naimuds8269 Před rokem +21

      Let me be the first one to give Oakley the biggest hug if that's okay with you as I just can't wait to squeeze him tightly into my warmest & softest loving arms, Belynda.

    • @Colin-um5tz
      @Colin-um5tz Před rokem +4

      I have one except he’s a cream

    • @Rookie5710
      @Rookie5710 Před rokem +4

      How do you have 1.6k and only two comments let me fix this😂

    • @poordog3979
      @poordog3979 Před rokem +1

      I wish the same 🥺

    • @FunnyFamilyGame762
      @FunnyFamilyGame762 Před 7 měsíci

      Hello 👋👋👋❤

  • @cannibalcatgirl
    @cannibalcatgirl Před rokem +456

    When you said hes a therapy dog for some reason I teared up. The idea of going through horrible hardship and being greeted by this beautiful face just hits my heart

    • @eimearmcmanus372
      @eimearmcmanus372 Před rokem +9

      me too!

    • @amanitamuscaria7500
      @amanitamuscaria7500 Před 9 měsíci +15

      My labrador wasn't a professional therapy dog, but I used to take him to work (with elderly and demented people and adults with learning difficulties) and they loved him. He was a calming comfort and lots of fun in the park, for younger folk. He was just the best boy. I am also tearful.

    • @unrelatablecontent629
      @unrelatablecontent629 Před 8 měsíci +6

      One of my old therapist was part of a company with a co workers Golden retriver on their logo and he would sometimes come out and lick us
      He was sweet

  • @biggregg5
    @biggregg5 Před rokem +167

    Admittedly, I've got a very, very soft spot for Golden Retrievers, maybe because I'm looking at one curled up on my bed that makes my life so much better, but, like Oakley, they always put a smile on my face.

    • @kiera6326
      @kiera6326 Před rokem +7

      They always have a smile on their face, too! 🥰

  • @jakstheoneandonly
    @jakstheoneandonly Před rokem +1582

    This the kinda of dog you don’t ask “what the dog doin’?” Because you already know he is just being the best boy.

    • @ShadowSkyX
      @ShadowSkyX Před 11 měsíci +13

      No no that's the perfect question to ask because prolonged silence is usually mischief afoot If they're not sleeping in the usual spots or its not the right time of day to be suspiciously absent.

    • @FunnyFamilyGame762
      @FunnyFamilyGame762 Před 7 měsíci +1

  • @ColoradoLady12251
    @ColoradoLady12251 Před 9 měsíci +44

    the look on his face when he has the head wrap while being dried says “ahh, the price of beauty”

  • @ArranitM
    @ArranitM Před rokem +360

    Oakley looks both like a distinguished gentleman, and also a typical happy Golden. I love him so much.

  • @KoongYe
    @KoongYe Před rokem +1309

    What a golden goodboy! He looks so happy and smiley its contagious. Watching him is driving my depression away!

  • @Bald_Zeus
    @Bald_Zeus Před rokem +489

    Man, Oakley just radiates good boy energy

  • @SunNStars
    @SunNStars Před 9 měsíci +52

    I was raised alongside a golden. Most loyal, caring boy ever, never did a damn thing wrong in his life. I trained him when I was 9 and he was a model citizen. Miss him more than words.

  • @Riley_Mundt
    @Riley_Mundt Před rokem +60

    For 15 long and loving years I had the pleasure of sharing my life with a golden retriever. Murphie never received one day of obedience or temperament training, she was just naturally the sweetest being in the world, unless you were a squirrel or lizard, she liked to hunt those in the backyard.

  • @wstavis3135
    @wstavis3135 Před rokem +225

    Oakley's diary:
    8am: a walk! My favorite thing!
    830am: breakfast! My favorite thing!
    9am: bath! My favorite thing!
    930am: blow drying! My favorite thing!
    10am: hair clipping! My favorite thing!

  • @vastacid9957
    @vastacid9957 Před rokem +651

    That's the friendliest, most sincere face I've ever seen. The only thing more gold than his coat is his heart ♡

  • @d.matthews3103
    @d.matthews3103 Před rokem +29

    How can anyone not love Goldens? They are the sweetest, most empathetic, gentlest dogs! Absolutely precious pups! 🇨🇦❤️🦮

    • @KindCountsDeb3773
      @KindCountsDeb3773 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Happiest dogs on earth !!

    • @JustyYourAverageCommenter
      @JustyYourAverageCommenter Před 9 měsíci +1

      Meanwhile goldenDOODLES: 🖕🏻🙄🤔🥲🤪🤪🤪😠💕😎😒😔🤬😓🥱😴😵😵‍💫🥴😈👿👹👺

  • @trumpeterswan8175
    @trumpeterswan8175 Před rokem +40

    Oakley reminds me so much of my last retriever, not a thought between the eyes, but so patient and loving 🥰. Miss you piper, love you still.

    • @ihsahnakerfeldt9280
      @ihsahnakerfeldt9280 Před rokem +4

      Why do people think GRs are not intelligent?

    • @trumpeterswan8175
      @trumpeterswan8175 Před rokem +4

      @@ihsahnakerfeldt9280 it’s not that I don’t think golden retriever ain’t smart, but I saw my dog try to get her favourite toy out of a painting.

    • @ihsahnakerfeldt9280
      @ihsahnakerfeldt9280 Před rokem +1

      @@trumpeterswan8175 lmao

  • @Sebastianmaz615
    @Sebastianmaz615 Před rokem +595

    Oakley was more behaved than most humans while getting a haircut. 👍🏻😊🐶

    • @FreedomUninterrupted
      @FreedomUninterrupted Před rokem +8

      As a licensed hairstylist that is the most accurate comment I have seen! Lol

    • @bradsimpson8724
      @bradsimpson8724 Před rokem +3

      As a show dog, he's been groomed enough times that he's been trained and knows exactly what to expect. He comes from one of the most relaxed, mellow breeds there is(one of the closest things to the ideal dog for 90% of households). Combine with that the fact that he's got at least one parent willing and able to invest top dollar for his needs(doing the show dog circuit is NOT cheap), and you have what is essentially every groomer's dream client.

    • @calebgadison167
      @calebgadison167 Před rokem

      What?

    • @Sebastianmaz615
      @Sebastianmaz615 Před rokem +2

      @@FreedomUninterrupted I bet you've seen all kinds/types of people; good, bad and the "just don't come back" again please. 😊😂😆

  • @abesters2618
    @abesters2618 Před rokem +695

    You can definitely tell this dog has received encouraging and positive training. He’s so well behaved and so trusting. Excellent example of responsibility by the owners

  • @saxybeast128
    @saxybeast128 Před rokem +13

    My first dog was a golden, he was 12 days older than me and passed away in my arms when I was 13. That was back in 2008 and I still miss him every day. No matter when or where my death happens, I will be at peace knowing the first thing I see in heaven will be my boy.

  • @Weens
    @Weens Před rokem +25

    Growing up, my family took in a giant schnauzer who was a retired show dog. She was used for breeding, and didn’t know life outside of a crate until she came to live with us. My opinion of show dogs is still skewed because of this, but it’s good to know that a lot of show dogs are beloved family pets.

    • @ShadowSkyX
      @ShadowSkyX Před 11 měsíci +6

      Sounds like they were far more interested in it breeding and only showed it because it was a purebred. Ego came first.

  • @MagicSpaceWolf3983
    @MagicSpaceWolf3983 Před rokem +749

    Oakley: former supermodel and current professional good boy 🥰😇 This furchild was a joy to watch, especially after the Caucasian Shepherd and Pekingese videos 😵‍💫 I hope Vanessa gets many more well-behaved clients for a while... SHE DESERVES IT.

    • @Saskatchetooner
      @Saskatchetooner Před rokem +5

      That’s so cute

    • @carriemae6584
      @carriemae6584 Před rokem +4

      😂😂😂

    • @MrSullismom
      @MrSullismom Před rokem +9

      I was thinking the same thing!😀

    • @MagicSpaceWolf3983
      @MagicSpaceWolf3983 Před rokem +23

      @@MrSullismom Glad you understand, lol! I mean, *we* all enjoy watching when the Huskies come and sing the song of their people, when the Persians have some patches of difficult matting, etc, but goodness gracious Vanessa really has earned a break.

    • @olgabukaa8530
      @olgabukaa8530 Před rokem +11

      yeah the Pekingese was wild. I had the same thought - good that Vanessa had a dog that didn't try to eat her this time.

  • @quinnmorgendorffer531
    @quinnmorgendorffer531 Před rokem +315

    looking into a golden's eyes is truly good for the soul

    • @henrygvidonas9573
      @henrygvidonas9573 Před rokem +5

      And probably good for one's blood pressure, too. He's a therapy dog, I'm sure he has a lot of experience with calming stressed or unhappy people down.

  • @sylkates
    @sylkates Před rokem +67

    Goldens are everything I love about dogs: affectionate, loyal, playful, and that smiley - looking jaw that makes them so cute. I want to adopt one (or a rescue with these traits) some day.

  • @DarthSidian
    @DarthSidian Před rokem +6

    I adore this dog. He's so pure, innocent, perfect, and completely empty in the head save for love and happiness.

  • @stinzz3
    @stinzz3 Před rokem +720

    Him walking in looking so happy just melted my heart.

  • @l.baughman1445
    @l.baughman1445 Před rokem +593

    Love how he was smiling when you trimmed his ears, then proudly sat on the porch taking the air. ❤

    • @poordog3979
      @poordog3979 Před rokem +1

      I wish the same 🥺

    • @jxg530
      @jxg530 Před rokem +1

      Okay can we just take a moment to admit that while golden retrievers are extra lovable because they look like they’re smiling, that’s not actually a smile, it’s just a visual feature based on their face and head shape. Smiling is a phenomenon in humans and some other primates. Do cows smile? What about hippos? No, well neither do dogs. Now I will grant you that a tail wag = happy. But let’s stop overly humanising animals.

  • @redpillpirate111
    @redpillpirate111 Před rokem +10

    That wasn't a grooming. That was just a happy dog enjoying spa day 😀

  • @HadassaMoon144
    @HadassaMoon144 Před rokem +21

    Before his bath, Oakley looks so much like my deceased baby boy Biscuit that I almost cried. Golden retrievers are such a lovely dogs! They require a lot of time with training and grooming and upkeep though. My boy would get hot spots And they're not a good dog for people who don't have at least 5 hours of free time of day. What a beautiful grooming session!

  • @sandydog426
    @sandydog426 Před rokem +929

    My Dad used to say of Golden Retrievers that they're "sweet but dim dogs." As I see and interact with Goldens more and more over the years, though, I don't think they're dumb, I think they're just too happy-go-lucky to look as "studious" as other breeds.

    • @erinmachadomusic
      @erinmachadomusic Před rokem +91

      Mine can act "dumb" (goofy) but is very smart. Sometimes too smart.... and stubborn.

    • @peachesbun8327
      @peachesbun8327 Před rokem +93

      I may be wrong but I am sure golden retrievers are quite close to the top on the list of most intelligent dogs

    • @susangrande8142
      @susangrande8142 Před rokem +38

      My grandfather had Goldens for hunting dogs, and at least some of them, like Grandpa’s dog Caesar, are exceptionally intelligent. Bonus: I totally LOVED Caesar, and he loved me😅; we were about the same age. So when I was a toddler, he was my bestest buddy! 😍 I could tell you stories about the great things he did! My grandpa trained him to dive into the water hazards on golf courses and fetch the golf balls out of them. Grandpa would then take them home, clean them, and sell them to golfers.

    • @marysueeasteregg
      @marysueeasteregg Před rokem +51

      @@peachesbun8327 You are correct, they were listed in the top 10; number 4, actually, in a poll of about 200 obedience trainers and judges years ago, compiled by canine psychology professor Stanley Coren in his 1994 book "The Intelligence of Dogs." (With "intelligence" meaning obedience trainability. There are other kinds of intelligence.) I read recently a comment from someone who had trained most of the breeds in the top 10. They said that goldens' learning curve was a bit slower than that of some of the other breeds in the top 10, but their eagerness to please made up for that.
      There's no way golden retrievers are dim dogs on average. They are one of the preferred breeds, along with Labradors and German shepherds, that are used for seeing eye work, which is very demanding.

    • @gisellesinclair6811
      @gisellesinclair6811 Před rokem +30

      Agree - I grew up with goldens and they aren’t dumb, people think they are because who could be in such a good mood all the time? They are fabulous beasts.

  • @TheAuthenticIsOutThere
    @TheAuthenticIsOutThere Před rokem +723

    This made me miss my pooh bear so much. When I was born, I was brought home to a proud golden retriever. Who, for some reason, thought I belonged to him and him only. He was constantly watching over me and no longer wanted to be in the yard. He wanted to be everywhere I was at all times and even found a way to lay in the crib next to me. Which was very hard to do considering he was the largest golden I have ever seen till this day. He got scolded for climbing in my crib but would still get right back in there. He even growled at my grandmom and other family members 1 time for passing me around and holding me. He really felt like I was his baby. Lol
    Eventually, people accepted that he was a proud dad, and he was allowed to become a house dog and was literally my best friend.
    We even tried to figure out how to get him to come to grade school with me. Lol. I miss him so much.🐶💕

    • @em945
      @em945 Před rokem +25

      LOVELY story!✌❤

    • @piggy310
      @piggy310 Před rokem +26

      Thanks so much..I adore goldens..best ever

    • @thejourneyman8890
      @thejourneyman8890 Před rokem +7

      A very good boy!

    • @poordog3979
      @poordog3979 Před rokem +5

      I wish the same 🥺

    • @obiwann785
      @obiwann785 Před rokem +5

      Lovely story. Sounds like he was a very sweet dog ❤

  • @atrixcanada7204
    @atrixcanada7204 Před rokem +10

    This is the kind of dog you might find in the section of 'Hey I'm looking to adopt a near perfect dog'
    Like yeah he didn't quite save any lives, but he is the family standard golden retriever, a beautiful and well mannered show dog, plus a therapy dog, how much nicer could he be!

  • @billmilosz
    @billmilosz Před 3 dny

    I was working in my front garden today when I saw a family walk by with a golden retriever. I just HAD to stop my work and go over to the front gate and ask them if I could say hi to their dog. They laughed and said, SURE so I leaned over and the dog came running up to me and greeted me with great enthusiasm as if I were some long lost friend. It absolutely made my day.

  • @CantStayAway
    @CantStayAway Před rokem +1016

    *Dog enters, walking right up to the camera with a smile and a wagging tail*
    Me: Yup, that's a Golden retriever alright...:P (I've had a couple in my life, and have one presently. Definitely my favourite dog breed

  • @chrissiebabe234
    @chrissiebabe234 Před rokem +204

    This is clearly an A-plus dog. Very friendly, calm and used to the procedure. And a very handsome boy, too🥰

  • @lokipokey
    @lokipokey Před rokem +5

    Oh, how this makes me miss my childhood golden. He was mostly my job to train, groom, and bathe. He was just such a good boy for everything we did together - except when it came to water. When I'd take him to run free in the woods across the street from my house, he'd go into the creek and was sometimes almost impossible to get out. He also took himself for many swims in our pool, whether there were any humans ther, or just by himself on a hot day. When it was time for a bath, I'd tell him to jump up into our laundry room tubs - front feet in one tub, back feet in the other. He loved it!

  • @KairosQ
    @KairosQ Před rokem +3

    I do love the light golden color, but the red-er golden retrievers are still my favorite despite how much this boy tried to change my mind.

  • @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley
    @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley Před rokem +46

    He still has this sort of teddybear face, even at 5 🤗

    • @gyppygirl2021
      @gyppygirl2021 Před rokem +9

      Golden retrievers are just like that. They're big squishy goofy bundles of love, and this Good Boy is the _golden_ (heh) standard!

  • @CleverestWitch2188
    @CleverestWitch2188 Před rokem +308

    This is so soothing to my brain to see this calm boy get his groom. ❤️

    • @gyppygirl2021
      @gyppygirl2021 Před rokem +8

      Just seeing him be himself is comforting - that's how you know he's doing his job right!

    • @rammingspeed5217
      @rammingspeed5217 Před rokem

      Excuse meh Witch..
      I was wondering if youd like yo ne friends with meh and converse in private? (regarding occult matters)

    • @ChineduOpara
      @ChineduOpara Před rokem

      @@rammingspeed5217 Did you say... witch?? BURN HERRR!!! 🤣

    • @beverlyledbetter4906
      @beverlyledbetter4906 Před rokem

      Some of these animals are just beyond words with cuteness. How people can mistreat them is beyond me!😣

  • @sarahs4360
    @sarahs4360 Před rokem +2

    I love how much patience and love you show for all of the pets your groom! I wish my dog was as calm as this retriever in the shower!

  • @anonymoushumanhi
    @anonymoushumanhi Před rokem +6

    This reminds me of my baby girl. RIP Penny. ❤

  • @AudreyLMcFarland
    @AudreyLMcFarland Před rokem +226

    Oakley is a great example/embassador for behavior for a dog getting groomed. Chilled, relaxed, this is not a problem!! What a beautiful boy! and Rupert is a cutey too!

    • @LookingGlass363
      @LookingGlass363 Před rokem +3

      I agree; he reminds me of my golden. He is just happy to be there so you can really do anything. He even loves going to the vet because he gets attention and he never minds the temperature, vaccines, or prodding. It comes down to socializing him as a puppy but going to a very good breeder is the biggest difference. I've had a groomer say he was the best-behaved dog he has seen in his career which put a huge smile on my face.

  • @MsStarsea
    @MsStarsea Před rokem +146

    What a stunning dog, both in temperament and looks. And that smile! No wonder he's a therapy dog.

  • @Eleuthero5
    @Eleuthero5 Před 10 měsíci +1

    These are the most chill dogs ever!! They're beautiful, smart, and gentle. Can't beat that!!

  • @jscho8674
    @jscho8674 Před rokem +2

    He is an absolute angel. Golden Retrievers are such magical creatures. ❤

  • @charlotteoliver9983
    @charlotteoliver9983 Před rokem +170

    Oh my goodness! Such a well behaved pupper! He was “ok spa day!” Honestly I just want to cuddle Oakley. ❤

  • @carriemae6584
    @carriemae6584 Před rokem +77

    Oakley knew exactly how to pose himself as you groomed him -- good sign that he's had many grooms so far and knows exactly what to do! Encore!

  • @sharona-veganhealthandmore

    2:32 he is sooo patient🥰

  • @skyfalldeadpool1633
    @skyfalldeadpool1633 Před rokem +1

    He is just happy to be here. A wholesome spirit. He is loving and a very good boi

  • @whyareyoureadingmynickname8158

    I don't know if it's because of his fur, but this boy looks really buff.

    • @MagnusMoerkoereJohannesen
      @MagnusMoerkoereJohannesen Před rokem +11

      Even with only moderate exercise, goldens are built like brick shithouses, male goldens in particular 😃 They're quite strong dogs!

  • @jhart3983
    @jhart3983 Před rokem +15

    I never had experience with GRs until recently when i was asked by a colleague to house/dog sit while she was in Europe with her husband for two months. I had no experience doing either task. What they had lined up had fallen through so i jumped in to help a friend. Where they live is a cozy residential area about an hours drive from me, close to the Ottawa River...was once considered cottage country. Lots of nice places to walk. Anyway, I met Nikki, female GR, once very briefly before coming and I was worried that I wouldn't do a good job by her. She didn't know me but I took her darling face in my hands and promised her I would take care of her. I remember when she first smiled at me. I didn't know they smile like that and right into your eyes. I worked from home at the time so I transferred my "office" there and so I wasn't commuting. Instead early in the morning and after work, we walked together. But then those walks turned into ventures and we went everywhere. We would drive on weekends and go to places to explore and just hang out. I didnt go anywhere without her. She likes carrots and broccoli so I always had fresh chopped veggies for her. I know it sounds weird but I feel like we became fast friends and buddies. I miss her and sometimes I get teary when I think about her like right now.

  • @zakiyaseedat3180
    @zakiyaseedat3180 Před 6 měsíci +1

    What a pleasure to watch a dog be well behaved during his bath time.

  • @mitchkim6763
    @mitchkim6763 Před 5 měsíci +3

    What a distinguished gentleman!!!

  • @ninakaiser2930
    @ninakaiser2930 Před rokem +40

    As you said Oakley is also a therapy dog my heart melted. He is such a sweet boy! The typical Retriever smile in his face! 😊

  • @AnnavBF
    @AnnavBF Před rokem +67

    This is really calming to watch, especially compared to the full groom session of the little angry monster.

  • @marjoriegarland2798
    @marjoriegarland2798 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Fabulous, accomplished, sweet, beautiful Goldie!!!🥰❤️💕

  • @DreaJ91
    @DreaJ91 Před 10 měsíci +2

    What an absolute sweet heart this little boy is!

  • @lornaginetteharrison7168
    @lornaginetteharrison7168 Před rokem +53

    Oakley embracing his inner Zen during the blow dry! What a good boy!😇

  • @Butter_Warrior99
    @Butter_Warrior99 Před rokem +71

    He looks so happy. I hope he’s living the best life. May he live long and happy.

  • @panzwes5993
    @panzwes5993 Před rokem +3

    Oakley is beautiful! His coat looks very soft (and truly golden).
    He seems like a calm dog, no wonder he is a pet therapist. I would be so happy to play with him.

  • @bridgetonowhere
    @bridgetonowhere Před rokem

    What a beautiful gentle boy

  • @nicolehuff8455
    @nicolehuff8455 Před rokem +130

    Oakley is a wonderful ambassador for his breed. 😊

  • @bennymule3226
    @bennymule3226 Před rokem +36

    Had a golden as a kid. She was so funny, gentle, and clever. I'm 46 now and still miss her, this is coming from an ex army construction worker.

  • @kwl189
    @kwl189 Před rokem +1

    His smiles when you were washing him 🥹🥰... he's so cute it hurts.

  • @LemmePost
    @LemmePost Před rokem

    What a good boy! so quiet and well behaved.

  • @SleepyTinksy
    @SleepyTinksy Před rokem +486

    I started getting my golden accustomed to grooming at 10 weeks old and now (at 3) he's just as happy about it as this good boy - to the extent that he jumps up on the grooming table without being asked. He just loves the attention so much! Goldens are such sweet and patient animals

  • @kumori86
    @kumori86 Před rokem +247

    The goodest of the good boys.... He looks so calm and chill, like sitting on your porch watching the leaves fall an autumn afternoon

  • @lauraspangler5179
    @lauraspangler5179 Před rokem +2

    …with hearts as golden as their fur! What a sweetie pie 🥰❤️

  • @cervelott
    @cervelott Před 2 měsíci +1

    He is loving that groom! Oakley is a beauty.

  • @LaiDiegue
    @LaiDiegue Před rokem +34

    Such a good golden boi ❤

  • @bryantan863
    @bryantan863 Před rokem +37

    Oakley is definitely a very obedient dog which I have to give credit to his owners for training him to be a very well behaved dog to his owners and other people.

    • @piggy310
      @piggy310 Před rokem

      Most of it comes natural to a Goldie.

  • @brandyrose9997
    @brandyrose9997 Před rokem +3

    My favorite part is when you shape the paws at the end. Love to you and Oakley. ❤

  • @annetheriault9127
    @annetheriault9127 Před rokem +2

    She obviously loves animals and works so hard.

  • @SCSU93
    @SCSU93 Před rokem +20

    My heart dog was a golden. He passed away in 2015. I am so looking forward to my new baby coming to me this summer. Bestest dogs ever!

    • @piggy310
      @piggy310 Před rokem +1

      Definitely, they broke them mould with goldies 💕

  • @pandalion342
    @pandalion342 Před rokem +34

    Golden retrievers are like teddy bears, theyre so full of love... he looks so soft and he behaves so well, doesn't even try to take back his paw even though dogs generally like having all their paws on the ground.. what a good boy

  • @JaimeMesChiens
    @JaimeMesChiens Před rokem +2

    Wow, what a gorgeous Golden Boy!
    I’ve seen him shown and he is magnificent. ❤

  • @marshaclifton1535
    @marshaclifton1535 Před rokem +1

    I absolutely love your channel . It has nurtured my grooming of my adopted dog.
    Your commentary is both informing and funny

  • @amyoung101
    @amyoung101 Před rokem +44

    Look at his fur blowing in the wind at the end! Loved this 🥰

  • @darlenemassey6161
    @darlenemassey6161 Před rokem +140

    I am so glad that you mentioned the true nature of showing dogs. I was in a breed club and most of the dogs were also loved as pets, spoiled etc. If you work with dogs early, they will enjoy grooming. I had one that would walk into my stall shower, turn around and look at me when he wanted a bath! Several owners also were working in getting companion dog degrees and for me, a lure coursing degree as well. Yes, it is an expensive hobby.

    • @susiekeel6732
      @susiekeel6732 Před rokem

      💯👍

    • @Kandy559
      @Kandy559 Před rokem +2

      You need to listen to what she said lol said they retire with their family OR a new loving home once they are done being shown. Aka given away when no longer useful.

    • @xenn4985
      @xenn4985 Před rokem

      @@Kandy559 What the hell do you have against a dog living in a loving home. You sicko.

  • @Sicanda
    @Sicanda Před 11 měsíci +2

    Wow, he is so calm! He didn't even seem to mind when you worked on his paws and ears! King of the good boys. :)

  • @Inuyasha7543341
    @Inuyasha7543341 Před 3 měsíci

    One of my ex's mom was an Irish Wolfhound breeder who had a few show dogs among them.
    The amount of time and attention for this hobby shows how much they are loved.

  • @williamy3947
    @williamy3947 Před rokem +15

    Oakley be like,
    "Hey Huskies, this is how you do a grooming without being an insane drama queen," while having the biggest grin ever on his face :P

    • @piggy310
      @piggy310 Před rokem

      Huskies are always neurotic, bad temperaments.

  • @Keeyamah2
    @Keeyamah2 Před rokem +27

    Our children's hospital just got a facility dog, and he's a golden retriever. Definitely gonna see if he's available at our next appointment.

  • @user-sr4yu7io6x
    @user-sr4yu7io6x Před 5 měsíci +1

    "He is the picture perfect representation of what it means to be a Golden Retriever" meanwhile the shot is of him shedding. That got me

  • @GirishE
    @GirishE Před rokem

    My Golden Retriever pet passed away 6 months back. This video reminds me of her and I can't stop myself from crying and missing her.

  • @daisy.14
    @daisy.14 Před rokem +39

    Oakley's personality is golden too

  • @alyzu4755
    @alyzu4755 Před rokem +37

    That smile when he walked in the door!
    What a sweetie!!!!! 😍

  • @emmabagley6884
    @emmabagley6884 Před rokem

    truly a good boy!! i wish every golden was this chill and cooperative for grooming, oakley is a saint

  • @stephenmiller2337
    @stephenmiller2337 Před 28 dny

    Golden's are amazing dogs. Every single golden I've ever encountered have been the most amazing dogs. I even made friends with a golden who was very protective of her owner. It took a while, but that golden was eventually welcomed into my backyard and became one of my kids protectors. She was amazing.

  • @patriciakunz1198
    @patriciakunz1198 Před rokem +54

    Sweet Oakley, thank you and your breed brothers and sisters for being such kind and supportive dogs for those suffering stress.