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Originally Posted by Katknight1  I'm new to YT so I'm not sure if it's ok to tag on to this, but I have a question on grooming... My little parti yorkie, Haley, will not let my cut her nails no matter what I do. I've had someone try to hold her, but she literally screams and thrashes like we are killing her. I helped her puppy mother bring Haley into this world and kept close tabs on her until I welcomed her into my home so I know there was no trauma that lead to this behavior. It seems like I have tried everything, but I'm hoping this community can give me some ideas. Help! |
My little guy is terrified to have his nails trimmed or touched. Sooooooo, I am just petting his tummy right now with one hand and slowly moving my other down and around his paws, then just rubbing his paws for 5-10 min each giving treats every few minutes and talking calmly. He has gotten vastly better in just a few sessions. He no longer tries to bite or tug his paws away from me.
Next time I actually try to trim his nails I am going to try a nail "grinder" instead of clippers. So, I am letting the grinder run near me during these sessions and occasionally putting the grinder (with no tool in it) to touch his belly so he can feel it vibrate. I will slowly move it to his paws as time goes on. I am going to do this daily, for about 20 or more min a day, for at least two weeks and then see if he will let me do his nails.
My guy is a service dog in training, so I must get him over this fear somehow. I intend for him to take the CGC late October, and letting someone touch his paws is one of the criteria. My guy likely had some trauma leading to his issues since it is clear he was abused before we adopted him.