I put my yorkie up on the counter to where he is high and to scared to jump down. It certainly is a chore to do his nails. My husband clips while I'll hold his paw out. Then I always give a treat after each foot. He is getting better, but usually the groomer will do it, but I'm trying to grow his hair out a bit, so I gotta clip his nails myself.
By the way, Gypsy sure is a cutie.
