How do you trim their nails?

[baby03]

I'm too scared. They wiggle and move so much I don't want to take the chance. I leave it to the groomer. For me better safe than sorry

[Kizzys Mom]

Originally Posted by MyTrixie143

I cut all of my dog's nails myself and start training them and cutting their nails the first day the come to live with me. I would have a vet or groomer show you first, after that it is really easy and alot cheaper than to have to go to the groomer's or vet's to get their nails cut.
Here are some sites that show you how to cut their nails.
This first one has great instructions and illustrations!! Oh and in case you cut the quick by accident, have quik stop or baking soda on hand to stop the bleeding right away!
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/dog_nails.asp
http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/nailtrim.htm

thank you, that first link is really a good one. I use to watch the vets assistant cut Kizzys nails and just hold her like under his arm like I did Kizzy which worked fine. I was only worried about cutting into the quick so I would only clip barely the tips but I do have the quik stop gel. The vet said it or the powder cauterizes the end to make it stop bleeding. Hope I never have to use it. but thanks again for that link.I did not cut Kizzys dew claws as I was scared of that. I never noticed if the vet asst did or not so I wasnt sure if they should be cut or not but now I'll know next time.