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Originally Posted by Lolli_lah  When she allows me to for a longer period I do give her a treat. But she usually doesn't. I've seen that table, it's on my Wish List. I desparately want it but something like that is not in the budget right now. Especially with christmas coming up and everything. I've seen just clamp-on type arms but even those run nearly $30 with shipping. |
That pink table is great price and size for someone with one yorkie! I think using a table sets the "tone". Just like children, yorkies respond well to structure. By keeping on a schedule you can expect better results. But you should be able to groom one w/o a table until you have one. It just helps you groom better.
It is important to only cut a tip of the nail. Do it often! I don't know anyone that has the time to take them in as often as they "should" be done. Although it's better than nothing, who takes them in to be cut biweekly? This makes them grow out too long and the yorkie never gets used to them being cut. If you'll notice, when you take her to have them cut they only cut a tiny bit. Without a long post on nail growth, it makes things tougher on keeping short nails.
Hold her firm with one hand. I keep treats close by. They smell them. You can feel free to give a treat after each hand/foot or nail for that matter if it suits you. Do what you works for you. If she wails, so be it. Some will scream like you are beating them. Try it w/o the clippers. Use a phoney clipper to see the acting job she can perform. Let it empower you!
I have too many yorkies to bait them cutting nails lol. When one is finished grooming they stand awaiting their treat if I forget to give it to them. I set this bar. Once you decide you can cut her nails is when you will be able to.