Guest greytone Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Hey everyone! My Freddie, in his old age of almost 12 years old, doesn't like having his nails trimmed any more. He constantly fights me and often won't lay still. I've tried trimming his nails laying down and standing up, either way he fights me. So I often try to take him to get his nails trimmed. Does anyone have any tips that I could try and use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatricksMom Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Have you tried using a dremel instead? Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytone Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Have you tried using a dremel instead? Yes, and that doesn't help either. I don't think he like the vibrating feel of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2dogs4cats Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I hate trimming nails, especially black ones. I take Daisy to a groomer and it's $10 plus tip. It's definitely worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KickReturn Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Of course any dog would rather not have its nails done and if they feel free to protest or get up and walk away they will. People will chime in with peanut butter/muzzle tricks which I'm sure work, but what has worked for me is to leash my boy to a door handle so he can't move. Once he realized that he could not walk away, he simply conceded and endured the process without complaint. He now happily lies still without any restraint and allows me to dremel away. If he puts up any resistance I just have someone rub his tummy while I dremel and he is fine. Always dremel, never ever clippers. For those of you without a dremel, get one, install the quarter inch sanding wheel and get to work. Super easy, anyone can do it and you can't hurt the dog if you use common sense. Quick, short strokes to keep the nail from getting hot. Check YouTube for a how to video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 give yourself and freddie a break, don't argue- find an experienced dog groomer and give him some yummie treats both immediatly before and after. it's worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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