Who cuts their own dog's nails?

[dutchhunter]

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

[skypilot]

With 4 Labs in this household , our daughter does them most of the time , my wife also does them periodically and I do sometimes , only one of our dogs is hesitant to have them done , the others just lie back and have them clipped.

X2 except only 2 dogs

[kjay]

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.

[Doug]

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.

[yellow dog]

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..

[vom Dufenshmirtz]

the key to success is NEVER heart the dog during it, if you do - both the owner and they dog will hate it

[mooboy76]

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

[JMatthews]

Our Lab is really good about letting me cut her nails. She acts like she enjoys it!

[Roper]

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.

[C.A. in TO]

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.