Used a pedi paw on my babies last night! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

IluvLucy · 01-28-2009, 04:34 AM

I had a family birthday party last night for my youngest son. My oldest son and DIL were here, and he saw my new pedi paw(?) gadget, unopened, in the closet.

He uses a dremmel tool on his boston terrier and min schnauzer - and wanted to know why I'd never used it on my babies. Very simple - I'm chicken!!!

He got it out, I held Lucy then Rebel, and used it on their nails. It worked great! They didn't like it, but held still and with a lot of praise - their nails are FINALLY short enough and SMOOTH!

Their groomer trims nails - but theirs grow SO fast! Lucy's were really bad and they went to the groomer 3 weeks ago.

I like this new gadget!

chachi · 01-28-2009, 04:43 AM

I have one and like it also

deb22 · 01-28-2009, 04:49 AM

I have one and my babies will NOT let us use it.....

justamom03 · 01-28-2009, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by deb22

I have one and my babies will NOT let us use it.....

I have one and you can tell they are not pleased about it but they put up with it. This is what I did to introduce it to my girl: I simply laid it on the floor unplugged and let her sniff it, and I left it there for a couple of hours then put it away until the next day. I put it on the floor again but turned it on the second day. When I groomed her I would have it just laying there next to her, at first not turned on then the next time turned on. She gradually got use to it. Even when I started actually trimming her nails with it, I would only use it for a minute then let her down for awhile. I increased the time that I used it on her. It took a week but was worth the time, because now she doesn't try to pull her paw away from me when I'm using it.

deb22 · 01-28-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by justamom03

I have one and you can tell they are not pleased about it but they put up with it. This is what I did to introduce it to my girl: I simply laid it on the floor unplugged and let her sniff it, and I left it there for a couple of hours then put it away until the next day. I put it on the floor again but turned it on the second day. When I groomed her I would have it just laying there next to her, at first not turned on then the next time turned on. She gradually got use to it. Even when I started actually trimming her nails with it, I would only use it for a minute then let her down for awhile. I increased the time that I used it on her. It took a week but was worth the time, because now she doesn't try to pull her paw away from me when I'm using it.

Thanks , I'll give it a shot...

Txgurl06 · 01-28-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by IluvLucy

I had a family birthday party last night for my youngest son. My oldest son and DIL were here, and he saw my new pedi paw(?) gadget, unopened, in the closet.

He uses a dremmel tool on his boston terrier and min schnauzer - and wanted to know why I'd never used it on my babies. Very simple - I'm chicken!!!

He got it out, I held Lucy then Rebel, and used it on their nails. It worked great! They didn't like it, but held still and with a lot of praise - their nails are FINALLY short enough and SMOOTH!

Their groomer trims nails - but theirs grow SO fast! Lucy's were really bad and they went to the groomer 3 weeks ago.

I like this new gadget!

love mine!! you just have to hold them down for like first time so they can see it doesnt hurt them

llcornell · 02-03-2009, 05:50 PM

Does it make alot of noise? Ive been wanting to buy but I feel mine wont like it if its noisy.

lilylovesphoebe · 02-03-2009, 05:52 PM

awesome! i've been debating on gettnig one or not!
You've persaued me

mvatthezoo · 02-14-2009, 11:24 PM

My Bella is very laid back with grooming EXCEPT when it came to the nails! You'd think she was a pit bull the way she'd pull those paws back. Well, I introduced the Pedipaws slowly... I put it by us on the chair off, then turned it on several times for 2 nights, not even touching her with it. Here comes the bribery. I put her on the counter on a towel and turned it on near her paws briefly causing utter panic and immediately turned it off and gave her a smidgen of a treat repeating several times. The next night I advanced to touching her feet with it then bribing for forgiveness and lots of love. Next night touched the nails to the sanding area for one second. Bribery, love. We worked up within a week to her really not minding it to now a 2 months later she actually enjoys it and I enjoy being able to really file and shape the tip. I could not believe it. She gets excited when she sees it.

Mary

Spicee08 · 02-14-2009, 11:30 PM

I have used one for the first time a couple of weeks ago. I just let him sniff it and here the sound of it for a while, then I ran it over my hand a couple of times. Once he wasn't afraid of it, he did ok with it. It was a unusual sensation for him, but I like it much better than the thought of his nails getting cut too short.

Verna · 02-15-2009, 06:27 PM

We use the pedipaws on Max. He didn't like it at first but he gets treats after each paw and has no more problems with getting his nails trimmed.

browniesmom622 · 02-15-2009, 07:04 PM

I do not like it at all Neither did any of the dogs.

Rosie's Momma · 02-16-2009, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by browniesmom622

I do not like it at all Neither did any of the dogs.

I was thinking about ordering one of these gadgets ...... what didn't you like about it browniesmom622? Did you find it awkward to use? So far I've been taking Rosie to the Vet to have her nails done as I do find sometimes the regular nail clippers tend to break/splinter their nails.

mkawczak · 02-16-2009, 04:27 AM

I love ours also. They are so good with it also. I actually can use it without any fuss. I give them all treats afterwards. It was easy to use and safe.

linda44 · 02-16-2009, 05:50 AM

I have one and love it. Its much quieter than a dremel, and safer than clipping. Makes me much more confident I wont hurt them.

01-28-2009, 04:34 AM	#1
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,438	Used a pedi paw on my babies last night! I had a family birthday party last night for my youngest son. My oldest son and DIL were here, and he saw my new pedi paw(?) gadget, unopened, in the closet. He uses a dremmel tool on his boston terrier and min schnauzer - and wanted to know why I'd never used it on my babies. Very simple - I'm chicken!!! He got it out, I held Lucy then Rebel, and used it on their nails. It worked great! They didn't like it, but held still and with a lot of praise - their nails are FINALLY short enough and SMOOTH! Their groomer trims nails - but theirs grow SO fast! Lucy's were really bad and they went to the groomer 3 weeks ago. I like this new gadget! __________________ Kim , Rebel ,and baby Dixie RIP my sweet Lucy

01-28-2009, 04:43 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I have one and like it also __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-28-2009, 04:49 AM	#3
deb22 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: us Posts: 1,500	I have one and my babies will NOT let us use it..... __________________ Deb and Penny (aka Miss Picky Pants) Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

02-03-2009, 05:50 PM	#7
llcornell Stop Puppy Mills Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: california Posts: 1,152	Does it make alot of noise? Ive been wanting to buy but I feel mine wont like it if its noisy. __________________ Proud mom to Sam & Daisy

02-14-2009, 11:24 PM	#9
mvatthezoo Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Eunice, LA Posts: 22	love mine too My Bella is very laid back with grooming EXCEPT when it came to the nails! You'd think she was a pit bull the way she'd pull those paws back. Well, I introduced the Pedipaws slowly... I put it by us on the chair off, then turned it on several times for 2 nights, not even touching her with it. Here comes the bribery. I put her on the counter on a towel and turned it on near her paws briefly causing utter panic and immediately turned it off and gave her a smidgen of a treat repeating several times. The next night I advanced to touching her feet with it then bribing for forgiveness and lots of love. Next night touched the nails to the sanding area for one second. Bribery, love. We worked up within a week to her really not minding it to now a 2 months later she actually enjoys it and I enjoy being able to really file and shape the tip. I could not believe it. She gets excited when she sees it. Mary

02-03-2009, 05:52 PM	#8
lilylovesphoebe Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Conneticut Posts: 57 Blog Entries: 1	awesome! i've been debating on gettnig one or not! You've persaued me

02-14-2009, 11:30 PM	#10
Spicee08 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dover, DE, USA Posts: 557	I have used one for the first time a couple of weeks ago. I just let him sniff it and here the sound of it for a while, then I ran it over my hand a couple of times. Once he wasn't afraid of it, he did ok with it. It was a unusual sensation for him, but I like it much better than the thought of his nails getting cut too short. __________________ Kathy & SpiceE

02-15-2009, 06:27 PM	#11
Verna Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Irving Posts: 230	We use the pedipaws on Max. He didn't like it at first but he gets treats after each paw and has no more problems with getting his nails trimmed. __________________ Maximus & Maggie

02-15-2009, 07:04 PM	#12
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ny Posts: 11,253 Blog Entries: 5	I do not like it at all Neither did any of the dogs. __________________ We Love our Yt Angel! My Website< > FB page

02-16-2009, 04:27 AM	#14
mkawczak Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 3	I love ours also. They are so good with it also. I actually can use it without any fuss. I give them all treats afterwards. It was easy to use and safe. __________________ N.Y. 'S FINESTPONGO,AIDEN,HARLEY, KI-KI ,GARFIELD ,MINI-ME

02-16-2009, 05:50 AM	#15
linda44 Luv my 7 Furkids Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: napa Posts: 9,655 Blog Entries: 4	I have one and love it. Its much quieter than a dremel, and safer than clipping. Makes me much more confident I wont hurt them.