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RMKC · 11-16-2007, 08:37 AM

I am too scared too, so i let groomer do them, Apollo's get soo long and they are realy thick ! Vet charges $12.00 each for 1 Dog

SladesMommy · 11-16-2007, 02:18 PM

I do it myself for both my dogs. Laney used to hate it so I took her to the groomers one time. She flipped out! She did not like groomer at all. From then on she has happily let me cut her nails.

Slade will holler and carry on, but he holds pretty still. Just has to put up a vocal protest to let me know he's not happy.

HanginOut · 11-16-2007, 02:39 PM

I haven't tried it yet, but am scared to think that I would cut too short. I have taken him to a groomer once for a bath and my vet has also cut his nails during puppy check visits. I plan to keep his hair long so I even bought an electric trimmer for his ears (and even though he shakes like there is no tomorrow I was able to get his ears done myself. I can't tell you how proud of myself I was).

Once when I took him to the groomer for a bath she also shaved the bottom of his feet and around his private area. So I have been thinking that I could probably do all the necessary hair trimming myself. That only leaves the nails and the teeth.

I read the prior posts and noted some said clear nails and some black. Mine has all black nails (I just checked). What does that mean? How would I know how short to clip them?

Yikes, can I be woman enough to do itself? That is the question! With your help maybe I will be successful!

yorkiecrazy · 11-16-2007, 05:14 PM

On the white nails you can see the quick. On black nail you can not. So it's very easy to cut the quick. I cut my girls nails and all the neighbors too. LOL

Dan & Corinne · 11-16-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiecrazy

On the white nails you can see the quick. On black nail you can not. So it's very easy to cut the quick. I cut my girls nails and all the neighbors too. LOL

Will you be my neighbor?

YorkieMom55 · 11-16-2007, 10:13 PM

My 3 all lay on their backs on the couch and lay still while I cut nails. Maggie came to us when she was 18 mos old and she learned to do it. The other 2 learned as puppies.

Gingergirlsmom · 11-18-2007, 12:57 PM

Well, poor Kirby (not a yorkie) is having a rough weekend. Yesterday I gave him a bath before heading out to the groomer to have his nails trimmed. He was looking so sad and forlorn, and he hates going there, so I ran downstairs, dug out my nail trimmers (I have several pair, but always lost my nerve)and gave it a shot. He let me. I swear he was saying "thank you".

So, feeling all brave...I went for Bernie's nails next. He did pretty well, even rolled over and exposed his belly half way through (no Bernie, it's not belly scratchin' time)

Then, onto Ginger. You would have thought I was KILLING her. Mind you, this dog is used to me messin' with her and groomin' her, but she did not want any part of my cutting her nails.

Fortunately, I was feeling confident, so I kept at it.

Now, I'm eyeing up Fun Kitty. LOL

mommiemary · 11-18-2007, 03:00 PM

i take them to the groomer

Izzy Princess · 11-18-2007, 03:19 PM

I am definitely a chicken when it comes to nails both for Izzy and my cats...especially Iz since her little toys are so small I can't even see the quick to watch out for it. For me it's worth it for either the groomer or vet to do it.

Keno · 11-18-2007, 03:20 PM

no, I am a scaredy cat when it comes to cutting her toenails ... what if i hurt her?????

domesticated08 · 11-18-2007, 03:47 PM

My hubby is 6 ft.2" tall- and I'm 5ft 3" holding an almost 4# Yorkie trying to cut nails...BOY...
Hubby sweating profusely, sweat dripping off forhead,
me trying to keep the 4# wigglebutt still so hubby can clip the tiny nails... it was the hardest time either one of us have had with any of our present or past furbutts!! We had a 160# Akita that was a dream compared to Gus and all our Himmies throughout the years!! After we finally finished we looked at each other and couldn't stop laughing!!

Guess we'll try the groomer from now on!!

Elisandra · 11-18-2007, 04:09 PM

after i bathe rocky and blow dry him i normally sit on the sofa and lay him on his back paws in the air and clip away i dont clip to much because im scared to cut the quick but i cut enough his back paws are always more shorter than the back not sure why

LucyNTuckersMom · 11-18-2007, 07:15 PM

I wet the paws (easier to find the nails among all that hair) and S.O. holds while I trim. they usually hold still, but if they get antsy, S.O. also provides a fingerload of peanut butter for diversion

To those who use the doggie dremel drills... how do you know you won't drill down to the quick? And does the drill leave you with a nice smooth finish, like a nail file? I don't have the patience to file after clipping, but wish I did because the nails are rough until we go for a walk. the drills sound ideal, but scary!

T

MyFairLacy · 11-22-2007, 06:26 PM

I put the "Too scared" option because I can't trim Lacy's nails myself. It's not that I'm scared because I can trim nails fine. Lacy struggles way too much though so I will hold her while a groomer trims them for me.

LucyNTuckersMom · 11-22-2007, 07:02 PM

Lacy is so cute in her outfits, I enjoyed watching your avatar!. I was wondering if her hair gets tangled underneath them,or do you keep her short? My Tucker gets snarly pretty quick from just a day in his little sweater. (and I'm not sure why, but he reminds me of Robert Goulet in it!)

Teresa

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11-16-2007, 08:37 AM	#16
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,217	I am too scared too, so i let groomer do them, Apollo's get soo long and they are realy thick ! Vet charges $12.00 each for 1 Dog __________________ ROSI & POLI Love my Babies

11-16-2007, 02:39 PM	#18
HanginOut Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Posts: 69	I haven't tried it yet, but am scared to think that I would cut too short. I have taken him to a groomer once for a bath and my vet has also cut his nails during puppy check visits. I plan to keep his hair long so I even bought an electric trimmer for his ears (and even though he shakes like there is no tomorrow I was able to get his ears done myself. I can't tell you how proud of myself I was). Once when I took him to the groomer for a bath she also shaved the bottom of his feet and around his private area. So I have been thinking that I could probably do all the necessary hair trimming myself. That only leaves the nails and the teeth. I read the prior posts and noted some said clear nails and some black. Mine has all black nails (I just checked). What does that mean? How would I know how short to clip them? Yikes, can I be woman enough to do itself? That is the question! With your help maybe I will be successful! __________________ Proud to be a YoYo - Yorkie Owned, Yorkie Obsessed

11-16-2007, 05:14 PM	#19
yorkiecrazy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston area Posts: 2,381	On the white nails you can see the quick. On black nail you can not. So it's very easy to cut the quick. I cut my girls nails and all the neighbors too. LOL __________________ Jamie - Gracie's Katie's and Chloe's mom // Take a look - Designs By Villette : Phoebe 12/9/00 - 9/15/01 : Chloe 6/28/01 - 2/15/02

11-16-2007, 10:13 PM	#21
YorkieMom55 All Dogs Go To Heaven Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,219	My 3 all lay on their backs on the couch and lay still while I cut nails. Maggie came to us when she was 18 mos old and she learned to do it. The other 2 learned as puppies. __________________ Jeanie, Sunnie Rocky Maggie BlackJack Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History

11-16-2007, 02:18 PM	#17
SladesMommy Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: GA Posts: 4,432	I do it myself for both my dogs. Laney used to hate it so I took her to the groomers one time. She flipped out! She did not like groomer at all. From then on she has happily let me cut her nails. Slade will holler and carry on, but he holds pretty still. Just has to put up a vocal protest to let me know he's not happy.

11-18-2007, 12:57 PM	#22
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,189	I did it! I did it! Well, poor Kirby (not a yorkie) is having a rough weekend. Yesterday I gave him a bath before heading out to the groomer to have his nails trimmed. He was looking so sad and forlorn, and he hates going there, so I ran downstairs, dug out my nail trimmers (I have several pair, but always lost my nerve)and gave it a shot. He let me. I swear he was saying "thank you". So, feeling all brave...I went for Bernie's nails next. He did pretty well, even rolled over and exposed his belly half way through (no Bernie, it's not belly scratchin' time) Then, onto Ginger. You would have thought I was KILLING her. Mind you, this dog is used to me messin' with her and groomin' her, but she did not want any part of my cutting her nails. Fortunately, I was feeling confident, so I kept at it. Now, I'm eyeing up Fun Kitty. LOL __________________ Can't wait to meet you at.... the 2009 YorkieTalk Meetup in Alexandria

11-18-2007, 03:00 PM	#23
mommiemary Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 659	i take them to the groomer __________________ mary, rocky, trixiebell, sunshine, Huge Pee Pad Sale www.pee-pads.com/FreeShipping

11-18-2007, 03:19 PM	#24
Izzy Princess Therapy Dog Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,461 Blog Entries: 1	I am definitely a chicken when it comes to nails both for Izzy and my cats...especially Iz since her little toys are so small I can't even see the quick to watch out for it. For me it's worth it for either the groomer or vet to do it. __________________ Cyndi &.... Izzy (Secwetary & Charter Membwer of the Dirty FurKids Cwub)-Jusz say NO ta bein' cwean!)Izzy's diggin on Diggy, Gizmo, Moose, Remi, Jack & Eddie...yeah...she gets around& proud member of the *CrAzYcLu*B! ~The PINK club~SRC

11-18-2007, 03:20 PM	#25
Keno Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: people go to heaven for the climate, to he!! for the company. Mark Twain Posts: 656	no, I am a scaredy cat when it comes to cutting her toenails ... what if i hurt her????? __________________ If you cannot be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.

11-18-2007, 03:47 PM	#26
domesticated08 Lovin' every minute Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,132	My hubby is 6 ft.2" tall- and I'm 5ft 3" holding an almost 4# Yorkie trying to cut nails...BOY... Hubby sweating profusely, sweat dripping off forhead, me trying to keep the 4# wigglebutt still so hubby can clip the tiny nails... it was the hardest time either one of us have had with any of our present or past furbutts!! We had a 160# Akita that was a dream compared to Gus and all our Himmies throughout the years!! After we finally finished we looked at each other and couldn't stop laughing!! Guess we'll try the groomer from now on!!

11-18-2007, 04:09 PM	#27
Elisandra Rocky's Slave 4 ever Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Astoria, NY Posts: 1,413	after i bathe rocky and blow dry him i normally sit on the sofa and lay him on his back paws in the air and clip away i dont clip to much because im scared to cut the quick but i cut enough his back paws are always more shorter than the back not sure why __________________ Lets put a end to Puppy Mills Rocky loves the Fall Proud member of the Little Gentleman's Club

11-18-2007, 07:15 PM	#28
LucyNTuckersMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: IL Posts: 149	I wet the paws (easier to find the nails among all that hair) and S.O. holds while I trim. they usually hold still, but if they get antsy, S.O. also provides a fingerload of peanut butter for diversion To those who use the doggie dremel drills... how do you know you won't drill down to the quick? And does the drill leave you with a nice smooth finish, like a nail file? I don't have the patience to file after clipping, but wish I did because the nails are rough until we go for a walk. the drills sound ideal, but scary! T

11-22-2007, 06:26 PM	#29
MyFairLacy Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 9,645	I put the "Too scared" option because I can't trim Lacy's nails myself. It's not that I'm scared because I can trim nails fine. Lacy struggles way too much though so I will hold her while a groomer trims them for me. __________________ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

11-22-2007, 07:02 PM	#30
LucyNTuckersMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: IL Posts: 149	Lacy is so cute in her outfits, I enjoyed watching your avatar!. I was wondering if her hair gets tangled underneath them,or do you keep her short? My Tucker gets snarly pretty quick from just a day in his little sweater. (and I'm not sure why, but he reminds me of Robert Goulet in it!) Teresa