How to Trim Your Dog's Nails at Home 🐶 STEP BY STEP WITH TIPS

Do you know why it is so important to trim your dog's nails? You might notice they are getting a little longer, but not think anything about it. Actually, if your dog's claws are too long, they can cause serious harm and injury to your canine companion. Here are at AnimalWised we not only explain why, but show you the importance of keeping your dog's nails at the right length. We show you how to trim your dog's nails at home 🐶 with our step-by-step guide. We also provide all the information you need to keep your dog safe and happy through the clipping process by giving you our key tips on how to trim your dog's nails safely and effectively.
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[@dogsareawomansbestfriend]

I use to trim my dogs nails e every

[@sarahramsel8298]

Omg same here lol

[@Jrb8k3n]

Thank you, this way very helpful

[@TheSexySquirtle]

Everytime I cut my boy's nails it turns into a WWE wrestling match.

[@TheSexySquirtle]

@Wyatt R. MY GOD HE HAD A FAMILY!

[@indahrwi]

Oh same here with my beagle boy lol

[@williamlitlle1308]

I used to sit on the floor with my legs out straight and him on his back between my legs, that was with a big german shepard. Keep the dust/clippings away from his eyes and ears. He wasn't overly keen on it but I was using a hand held metal working file, this was pre internet days and I didn't have depth stopped clippers etc.

[@TheSexySquirtle]

@@williamlitlle1308 damn dude, thats a pretty smart way to work without the standard tools.

[@williamlitlle1308]

@@TheSexySquirtle It was handy, it gives a fair degree of control over the individual pads and claws too. My mum used the same approach though she didn't like doing it. The dremel type thing would probably be easier but I'd be interested to know if the claw gets hot

[@katkms]

I thought my dogs nails were long. And than I saw the thumbnail

[@lindahunter842]

Shalini Katwal how can that poor animal walk!

[@lurker6918]

"Thumbnail"

[@SrtGus]

Shalini Katwal lol same

[@Gisella16]

Same I feel so bad for my doggie cus the thumbnail is all the way in him

[@mckeon1960]

@@Gisella16 do you mean dew claw on leg?

[@seecha8970]

A trick I use that is not mentioned in this video, trim your dog's nails after bath time and BEFORE you take them out of the tub. The water softens the nail, which greatly limits splintering but more importantly, letting the nails soak whitens the part of the nail that is just nail, while the part that contains the quick remains dark. YES, this works for black nails too. The black nail does not turn as white as a light nail, but you will still see enough color difference to determine what is just nail and where the quick starts.

[@lunaevans3562]

THANK YOU SM i’ve never heard of this before and my dog has black nails, this will make it so much easier!

[@stewiegriffinhatesyou8723]

@@lunaevans3562 did it worked?

[@austinhardy1234]

Going to try this!

[@TomTheCatto]

That us brilliant, thank you.

[@eviem70]

Very true. Many people told me to do it right after a bath, but I’m so afraid lol

[@lyonsdavid]

When I first got my dog it made me too nervous to clip his nails, so I took him to a professional veterinarian and paid to have it done, the vet clipped the first nail so low that blood squirted on the wall, I quickly learned how to do it myself!

[@mellyo9106]

Wow how the fuck did that happen

[@christins.1481]

Had a vet do the same thing to my dog. The lot of them are just in a rush to cut the nail because they assume it's quick and easy.

[@Astra_Ck]

What the hell? I’d be super furious if that happened to my doggo.

[@christins.1481]

@@Astra_Ck My car had bloody paw prints all over. Many professionals claim it's so easy, but lots of dogs won't be still as they're scared since they know it'll be painful. Learned how to do it home. My dog won't even flinch and can cut his nails any where he's so calm. Takes me about 5 to 10 minutes as I take my time checking over nails, measuring, then playing with him to give him a breather before I go back to cutting.

[@clarissaann9023]

David Lyons the same happened to my dog and because he was bleeding and it hurt him he snapped at the vet. Since then I have always cut his nails myself.

[@jdmDC2ftw]

Yall didnt even mention the flashlight technique? Shine a light underneath the nail and you can usually see where the flesh stops

[@AnimalWised]

+Dc2 We didn't mention a flashlight specifically, but we do say to look at the nail in the light which is the same thing.

[@xtopiyaxtalx3696]

would this work with black colored nail dogs?

[@jdmDC2ftw]

@@xtopiyaxtalx3696 depends. Try it out. Might work, might not. On my little boy I can kind of make the flesh out, but I am still very cautious.

[@wandamg8921]

I use a small but strong light flashlight and I can see through my chihuahua's all black nails. My plan is to clip the nails bit by bit and then use a nail grinder every two weeks to keep nails short and smooth. Good luck!

[@gotskinn]

Just clip them where you feel is very safe. Then a little more till you see a small circle, that's enough. If you do this often & grind them you can push the quick back and your dog will have super short nails. You don't need to make them bleed, ever. I will try & make a video. The angle can REALLY help.

[@stephanief3506]

For hairy dogs use a mesh bag that oranges, apples, potatoes come in from the grocery store they work perfectly for pulling hair away from the nail to trim.

[@AnimalWised]

Oh, that's a hack we didn't know about! 🤯🤯🤯

[@Tommy.voodoo]

You can also use panty hose! Just poke the nails through

[@BusuMary]

Great advice ! ❤ thank you!

[@adityaraven]

Why am I watching this🙄, I don't even have a dog.

[@bklynsteph66]

Aditya Raven 🤣

[@nenitaborjas1272]

😂😂😂😂😫

[@k.k8000]

😅😅😂😂😂

[@tailsntrails]

Lol hahahahaha!!!!

[@Anthony_The_Chicken_Licker]

Im a dog you can adopte me 😢

[@itsjustme3549]

These dogs were really good while getting their nails trimmed. What about us who have dogs that act like they got a dose of Flocka when you bring out the clippers? Mine turns into a mental patient.

[@kaylahall1219]

This is a fear response. They are going to throw all kinds of tantrum to find the point where you will eventually give in and let them go, just like a toddler. You will notice they will be 0-60, as it were the next time. They will go immediately to an even higher tantrum threshold than before, because they was the point where you stopped before. Does that make sense? You can retrain differently. Here is how: First, get relaxed together. Then pull out the clippers, to where they can see them. Gauge their response. If just seeing the clippers = Flocka mode; then leave them out and let your dog get upset and feel upset for a while. Don’t move to nail cutting or anything just yet. Just let the clippers be out. Let them see them and let nothing happen, then put them away. Next step: get relaxed again and then calmly pull the clippers out again. Let them see them, and hopefully they will be less Flocka Mode. Then put them away. Next step: continue to pull out the clippers. Move the clippers, make noise with them (the cutting sound). Let the dog experience the new things in a safe place. Continue this until they no longer immediately enter Flocka mode. Gradually bring the clippers closer to the nails. This is before you even begin cutting. Then hold their paw firmly. Bring the clippers to the paw and make cutting sounds next to the nail. So they can experience the feeling. Eventually they will be conditioned to not fear them. When it finally comes time to make a cut, make a very small cut. Take clips away a little at a time. The dog has been repeatedly nicked, time and time again, and that is what causes the fear response. We want nail cutting to be mundane and hopefully even to become a pleasurable bonding time, just like brushing. I hope this helps you, it is sort of like classical exposure therapy. Good luck in your journey

[@TheBanjoShowOfficial]

lmfao

[@ChicaCoco598]

Mine too😂

[@flowergirl7844]

Pro tip, if you cut the pulpe and the dog starts bleeding, potatoe or Corn starch works just as well as the ”blood stop” you can buy at the vets!

[@hanako9587]

flour also works!

[@mp5249]

You can get styptic powder or pencils at a pharmacy for humans who cut themselves shaving as well.

[@missnukkinfutz]

Alum powder works well too. You can get it at any Asian market. Inexpensive and effective.

[@AnimalWised]

Thanks for sharing the hack with us!

[@dpetrina4625]

I always learned to use a bar of soap. I've been using this for 25 years. If you cut the quick, stick the affected nail into the bar of soap (not pushing it in with too much pressure) for a few seconds. It will stop immediately and add to the antiseptic aspect to prevent infection.

[@AmandaMarrisett]

I wish my dog was this calm while cutting her nails

[@kristiandistefano2584]

Have you tried this product? My dog is far more cooperative now :) blazule.com/products/painless-nail-grinder

[@FireDaemon13]

Me: *touches my dogs paw as I’ve done for the past four years* Frankie: *jerks away* We both don’t like our feet touched and yet...here you are.

[@cheryladelmeyer8172]

Yes my rescues do not like it at all. I have more success when my husband helps control her head and talked to her softly while I calmly clip their nails. I also practice daily touching feet, we will get there!

[@jenna2478]

i was cutting my dogs nails and he was TERRIFIED until i got the peanut butter out then he let me cut his nails while he licked the peanut butter😂

[@elinas4632]

Jenna Miller Same but not terrified - he just doesn't love his paws touched

[@goyjin5676]

@@elinas4632 how do you know that? Were you there? Some dogs might be scared of that. Weird of you to say that you like know how all dogs act for a fact lol.

[@goyjin5676]

Oh i misunderstood sorry. This is why i shouldnt reply to people at 1 am lolol

[@suzyra1212]

Treats won’t even work if peanut butter stays on so that dog won’t freaked out i try to give her a treats and she still freaked out and i went to take her to the pet grooming to get her nail cut to see the results is if she freaked out or not

[@suzyra1212]

@@elinas4632 I took my dog to do a dog nail cutting at the pet grooming they can do this it is worth it to do then doing dog nail cutting yourself if dog keep on moving and freaked out more even i can see what they doing to keep dog from moving alots

[@invaliduserid5807]

When using a Dremel or other powered grinder/cutter, if you grind the nails for very long, the nail will get hot. That adds to their discomfort and pain and is frightening as well. If the nail is extra long, instead of grinding down the length at the tip, it may be quicker to start grinding on the side of the nail close to the intended length of the nail. Leave a little bit extra in case the nail bleeds and when you get the length off, you can go back and then take off the little bit that you left for safety. So since the grinding produces heat, I will grind each nail just for a few seconds and move to the next one. Keep rotating until you reach the intended length. That way, any single nail doesn't get too hot.

[@punkinkai]

Thank you for this, I have never used a nail grinder but I am going to purchase one. 😊

[@josuereyes7553]

My female pit gives me her paws or just lays down while i cut her nails ,she's such a really good trained pit ❤️

[@AnimalWised]

Such a good girl! ❤️❤️❤️

[@James-mj1eh]

My pit sucks ass and tries to wrestle me whenever I touch his paw

[@Sandiegeek]

You are so lucky. My girly pittie is so curious that she would not stand still. She is not fighting it, but she wants to lick my hands and clipper all along that I can barely have a good view of the nails, so in our case I only trust the staff at the vet's office.

[@jaredf9055]

She shouldn't need to cut nails after mauling child

[@josuereyes7553]

@@jaredf9055 wym lol

[@Ego-de4dt]

Ok! Next up. How to hold my dog’s paw so he doesn’t kill me.

[@kthamm8280]

I can relate. LOL

[@Ego-de4dt]

KT Hamm hahaha. Thanks ❤️hes the nicest dog until I grab his paws. Then I’m dead.

[@armyveteran18th.airborne30]

Or put gashes in my arms or hands while I'm holding her.

[@mimimosa259]

Positive reinforcement. Go slow. Relax. Lots of treats. Calm, praise and reassurance. Stop if you need to

[@alien_queenn412]

It Def helps to grab the paw in their natural range of motion. We only trim dogs nails in that position in the salon if they’re really small and someone is holding them. Otherwise they’re on the table, and we just bring their paw back.

[@DevCoffey]

Funny experience for anybody that cares to read: I used to work as a dog bather at a groomer. I always wore my hair up (obviously) since I was dealing with wet dogs all day. One day, my hair tie broke, and I didn’t have any more with me. I have pretty long, straight hair. It flows straight down, so it’s pretty hard to keep it back. Long story short, I got my hair caught in a nail grinder, and it took my boss about an hour to free my hair without having to cut it. Moral of the story: don’t make my mistake 😂

[@elizabethosborne9059]

If you ever have another situation where you HAVE to keep your hair up, try braiding it into a single braid, swirl it into a bun, and tuck the end of the braid under the other parts of your hair.

[@Sypherz]

I always give treats after clipping the nails. The amount that they get depends on how many nails I trimmed and how cooperative they were. Also, when first getting them used to the idea, only do one nail per day. As they become more comfortable with the process, go to one paw per day and then graduate to all paws. I find having the dog on their back makes trimming the easiest for me. This can make the dog more nervous. Pay attention to how the dog feels about things, take your time, and do what you can to help them get use to the process. Also, consistency during the process helps the dog know what to expect, which reduces anxiety. With black nails, if you look at the underside of the nail, you can often see the structure of the quick and can estimate where the end is. One last tip: do it in the sunlight when possible as their quicks are easier to see!

[@petraenochs51]

I agree

[@cragbrad5094]

Good additional & nice focus on the dog's well-being, thank you.

[@phloughergirl]

The biggest improvement in my dogs nails is not to use the clippers. I use a made-for-pets drimel tool that sands the nail as it shortens it. My dog practically goes to sleep as I am doing her nails and it goes much faster and less chance of injury with this tool.

[@stevekalfman9092]

Really nice How are you doing?

[@rexell1375]

My dog is very kind she doesnt bark or run away and stays quiet. Once i accidentally cut her nails too shory and it bled she didn't scream and just walked around. When i called her she just came and sit despite the claw was bleeding. What a champ

[@RicardoPerez-fd7bh]

You live a very sad life

[@juliettgomezrodriguez6716]

@@RicardoPerez-fd7bh why?

[@Lexillios]

I cut one nail and she screamed. I freaked out thinking i hurt Luna, go to see there is not blood or injury, she was just scared -.- I gave her a handful of treats afterwards lol. I have seen a method on instagram. Put a plastic wrap on your forehead, then some unsweetened peanut butter on it (without xylitol) and then bend down and cut the doggos nails. Doggo will be distracted and lick the peanut butter . Please dont take my comment seriously as this doesn't work for all dogs.

[@cheryladelmeyer8172]

Lexillios Funny! I might have to try the pb thing! Mine screamed 1st time when I just held on to her paw!

[@nopenothappening2923]

I have a south African boerboel...I don't think I want him licking my head

[@TamaraGKing]

What a brilliant idea! Im going to try this tonight

[@Precious1985]

Lol good one to try!

[@missnukkinfutz]

Haha sounds like a good idea, I'd have my son hold the spoon though.... My dane/mastiff cross would drown me in his drool🤣

[@simpletongui]

Thank you and thanks to the comment section! My dog became paraplegic last year, and it was in need of some nail trimming. This video and its comment section were very helpful!

[@AnimalWised]

We are so happy you could trim your dog's nails as comfortably as possible for him! ❤️

[@windyfranks8428]

It would be great to have a view of the correct angle to hold the clippers. I never know how to hold them to make the cuts the quickest way.

[@KaleidoscopeEffect]

Yeah I was wondering the same thing :/

[@SoubixL]

I saw a professional blog that said generally 45 degrees is the most accepted way groomers do the dogs nails and that the guillotine style clippers are a lot more blunt and can cause bruising and splintering 😱

[@lahessler80]

Thanks for making a video that is not only easy to understand but stays in view of what is going on. My dog went through lots before he came into our family. His nails were bad and he didn't like me holding his feet. The black nails didn't help me any either. He is getting better now and his nails are slowly getting to where they need to be. Thanks again.

[@abbyhenderson9574]

Thank you so much! I just cut my dogs nails and realized I've been doing it unnecessarily because we take long walks on a daily basis, which makes her nails ground down already. We will now only use the clippers when her nails get long!

[@Gardeninggal253]

My dog passed away a few months back but when this video came up I had to watch, to see what I was doing wrong all these years....my basset hound became the devil when it was nail trimming time...he had one bad experience as a pup and never forgot, to the point he needed to be sedated at the vet for the last few years due to the stress on him...I miss my boy but I don’t miss that

[@tegannn9745]

My dog attacks me every time I go near her with the clippers

[@heatherstips604]

Tegan Leigh she would benefit from getting professional trim. Usually a new environment and new people she’ll be able to build a new association with it.. idk just trying to make it better for you

[@tegannn9745]

Heather’s Tips oh okay. Thanks

[@angelbowman1486]

I have the same problem, the video tells us why trim the nails; but its blindingly obvious. I just want to know any tips I can do to cut the claws of a dog that doesn't want it's claws cut!

[@dw3992]

Try using some diluted lavender oil in either coconut or olive oil on them first as it will calm them. Use on the abdomen & inside area of the ear flap where there's very little hair. Rub it in & wait 5-15 minutes. Abnormal behaviors are often caused by vaccines as they call cause brain inflammation. We have a rescue dog who does this. He almost died from his breeder giving him a puppy shot.

[@hexyko4850]

@@dw3992 I doubt this would help, sorry

[@TheDogBookCompany]

Very useful video! Thank you for posting this step by step guide.

[@magiclarry7688]

It says to use clippers preferable with a guard like this yet he doesn’t explain how to use the guard and doesn’t even use the guard himself. What is the guard for and how is it actually used?

[@KatelinJoy1444]

Magic Larry don’t use the gaurd every dogs nails are different and if you follow the gaurd you may quick your dog. It’s better to shave off small amounts of nail so you don’t cut their quick and make them bleed

[@magiclarry7688]

Katie Koepp thank you for the tip. I have clippers with the guard and always move it out of the way because I had no idea on how it was supposed to be used.

[@bubbleblonde9600]

@@magiclarry7688 I agree, there are no instructions on how to use the guard. What I figured out was when you slide that guard underneath when you go to put your dog's nail into it, it can only go so far, allowing you to only clip off a little bit at a time. It works for me

[@yddub111]

that damned guard is useless and actually gets in the way.

[@magiclarry7688]

carl hawkins I concur

[@sir8930]

I'm glad I watched this video, top marks I was very worried about trimming my dogs nails and still am she has black nails, after learning a bit more I'd much rather bring her to a professional. She's very sensitive and the pedi paws scared the Crap out of her.

[@jjinmisang]

Thank you for the informative video that you share for all dog's owners 😁 It helped me a lot

[@mizin27]

This helped. I trimmed my chocolate labs black nails with some confidence after understanding what I was dealing with. I followed the the pad thing and used a bit of sand paper to smooth it out. Thanks for the video!

[@YouKnowMeDuh]

And your dog wasn't overly nervous during the trimming? Wow!

[@Rennies-World]

If you ever come back to update this, a good close up of how to hold the clipper around the nail and use the little guard would be terrific.

[@babyvaso3855]

Glad to see my Lab has elongated nails, he has been walking strange for 2 weeks now (A little longer than that I can't remember exactly how long) I thought he stepped on something and it would eventually heal but he's still walking on 3 legs. I'll make an appointment as he has pitch black nails.

[@ViktorErikFade]

Thanks to this I was more confident with my puppo And I tested the clippers He didn't seemed scared and even tried licking and nibbling them so I attempted to cut his claws . I got his back feet but he didn't let me finish his front ones, they seem to be much thicker and make him antsy so I gave him a bunch of treats and told him he was good boy 🐶😊

[@ElSmiley1000]

One of my dogs has dark black nails and I find it helpful to shine a light through the nail to see the vein inside before I clip them

[@cheryladelmeyer8172]

Excellent video.Most groomers trim 1 cut per nail. Also dogs not used to being groomed still need to have their nails trimmed as part of the grooming process. I would also add with black nails, it is difficult to see quick. From my experience, most dogs do not like grinder, because of sound and feel.

[@stevekalfman9092]

Yeah... how are you doing

[@SuperJuniorFanatic07]

I think I’m going to invest in a nail grinder -when I try to clip my pugs nails it’s WAR. I’ve filed his nails before and it actually makes him sleep 😂 but doesn’t quite get the length down too much how I like it. Nail grinders are the way to go with fussy and slap happy pups like mine lol

[@leomartinez8161]

Thank you! This will definitely help me out today.👍

[@Skerfufel]

This is my first time cutting my dogs nails and this is helping a lot

[@christins.1481]

I cut my own dog's nails and update the clippers every so often so that they're sharp. When I first started clipping my dog's nail he kept screaming and I had an old clipper with no guard my in-laws had been using. Got rid of that one and got a brand new with a guard and the screaming stopped. Discovered my in-laws had been using the same clippers, for years. Now he's so easy to handle. I do fluctuate between the paws, never finishing one paw because he gets irritated with me holding that one paw a long time, so I'll cut one or two nails before moving to another paw. He's all black claws, so I mainly aim where I want the end of his nail aiming for a centimeter or two just above his paw. Then I angle the cutter at an angle on the front of his claw, not the back, and clip the edge because his edges have a habit of splitting and don't want anything getting inside the split. It takes a little bit longer, and all nails do get cut, but he's completely patient as long as I'm patient with him with no screaming and putting his mouth on my hand to get me to stop. And no more bleeding.

[@uncledarren4262]

I clipped my dogs nails for 35 years! When they were white and I could see the quick. Now that I have a dog with BLACK nails I take her to a professional.

[@rainy9217]

uncle darren why do certain dogs have different nail colors ??

[@dlg.studios5649]

This video can help to clip black dog nails without having to pay the groomers to do it for you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWTNlIyDrpmae80

[@nopenothappening2923]

What kind of dog lives 35 years?

[@TamaraGKing]

A 35 year old dog😱😱😱 wow!

[@esteph0812]

She did say dogs as in plural

[@stevenmmusiclaughs4707]

Interesting, informative, and to the point. Very helpful.

[@SearedMoose]

I think my dog has a skin allergy because shes itching a lot ! Her nails are rather sharp so when i noticed this i started to trim them however i found this actually made some of the nails sharper! So i want to learn about grinding them down! Thanks for the advice :)

[@The_Opinion_of_Matt]

My brother used to have a German Shepard that would run away if she saw the toenail clippers. The flip side is that if he used a Dremel his dog would just sit there and watch him do it.

[@furman87]

I have a dog with some white/clear nails, and some black. I use the white nails as a guide to know approximately how much to cut, and will even mark the black nail with a silver Sharpie so I don't go too far.

[@gergemall]

Thank you, Excellent tutorial.

[@fionabradley4225]

Great video. Thank you

[@christopherd6399]

Greyhounds are particularly troublesome, because the quick grows so close to the end of the nail. It's very difficult even for vets to get the nails down. The best bet for them is a dremmel-type trimmer. And do it often. No more than 2 weeks between trimming.

[@yelenaslywka5873]

I have Iggy. And the only thing that takes her claws is Dremmel. I have a drawer full of nail trimmers and cutters (use them on my cat) that can't even scratch a surface of her nail. I had other breeds before but never seen anything like that. And, yes, the quick is very close to the end.

[@Davidnumber23]

send it out for a jog 😆

[@jnt6239]

I have a whippet. I find it helps to be near bright light and also look for the quick from underneath the nail.

[@wolfgamer9109]

I have scars from my dogs nails on my leg when she jumps on me this is a good video thanks for doing this video

[@diamondpargo1295]

Thank you so much super helpful

[@walterwilliams5491]

Thank you for this information!

[@PawsuasiveDogTeaching]

Great video. I recently did a video on our channel on how to get your dog used to a nail grinder. I like grinders since they do not leave rough edges.

[@hanithknair9608]

Thank you, this video was very helpful for me

[@selinanandkishore7772]

Elements were very useful as my dog has black nails. Thank you 👍

[@djpollo2474]

I'm not an expert but I was so scared of trimming too much, I ALWAYS use my phones flashlight to know how much I can trim. That said I wasn't sure how much I'm supposed to trim so here I am and was right! But I need to give "shape" to the nail so it's not flat where I trimmed

[@graceyoung7081]

It will take 2 strong men to hold my Shar-Pei , before I could even touch its nails 😂

[@crcb4]

Yup me too

[@hildacollier4505]

My jrt screams as if his foot is being cut off. I'm hold him at the vet because I don't do it myself. They take him away into another room because apparently he's doing that screaming for my benefit. He screams anyway. He doesn't even like to have his paws touched. Sometimes when he is half asleep he will let me hold his hand. I'm just not brave enough to do it myself.

[@StephSancia]

I'm watching this with my 3 month old jack russell puppy Buddy in preparation. We are going to chat about it afterwards to see how he thinks about the process LOL 😂 Seriously, the neighbours used to think my old JR Toto was being massacred every nail cutting session for the 1st 6 years haha. Yes, I've found a calming shaggy dog story DURING the process really does help the little mites just like you would with a child LOL Communication is the Key :)

[@chikkachinijohannady]

Our garden had a rough cement ground and our dogs liked to scratch their nails there 😂

[@albosang8452]

chikkachinijohannady yep. Some smart one does their own pedicure.. One of my dogs nails are always right length. But other's are always lengthy

[@doves81]

Depending on the animal, trimming the nails can be super easy or just better left to professionals. I never use a guard with clippers cause let’s be honest, they don’t help at all.... just get in the way of seeing where your going. I don’t do just a straight clip across the nail, I’ll trim around the edges slowly shortening them as I go. Usually you can see and feel a bit of softer material at the center of the nail as you get closer to the quick. Don’t go shorter if you see that. Also walking your pet a lot naturally keeps the nails filed down too. So that’s an easy thing to do. But they should never get so long that they curl around like that. It’s painful to them, can imbed into the pads, cause infection...

[@At0m05]

Sweet sweet puppies :) Thanks guys!

[@JL-rl6ef]

Thank you, very helpful

[@jtm_225]

Working in a veterinary field I dont agree with some things that were said in this video. Using a guard you can still clip the vessel. Guillotine clippers suck, scissor style is better. I agree with going slow and at your pets pace. Black nails go slow and watch for a "button" that is the vessel. Purchase a "kwik stop" powder from your local pet store incase you do cut the vessel.

[@LASmat]

You don’t need quick stop. Flour from your kitchen works just as well. Clipping them hurts no matter how you do it. Dremeling is the only safe and painless way to do them. And only hi speed Dremels not any of the slow ones they make for dogs. The slow ones heat up the nail and burn!

[@josepacheco9479]

I didn’t know I had to let my dog make a bond with the clippers lol I just went straight to it from the box and she was just ok with it

[@oliwia4742]

Great video! Thank you

[@chanellemercier8741]

I just tried the torch trickvon my dashchounds all black nails. It works! Shine it through the nail( from the side of nail) don't shine it in dogs eyes. U can clearly see where the quick ends. Thanks for the tip.

[@whysoserious86]

I couldn't disagree more with using guillotine clippers for bigger dogs. Bigger dogs have thicker add tougher nails. The guillotine clippers squeeze the nail from the bottom up. This pushes the nail into the paw and causes pain. And they don't work very well.

[@stoniegadg3t222]

Same with some small dogs. Mine is Jack Russell / Beagle. . Her nails are hard as rocks.. I agree completely with you. Never use those, they pull and push upward and I can tell when I tried them once .. hurt.. I didn't even go through with cutting even one nail. I use the Clippers shown in this video .. You need the guard if the nails aren't even long, possibly a weekly trim. If once a month depending on growth speed of dog.. then yes move guard out of the way to cut more of the nail. Use direct light or save up for pair that comes with a light .. In almost 10 years I've never cut too short on my dogs nails.. early this year I made the mistake a cut the nerve just on the tiny tip. It bled of course.. and my dog and I freaked out since she's never bled before .. (fixed before periods started). Stopped the bleeding shortly .. paper towel. . Damp.. she walked normally .. just needed alone time

[@minibrand8122]

I just take them to the groomers because I'm afraid I'll screw up

[@darkgenie3167]

angry avacado same tbh

[@seedxs]

angry avacado what if the groomers screw p

[@strawbabymoon]

I used to do that but you can do it yourself it's easy you just need to learn to calm your dog while doing it & let them know you're not going to hurt them the clipping is the easy part

[@81sexislim]

@@strawbabymoon what if u accidentally clipped the vein? Will it bleed to death & die? Serious question

[@SD-ui2lx]

One Quirky Individual yes it will

[@plue5068]

I really like the guitar in the background haha pairs well with all the happy dogs in the video 🐕

[@crcb4]

I can't even get my dog down where she'll let me hold her paw. She fights me so bad.

[@kristiandistefano2584]

Have you tried this product? My dog is far more cooperative now :) blazule.com/products/painless-nail-grinder

[@sgodbout2213]

Lots of treats (cheese for mine) and even more patience

[@mickmo5242]

Same. I have to do it when shes a asleep. One nail at a time 😒

[@ashviolet4926]

my dog hates me touching her paws, so when shes snuggling on the couch I hold her paws all the time. she eventually has gotten used to it and now lets me trim them... well, she tolerates it

[@cocothebastard8464]

@@mickmo5242 My first attempt at nail clipping was when my pup was sound asleep. So sound asleep that I had time to clip and file all of them. The last and only time I ever got away with it.

[@christinabrown4581]

Currently trying to learn because of quarantine and my dogs nails are crazy long

[@lilyofthevalley3748]

literally same! the earliest grooming appointment i got was july 23rd

[@cydneyhunter5259]

Same I’m so nervous girl

[@Jacqueline_R]

I'm reading the comments and laughing so hard !! This is a pretty good tutorial though:)

[@C.pinksaucer]

Thank you so much this will help when i get a dog once

[@nixpix7003]

A specialist for black nails? Who specializes in clipping dogs nails? All vets and vet nurses should know how to do it. Also, am i the only one who hates safety guards on clippers? They can block the view, slide around and on top of that they arent even safe! My tip is to cut the nail little by little. If you look kind of under the nail and the part that is cut you can tell when you need to stop. Hard to explain but way safer than those stupid guards..

[@AnimalWised]

+Nix Pix Just to be clear, vets and veterinary nurses are specialists. So too are professional dog groomers. It is a general term for someone who specializes in a particular skill or area. The clippers used in this video have a safety guard which can be moved to the side and allow you to clip longer if you wish. We recommend using clippers like this as they work for people who aren't very confident, but the guard can be changed once this confidence builds.

[@nixpix7003]

@@AnimalWised ooh ok i see what you mean now.. Just a little confusing when you first say you should go to a vet or a groomer if the dog is agressive/uncomfortable, then you say if the nails are black they should go to a specialist.. But yeah, thanks for clarifying! I still dont like safety guards for befinners since you can easly cut to much when using them. Ofcourse it depends on the length of the nails, how big the dog is etc... which is why i dont like when people rely on them..

[@lafayettemorris6629]

Yeah fr, I can clip my dog's black nails and im an 11 year old

[@bubbleblonde9600]

@@nixpix7003 tee hee, you make me laugh! Make up your mind, please. The guard is there so that you do not take off too much nail at one clip. When your use this guard, you are taking off very little at a time. You use this guard until you and your dog get used to clipping the nails. Think of the guard as training wheels on a bike. When you and Mom think that you are comfortable enough to ride the bike without the training wheels, they are removed.

[@nixpix7003]

@@bubbleblonde9600 what do you mean, i never changed my mind. Dont like safety guards cause they tend to glide around and cause more stress than safety, at least the ones i have used. Ive been cutting my dogs black nails for over 10 years and when i worked at a vet clinic we didnt have a single clipper with a safety guard, not even when we were teaching new owners. Alot of people seem to like them though and thats fine, i just dont think they are that safe

[@cindywilbur4148]

I have a 7 pound blind dog that goes for blood when it's time to clip the nails. I have to put a muzzle on him to clip his nails. Yes I know he's only 7 pounds but his teeth are razor sharp. I've also tried having someone hold him to keep his mouth closed so he couldn't bite and this never ends well. Strangely my dog sits very still when I put the muzzle on him, he doesn't fight, flop around or growl but he does if someone tries to hold him to control his biting.

[@pjhalpert]

Very helpful, thank you

[@jasminehoover5359]

Our country vet is real chill about stuff like a good country boy. Said to just put flour or cornstarch or something if you accidentally cut the quick, seems like a good suggestion, as they're household items

[@stevenhagedorn4153]

I use Pedi Paws. It's fast, easy and gentle. My Chihuahua doesn't get scared....she doesn't mind cutting her nails.

[@sir8930]

Steven hagedorn It's funny your Chihuahua doesn't get scared but my Aussie lab mix was running for the hills lol Brave pup you have lol

[@megangarrett1407]

All of my dogs have always hated pedi paws ☹️

[@sir8930]

Megan Garrett I think it’s cause it sounds more like a grinding wheel and felt like it too in my hand so I said no lol

[@yvonnebandy8670]

I used a Pedi Paw on my dachshund's nails. Her nails were so hard, it burned up the motor of the Pedi Paw. I went back to nail clippers. Still a tough job to clip her nails!

[@cathymackay5534]

Thanks for that. I’ve had to start grooming CharlieDog myself, as I couldn’t get hold of my groomer. He doesn’t like noise or the sight of other dogs in cages so this works out better for us both. My worry was trimming his nails, as I didn’t want to hurt him. I now feel more confident. Sounds a bit daft, especially as I was a Staff Nurse for over thirty years! But he’s my furbaby…and adored xxx

[@jimmydeeTV]

awww haha We love our Furbabys ❤️

[@suzyra1212]

My dog need to be more nicer to any dog

[@Taipans]

Once you trim off up to near the quik how long do you need to wait until you can go shorter? One of my dogs nails are very long.

[@serenedogtv-relaxingmusicv9786]

Very informative video!! 💛💙👍🐶

[@AnimalWised]

Thanks!

[@tessarenee1774]

I wanna cut my dogs nails they need trimmed, but I'm TOO NERVOUS TOO 😱😏😏😏🐶🐕

[@averyosborn9238]

If you get them cut and dont want to keep cutting them you can take them on walks and the nail will shorten

[@georgecady9887]

Take a Valium

[@Crap783851]

@@averyosborn9238 correct, make sure to walk on pavement, not on grass.

[@alysani0193]

Get them cut regularly, just simply walking on pavement will not shave them down enough, it may for some dogs but it doesnt for most dogs including mine. its easier to either cut them yourself or pay someone to. if the nail is white put a light behind it and you can see the quick. for black nails i would recommend having a vet do it if you arent familiar with nail clipping at all.

[@KaleidoscopeEffect]

@Crap783851 If you walk them on pavement you have to make sure it's not too hot, otherwise it can burn their pads :(

[@kristeltomlin3085]

Most people want until the quick is so long that you have to cut to make them bleed. Dremal every 2 weeks! He forgot to tell people that it causing permit joint damage where they never walk again! Cut them nails as sort as possible. Well above the paw pads. It hurts the when nails are on the ground.

[@stoniegadg3t222]

Even slightly to far above the paw pad could end up in cutting their pink nerve within the nail and that'll freak out the dog and owner. .. blood.. blood

[@gwynnepenaranda602]

I bought yesterday a clipper and I immediately used it to my doggo.. Accidentally I overcut it nails.. My heart was hurt seeing that I really hurt him. I say sorry countless times and later he's back in his own self.. It's my bad that I didn't do some research. Thank you for the pointers!

[@planetmediaskateboarding]

Thank you so much for the video.

[@vanessa1825]

I am too nervous to cut my dogs nails... I always feel like I might screw up or do something wrong so I just take them to proffesional groomer. Better to be safe then sorry 🙄

[@AnimalWised]

It's very true. There is a certain level of confidence you need to do a good job, not least because it helps to reassure your dog. If you don't have it, that's OK. Groomers are a great way o ensure it's done properly.

[@cyrareginapongcol577]

I tried cutting my dogs nail years back. It bleed!!! And she never handed me her hand after that incident. 😁

[@cydneyhunter5259]

I would but with covid I can’t take them.. I’m so nervous I really don’t want to kill him.. I need help);

[@vanessa1825]

@@cydneyhunter5259 I HAD to trim both my dog's nails cuz of the same reason...try getting those dog nail clippers and give them something to lick while you cut it but only a little on the top so you don't hurt him. Good luck!

[@KaleidoscopeEffect]

@Cydni Ryan if you are not confident just get a dog nail grinder! It's an automatic nail file and you won't have to worry about hurting them.

[@Rose-hh7mk]

I have never cut my dog's nails and it's been 10 years since I've had him. His nails don't look as long as the examples are shown. Is he just naturally grinding them on the ground outside?

[@cococito7379]

most likely, especially if they are walking around mostly on concrete/non grassy areas!

[@alexblin9986]

Thank you. Accidentally made my dogs fifth front nail? Like the smallest toe? And felt real bad so I'm getting a new set of clippers for them

[@bianca9002]

Thank you🐕

[@CHVZLM.OFFICIAL.BRAND.REOCRDZ]

What if the nails have been long for many years? Should I worry about veins that grew into the nail?

[@Kayla2fly462]

Alfredo CHVLZM LoL do veins grow in your nails when they grow ?? No it’s just a bone just like your nails and above the flesh pink spot it won’t hurt the dog just freak them out cause it’s weird

[@florarix2210]

That's not what my very told me. The longer the nail gets, the longer the vein will eventually grow.

[@MaxxsMom]

I'm really nervous to cut my dogs nails. I've watched so many videos on how to do it but I'm still scared. One of my dogs is a chihuahua and she can get pretty mean lol

[@beast15204]

But pitbulls are soooooooo vicious lol. Compared to smaller dogs pitbulls barely bite

[@bellanboyz5864]

Thank you !

[@AnimalWised]

+Bella Nboyz You're very welcome!

[@sleepingninjaquiettime]

Thx for the vid. I cut my mom's dogs toenails and as usual it wasn't easy lol. I even slightly twisted my knee so it was a little tramatic for the both of us but we did it.

[@theonlywonderer13]

Im so lucky my dog actually sleeps while i cut her nails

[@iownadodge7081]

OMG, u are so lucky!!! 🥰😍

[@everythinghaschanged42]

I’ve tried clippers, I’ve tried Dremels.. my dog hates everything lmao. She’s scared of fast vibrations of the dremel and just doesn’t like nail clippers. Im gonna just get a regular manual nail file :/

[@tonimurray3463]

My dog hates nail clippers and trimmers too, but will happily sit there and let me file them 🤦‍♀️😂

[@Laura-cp1ce]

this helped so much my dog has been scratching me for I don’t know how long

[@DriftDesu_]

I have a chi weenie and he is so energetic and it’s very very squirmy

[@misseddetail]

Don’t use guillotine clippers. They can actually be very dangerous. Normal clippers are fine for dogs of all sizes, just get the bigger ones.

[@brendapatterson7123]

Agreed! Never use those guillotine trimmers...they are awful.

[@LittleLulubee]

What if you live alone and the vet stopped doing trims due to the lockdown? And your dog is strong and struggles? 😭

[@porkpie3094]

SAME!!!!! what a fail.

[@cydneyhunter5259]

Same same); I’ve got two!!

[@jasleenkaur8253]

Great tips thanks a lot