Keith Habersberger and Zach Kornfeld of The Try Guys compete in a dog grooming competition, "The Battle of the Losers," at Vanderpump Dogs in West Hollywood, California. The two cat lovers are tasked with grooming rescue dogs, with Keith choosing a dog named Phil and Zach choosing a dog named Louise. Despite their initial struggles, they complete various grooming tasks, including baths, nail polishing, and styling. In the end, the audience is left to decide who the winner is, but both Keith and Zach reflect on the importance of adopting from local shelters and rescues, and the philanthropic work of the Vanderpump organization.
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1. The competition is called "The Battle of the Losers" and it's a dog grooming competition between Keith and Zach.
2. The competition is held at Vanderpump Dogs in West Hollywood, California.
3. Vanderpump Dogs is a rescue center that takes in dogs from high-kill shelters.
4. The dogs at Vanderpump Dogs are groomed and prepared for adoption.
5. Keith and Zach are both self-proclaimed cat people, but they are competing to see who can groom a dog the best.
6. Keith has recently gotten a puppy, but Zach thinks he's better at grooming because he has a dog now.
7. The competition involves assessing the dog, bathing, trimming nails, brushing teeth, and adding a fashion flair.
8. The dogs are introduced, and Keith chooses a dog named Phil, while Zach chooses a dog named Louise.
9. Keith and Zach have to pick a dog that they will groom for the competition.
10. Keith wants a dog that is laid-back and can rest with him on the couch.
11. Zach thinks he's better at grooming because he has a dog now.
12. The competition involves several steps, including bathing, trimming nails, and brushing teeth.
13. Keith and Zach have to use special dog toothpaste that is peanut butter flavored.
14. The dogs are dried using a big air machine and then put in a cage dryer to finish drying.
15. Keith and Zach have to brush the dogs' coats to make them look softer and cleaner.
16. The final step is adding a fashion flair, where Keith and Zach have to pick an outfit for their dogs.
17. Keith chooses a black leather collar for Phil, while Zach chooses a light yellow nail polish for Louise.
18. The audience is asked to decide who wins the competition by voting in the comments below.
19. The winner of the competition is not officially announced, but Zach thinks he won, while Keith thinks Phil is the winner.
20. The competition is meant to raise awareness about adopting dogs from local shelters and rescues.