Anybody have any advice on how one person can easliy clip a dog’s toenails without him thrashing around and freaking out? My dog is a sweetypie otherwise but hates having his nails clipped. I can do it with two people but what if I’m alone?

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Nice! I might try that.

You obviously dont watch much late night teevee.

I imagine walking your dog more (on ‘ruff’ surfaces) would be helpful as well, since that’s how they normally keep their nails short.

I use a Dremel Tool with the little sander bit. It’s essentially the same thing as a Pedipaws and other variations. They still squirm like they’re being murdered, but at least it’s fast.

I have a Dremel tool. I think I’ll try that idea. I wouldn’t have to watch late night TV either. I only asked because when he was a puppy I accidentally drew blood when trimming his nails once and he apparently was traumatized by it or something. He doesn’t walk on abrasive surfaces much as he has a huge fenced in yard to play in so maybe more walking on asphalt.
I’m pretty lucky because if that’s the biggest behavior problem then we’re both doing ok.

Before using the Dremel, I’d highly recommend reading the following website about Dremeling nails. I do it for my dogs and think it is far superior to clipping; however, like many things, it has to be done right. Also, if your pup has medium to long hair around it’s toes, I would recommend putting an old stocking over the paw with the nails pushed through the nylon. This will keep the hair from getting caught in the Dremel.

How to Dremel dog nails:

http://homepages.udayton.edu/~merensjp/doberdawn/dremel/dremel.html

Hilarious! I tried the Dremel tool on my dog’s nails last night. You would have thought I was trying to murder him in cold blood the way he howled at the “whiiiiiiiizzzzzzzzzz” noise. Then I went back and tried plain old dog nail clippers again and he didn’t seem to mind as much. Problem solved in a roundabout way I guess.

I think he misunderstood you intentions with the dremel.

My vet does it for free incidentally.

bobaloo - 27 May 2009 09:45 PM

My vet does it for free incidentally.

N-I-C-E vet!!!  I had one do my dogs once (emphasis on once).  He charged $28 per dog.  I immediately bought a Dremel and learned to do my dogs’ nails.  They now think it’s “spa” day.  They normally fall asleep while I’m giving them their pedicures.

Hiya Mr. Rocker. How’ve ya been?  I’ve got my older dog on an insurance plan with Banfield (the vet at Pet Smart) that includes a couple of trims a year as well as bunch of other maintanence type stuff, office visits, tests, discounted meds and such. The cost of the yearly plan saves a ton of money since he has a few health issues at his age. Just one trip to a vet can be more than we pay for a whole year of the plan.

Before that I’d trim his nails after a long hike and some food so he was allways a little tired and aggreeable.

Before you ask, yes, my dog has better insurance than I do.

I don’t have health insurance or a doctor. I figured that the next time I get sick, I’ll just go see my vet instead. Arf arf.