Clipping Nails

[drw 2]

Has anyone got any tips for cutting nervous dogs nails he yelps and trys to bite but not aggressive I know I can muzzle him while doing it but he yelps like he is being tortured I know I'm not doing anything wrong because my bitch will sit and let me do them. Has anyone any ideas cheers

[jeppi26 1,855]

Never need to cut my dogs nails as they get plenty of road walking that seems to keep them down

[Maximus Ferret 2,063]

Ignore the yelping and carry on, being v. careful not to actually hurt him. Do a little bit regularly and every day hold him and pretend to do some, even if it doesn't need doing.

Don't try to reassure him or he'll think there's something to be scared of. Just be business like and get on with it. He'll get used to it.

Edited September 29, 2016 by Maximus Ferret

[bunnyboiler 1,052]

Same as jeepi26 never needed to cut mine as they get plenty of road work I'm sure someone mentioned on here before all dogs are different and you could road walk one everyday and it will still need his nails clipped as ferret said ignore the yelping the dogs just being a pussy ? ?

[skycat 6,173]

Or get one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wahl-Pet-Nail-Grinder-Blue/dp/B00486DBL2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1475131791&sr=8-1&keywords=wahl+dog+nail+grinder

 

Even my most paranoid and over-sensitive dogs cope with this easily. I just sit the dog in an armchair ... kind of wedged in behind me so I can lean against it if it struggles, tuck a front leg under my arm and away we go. Personally I find it hard to understand why something that vibrates and buzzes against their claws is tolerated so much better than clippers, but it is. Stick a muzzle on the dog and a lead on to begin with, just to let the dog know you mean business, but I've found that after a few goes they willingly jump on to the chair and sit there; a bit stressed maybe (one gets a runny nose LOL), but accepting, whereas the clipper thing would have them in shrieks and screams as it they were being tortured.

[my hounds 307]

I use this it has various speeds and a touch cheaper on Amazon plus I can get down to the quick

[MickC 1,825]

Only time mine might need there nails cut is if they are coming back from an injury,otherwise as already mentioned plenty road work keeps them in check.

[skycat 6,173]

Road work only keeps claws short if the foot is a certain shape. Long feet, not tightly-arched toes, won't get the wear on the ends of the claws. Depends on the dog's breeding, weight and gait.

[kennymc 21]

I use this it has various speeds and a touch cheaper on Amazon plus I can get down to the quick

Thats what I use, no bleeding perfect.

[kennymc 21]

Or get one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wahl-Pet-Nail-Grinder-Blue/dp/B00486DBL2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1475131791&sr=8-1&keywords=wahl+dog+nail+grinder

 

Even my most paranoid and over-sensitive dogs cope with this easily. I just sit the dog in an armchair ... kind of wedged in behind me so I can lean against it if it struggles, tuck a front leg under my arm and away we go. Personally I find it hard to understand why something that vibrates and buzzes against their claws is tolerated so much better than clippers, but it is. Stick a muzzle on the dog and a lead on to begin with, just to let the dog know you mean business, but I've found that after a few goes they willingly jump on to the chair and sit there; a bit stressed maybe (one gets a runny nose LOL), but accepting, whereas the clipper thing would have them in shrieks and screams as it they were being tortured.

I totally agree with Extreme Hunter, if you let them get their own way they will try you all the time. The dermal docent hurt only a bit of noise.

[drw 2]

Thanks for the replies I do give them plenty of road walking which does do the job he's nearly 10 year old now and to be honest he has knock up afew toes over the years I might get one done while he's sleeping. Might give the electric file a go cheers

[drw 2]

Road work only keeps claws short if the foot is a certain shape. Long feet, not tightly-arched toes, won't get the wear on the ends of the claws. Depends on the dog's breeding, weight and gait.

he is a long dog, long feet and toes your right its only a couple that go pointed because they stick out.cheers

[my hounds 307]

Thanks for the replies I do give them plenty of road walking which does do the job he's nearly 10 year old now and to be honest he has knock up afew toes over the years I might get one done while he's sleeping. Might give the electric file a go cheers

Any chance of a few photos of your dogs toes/nails?

[tb25 4,627]

I wish road walking would keep my pairs down..

[drw 2]

Can't upload pictures for some reason