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Originally Posted by QuickSilver  Hey you know, I just started to do nails. It's really easy! Just get a really good, sharp set of doggie nail clippers, watch the YT video, and you're good to go.
I am embarrassed to admit this, but maybe it will help someone else.... I didn't realize that people nail clippers and doggie nail clippers are totally different. The doggie ones are much, much easier.
I tried the pantyhose thing, but a bunch of hair came through anyway. Now I just use a little set of nail scissors to trim the fur between the pads if I can't see a nail well. I just take a little bit off at a time, and give Thor a treat every time. He doesn't love it, but he doesn't wail and scream either. If I'm really far away from the quick, he doesn't mind much at all. As I get closer, he starts trying to pull his paw away though. I've never cut close enough to make him bleed though, knock on wood.
Generally, I think it's good practice to do it, I think ultimately it can build trust with your dog and get him more confident in handling his body. |
I've got the Pedi paws and the regular safety dog nail trimmers. The Pedi-paws was leaving his nails too long, and it took lots of time. After watching Joey's groomer/breeder, I thought I would try the clippers. She made it look so easy, he lays down in her lap on his back, and acts like everything's cool. She cuts them very short, and he doesn't move or make a noise. I tried her method, and I couldn't get him that calm. I wrapped him in a towel, so that I could hold him firmly, and I was able to clip his nails that way, but then he screamed once, and that was the end of my clipping days. I wasn't even trying to clip that much, I don't know what I did wrong, but now I'm too nervous when I do it. His breeder did tell me that the mistake most people make is not holding the nail bed firmly when cutting, it's the wiggling of the nail bed that causes the pain, and cutter should be extreemly sharp, she replaces hers often.