STRUGGLING To Recede The Quicks? Groomer’s Technique For Success!

[@whatnow8362]

I’m def going to try this. My dog has always had long quicks since he was a puppy. Got his back ones to a normal length but struggling with his front paws.

[@Northgasweet]

Finally nail help! Cause I can clip and clip and no change in length change. I’ll send pic. Thanks

[@bredbornraised808hawaii4]

It’s so ironic that i already cut my dogs nails JUST LIKE THIS! Wow! I always just “felt” like i can get it so much shorter by cutting the bottom, top and the sides and use my dremel dog shaving tool to smoothe it all out! Thanks for this video! Made me feel so much better with the way i cut my dogs nails.

[@camiladancedance1003]

Me too, I was cutting the same except I did not cut the top

[@erinc9186]

I've been a self-taught groomer for over 10 years and this helped me so much! Your videos are so informative! Thank you! Keep it coming!

[@Nixillustrations]

Thank you for this! I couldn't understand why my girls nails and quicks are so long and it's because I've only ever done method 1! She has been obsessively paw licking for weeks and I couldn't figure out why. Today I noticed one of the lighter nails has bruising inside and I started to research. I feel so bad that her long nails are now causing her pain and bruising 😭 I do have a nail grinder and I will use that now to round it all out and get them receding finally. Fingers crossed it finally works 🤞

[@itishpaul5797]

Wow, my golden's nails overgrew so much and the quick with them. I thought it's irreversible but you explained it in such detail. Thank you, I'll definitely do everything I learned from your amazing video.

[@Zerpersande]

I got my golden retriever used to the Dremel shortly after I brought him home. I used a grooming hammock. I’d talk to him, examine his nails, talk to him some more, tell him I think that first nail is worth two treats, give them the two treats and quickly do the nail. He didn’t like it, but he tolerated it. Gradually I could do more with less treats. I kind of negotiated a new contract with him. Now I can catch him napping and do a couple of nails, maybe a whole foot, and call it quits without him ever fully waking up.

[@thepreciousdog]

Hi may I ask where you got your hammock and how do you hoist your dog up- like what type of frame do you use? I have a 38 lb whippet (who absolutely HATES nail day), and I only see grooming hammocks being used with much smaller dogs. Thanks so much!!!

[@claudiapat96]

Thank you for explaining this in this form, I’ve never heard it being explained like this before. I love it !!!! It makes sense to me! I want my dogs quicks to be “scared” and finally recede!! You have lots of helpful information explaining in a way I totally get!!!

[@bradleymiller437]

I've been doing the alternate cut line and trimming sides for ten years. Didn't realize that was a thing.

[@theChef1337]

This video was fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing. Clear information and well presented. I wish your channel success and hope you get more subscribers. Please keep creating these amazing videos

[@GoodDogGrooming]

Wow, what a compliment! Thanks so much, and thanks for watching! 🐶

[@elaynn6633]

thank you. there are dozens of desensitization videos mislabeled, missleading. 20 minutes of fluff and then “and now you cut the nail! Clip! done!,”. this video is actually cutting nails

[@annmariegarcia5657]

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[@simonemcsweeney1667]

Thanks so much for this demo and on black nails too. Awesome.

[@tntina420]

Love the tips. My dogs get a bit overgrown if I skip a week so this is good to know. Just a tip for the Dremel, lowering the RPMs will make it more comfortable for your pet. The vibration from higher RPMs can be unpleasant and painful.

[@seancarroll1090]

Tell Bella great job and she has the cutest paws ❤

[@lisaneumeier5066]

Thank you so much for this video! I have a dog that I got when he was 9 weeks old and his nails had never been trimmed. I've been trying for 3 years to get the quicks to recede and after just 3 weeks using your advice, they have receded! Thank you thank you.

[@GoodDogGrooming]

Yessss! Love to hear success stories!! Thank you 🐶

[@mollyoxy]

ive been doing the second way and have been struggling to get my dogs long quicks to recede. I’m going to try the fourth method with the dremel! thanks so much for the tips.

[@inezkuijtnaiveart7873]

Just wonderful, best video I have seen about this❤Thank you so much!! I subscribed😊You gave me the courage to start with this❤

[@blackkittehs4887]

Thank you for this video! Have been cutting the helmet of my dog's nails and seeing results. I bought the red handled nail trimmers and man those make a difference. I appreciate your thourough and straight forward information ❤

[@GoodDogGrooming]

Thanks for watching! 🐶💙

[@mendozasg]

Great video!! I recently bought a cordless dremel for this reason and I’m glad that I’m doing it correctly! My dogs nails are looking 10x better than when I was just using clippers. I wanted to check out that bit attachment you were using and was shocked 😮at the price they wanted!!!

[@GoodDogGrooming]

There are other bit options. I made a video that covers a wide price range. The DiamaGroove is crazy expensive but it’s the best in the biz! But there’s a ton of other great options out there too. Here’s my bit-comparing vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/np3dZGadl6ykjZI

[@ghouloh4518]

Best video I've seen on this topic thanks for the help keep up the good work

[@GoodDogGrooming]

Thank you so much!

[@BAZUHI]

You have taught me along with my sister how to dremel, Thank You

[@juliebngracieandolive6750]

Excellent excellent visual on dog's paw. thank you!

[@thalmanm]

Thank you! Years of frustration with my dog's nails. I will definitely try this, it makes sense!

[@Mackinbacks]

I've been working with my pup for a month or so on Dremeling. He's pretty good with it now, but I do have some long quicks to recede. I found a nice 'concave' bit, but it is not at coarse as I would like. Dremel method rocks though!

[@sashalawrence4786]

Try too do dogs nails after bath so material is soft

[@sporter7249]

Thank you for confirming I’m on the right track!

[@mxfxdlg]

Thanks again. I just subscribed this morning. I love your guitar wall! I have a similar wall.

[@Phinnius23]

Best video I’ve ever seen on this. I now have the info I’ve looked for for years. THANK YOU!! ❤❤

[@GoodDogGrooming]

Thanks so much! You are so welcome. Thanks for watching! 🐶💕

[@IceESole]

R.I.P 🐜🐾😂.. Great video!. Detailed demonstration and explanation of why and how.. Thank you.

[@junipertree6048]

Unbelievably helpful, thank you so so much. Diagrams, explanation, demonstration and recap. Excellent!

[@GoodDogGrooming]

💜💜💜🐶

[@freeman3320]

She is the best....!!!

[@DreaMing718]

I was thinking to cut the nail like that but wasn’t sure if I should be doing that. My dog has long quicks. Thank you

[@toddblack7927]

I appreciate excellent explanation. The images of the nails provided and how far the quick is located was very helpful. Thank you.

[@mikeknowlden9617]

This helps alot. Grinding is the best providing you don't over heat the bail. The 3 dimension grind helps alot

[@OnCloud9ASMR]

Awesome explanation. Thank you.

[@ez8664]

Very helpful video, thank you so much!

[@xinyuwaelchli864]

I've always been wondering why my dogs nail clicking on the floor when he walks even though I cut his nail as short as I can. You answered my questions - the Quicks! Thank you for this informative video and I'll definitely work on his Quicks now.

[@Pugmom76]

Loved your video thank you! I've always been so scared to clip my girls nails I've always used a dremel since they were 6-8 weeks but they've started to hate it so been trying to find a good video. I ordered the Miller clippers $7 on Amazon!

[@OurTube_TheOriginal]

OMG one of the most applicable and life enhancing videos I’ve seen. The drawing at the end i found confusing compared to the rest of the video so it is good it came at the end as the angles and how far to go were covered perfectly in begining of video.

[@darrylbartholomew8742]

You have explained this like better than I’ve ever seen! Thank you!

[@KeepPrayingCA]

You’re awesome. Super detailed and great explanation/demonstration Thank you.

[@VampyTN]

Thank you for this demonstration and information. I'm definitely going to try the 3 dimensional to tease..try I should say..the quick on one of my dogs! 🐕❤ Just subscribed! 😊

[@lostinspacerobinson1527]

Excellent video , by far the best yet , I use sandpaper, different grades , its not as quick but effective, i also dremmel , which is an art all to its self , my 2 year old red (f) dobie is amazing, Thank you ....

[@sewitaliano7423]

Very informative. I LOVE that I can actually SEE what you're doing! The graphics are very helpful as well-thank you!

[@Lim_]

Hey solid content mate, thank youuuu

[@GoodDogGrooming]

Thanks! Also you’re very welcome!

[@Aegyogirl69]

Have found this video really useful as is your dremel one! Now I understand why the quick of my dog’s nails never seem to recede!

[@acebacker1]

Well done. Very helpful

[@patsypryor9850]

very good because I have this problem where I have waited too long and my dogs quick is growing out I did not know there was a method to reduce it!! thank you so much and my dog thanks you too!

[@GoodDogGrooming]

You are both very welcome!! 🐶💕

[@ScottWilliams-qj5ho]

Very important and very helpful- thank you .... ❤️

[@krisvanallen]

This is absolutely the very best video I have found about trimming a dog's nails! Clipping the four different ways you showed, and all on one paw, was brilliant. Kudos!

[@janefromcanada6943]

What a fantastic video. Your explanations were clear and logical. The demos proved your points. Thank you so much for sharing this. Im so pleased to have this new knowledge so I can get the quicks back!! yay!

[@dogsareawomansbestfriend]

Love your clippers! Those are the ones I use!

[@BritgirlTX]

Great explanation. The diagram really helped. Thank you!

[@barbroberts3153]

As Always, a great video. I switched to the dremel after I saw your first dremel video, and my dog has tolerated this method much better than clipping. Thank you!

[@GoodDogGrooming]

I’m so excited that my video helped you! Thanks so much for watching and supporting!!

[@ange8i8]

Thanks, I’ll definitely will be trying out the 3D dremmel technique!

[@wingnutbert9685]

Great video on nail trimming! I try to do the 4-facetted clip. I think what happens is the nail when cut like that wears down faster because it's not as strong and naturally keeps pushing the quick back. PB's nails are pretty thick, so doing the second cut to take the top back thinner is crucial.

[@Verawnique]

What is the name of the Dremel you first used to show us the 4 methods? This is such a great video!! Thank-you!!

[@dre0969]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!!!!

[@GoodDogGrooming]

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[@cassondramurray6100]

Subscribed! This is exactly the kind of great info I need! Thank you!

[@bettyj.5465]

Thank you so much for uploading. Your past videos have helped me tremendously with my dog. I would clip and clip and his nails always looked long. I got a dremel and followed your “pencil” method and his nails are short and amazing!

[@GoodDogGrooming]

This makes me very happy!!! 🐶💕

[@bettyj.5465]

@@GoodDogGrooming yes I’ve shared your videos with other dog owners I know have had the same issue and I haven’t seen anyone else talk about removing the excess all around the nail. Its mind blowing how much more nail you can dremel off! Thanks again!

[@GoodDogGrooming]

@@bettyj.5465 Thanks so much for sharing, that’s the biggest compliment!

[@sherimetschan961]

@@bettyj.5465 how often did you dremel before they started getting shorter? Once a week or every couple of days? And how long did it take to get them shorter? I'm trying to do alot of research before I get started. My dog had an IVDD (slipped disc) flare up and I need to get her nails shorter before she gets off bedrest in 2 weeks. I'm sure it will take longer but the groomer could never get them short.

[@annmariegarcia5657]

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[@justdawndb]

Great demonstration! 👏👏👏

[@GoodDogGrooming]

Thanks so much! 🐶

[@lindalester9151]

This video is awesome😊 It makes purrrrfect sense. 🐕How long does it take for the quick to go back inside? Are dogs more prone to licking them if it's exposed? Something tells me my vet would probably say it's a higher chance of bacterial entry? I'm not saying I wouldn't do it, I surely am going to try #4 if she will allow me to. I am one that tends to do my own research and question everything since my pooch was diagnosed with IMT - Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia She is on the way to recovery, but we came very close to losing her and I question everything now. So I have to treat her with kid gloves and be very aware of her surroundings, medications, vaccines and food intake. Thousands of dollars later, but she is slowly recovering, and I just felt the need to ask you the above questions before trying your amazing way of trimming nails. Sorry so long of a comment. Thank you for sharing this!!💖

[@annmariegarcia5657]

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[@benraulerson3176]

I followed her advice at work but she doesn't say how bad it would hurt the dog if you click the end of the quick other than that she's a rockstar

[@katrinamullis6943]

I'm lucky then. Mine prefers the dremel. I did a slow introduction.

[@HoofnIt03]

Oh wow! This is awesome! This is the dog version of a mustang roll on a horses hoof! I really need to practice so I can get that quick moving on my pup!

[@annmariegarcia5657]

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[@ambertrimble7310]

Ive been struggling to get my dogs nails quick back i had a surgery in 2019 and been fighting her nails since. Because i wasn’t able to trim her nails for several weeks. If i trim 1x a week even a microscopic amount her nails bleed. I took her to the vet and they just cut all her quicks which frustrated me. So i tried this on one paw to tonight to see if its a difference. She would only tolerate one paw so we will try the other in a few days

[@KarlaTanner-m8k]

Thank you darling!❤

[@emz33]

My pup’s quicks have been SO long since he was a puppy and no matter how often I trim they will NOT receed. I’ve always done that top cut but never thought about doing the sides!

[@Reborn-em3nu]

Great information!! Thanks

[@PawsuasiveDogTeaching]

Great video. I already do this actually with my Ruby Doo. I use 100% the grinder. How ever the reason I take out that hood is to get a more rounded nail that does not scratch as much. But its cool to learn that this also helps to get the quick to retreat. Just so you know All dogs will tolerate the grinder its just do they have owners that will actually take the time to teach the dog. I have a great video on how to teach your dog to love the grinder on my channel.

[@GoodDogGrooming]

Thank you, I’ll check that vid out!

[@annmariegarcia5657]

You just have to be careful not to stay in one place too long with the Dremel - since it gets hot quickly

[@PawsuasiveDogTeaching]

@@annmariegarcia5657 I have done some further testiing on what you say. I believe you must be using a dull grind wheel. Because when I was using a new one I keept on testing to see if the nail was getting hot and it was not. But a few months later I tested it again and that time I did notice a little bit of heat.

[@jessiep319]

Best video I’ve seen yet on this topic!

[@tulipsontheorgan]

Cell phone light helps see quick in lighter nails

[@nerrygraefen54]

These are fantastic videos - so clearly explained to get the quick back. What I struggle with is positioning to dremel. I've tried to watch where you are and you seem to be comfortable in any position - you in front of the dog with them standing, you behind/over them, etc. My Jack Russel mix is skiddish but will tolerate with a muzzel and someone holding her. I just have to go quick. Any thoughts or suggestions?

[@GoodDogGrooming]

I have at least 1 video that might help: “holds for dremeling a small dog’s nails” kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4jHk2Vuo9x3p8U This video shows the holds I mainly use, but there are other potential positions and holds out there. For example, some people have their dogs lay down in their lap! I also have a tiny dog holds vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKqlnHx8pJWkpZI in case it helps at all. You might consider doing only one foot per session for a while, or breaking the task down in some similar way so each session isn’t as stressful for your dog. Hope that is helpful, let me know if you have further questions! 🐶

[@MyBigThing2010]

What is that Dremel bit? I've been using all sorts of bits and they all suck and I keep going back to the sandpaper drum. I'd really like to have one like in the video and never buy one again lol

[@LogMujheBasantKahteHai]

Nice video

[@MMGigolo]

Thank you!

[@fannyasilberman7373]

Hi! You've helped me out in the past and I'm still trying to receed my boys quicks haha. I think I needed to add the extra helmet removal part of it. I did Dremel little underneath then the side and then I'd round the nail so it wasn't pointy. But from what it sounds like I need to do the sides still but also take the Dremel and take the top off too. I tried this yesterday felt weird because I wasn't sure how far into the top I could go (wasn't in the lightest of light to see the quicks) so I prob stopped haha. Would it be ok when doing the sides to continue the side over the top/helmet if that makes sense?? Or would it be best to get the nail area lit back wise so that I can see the quick area and then accurately take the top off? Since the quixk hasn't receded to where I need them should I do this process every 3 days or so until we get to the point of recession and then can prob do 1-2 weeks. Or longer.

[@08pepperdog]

So helpful thank you

[@GoodDogGrooming]

You’re very welcome!! 🐶

[@angelaharris1112]

I can't trim my own dogs nails. Do groomers know this? Thanks so much for this! I'm hoping if I start asking my groomer to dremmil will work. My Chiweenie has such long quicks. Anyonee that knows I'd appreciate your experience.

[@GoodDogGrooming]

I have read on some Facebook groups that it helps to ask your groomer if they’re familiar with the “alternate cut line” with trimming nails. That phrase basically refers to the 2nd nail example in this video so it’s not even the whole story, but it can help you start a dialogue with the groomer and discern whether they’re thinking in the direction of quick receding or not. (You could also mention that you saw a video on the topic and ask if they’d be interested in trying to help you recede your dog’s quicks) Some groomers charge extra to dremel because it’s an additional skill that takes extra effort. I worked for a shop where the standard was to dremel the nails as short as we can get ‘em. That was included in the price of the groom. Only occasionally if a dog wouldn’t tolerate the dremel would we settle for “just” clipping. So every groomer is different!

[@hilleviupmanis8687]

Thank you!

[@jeffreydaviesbricker9090]

Great information!! Which accessory do you use on the dremel?? Did you buy a special one?? I have the dremel kit but confused which to use. Thanks!!

[@GoodDogGrooming]

I have a diamagroove which is indeed a “special” one because it’s pricey! ($160) but here’s a video where I talk about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/foPQqXunoZaHbbM Also here is a video where I cover many options in more reasonable price ranges! kzbin.info/www/bejne/np3dZGadl6ykjZI

[@GoodDogGrooming]

But if you’re looking at the bits that come with most dremels, I like the 1/2” diameter sandpaper drum head. 60 grit. (Coarse) You can use medium grit as well (120 grit) Here’s my which grit? video if it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXfZmKikdtihm9E

[@MusicLover-sb7mo]

Very helpful, especially the part about focusing on the helmet and sides of the nail. My 55 pd very strong dog will not let professional groomers or even the vet trim his front paws. With lots of patience and experiment, I can trim once a week. I smear a spoonful of peanut butter on the inside of a heavy bowl. While he licks the PB I clip the tips of his nails. They are very hard and black. Then I smooth with a small dremmel. He tolerates this well and nails are better. But his nails could still be shorter. I will now focus on the helmet to see if we can get the quick to recede further. Can you do a tutorial about how to gage the location of the quick on hard black nails?

[@GoodDogGrooming]

Yes! Black nails are tricky. It’s a matter of dremeling some, checking your progress, dremeling more, checking again, etc. you’re looking for a black circle that is different than the surrounding black. I am working on a video with footage and close up images that hopefully will help. It’s such a common question!!

[@MusicLover-sb7mo]

@@GoodDogGrooming thank you. I am familiar with the oval at the bottom of the nail, but can’t tell how far back the quick actually is. So I have been doing just as you say…little by little. Looking forward to your video on this subject. Thanks again!

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

My question is, does it make the dogs nails feel more sensitive or uncomfortable while you’re working on receding your dogs long overgrown quicks? I mean, if the blood supply is receding to protect itself, is it causing sensitivity or discomfort to the dog during that process? That’s what I’m worried about, and what stops me from trimming back as much as I probably could and should. I just got my rescue to trust me enough to finally let me trim his nails and I don’t want to undo that by causing him discomfort, sensitivity or pain. Before I gained his trust to trim his nails I was going to our vet for them to do it. But every time I brought him to the vet it barely looked like they cut anything as they won’t do any of the techniques or methods to help recede his extra long quicks. So I’m trying to build my bank of knowledge and my confidence by watching as many videos as I can and taking as much little tidbits of knowledge & tricks of the trade from you generous experts. Thanks for this in-depth explanation, it was really helpful. I just want to gain a better understanding of the whole process.

[@annmariegarcia5657]

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[@MrCabimero]

May I ask what attachment you are using on the Dremel? It does not look like sandpaper.

[@GoodDogGrooming]

Certainly! That’s a DiamaGroove. Very expensive at $150 but the best dog nail grinding bit out there. kzbin.info/www/bejne/foPQqXunoZaHbbM

[@sherimetschan961]

Someone commented that they think some quicks never recede. Are there some breeds this applies to? I have a pit/Dalmatian and vets and groomers have never been able to get her nails short. In fact she still clicks even after getting her nails clipped every 2 weeks. So either they are doing it wrong (very likely) or my dog has quicks that don't recede. I just bought a dremel and will try your method which you did a great job of explaining. How often should I dremel and how long to get her very long nails comfortably short?

[@GoodDogGrooming]

I would say once or twice a week should work to recede the quicks. Here’s my video explaining why you can sometimes go longer and still have success though: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWOsYXitob-UkM0 I highly doubt that “some quicks never recede,” but I’m not an expert in the evolution of dog breeds, etc. Hope my video helps!

[@sherimetschan961]

@@GoodDogGrooming Thanks! I just watched the video. I will try every 2-3 days since her nails are so long. Then I will watch to see how fast they grow and dremel accordingly.

[@user-22-]

I appreciate & agree with your approach but in the 6 years of my dogs life, they’ve *NEVER* receded. She absolutely hates the clippers but tolerates the Dremel so I grind them on each side, every 2 wks & her nails always remain long because of that quick. 😔 I believe now, that some dogs quicks just won’t go back as far as *we’d* like them to. Great tips though!

[@mstone8001]

Great video. Very helpful. I learned a lot. If my dog won’t tolerate the Dremel, would doing the ACL or 3D clipped approaches be enhanced by filing the nails a little by hand? Cos if it’s all about removing the outer helmet, a course nail file should be able to take a little more nail off, right? Thank you in advance

[@GoodDogGrooming]

Yes, as a matter of fact filing with a stiff, coarse grit nail file is the same as dremeling, only much slower. So it absolutely can be a great strategy to increase quick-receding success! Search for the larger, very rigid files with either 80 or 100 grit. (Or, if you’re lucky you can find a double sided one with both grits!) Hope that helps!

[@baklash1762]

Best video I’ve seen on trimming and I’ve watched a gazillion. You have a new subscriber. Great up close shots and thoughtful clear instructions. Far too many videos do not address how to recede the quick. Also, appreciate that you explained about the top of the nail. I’m curious about the grinding head. I like the shape. Where can I get that one?

[@GoodDogGrooming]

That’s a DiamaGroove! The company is called Whitman’s. It’s an expensive bit, but it’s the best out there for grinding dogs’ nails. I am working on a new video comparing the different metal bits in different price ranges. In the mean time I do have a video introducing the DiamaGroove… Lemmie find the link for you.

[@GoodDogGrooming]

Here’s that link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/foPQqXunoZaHbbM

[@baklash6079]

@@GoodDogGrooming That would make a great video. Yes, that’s too costly for my blood. Most everything I find on Amazon has a slew of bad reviews. Looking forward to the new video.

[@GoodDogGrooming]

@@baklash6079 here are a couple recommendations in case you can’t wait for the vid: this extra large diamond bit with polishing bowl from groomer’s best friend: groomersbestfriend.com/product/basic-diamond-nail-grinder/

[@GoodDogGrooming]

And this Amazon find. It’s odd That it has the double concave design but I still like it overall. OVATAVO Diamond Rotary Nail Grinder Bits for Dog - Pet Nail Grinder Attachment - 1/8" Replacement Grinder Wheel for Dog - Pet Nail File & Clippers for Dogs Cats & Small Animals a.co/d/em13CRD

[@karenbennett3662]

I broke my dominant wrist and am having trouble cutting my dogs nails due to residual weakness. Are there clippers that can make up for this handicap? My dog, though only a cocker mix, has large thick nails and I can’t cut the nail even with new clippers. Or would it be better to try the dremel? Ollie has long fine hair and I’m nervous getting all the hair, such hairy paws, out of the way.

[@GoodDogGrooming]

Sorry for the delay, I lost track of this comment. I wish I could help but I’m not aware of clippers that are specifically for weaker hands. However, in general I find the Miller’s Forge red handled clippers best because they are sharp and slice the nail instead of crushing the nail. Dremeling can be fatiguing on the hands and wrists, depending on how compliant your dog is. If you have to grip the paw extra hard it can wear you out pretty quick. However it very much could be worth a try if clipping is proving to be a problem for you. Here’s my “scooch fur out of the way to dremel” video… hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWbac32qoamVnbs

[@IsThisRealLife_]

My groomer and vet will not do this and I am too nervous. As a puppy, he already had crazy long middle nails. He looks like a velociraptor! Advice on finding a pro to do it?

[@near--zero]

I have a large dog and she does not tolerate me cutting her nails. She got her quicks nipped frequently by her previous owner and is extra hesitant to let anyone cut her claws. Puts me in a predicament because the quicks grow out and become easier to accidentally hit. Are there veterinary treatments for reducing the quick? I'm at the point where I'm considering asking my vet to sedate her and cut them back to a normal length quick and all.

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

Our boys quicks dont seem to go back regardless of cutting the ends regularly hes also got a black linw going through them so its hard to tell where the quick is 😐

[@teresaterrell2382]

I don’t have a seemed head like that. Mine takes much longer because it basically looks like sand paper. I don’t mind taking longer but my dogs do. Where can I get an attachment like that?

[@GoodDogGrooming]

You may be using too fine of a grit. Sandpaper should work just fine. I usually use a 1/2” diameter drum shaped sandpaper head that is either 60 or 80 grit. Here’s a grit vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXfZmKikdtihm9Esi=qFhE3juJjF5c31ZH And here’s a video talking about dremel bit options in case you’re shopping: kzbin.info/www/bejne/np3dZGadl6ykjZIsi=m4y9n6ylHk7Cxb7r My dremel bit is called a Diamagroove. It’s pricey but I love it! I talk about it in this vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/foPQqXunoZaHbbMsi=bBT-o02UQcEpOkNj

[@Gimpinalong]

When the quick is exposed like that is it unpleasant as the dog is running on pavement etc until it recedes? I’ve dremel’d my dogs back that far but had concerns at times. Any experience would be helpful.

[@GoodDogGrooming]

A very long walk (say, 30 to 60 min) on cement sidewalks immediately following a dremeling nail trim can cause bleeding. I have heard at least one account of that, so I decided to start advising people to wait at least a day or two for hard cement walking/running. Overall as long as you’re sort of “revealing” the quick and not digging really far into it, there should be no discomfort to the dog. Hope that helps!

[@aryah1513]

I'm going back weekly for a while and the quick doesn't seem to change on the front paws.

[@joeszymanski6936]

What type of Dremel tool do you use and where can I get one

[@GoodDogGrooming]

My favorite is the DiamaGroove but it is by far the more expensive option. Here’s a video comparing options! kzbin.info/www/bejne/np3dZGadl6ykjZI

[@chefrobin4701]

My dogs nails have been long since we rescued her 8 years ago I do Dremel but there so long am thick, what do you do to get under the nail when it’s so close to there pads . Please help , nervous mom here 😊

[@GoodDogGrooming]

Jump to 8:40 in this vid to see what I’m explaining: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioLImIybrM5kiqM When I dremel the bottom of the nail, I try my best to separate the nail from the pad by pulling back on the top of the toe. Watch all the way through the actual demo to catch those moments when I do that. This is a great video topic, I’ll add it to my list of future videos!

[@patriciacosta3963]

What type of drill bit do you have?

[@GoodDogGrooming]

It’s called a diamagroove. Expensive but the best in the biz… here’s a video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/foPQqXunoZaHbbMsi=DqL4OpnFuV59rvvx Plus here’s a video comparing other (less expensive) options: kzbin.info/www/bejne/np3dZGadl6ykjZIsi=yrnwj7nS9IN_SFTx

[@shannonrozek5491]

Regarding the phrase, "now your dog will feel that, but it's not an injury." Does that mean it will hurt them? I just can't continue when I think it has hurt my dog. I want them to trust that I would never hurt them.

[@GoodDogGrooming]

So my little diatribe starting at 4:40 in this video is explaining how the dremel can touch the outer-most shell of the quick and not actually cause any injury. Exposing the quick is important for quick-receding success. But at that level of closeness, there’s different levels of sensitivity depending on the dog. I would think of it sort of like having a dentist clean your teeth. It’s uncomfortable and there may even be moments where that vibrating brush thing buzzes too close to your gums and makes you flinch. But it’s more of a tickle than a scrape or physical injury. Does that make sense? The dog flinched her paw away at 5:05 when I buzzed over the quick briefly. My interpretation was not that it made her feel pain, but it made her momentarily uncomfortable. Usually pain during dremeling/clipping would be indicated by a yelp.

[@Rosie_Rosebud]

I know this is a year old video but still. I have a question. I actually trim my dog's nails weekly. I've been doing it since she was 2-months-old and she'll be 2-years-old this December 6th and for the life of me I just couldn't get them any shorter than they are and family likes to complain they're too long. Okay, and? I'm trying! My dog's nails sit just off the floor when she stands or sits. But when she runs or walk you can hear them click off the floor. This can get annoying when your home is nearly all hard floor and you have an Aussie that likes to move. And my dog's nails are so close to the quick that I can't really use clippers too much so I use a fingernail filer on her weekly and I have been doing the top and bottom but had no idea about the sides. I just did her nails last night so I will do the sides later today. I'm so glad I conditioned my dog to things like this. I make her lie on her back between my legs and I just give her a pedicure. 😂 She usually falls asleep. I feel confident enough that I can get her used to the dremel when I eventually buy one. I got her used to the blow dryer so this should be fine. Lol. I am curious about something though and this is my question. Yesterday when I was doing her nails I noticed a soft spongy spot on the underside of her nails that were sensitive to touch but not painful. Is that the quick? So I exposed them and that's good? Also, your dog kind of looks like my Aussie, but she doesn't have the gray on her face.

[@anneg8319]

Wonderful! Thank you! Dumb question: are the quicks on black nails white or black?

[@GoodDogGrooming]

Not dumb! Glad you asked. The quicks on black nails are usually black or dark grey.

[@kathleenphelan8708]

How long does it take for the quick to recede? My dog's nails are black.

[@kathleenphelan8708]

My dog's will not tolerate the Dremel.

[@GoodDogGrooming]

@@kathleenphelan8708 oh my gosh this is a really good question. I don’t have a simple answer but I’ll do my best. Every dog will be different. I think that in as little as 2 months you can see some significant change. It depends a little on how often you’re trimming them, and how well. There was a dog I dremeled every 5 weeks (which is a big gap of time when trying to recede!) and it took 3 sessions to get the long quicks “normal” so that was nearly 4 months. I hope that helps! I may just have to gather more examples and make this question into a video topic one day! Thanks! 🐶