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Originally Posted by Britster  I never got a chance to reply to this thread again!
The pics were great! Helped me a ton!
I have been slowly trimming them away. I can only get about 3 nails done per 'session' before he's had enough. But he's slowly been learning to allow me to grab his paw for longer periods of time.
I started with string cheese.... I held his paw for a second, gave a treat, etc. Then I grabbed it for 3 seconds, then treat. He actually started offering his paw to me. Then I placed the cheese on top of the nail clippers so he had to associate the clippers with food... it's definitely been helping!! He still HATES it but he's getting better (with me!) I am sure he will be a pain in the butt for the groomer again when she cuts them. |
So glad the pics were helpful. Another tip: I always trim the nails from the side closest to the pad out, never side to side, which causes more pinching especially when the nail snips start to get dull.
That's so cute that he actually gives you his paw! Sapphire was getting a treat after each nail! Now we've got it down to a treat after each foot. Depending on her mood (and mine) I may only get two feet done in one sitting, then I do the other two the next day or two. I like to not be in a hurry, and if I don't get all four feet done, it's no big deal. I know eventually we'll get there, and the important thing is to be relaxed, and always end on a good note!
Also, once you get them to the length you want, it's so much easier to maintain them. Getting them to the right length can be a mess especially if you have to skip doing them a time or two.
And you're right, keep it all positive!