Just as humans occasionally visit a hair salon to maintain their appearance, dogs require grooming too. Beyond enhancement, grooming plays a crucial role in dogs’ hygiene, which is directly linked to their health.
Ultimately, there are various reasons for a dog to receive a trim, and responsible pet owners are well aware of this. This was exemplified by a woman from New York who one day noticed her dog was ready for mating and required urgent grooming.
However, she didn’t take the task as seriously as she should have and seemed overly confident in her skills. Soon, she learned that pretending to be a grooming expert wasn’t the best approach.
From Adorable to Gremlin
Before undergoing his owner’s ill-fated grooming attempt, this Maltese and Pit Bull mix was an absolute cutie. However, at one point, his fur threatened to obscure even his eyes, as clearly shown at the start of a TikTok video by @lexii_621.
Before the grooming process even began, he was so excited that he couldn’t stop jumping around. He had no idea what was about to happen.
This woman spent four hours on her “grooming project,” and as she approached the end, her smile gradually faded into a straight line.
When she finally finished, her expression turned to shock as she gazed at the half-naked dog who had lost 15 pounds and had twice the amount of ears.
The video caption humorously encapsulates her feeling at that moment: “When you’re truly a Gremlin inside
Where’s my fluffy baby?”
On the bright side, the dog she “transformed” was incredibly happy as he no longer had to bear the weight of all that fur.
However, to maintain this positivity, she might want to consider removing all mirrors from the house, at least temporarily.
@lexii_621 When you’re truly a Gremlin inside
The Viewers Were Amazed
Unsurprisingly, this amusing video garnered significant attention, but even the New York dog owner who shared it on TikTok didn’t anticipate the level of engagement.
While there were numerous reactions, we’ve selected a few comments that stood out.
“She turned into Frank Gallagher ,” one commenter joked.
“Look at the paws! 
Jesus. Calling DPS,” another replied.
A third remarked: “I love when clients try to groom their own dogs because now they understand how challenging it is for us groomers! ”
While it’s always advisable to consult a professional for these tasks, it’s true that mistakes can often lead to valuable lessons.
If it weren’t for this mishap, the video that brought so much joy and laughter to others might never have existed.
