Clipping dog toe nails...
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We got a 16lb. Pom.
When we got her she would fit in my hand at 6 weeks old.
First time I trimed her claws was a brease. She was a little excited the second time.
The 3rd time I wore leather gloves and my wife was in tears and made me stop.
We usually let the groomer clip them.
When she was younger and i would play with her she wanted to bite my fingers so, I started biteing her paws and she didn't like it.
I am the only person she has bit and brought blood. I did learn not to jerk away when she clamped down on me or it would tear my skin.
She is 10 years old now and still got the additude but she is by my side or in my lap whenever I am at home. She always lets me know if the front door is opening because it sqyeaks.
We got one of those things off TV and it does work. I have used it twice but I still wear the glove on my hand just in case.
Most people who come to the front door won't let me open the storm door because she is right there barking and showing her teeth.
She sleeps on the foot of the bed, and when my wife gets out of bed the dog gets up against my back and it feels like my wife is still in the bed snuggeling with me.
When we got her she would fit in my hand at 6 weeks old.
First time I trimed her claws was a brease. She was a little excited the second time.
The 3rd time I wore leather gloves and my wife was in tears and made me stop.
We usually let the groomer clip them.
When she was younger and i would play with her she wanted to bite my fingers so, I started biteing her paws and she didn't like it.
I am the only person she has bit and brought blood. I did learn not to jerk away when she clamped down on me or it would tear my skin.
She is 10 years old now and still got the additude but she is by my side or in my lap whenever I am at home. She always lets me know if the front door is opening because it sqyeaks.
We got one of those things off TV and it does work. I have used it twice but I still wear the glove on my hand just in case.
Most people who come to the front door won't let me open the storm door because she is right there barking and showing her teeth.
She sleeps on the foot of the bed, and when my wife gets out of bed the dog gets up against my back and it feels like my wife is still in the bed snuggeling with me.
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When I took my female German Shepherd to the vet, I asked about that device shown on television and she said that they fail to tell you about the one for bigger dogs costing more and suggested I use a Dremmel if I had one.
Well, my puppy is now 5 months old and she's strong enough that the last time I took her to the vet, it took three of them, plus me to restrain her, in order to clip her nails.
I may try my Dremmel but I feel like she may get wild on me!
For a review of that grinder?
WREG-TV Memphis - Does It Work: Pet Nail Trimmers
Well, my puppy is now 5 months old and she's strong enough that the last time I took her to the vet, it took three of them, plus me to restrain her, in order to clip her nails.
I may try my Dremmel but I feel like she may get wild on me!
For a review of that grinder?
WREG-TV Memphis - Does It Work: Pet Nail Trimmers
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Hey, Carl, you're supposed to file a dog's toenails, not clip them. Even if you don't directly clip into the quick, it still gets pinched, causing the dog pain.
Haven't you seen this: https://www.asseenontv.com/prod-page...OL_OUTDOOR_PET Jason
Haven't you seen this: https://www.asseenontv.com/prod-page...OL_OUTDOOR_PET Jason
"She, who must be obeyed" bought one, as our 5 Overs do not like having their nails clipped.
Does your dog run the other way when you turn on the vacuum cleaner?
This POS is noisier than two vacuums, the second the *(&(*^%& was turned on, the 5 Overs headed for the hinterlands.
One Over is somewhat manageable, so we tried it on her.
There's next to no power, the batteries might make it thru 5 nails before they need recharging, it takes a long time to file just one nail down.
I threw the POS into the recycle bin.
Overs: Over pampered, over fed, over lazy, over worthless = Basset Hounds.
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From: Lafayette, IN
I wondered if it was any good...I don't have dogs, though, so I definitely won't be wasting any money on it. Had to put our cat down last spring, but he was declawed long ago. I just remember it being a big pain to clip the nails on him (and 3 others we had along the way), and the TV thingy looked like a possible solution.
With any animal, you can't make a regular procedure harsh on them, or it will just get worse. Every time has to be a neutral to enjoyable experience, or they will only fight it more and more. Lots of love and treats go a long way.
Jason
With any animal, you can't make a regular procedure harsh on them, or it will just get worse. Every time has to be a neutral to enjoyable experience, or they will only fight it more and more. Lots of love and treats go a long way.
Jason
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Just put a floor sanding belt on the tread mill machine. Go for a walk.
And as for crushing the nails, bull. Just get the correct clipper from the pet store and they work great. Vet uses the same thing.
For those who may get a puppy in the future, start them out early with foot massages, stomach rubs, mouth inspections, tooth brushing (if that's something you think you will want to do - we don't), touch them everywhere frequently. If you start early they won't fear it as adults.
And as for crushing the nails, bull. Just get the correct clipper from the pet store and they work great. Vet uses the same thing.
For those who may get a puppy in the future, start them out early with foot massages, stomach rubs, mouth inspections, tooth brushing (if that's something you think you will want to do - we don't), touch them everywhere frequently. If you start early they won't fear it as adults.
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From: EXTREME southwest CT
Bill,
Don't forget the ears..
My dog sees the clippers and makes herself scarce, even though I've never nipped her quick. (clear nails)
But once I get her she's resigned to it and doesn't put up a fuss.
I think that many dogs don't want to be restrained while on their backs.
A soothing voice during, and a treat when you're done, can go a long way towards making this less painful for both of you.
Just my 2c
Don't forget the ears..
My dog sees the clippers and makes herself scarce, even though I've never nipped her quick. (clear nails)
But once I get her she's resigned to it and doesn't put up a fuss.
I think that many dogs don't want to be restrained while on their backs.
A soothing voice during, and a treat when you're done, can go a long way towards making this less painful for both of you.
Just my 2c
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From: Blue Hill Township
We have always used dog nail clippers on our animals. The big key is to get them used to it at an early age. With all of the dogs we have had they are pretty good about it. They don't enjoy it at all but they do tolerate it. The only animal we had to give doggie downers to was my grandma's Rodeian (sp?) Ridgeback. She did not much care for nail clippings.
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From: Whittier, CA
Good point. Particularly for the breeds with common ear problems.
None of my previous dogs liked their feet to be held or touched. So when we got a new Lab I made a point right from the start of holding his feet, running my fingers between his toes, rubbing the pads, whatever I felt like just so he would be accustomed to it. Now to be honest I leave the nail clipping to the groomer since it is included with a bath, but they say he is great to work with.
In fact, he likes you to hold his "hand".
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5 Basset Hounds = 10 long ears = always dirty.
One of our Bassets has won the longest ears contest at the Basset Hound Spring Games (don't ask!) for the past three years = 9 3/4!"
All of our Bassets are rescued, some have been abused by former owners, so it takes time to acclimate them into the family.
Waldo, our longest eared Basset, spent three years at two different rescue group shelters till we adapted him.
Why so long? Cuz peeps all want younger dogs, the older ones (usually at least 8), go wanting.
This is the case with all rescued dogs, regardless of the breed.
One of our Bassets has won the longest ears contest at the Basset Hound Spring Games (don't ask!) for the past three years = 9 3/4!"
All of our Bassets are rescued, some have been abused by former owners, so it takes time to acclimate them into the family.
Waldo, our longest eared Basset, spent three years at two different rescue group shelters till we adapted him.
Why so long? Cuz peeps all want younger dogs, the older ones (usually at least 8), go wanting.
This is the case with all rescued dogs, regardless of the breed.
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From: Orlando, FL
Carl I know how you feel. No matter how much we messed with our Labs feet, mouth, ears, etc when she was a pup none of it works now. This dog becomes possed by the devil when she thinks you are going to trim her nails. I've been bitten, scratched so bad it looked like I went running through a briar patch with my eyes closed, knocked on my ***, if you can imagine it she has done it to me. Now I pay to have her knocked out and let the vet take care of it. She also has this reoccuring ear infection and we have to put drops and clean her ears daily, My legs haven't spent as much time under the kitchen table as this dog has hiding from us when she knows its coming.
