Do You Trim Your Yorkies Nails? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Dan & Corinne · 11-15-2007, 06:32 PM

I can't do it! I just can't trim nails!

So, I have either the groomer or the vet trim them for me. Between trims, Jazzie, Jolie & Jen ends up with "Wolverine" nails. I know it's time to get them trimmed when I hear the click, click, click on my tiled floor.

Are you brave enough and have the cofidence to trim nails? If you do, I bow down to you!

myteddybear · 11-15-2007, 06:35 PM

I was cutting them but he is such a turd about it and I was affraid to hurt him so I ended up cutting so little off it was like I wasn't doing any good any way! LOL So started taking him to the vet to do it.

Gracie2006 · 11-15-2007, 07:18 PM

I tried doing it a few times. I have trimmed my cats nails for years, never a problem. But with Gracie, no matter how careful I was she ended up a bloody mess. Even my vet had problems, says she has a long quick. So, I finally gave up and decided to let the groomer do it. We are all much happier, and the groomer has never had a problem with Gracie's nails bleeding!

EmrldShdwQueen · 11-15-2007, 07:31 PM

I do mine...at first I made some mistakes but I kept the quik stop handy...lol

I can do it in about a minute per dog now...lol

Dan & Corinne · 11-15-2007, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by EmrldShdwQueen

I do mine...at first I made some mistakes but I kept the quik stop handy...lol

I can do it in about a minute per dog now...lol

Wanna give a class on how to trim nails? Must have photos and videos! LOL! I still wouldn't try! Pwwawk! Pwawk! (that supposed to be chicken sounds).

SweetPea53 · 11-15-2007, 07:49 PM

I trim my lil ones nails...she knows to lay still in my lap and I just keep a closeful watch on the white in the middle...I keep quik stop right next to me just in case...She has one white nail...(that's an easy one) but the rest are just trim a lil bit at a time.....

EmrldShdwQueen · 11-15-2007, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan & Corinne

Wanna give a class on how to trim nails? Must have photos and videos! LOL! I still wouldn't try! Pwwawk! Pwawk! (that supposed to be chicken sounds).

lol...it was just practice practice practice for me

Dior'sMom · 11-15-2007, 08:37 PM

Well technically, I will hold them and sweet talk, while my S.O does the actual clipping

. We do this bi weekly and it takes about a min or 2 with each pup

lara2913 · 11-16-2007, 01:32 AM

Yep I trim them myself, although it doesn't need doing that often as their walks wear them down.

Just get them calm sitting on your knee or next to you and then what you can do is if you shine torch under the black ones you will be able to see where the 'quick' is, thats where you don't want to cut past. Just do a little bit at a time. Keep some quick stop or flour close by just in case you do cut a little bit too much.

Chelsey · 11-16-2007, 01:34 AM

Yes i do, they dont like it, and i hate forcing them into anything, but it's one of those things that have to be done.

Superstarkba · 11-16-2007, 04:41 AM

Mine won't let me.

FL Tink · 11-16-2007, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by myteddybear

I was cutting them but he is such a turd about it and I was affraid to hurt him so I ended up cutting so little off it was like I wasn't doing any good any way! LOL So started taking him to the vet to do it.

me too! It was more traumatic for me to try. So I put her thru it and ended up not doing a thing. Its so hard to know where the quick is on solid black nails. Its easier when they are clear

EmrldShdwQueen · 11-16-2007, 07:08 AM

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http://www.quickfinderclipper.com/

hmmm...wonder how these work?

LuvMySissy · 11-16-2007, 07:54 AM

I voted "yes" although I technically don't cut - I file!!! I have a doggie dremmel so there is no chance of cutting too short and causing them to bleed. And, it is just as quick as cutting. The girls both still hate it and need to be bundled in a blanket and held, but they are mostly quiet with a little whining where for actual cutting, you would think we were killing them!!!! I've never heard a pup scream before, but that is exactly what they did!!!!!!!!!!!

LouisLove · 11-16-2007, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan & Corinne

I can't do it! I just can't trim nails!

So, I have either the groomer or the vet trim them for me. Between trims, Jazzie, Jolie & Jen ends up with "Wolverine" nails. I know it's time to get them trimmed when I hear the click, click, click on my tiled floor.

Are you brave enough and have the cofidence to trim nails? If you do, I bow down to you!

I know what you mean, unfortunately I have hurt my Bear and he began to get scared of the trimmer. So I use a powered nail filer. It's made for women ( I got it from Avon) but he loves it! Just last night I was trimming his paw fur and filing his claws, He was happily napping on my lap.

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11-15-2007, 06:32 PM	#1
Dan & Corinne Jazzie + Jewel = Love Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,373	Do You Trim Your Yorkies Nails? I can't do it! I just can't trim nails! So, I have either the groomer or the vet trim them for me. Between trims, Jazzie, Jolie & Jen ends up with "Wolverine" nails. I know it's time to get them trimmed when I hear the click, click, click on my tiled floor. Are you brave enough and have the cofidence to trim nails? If you do, I bow down to you! __________________ Jazzie Jolie Jen & I'm Corinne Loving Memory of Jewel 4/28/2003~4/18/2006

11-15-2007, 06:35 PM	#2
myteddybear Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 720	I was cutting them but he is such a turd about it and I was affraid to hurt him so I ended up cutting so little off it was like I wasn't doing any good any way! LOL So started taking him to the vet to do it. __________________ Lots of little kisses from Teddy Bear in Nashvilee Ga.!

11-15-2007, 07:18 PM	#3
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 3,512	I tried doing it a few times. I have trimmed my cats nails for years, never a problem. But with Gracie, no matter how careful I was she ended up a bloody mess. Even my vet had problems, says she has a long quick. So, I finally gave up and decided to let the groomer do it. We are all much happier, and the groomer has never had a problem with Gracie's nails bleeding! __________________ I love my precious babies Gracie and Holly! Gracie Wuvs Bailey!

11-15-2007, 07:31 PM	#4
EmrldShdwQueen Slave to my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 3,713	I do mine...at first I made some mistakes but I kept the quik stop handy...lol I can do it in about a minute per dog now...lol __________________ Nicki and all her babies www.madalooyorkies.com Ask me about the YT discount! http://www.madelinecouture.com/

11-15-2007, 07:49 PM	#6
SweetPea53 ~Izzie~ My Lil' Sweetie Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: So. California (Santa Clarita) Posts: 1,237	I trim my lil ones nails...she knows to lay still in my lap and I just keep a closeful watch on the white in the middle...I keep quik stop right next to me just in case...She has one white nail...(that's an easy one) but the rest are just trim a lil bit at a time..... __________________ "Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club" Lil' Miss Izzie Pee Pads Blow Out Sale www.Pee-Pads.com/FreeShipping

11-15-2007, 08:37 PM	#8
Dior'sMom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: virginia Posts: 2,855	Well technically, I will hold them and sweet talk, while my S.O does the actual clipping. We do this bi weekly and it takes about a min or 2 with each pup __________________ Proud Mom 2 Dior And Diezel

11-16-2007, 01:32 AM	#9
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,922	Yep I trim them myself, although it doesn't need doing that often as their walks wear them down. Just get them calm sitting on your knee or next to you and then what you can do is if you shine torch under the black ones you will be able to see where the 'quick' is, thats where you don't want to cut past. Just do a little bit at a time. Keep some quick stop or flour close by just in case you do cut a little bit too much. __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams

11-16-2007, 01:34 AM	#10
Chelsey My2Pearls Chelsey & Chanel & YT Donator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N Posts: 4,088	Yes i do, they dont like it, and i hate forcing them into anything, but it's one of those things that have to be done. __________________ Proud member of the crazy club

11-16-2007, 04:41 AM	#11
Superstarkba Aubrey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 9,359	Mine won't let me. __________________ Kelsey And Aubrey I love my little

11-16-2007, 07:54 AM	#14
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,706	I voted "yes" although I technically don't cut - I file!!! I have a doggie dremmel so there is no chance of cutting too short and causing them to bleed. And, it is just as quick as cutting. The girls both still hate it and need to be bundled in a blanket and held, but they are mostly quiet with a little whining where for actual cutting, you would think we were killing them!!!! I've never heard a pup scream before, but that is exactly what they did!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Jodie, Sissy & Angel Proudly dressin' your furkids at: www.sissyangelwear.com Members of the CRAZY Club!