How To Clip Dog Nails - Professional Dog Training Tips

An important step in caring for your dog is making sure that their nails are clipped. This video will show you how to clip dog nails the right way so that It’s a comfortable experience for both you and your four-legged family member.
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Happy Training! ~Ken

[@McCannDogs]

Handling is such an important part of teaching your dog to be comfortable with nail clipping! To find out how to work handling training into your puppy training, check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGjMhnmFeM1qobs Thanks for watching! ~Ken

[@yasminahad6833]

Hello, how are you suppose to trim up, down, left and right on a tiny pup’s nails? they’re so tiny... Should I just make one cut and change it when they start to grow as he grows?

[@whatsgoingon6256]

What to give for PAIN in case we touch that quick? Coconut flour ok to stop bleeding, or just Cornstarch? Can you list "high value" rewards? HOW do I CALM DOWNNN her when she's completely in panic, squealing and squirming from anticipation alone, ... the click sound and the going slow TRIGGER her... BUT I HAVE TO SEEEE what I'm doing? How do I HOLD HER DOWN, is there a thing I can sit her on? Anything??? Drummel takes ages...

[@DollaSignE]

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[@honeydip6355]

Thanks so much ! You have eased my anxiety. I have a 5 month old golden Retriever and I feel better about clipping his nails now . Very informative and easy to follow

[@jennikavinter2713]

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[@bliztix2]

I’ve shown this to my dog multiple times now and he has still yet to trim his nails

[@willabum3022]

I prefer a nail grinders they are quite good. I got one online from petacute

[@sasha1641]

Too funny.

[@Golden52330]

bliztix I'm so nervous 😳

[@hillbobaggins]

Will, I don't think you got the joke 😂

[@jodicowan4912]

bliztix Lol

[@lynnanderson3992]

This is probably the most informative, well spoken, thorough, detailed, and CLEAR video I've seen. Thank you. You are a fantastic teacher.

[@chrispham4347]

Yes! This video was great! I didn’t know I (and my dog) needed this so much!

[@McGeeMadness]

Agreed! I think I'll leave the dremel plugged in and then just train her that rewards come when she pops over for a one-nail treatment 🙂I think she'll go for it.

[@relaxmydog]

Ned is so well behaved! Thank you Shannon for such a detailed guide!

[@McCannDogs]

Hi there! Glad you enjoyed the video, and I totally agree. Thanks for watching! ~Ken

[@vf6068]

I'm most impressed by how attentive that dog is to his handler, I wish my dog is that quiet and attentive when I talk. 🤣🤣🤣

[@andreyyaalexander1227]

No gimmicks, nothing unrealistic or any funny gadgets… thank you

[@volleybgirl12]

Thank you so much! I have an extremely anxious rescue dog and using this technique I was able to trim a single nail for the first time since I got her a year ago without sedation. I never thought I'd be so excited to be able to trim just one nail! 😊

[@McCannDogs]

Glad you’ve seen so much success already, Oxyanion hole! With a little repetition you’ll be able to do all 4 paws on no time! Thanks for watching ~Ken

[@carolwingert64]

Hands down the best instruction I have ever seen. I thank you but more importantly, my dog thanks you.

[@McCannDogs]

Thank you, Carol! I’m glad both of you will have a more relaxed nail trimming session😉 Thanks for watching! ~Ken

[@kaylaolson2429]

I have been trimming my dogs' nails since I was a teenager and I have learned ALOT. I have an 11 year old white German shepherd who I have cut the quick on more than once! It IS a dramatic experience, and I have had to smother him with love to overcome the guilt I feel. He has always forgiven me, and moments later it's like nothing ever happened, because out of the hundreds of times I have trimmed his nails, it is a rarity that I have clipped a bit too far. He knows that, and he is desentized. He is the best dog ever, and he has taught me everything I know about raising a well-behaved and happy dog. Obviously, if it is something you are very uncomfortable with doing, then pay a professional. Personally, though, I find it very rewarding to put that time and energy into building trust and loving on my pooches.

[@mungnansiao401]

The pet is soooo cute and the instructor is very educative and the demonstration is very helpful

[@McCannDogs]

I’m glad you found it so helpful! Happy Training! ~Ke

[@nthnhansen]

i know ey

[@RN-ti5oc]

I love Ned. What a good dog. He just sat there and listened the whole time she spoke. He’s so pretty too! Oh and the video is helpful too... Love that dog.

[@avrilcaulfield7627]

Good video easy to follow.....

[@robinmerick9829]

Omgness I had to stop and comment 11 minutes in, that sweet puppy looked right into camera, He definitely added extra reassurance telling ME “it’s okay, I’m safe it didn’t hurt.

[@johnthomson8332]

Thank you, I'm so glad I found this vid. I think I'm more nervous than my dog.

[@McCannDogs]

Hey John! I totally understand. Hopefully, this video gives you a little more confidence! I'm going to add link to a video for some handling exercises that will make you even more comfortable with the process: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5fXhKVubbqkpc0 Thanks for watching ~Ken

[@LilDebCakes]

I've been watching so many videos and hear a lot about how to make your dog comfortable, but they leave out the actual way to cut! Thanks for including the angles and frequency for people who's dogs are already cool with it.

[@katelynnm5686]

Thank you! I’ve only ever been taught to cut straight through the nail instead of trimming around the quick. My dog is a rescue and had never had nail trims before coming to me. He also has the thickest nails I’ve ever seen on a dog! This trimming method should help a lot.

[@thesnailiestsnail8545]

Clipping my dogs nails is without a doubt the thing I’ve been the most worried about as I’m preparing to get a puppy. But this was a super helpful and encouraging video. Thank you so much!

[@jcm4377]

With such a lady that clearly shows and speaks her knowledge about how to trim your dog’s nails you can feel yourself confident about doing it for the first time .. as I’m about to do it!! Thanks!!!

[@MissHappiness36]

I would have liked to see a demo on a small, nervous, yapping dog like mine. These big dogs are more mellow.

[@deniselavache7162]

MissHappiness36 my Pomeranian is impossible :(((. But since the groomers are closed due to COVID I must be the one to do it 😬😭😱

[@MissHappiness36]

Denise Lavache Good luck to you. I managed one nail on my schnauzer yesterday. 😅

[@KaleidoscopeEffect]

@@MissHappiness36 I know the struggle, I've been trimming my dog's nails for 3 weeks now and I've only managed to trim 7 nails for now! lol

[@chelseapw]

Thank you for sharing this! I’m the only one who can trim my high anxiety dog who would still want to try to nip at me. Did this today and he was so calm and happy… can’t wait to see his progress, and hopefully be able to take him to a groomer again.

[@suebrown7882]

A good demonstration! I had not realised why my guillotine clippers moved before - now I know about the differing handles! Thanks.

[@preek488]

Thank you Shannon and Ned. This is the best tutorial on the subject of dog nail clipping. You didn't do it as a vet does to a dog, but a mother to her baby. A wealth of knowledge gained. Thank you. God bless you both!

[@McCannDogs]

Glad you found it so helpful. Thanks for watching! ~Ken

[@preek488]

@@McCannDogs Dear Ken, I'm so sorry for leaving you out in my comment. I watched it again and realised that it's you who are handling the camera and doing an unseen but an important part of this video. So thank you again. Waiting to see more educational tutorials on man's best friend. Love and blessings from Sri Lanka.

[@McCannDogs]

Hi there! Not to worry, I didn’t even notice😉 Thanks for all of your nice words. I’m so glad you’re finding our channel so helpful. Happy Training! ~Ken

[@awesomesauceusername]

Ned is so attentive he can probably cut his own nails because Shannon is a great teacher

[@tkomla]

Ned is darling and listens to his mama talk with rapt attention. Adorable 🐾 Helpful info too! Esp how to hold guillotine style clipper and weekly frequency.

[@teresalowry6340]

He's so adorable. He looks at the camera and says "who are you talking to Mommy?"

[@McCannDogs]

Yes, he certainly was a little confused about who Shannon was talking to😆 What a good boy! Thanks for watching! ~Ken

[@jaqcorsiga2626]

Been trimming my dogs nails for years, and ive been watching yt videos for tips before every session. This clip has been so informative. Thanks for this!

[@tnt3171]

Ned is the super star in this wonderful informative video. He is just so lovable and well-behaved. Thanks a tons for the tips on "pre-cut" ritual so both dog and owner are at ease before making that very first actual cut.

[@libragal815]

Ned adores his mama! This was so informative Shannon. Thankyou very much.

[@Violet3017]

Excellent instructor! I will be getting a new puppy in a few weeks and I am trying to learn as much as I can about everything, grooming included. I found the explanations so clear with so many helpful tips on how to do the job correctly.

[@Tltawhr1]

I love Ned! Such a good boy. He has a great mom. Thanks for this video! ❤ 🐾 ❤

[@sharynlikantor]

This video is very informative. I'm going to remember clipping my dog's nails more often. Have been using lavender scent and calming music for dogs when nail clipping and going to use these tips as well.

[@wheatiegirls]

Wonderful demonstration and tips to get one's pup used to nail trimming - thanks for such positive recommendations and reassuring presentation!

[@michellelivingstone904]

What a lovely demeanor you have! Its a pleasure to watch.

[@KELLYBELLY23ify]

Thank you for the great tips! I love all of your videos. Thank you for being straightforward unlike other dog trainers on here who spends more than half of the video promoting their books or sponsorships. Keep up the great work!

[@McCannDogs]

Well, we’re glad you’re enjoying our channel! Thank you for watching! ~Ken

[@Courtbeee]

Such a beautiful dog🥰 thank you for the video!

[@yuna0697]

This video is so calming we just play it over and over again while I cut my dog's nail 😂 The multi angle cutting is such a game changer

[@McCannDogs]

Glad you enjoyed it! Happy Training! ~ Dan

[@erinplourde-bragg9557]

He's so funny. He looks at the camera like,"who are you talking to??" Haha

[@mtracy244]

Yes. Cute and funny😅.

[@vickiehurt2665]

Ned is so well behaved…. And beautiful!❤❤❤

[@SolRC]

Thanks so much for sharing you hard earned experience with us neophytes. Much love to you and yours🤙.

[@shesays3673]

Ned! Bless his heart 💙 beautiful boy! 🥰

[@Nicknackday]

Thank you so much. This is the best video I've seen for nail clipping. I did not realise it's really okay to take a lot of time to do just one little clip of one nail. I feel encouraged, more confident, and empowered. This also helps in other ways about increasing confidence for the dog in being handled. So many fabulous things I've learned.

[@monicatfp7766]

Videos always show nice calm dogs when clipping.

[@carlosmartinez2121]

Thank you Shannon for such a easy and detailed guide! Wonderful!

[@colleenmarie6265]

When you said “less” he thought you said “yes”…so.cute❣️

[@lizaanmalan1535]

Thank you! Just did this with our 6 month old pup. Husband held the treats and we were able to do the steps: first just handling the paws, then playing with the closed clippers and then started clipping. Took about 20min. Was a great feeling when she did not even react to the clippers! (Treats helped😄) .

[@SheilaFJ]

Best video about dog nail trimming I've seen! And I've seen lots of them. Thank you! I especially liked seeing her interacting with the dog ❤️🐕❤️

[@McCannDogs]

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching ~Ken

[@stephanieinthewild2678]

This was the most detailed nail trim video. Thank you very much. 🐈🐩🐕🐆

[@BHM711]

Best instructions I have watched so far, Thank you.

[@syddd5161]

Been very nervous since this woud be my first time to trim our dog's nail. 😅 Glad that I found this video. This would be a great help for me and our dog, Amber. Thank you very much! 🥰

[@judyweikumbenson199]

Thanks you for letting me watch the proper way to do dog nails!!

[@McCannDogs]

Thank you for watching, Judy! I’m glad you found the video helpful. Happy Training! ~Ken

[@onpsxmember]

Definitely check out their video with the two tricks for nail trimming. The strong light helps a lot to know exactly where you can cut.

[@singing4hope]

Thanks for this straightforward tutorial !

[@norakobella5118]

This is the most informative, well spoken video i have ever seen. Thank you so so much from Hungary!❤️

[@McCannDogs]

Glad you found it so helpful, Nóra! Thanks for watching ~Ken

[@user-cp6ux6lb3g]

Thank you so much! Most videos show just how to trim nails and no how to keep the dog calm which I think is the most important!You are awesome! Thanks!!!

[@bonniefrazier5774]

Ned is precious! Good video. Very helpful.

[@crowbaby5]

Thank you! Very informative and easy to understand. I just had my first go and trimming my dog's nails, and it went ok!

[@robinmerick9829]

Omgosh this is “PERFECT TUTORIAL”. Thank you for your simple and clear explanation of cutting and equipment used. I feel safe already and confident I can do this myself. Only 3 1/2 minutes into video.

[@allegrosotto2126]

Brilliant thank you 👍

[@kristinaaung]

Thank you so much for making this video. Great info.

[@ghabetoledo7686]

7:16 best advice in and out of the grooming salon. keep a journal to track progress for any particular problem. great vid! 2022

[@emilioj22]

I trim my pups nails every 2-3 weeks or so and she’s usually good and we’ve never had any accidents or anything with the quick. But I’m trying tonight and she’s just being a stubborn butt and not letting me lol so I came back to this channel cus u guys have helped me a lot with training in general and especially potty training! So thank you!!

[@VicBxxx]

Thank you so much brilliant detail! Really helpful

[@pamelajfederlein3038]

Really, really helpful and informative; thank you!

[@sarahwebster2466]

She is an excellent speaker! Very valuable information.

[@McCannDogs]

Glad you found it so helpful, Sarah! Thanks for watching ~Ken

[@BillDusty]

Tens of thousands of years ago, dogs grew frustrated at not being able to trim their nails. And so they befriended human beings to do the job for them. They called them Manicurists.

[@McCannDogs]

Hi there, Bill! The relationship between dogs and humans goes pretty deep! Here’s a video from our friend Joe Scott that actually talks about the role dogs played in our evolution that you may enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naPSmaCbhc59sJY Thanks for watching! ~Ken

[@darwinsom957]

And the treat they got according to some evolutionary biologists was human poop. No joke

[@velvetpaws999]

@@darwinsom957 Seriously, I doubt that absolutely. That is a bunch of crapola, if I ever saw one! LOL Oh, yes, that was an intentional pun right there!

[@darwinsom957]

@@velvetpaws999 there's much evidence to support that. Obviously not the dog's favorite. It didn't take long for dogs who helped hunt from tame dogs eating cast off food. Thing is often there wasn't much cast off (unlike say cats later) in the Kalahari living among the ! Kung Dobe San the only "pets" were dogs and they were not pets and yeah they ate what they could when times were thin. Bet you weren't expecting that response

[@ChavonJWright]

@@velvetpaws999 that's not a pun?

[@andrieahilger5850]

GORGEOUS Toller! Absolutely love these dogs!

[@McCannDogs]

Thank you, Andriea! Yes, Ned is a beautiful Toller for sure. Thanks for watching! ~Ken

[@Andrea-vv5dp]

Love all your videos, thankyou. I have to say your client in this one is such a gorgeous boy 💖💖

[@McCannDogs]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Don't forget to subscribe and click that 🔔 Happy Training! ~Dan

[@truthgunna7490]

This lady is extremely good at her job God bless her

[@melissacoolen9748]

Fantastic video guys, until very recently I wasn't aware i should be making more then one cut. I think that's something the average pet owner isn't aware of.

[@McCannDogs]

Hi there, Melissa! Yes, it’s a great way to shape the nail and keeps the nail more blunt on all sides! I’m glad you found the video so helpful, thanks for watching! ~Ken

[@felipegarcia1587]

THANK YOU, I'M A FIRST TIMER CLIPPING MY DOG'S NAILS. I'LL START WITH BBY STEPS.

[@JournalofaWarriorsJourney]

Very helpful - thanks for the details!

[@PigeonDesign]

Best training channel on YT!

[@paula3280]

Fantastic video, learned so much thank you for sharing all your knowledge!

[@McCannDogs]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! ~Ken

[@pahu47]

What a great how-to video ! Thanks for sharing

[@MAKINGITAGAIN]

Thank you! Very informative and it looks like it's not as complicated. Of course your dog behaves so well!

[@brandihannah]

This was really helpful. And Ned omg!

[@shelbeeee]

What a good good boy! Thank you so much for this guide, I found it very helpful 😊 never been confident trimming my corgi's nails (luckily no accidents with trimming too far) and he knows it

[@mikepraed4623]

Thank you for this informative video!

[@robyntsacoumangos133]

Thx so much, this is very helpful!

[@PiedType]

Very thorough, very helpful. Thank you! And give that good boy a treat from me.

[@trishamyers3092]

Wonderful training videos. Thank you!

[@dianaconner4469]

This is an awesome video. It’s only the 2nd time I’ve seen the tip about shaving a tiny bit off each side and the top of the nail so that the quick will recede.

[@patriciafouchet8883]

What a beautiful dog!!!

[@belindasnyder7837]

Your dog is really listening as you do your presentation. 🙂🙂🙂 sssooo SMART. LOL 😅

[@cindylee764]

Thank you for this video!

[@sallydhondt3974]

Thank you, great info!

[@makeyourself9110]

Excellent video! Thank you so much

[@cynthiadaniel1263]

Very informative ❤

[@GeorgeRalls]

Great video has helped immensely! Thank you.

[@McCannDogs]

Glad you found it so helpful! Thanks for watching! ~Ken

[@apriltenney9015]

My dogs front paws are very arthritic and watching your video was so helpful! Especially to not use the guard on the scissor type clipppers!

[@caw725]

This was a very helpful video GOD BLESS YOU ✝️🐶❤

[@kgdalg1]

This was wonderful! I loved your approach, your calm demeanor, and your relationship with your dog. I really do stress out and had to do my dog recently because we couldn't get appointments with the groomer for several months (Coronavirus!). His quick had gotten quite long so I couldn't cut much. I guess I'll try to do a little bit every week. Thank you for your suggestions. GREAT video.

[@SteveandLizDonaldson]

Thanks for a very useful video. My only question is what is the best way to align/hold the dog for getting his rear feat? It would be great to see a wide angle shot of that, then a close-up of his toes as they are trimmed. It seems like the front feet you can pull forward easily; but the rear feat I'm not sure how to pull them (dog sitting, standing, whatever). Thanks.

[@JulieB4444]

That was so instructive! Thanks !

[@honesttruth100]

Thx Shannon that was the best nail grooming video ever. Ps thx u.

[@dubhdraiocht8427]

Such a sweet and helpful dog and he seems to like to be on youtube as well.

[@MirandaGibson1220]

Thank you for this video. I know how to properly cut the nails but wasn't sure how to approach training for trimmings. I will definitely be implementing this.

[@lizburridge]

Your teachings are GREAT! Thank You!!!

[@McCannDogs]

Glad you’re enjoying our videos so much, Liz! Thanks for watching ~Ken

[@judybeverley-harvey5899]

Enjoyed watching an excellent trainer, just touched on everything!! I feel like I will know what I am doing when I do Bronte's nails,!!!!!

[@mknowles2090]

Wonderful clear video thanks

[@ifv2089]

Thank you so much 💓