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Originally Posted by kreuer  How did you position Sammie when you tried? I find that with me sitting in a chair and laying Lexi on her back between my legs is the easiest. It seems to relax her more and she had a harder time wiggling away. I do this when I trim the hair on her feet and face too. In the beginning she did try to bite at my hands, but I would close my hand over her muzzle until she stopped biting. Eventually she realized it was easier and quicker just to let me do what I needed to do. And I gave lots of praise and kisses after each nail I clipped. There is also the option of getting the vet or groomer to do it. I just refuse to pay $15 each time to have the vet do it! |
This is how I trim Sweezys nails too! He seems to be more relaxed this way and it's easier for me to get to his nails at the right angle. Start slow and give lots of praise after each nail that you are able to clip. Even if you only make it through one paw that is progress! If he starts getting irritated let him calm down and come back to it later.