I returned mine . . .bought it at CVS when it went on sale 9.99 and brought it back . .. there was no way and no how that my furbutts were having any part of it . . .I would of loved to save the money by doing their nails myself, but it just didn't work out that way for me. I think it will depend on your individual dog . . .I can't even clip their nails . . .off to the groomer for $5.00/each time . . .