Mom vs. Nails

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Brewfilek

so are they a good length as long as they don't touch the floor?

none of them touch right now, but when i look at some of the sticky notes about nail cutting they are like little nubs, so i feel like i'm way off on where they should be.

I know if they are hitting the floor the are too long and the foot would spred, she cuts them short, right now the are no more than 1/8 of an inch, and this does keep the quick short.

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by Brewfilek

i did see sweet sugars video! you inspried me to give it a shot last week.

my hubby has a dremel Stylus tool which is even a smaller more presice tool. i did try it, but i know i didn't give it enough of a chance. i was too timid. and i really was worried he was going to bite that spinning top. i think i'm going to need some helping hands until he understands that the thing isn't to hurt him.

Have you tried a soft muzzle on him? You have to be able to show him that he can have his little nails done without hurting him & you need to protect him and yourself while you are training him to accept the process. He's scared but if he can't bite, he will learn he has no power & learn to accept the process if you work up to it slowly. I wish we could have nails not grow!!!

[tjdmom]

I think a dremel is the best tool to use. if you pinch the nail at all with the clippers, it can be painful. I hate doing nails too... And I always tend to go on the long side because one bad experience can make it difficult from then on to cut your dogs nails...

[Shelby Jewell]

Shelby has won the battle at our house as well. She now gets them trimmed at the groomers and/or the vet depending on timeframe. I try to make she they are trimmed every 3 - 4 weeks so they stay short and the quick doesn't grow out

[Brewfilek]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

Have you tried a soft muzzle on him? You have to be able to show him that he can have his little nails done without hurting him & you need to protect him and yourself while you are training him to accept the process. He's scared but if he can't bite, he will learn he has no power & learn to accept the process if you work up to it slowly. I wish we could have nails not grow!!!

good point. i think i will look into that.



thanks so much for the feedback everyone!