Give them a pig ear and go easy pet them and go slow don't cut too much off. It helps when you run them a lot in bush or walk them on asphalt roads or concrete side walks if you live in city.
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Give them a pig ear and go easy pet them and go slow don't cut too much off. It helps when you run them a lot in bush or walk them on asphalt roads or concrete side walks if you live in city.
Yes X3. Only dog who gives me a hard time is ................the JRT. Surprise! :)
tip for those starting out with a pup : Only do one foot a day.
I have big dogs...so I straddle them, reach down and do a paw at a time. Once your over top of them, it's a 'pack leader' dominance thing and they don't fight it. Some time have to back them into a corner to keep them still, but it works.
I do it myself. Give her a down, roll her over, clip clip clip done.
Like Sharon suggests I started one foot at a time. Also, be patient and get the dog used to having its feet handled from puppyhood.
My wife does the same thing with me welsh.lolQuote:
Originally Posted by welsh
I have a pug, and they grow nails at a very rapid rate, there's no way I'd be taking her to the groomers every 3-4 weeks.
I actually have a proper set of nail trimmers ( looks like a little guillotine) and I bought one of those "As seen on TV" Pedi-Paws. with the grinder.
Both work very well, and neither her, nor the new lab have any issues.
I like these, and they're the sharpest I've had. I read someone recommending these because theyre sharp and cheap. I think I got them for around 10 bucks all in on Amazon.
I've tried the dremel but it's too noisy (freaks out dog) and it takes too long, although it does leave nice smooth edges.
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I use to use that type of nail trimmer but now prefer the dremel after a friend of mine who is a groomer showed me how. Every four weeks I grind off a little bit and all my dogs are so use to it they just sit or lay down until i am done. They know that a treat is given to them afterwards.
I cut both my Boston terriers nails, same style clippers as last5oh posted above. I turn them upside down on their backs on my lap and they settle down quickly haha.
I've always cut our Lab's nails. Do it weekly if I can remember. Start them at 8 weeks old. Doesn't take long before the Pig-Dog figures out that they get a biscuit after. I do the ears (light rub out with ear cleaner and cotton pad) and teeth (dental scaler if needed for tartar on back molars, but usually just baby toothbrush or cotton swab) at the same time, kinda like spa time. Look for ticks, and hawthorns in the pads (we have a lot on our property). Now, when they see you going for the clippers, the tail wags and they roll over on their back. Good bonding time too. Fuss over them, rub their gut and give them a massage. I have a Dremel, but never tried using it. I can see that it could be good for doing the sides of the nail after the straight cut. Sometimes you'll get a side splinter starting if they're long. What do you guys use? The round sanding drum on the rubber collet? What speed setting?
Dave