Grinding (Black) Dog Nails - Demo at

[@lornacy]

Super helpful!! Moistening the paw fur is such a great tip! And snuggling the dog up as you grind looks like a good way to comfort and stabilize at the same time. He looks so reproachful every time you touch him 😂 Adorable 🥰

[@GinasGrooming]

LOL, I know, his face is too much! 😂 Thank you so much for the kind comment!

[@bernadettehuerst4844]

Thank you❤ you explained very well.👍

[@GinasGrooming]

Thank u so much! 🙏

[@GG-pv6fi]

I'm trying to save money by doing my own dogs grooming and it has been such an intimidating journey. But this video helps put me at ease!!!

[@GinasGrooming]

Yay, I am so happy to hear that! I'm sure you will do great in your grooming journey! 🐾💕

[@mominator7274]

Really appreciate the demonstration. Thank you!!!

[@GinasGrooming]

Glad it was helpful! 🙏🐾

[@nataliestuart3842]

Thanks Gina!

[@GinasGrooming]

You are so welcome, Natalie! 🐾🥰

[@Susanne171062]

Great idea about wetting the fur. Never thought of that. I do my own dogs nails as she had so many leg surgeries to descend her back legs and is sensitive about having her legs being touched plus I know her range of motion.

[@GinasGrooming]

Aw, I love that you are taking it upon yourself to work with your special pup. It's truly for these types of reasons that I started posting videos - so many people need to work with their pets themselves. Good luck in your journey; I'm sure your pup appreciates you for all your extra care. 💖

[@ascott2983]

That dog has the most hopeful look in those eyes....great video.

[@GinasGrooming]

LOL, yes, those eyes! 👀 Thank u so much for your kind comment! 🐾🙏

[@DarkDestroyer-vr4ui]

Good demo and explanation. The dog is briliant a real star, probably watched Michael Caines acting master class. Made me chuckle.

[@GinasGrooming]

LOLOL, you made me chuckle! That is hilarious - thanks so much for your comment! 😄

[@lornacy]

Also ... Do you sell the Bio-groom products?

[@GinasGrooming]

Hi @lornacy, here are links to both Bio-Groom products you see in the video: Bio-Groom Waterless Bath 16oz spray: amzn.to/3GbLmjt and Bio-Groom Indulge Argan Oil Daily Brushing Aid Spray: amzn.to/3WLq8Qn. I have gotten to know the folks at Bio-Groom over the years and absolutely love them and their products. Hope that helps and happy grooming! 😍🐾

[@lornacy]

@@GinasGrooming Excellent, thanks!

[@faithb8723]

Gina my Manchester Terrier has only black nails but three of her front nails always break and are uneven. I bought a drummel and want to know how to do them when the front of the nail is longer and then cracks about halfway down. Do you have a video to show me how to do this type? Thank you!! Running to Petsmart every month.

[@GinasGrooming]

Oh gosh, sorry you and your little girl are going thru this! I don't have any clients with the same issue currently, so unf won't be able to film anytime soon, BUT I do have some pointers I can talk u thru. First, try soaking each paw before the nail trim/grind - and I mean soak enough to soften the nails a bit. That should help prevent splitting (and make sure to dry the paws when done). Second, if soaking is too much, try moisturizing the nail b4 grinding with a safe (to lick) oil, like olive oil. This can get messy if not careful, but again should add more elasticity to the nails. Third, look at nutritional supplements (i.e. Omega 3/6) that can infuse your pet with more fatty nourishment internally. With a little extra moisture, you should be able to tackle this issue! Hope this helps, and good luck, your Manchie is lucky to have u (and u her!) 😍🐾

[@patheinzelman9845]

nice video i'm sure you are aware of the diamond Drill bits that' whitman's dog supplie pricey but i have long coated dogs and the hair doesn't get caught in it.

[@GinasGrooming]

Hi there, thanks so much for bringing that up! Yes, I have had my eye on a diamond bit for the last year, but have yet to buy one and try for myself. I tested one out on some fake fur and it didn't catch at all, but I have been skeptical to try on a long coat. But if you're saying you've tested it and it really works, I will move the bit higher on my shopping list! Thanks so much for your input! 🐾

[@susagor]

Thank you for this great video!! May I ask a question, please ... here goes. I bought the Andis battery nail grinder near the end of 2023; I also bought the grinder head replacement package. Before I ordered, I called Andis and asked if it would be a good idea for me to also buy the replacement package (I asked if the pink heads would be helpful for me as my dog was small and has really small nails, and if I could use the pink heads / the answer was yes). * * Things got very busy, so I had a local groomer trim my gal's nails (but when she is done, my dog's nails do not looked trimmed hardly at all). So, back to me trying to keep her nails trimmed. Sorry for all the words!! My question is -- my Andis nail grinder did not come with a tiny wrench; I did not see a wrench to buy on Andis; nor on a web search; nor on YT. Where can I buy a mini wrench to change out the heads? Sorry for being so wordy!! Thank you so much!!!

[@GinasGrooming]

Hi there, you are not wordy at all and it's a great question! After your comment, I ran down to my salon and got my Andis grinder and my bit kit that came with it, and yes, there is a little wrench in the pack. Sorry that yours did not come with one! But the good news is that although I have the wrench, I have never needed to use it. To change out sanding bits, I push the blue lock/release button while turning the bit casing counter clockwise, and it just loosens up by using my fingers. I then replace the bit with the one I want (put the stalk into the casing assembly) and then screw it back on the device, push the blue button and tighten it clockwise. I think the wrench could be a handy tool if the casing really got stuck, but I have not seen that happen, not with the Dremels I've used, the Osters, nor the Andis. So, I think you'll be good without the wrench! I found a video that mentions the wrench at around the 3 min mark, but again, I have not found any need for it myself. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5u3gWujaaxgqdEsi=WMqBBNqlt9JqdWsA Hope that helps and thanks for your question!

[@coolmammavaterlaus360]

I'm so tickled you said we could just use a normal, hardware store Dremel!! Is there a certain sandpaper grit I should use or even avoid? Thank you!!

[@GinasGrooming]

Hi, indeed, the whole nail grinding idea began with the good ol' Dremel! The basic sanding band grit usually works fine, but if you're working with more fragile or delicate nails/claws, some of the softer grit stones that usually come in the basic pack work great. Hope that helps; happy grooming! 🐾😊

[@coolmammavaterlaus360]

@@GinasGrooming Thank you! And thanks for the speedy response!

[@steverochon1620]

Is a diamond head grinding wheel worth the money? Says it stays cooler, but you’re not spend in much time contacting each nail.

[@GinasGrooming]

Hi Steve! Well, there are many inexpensive grinders on the market that use a diamond coating on the bit, and they work really well. There are also the diamond bits you can buy for your dremel or other standard rotary tool that not only stay cooler, but *allegedly* do not catch hair! I worked a booth last Feb with this type of bit but didn't have a chance to really test it. Great subject, will look into it more. Thanks for your comment! 😊

[@GinasGrooming]

Oh, and you are correct, the heat issue does not really come into play since the contact with the nail should not be for prolonged periods of time (and you are sanding down dead nail). Great point!

[@ChickaBees]

What breed is your model? He has such an intelligent, interested mien.

[@GinasGrooming]

Hi, aw, what a sweet comment! Although I film with client dogs on the channel, this little guy is Silaf, my little rescue, who I think to my best guess is a Spaniel - Havanese mix. We should probably do a DNA test one day as quite a few people have asked the same question! But as a groomer, some dead giveaways of a Spaniel heritage are his soulful big eyes and his long, thick ears. As for intelligent, he really is very bright, so thank you for seeing that! I really appreciate your kind comment; thank you so much for watching! 😍

[@3vitamind]

Ty didn’t tell us where are the nerves for black nails?

[@GinasGrooming]

Hi there, thanks for your comment! The nerves and blood vessels are in each nail, and I know it's really hard to tell on black nails. I keep the image of the anatomy of the nail in my head as I clip, knowing that if there is a severe curve, the vein will not curve around, so you are safe to cut after the curve. For grinding, the same image of the anatomy applies. Just know that clipping or griding a little bit is better than not doing anything at all - and if you're really stuck, I would find a pro to cut all the nails down, and then all you need to do is maintain them once a week with a little grinding action. Hope that helps; thanks for watching! 🥰