I do are beagles with the dremil as well .it is not to bad of a job .she will struggle a little at the start but soon calms down .Dutch
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I do are beagles with the dremil as well .it is not to bad of a job .she will struggle a little at the start but soon calms down .Dutch
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Originally Posted by jaycee
We Generally do it our self but one of the local pet food stores has charity days and will do clippings for $5 bucks a dog by a groomer, so I will do that when opportunity knocks.
With my first Boxer, my father would hold a margarine dish lid full of peanut butter in front of him, wrap his arms around his torso and I would hold the foot and use the dremil on the nails.
With my 4.5yr old Boxer I have now his nails have only been once or twice at the vets... he gets walked for 3-4 mile everyday, the pavement/cement keeps his nails trimmed.
I use a dremel as well. When using as dremel or any power grinding tool it's a good idea to grind off slowly. This will prevent the nail bed from heating up causing the dog allot of pain and discomfort..
the key to success is NEVER heart the dog during it, if you do - both the owner and they dog will hate it :(
It takes a lot of peanut butter to get over it, that's for sure. I even gave some to the dog:joker:Quote:
Originally Posted by vom Dufenshmirtz
Our Lab is really good about letting me cut her nails. She acts like she enjoys it!
You have to do it yourself. Part of your relationship with him/her. He can't make the decision on who clips his nails. You do it. Be gentle with him and earn his trust. It just creates a closer friendship.
I use the dremel. Neither of my dogs likes it so I put a leash and collar on and attach the other end to the kitchen cupboard handle. Once they realize there's no getting away, they let me do it.
For those having a hard time I would recommend doing just one or two each day and giving treats for tolerating it.