How To Cut Black Dog Nails | Locating The Vein

[@GroomingByRudy]

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[@FESCAN233]

Thank you Rudy for all videos you are making, they're so informative, and I would like to mention something you can add to those videos, I know it's hard and time consuming, when you are focusing on something you are explaining, stop the video and add arrow pointing the subject, that I think your explanation will be more clear. Again thank you for your time and effort

[@GroomingByRudy]

@@FESCAN233 Thank you for your kind comment and your suggestion, and input..We will try that more often,its a great idea..

[@KC-fl1ek]

Thanks Rudy. What happens if you cut too far and it starts bleeding? A friend of mine is asking and I would like to know as well. Would do you do then?

[@GroomingByRudy]

@@KC-fl1ek If it starts to bleed,you should dab Kwik Stop septic powder on the tip of the nail, where its bleeding, and it will stop the bleeding instantly..Thank you so much for watching us

[@KC-fl1ek]

@@GroomingByRudy Thank you for your quick response. We all love our babies and don't want to hurt them. Anytime I can learn something new I'll watch your videos. Keep on sharing them, please 😊❤️

[@jfaulkner5881]

I'm a former dog groomer. To find the quick I always shine an LED flashlight underneath and through the nail while I'm clipping. It helps with dark or light colored nails. This was a great video, the best I've ever seen on nail clipping! Happy clipping everyone! ❤️

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your input, and your kind comment. It means a lot, coming from a fellow groomer..

[@mariemonn8912]

I have tried and I can't see it..Gianna's grows so close to the tip..I would never be able to cut off as much as he did...and when I think she's being sensitive..a drama queen...because my little toy...doesn't like them clip...( she doesn't have a choice....) and I try to go just a little bit more..and it's more like sliding the scissors..almost strapping...they will be a speck of blood...so she is not just being sensitive...the vein is just so darn close...

[@ericajansen6237]

​@@mariemonn8912the more you trim the nails on a regular basis or even biweekly, the qwik will shorten but it takes time and like I said, persistent trims

[@ericajansen6237]

Assuming the dog on your table is patient and doesn't give you a hard time long enough to be able to use such a great tool! We call such pups unicorn dogs lol

[@confidentwreck]

Do you hold the flashlight with your third of fourth hand?

[@ardonjane5782]

Thank you so much for actually showing us a close up of what we will see. I have never seen it before. My dogs nails are black and I don’t cut them because of fear. I am trying to learn and become a better person for her.

[@thebewitchinghour831]

My older dog's quicks look like that black circle. I thought that's what it was so I stopped trimming there. Her nails have gotten real long so I'm trimming every once in a while to try to get the quick to recede, if at all possible.

[@JadedPyrite]

Yes! Your dog deserves it and so do you. Keep learning and trying. (:

[@ninoslanguagejourney6002]

There are nail clippers that have a little light on them so if xou position it right you can actually see through the nail a bit and see somewhat the shadow of the vene!

[@AuntLALA]

This is me too. I got a new car and can't afford the monthly grooming. I got a grinder and a clipper and trying to figure out what to do. He is amazing and let's me grab his feet but then I'm all awkward and nervous and he totally notices and pulls back 😆

[@yolyrom7233]

Exactly

[@Bristolgrl]

Finally someone actual shows & explains this thoroughly. I wish i could see how you ground them after cutting.

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind comment

[@jpzona90]

Thanks. Really helped

[@susanway807]

Patty is a little sweetheart,poor little girl was so scared and shaking. Yorkies hate to be away from their mom. Nice to see a kind and gentle groomer. Thank you for this demonstration

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching us

[@mkprr]

Wow I get anxiety every time he cuts! I am terrified of accidentally clipping my dog too far back and having him never trust me to do it again. Apparently though it is safe to clip a little further back than I normally do which is great to know. thank you for this video.

[@ollik.425]

be careful tho. every dog has different nails and tissue

[@marcellapaulsen9274]

Me too! I get so much anxiety watching.

[@mariemonn8912]

right..yet there is not way I can cut that much off at a time..Gianna's nails are not only black yet the vein it right to the tip..it's crazy..

[@XDMIIIIIIIII]

@@mariemonn8912so how do u do it

[@susannahvera575]

Same here!

[@terrapinflyer273]

First video I've seen that mentions an "eyeball" to distinguish when you've encountered the quick. Thank you for this valuable info!

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind comment and for watching us

[@dottyk1637]

With this video I finally understand exactly what I needed to see to cut the nails, and the precautions. Thank you so much Rudy.

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much, I'm so glad it helped you..

[@kerriparr615]

This is the most detailed up close best video of nail clipping. Absolutely love this, thankyou.

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind comment and for watching us..We appreciate you so much

[@thebewitchinghour831]

Thank you, Patty! What a trooper. I love his voice in his videos. He's so calm and soothing, which is what relaxes the dogs as well. I've seen people yell because they get frustrated. When I do anything for or to my kids I always try to talk in a calming voice and tell them "It's ok" - "Mommy's got it, it's fine, baby" - "So we have a mess, no biggie, it's fixable" - "You're fine, baby, no big deal" - "We got it, baby, mommy clean it up". I always try to reassure them that they aren't in trouble if it is a legitimate accident on the floor, especially with my older dog. She can't help that her messes happen.

[@shellpose]

This is the best nail trimming video I’ve seen. Thanks for the detailed close ups of the quick

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching us

[@kiko7247]

Thank you for this educational video, clipping dark nails is quite of a nightmare. Patty is absolutely adorable, she's such a good girl!

[@marlajacques6947]

Nobody mentioned looking for the clear nail as a guide before, thanks for that. I’m lucky enough that Meadow has a couple amidst her black nails. It went great!

[@BosisofSweden]

I prefer to file my dogs nails. You can literally hear when you get close to the vein. The sound of the file goes from ritch, ritch to rootch, rootch. It works excellent for us.

[@taliasys4801]

What truly amazes me the lost is that your dog is 16 years old, you must be awesome with her! 🥰

[@floppyfloppy3560]

Thank you so much You are the only one who explains exactly what to look for ! I never dared to trim my dog nails and now I have and I do happy !! Thank you thank you thank you

[@GroomingByRudy]

@@floppyfloppy3560 Thank you so much for your kind words..I'm so glad the video helped..We appreciate you

[@Lawnchairolympian]

Thank you so much for A) having this video available and B) not having annoying ads!! This is the 4th video I went to bc I’m sick to death of mandatory ads! So thanks again!!

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind comment and for watching us

[@chelleyj6745]

I have a Min Pin that hates to have his nails cut, so knowing exactly what I’m doing makes a HUGE difference in his stress and mine when doing this. Thank you so much! ❤

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for watching us I'm so glad it helped

[@kristinalowe9819]

We have four dogs and the vet offices charge $28 per dog for nail trims. This is ridiculous. I’m determined to get over my fear of trimming their nails myself because we cannot afford $112 every 4-6 weeks. Thank you for such an in depth and close up video of precisely how to safely trim their nails! Best I’ve ever seen! Liked and subscribed.

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind words..We are do glad it helped..We appreciate you..

[@mauraburroughs3196]

Hi Rudy. Just found your channel and subscribed. Thank you for this excellent and helpful video on cutting black nails and finding the quick.

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind comment..I'm so happy that the video helped..We appreciate you, thank you for subscribing..

[@Spyglass2024]

Finally, the quick of the nail accurately described. My girl has long black nails hard to trim. Vet tried to help but cut four vains bleeding out of five. Session over !! I stopped her triming the rest to save my girl from the shock.. she better but still fears clippers

[@Kim-ek7xy]

Great video! Filming close up was a big help to clearly see exactly what you are doing. Thanks for sharing! I wish my dogs would hold that still.

[@gwengriffy845]

Thank you for being so detailed in the up close pictures. I have a puppy with black nails and I constantly make her bleed. Best nail clipping video ever thank you.

[@GroomingByRudy]

@@gwengriffy845 thank you so much for your kind comment..I'm so glad it helped..We appreciate you

[@alliebartko3113]

Really appreciate the close ups so we can see exactly what your doing and how to do it ☺️

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for watching, so glad it helped

[@latyshal.2286]

Thank you! My fur baby has dark nails. So, this was so helpful. Salute to Patty for being a good girl and participate. 🐾❤ I hope you gave her a few good treats. 😊

[@GroomingByRudy]

@@latyshal.2286 lol..for sure we did..Thank you so much for your kind comment and for watching us..We appreciate you

[@toymomofthree7870]

THANK YOU FOR A QUICK CONCISE VIDEO!! My dog has black nails and i accidentally cut too much and NEVER want her or I to experience that again and the close up helped IMMENSELY!! Thank you!

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind words and We are so glad it helped

[@kimbo500]

Rudy....best video I've seen on clipping nails. Just seeing it now, as I've been quite ill, but on the right track now! 👍You are the one who got me to where I could cut my dog's black nails - without having a heart attack! Your previous vids were SO helpful, and this one is even better!! LOVE the close up views and great descriptions. I'm giving it up to YOU and Patty!! Thanks Rudy!!! Good girl Patty!! You are an absolute sweetheart!! 💜 🐾 🐶 🦴

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so, so much for your kind comment..It means so much to us, that it helped you..You made my day..Thank you again for watching, and supporting our channel..We love you!

[@Sssssssslf]

Patty is the most precious little old lady ever! 😭🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️ the sweetest wee face and the goodest girl 😌🥰🥰

[@GroomingByRudy]

Lol,thank you so much for your kind comment towards Patty..We love her

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

Accidentally quicking it was one of my biggest fears for when I get my dog, but this video explained and demonstrated it in a way that takes away that fear almost completely.

[@wellhill4017]

I breed rabbits and this goes for the same on them. Thank you for sharing really good info. I’m glad people give good advice for dog, cat, and rabbit owners. Plus other animals.

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your input, and kind words

[@beam3819]

Beautiful dog, looks so much younger. Mine have dark nails to so good to see actually where the nerve ending looks like. I cut her nails my self, just show her the cutter and she give me her paws ❤️😄 God Bless from Norway

[@dorothybrogden3523]

Patty was such a good girl for the video!! Thanks for all you do to help us Rudy!!

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank YOU for watching and supporting the channel

[@fanartsbyrv1430]

This is a very great dog nail video! Really nice work as always✨👍!

[@williamsharp384]

Thank you, this video was a very big and important help to me and my dog.

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so glad the video helped..Thank you for watching us

[@-ShootTheGlass-]

Really clear explanation and close up vision. Helped me to understand how to clip my dog’s nails.

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for watching us. I'm so glad it helped

[@sparkle9482]

Awesome Video and Extremely Helpful!!! Patty is ADORABLE❤❤❤❤❤

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind comment..So glad it helped..We appreciate you

[@emilystubbs5650]

OMG THANK YOU! My last 3 dogs had clear nails and I have been completely lost with my newest little black dog with allll black nails!

[@teresademarco7337]

I can't believe how cooperative that dog is, my puppy goes crazy

[@caroou92]

This is very useful and I come back to it every time just to make sure. Thank you sir, and thank you Patty!

[@gabrielaldrete1245]

Hands down best video I've seen so far when it comes to how to!! 👏👍

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind comment..So glad it helped

[@jolandatomasic2876]

Danas,ne znam da li sam se ja vise tresla ili moja jazavicarka,ali uspjela sam,hvala za odlican video,pozdrav iz Croatia!😊❤

[@channyh403]

Great demonstrations!! My dog has both dark and light nails and it was always a struggle for me to cut them - especially when I hear terms like vein and quick... etc. This is the first time, I got clarity. Thank you for your help!

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind comment..so glad it helped

[@CD-wd2bd]

Patty is adorable!!! You explain everything so well, thank you!!

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much C D.. we love her so much..

[@KRobs601]

Best black nail clipping video I've watched. Thanks!

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind comment..We appreciate it..

[@Hummingbird25]

Shocking thing I found out is that many groomers and even vets didn’t cut my dog’s nails even though they claimed they did. I had to always check and make them do it if I didn’t see them cut. I wondered why this kept happening to my little Yorkie. I found out later it was bc my Yorkie had black nails. It would’ve helped if his groomer or vet told me. I learned I had to do it myself so I got a grinder. Truly cutting my bird’s and my dog’s nails is a anxiety inducing experience for sure. But the black quick in the center is a huge help. Thank you!

[@GroomingByRudy]

I'm so glad it helped..Thank you

[@Shelbsalexis]

Thank you for this up close video! Was much easier with the up close visuals

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you for your kind comment and for watching us. So glad it helped

[@BS-dq1kz]

Best vid out there on this topic. Thanks a bunch!

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind comment and for watching. We appreciate you

[@Maggita2015]

One of the best , amazing videos of cutting nails with excellent close up!!! This is what I needed since my yorkie nails are dark!!! Thank you Patty 🐈💖🦋💕

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind comment and for watching us. So glad it helped

[@Jade7159-]

Thank you so much for this video. I’ve always let the groomer do this but when finances are tight you can’t always get to the groomer. I purchased some tools off of Amazon to do my dog’s nails. It’s very detailed! ❤❤

[@GroomingByRudy]

@@Jade7159- Thank you so much for your kind comment and for watching us..I'm so glad it helped..We appreciate you

[@Jade7159-]

@@GroomingByRudy you’re welcome and thank you

[@PopinsmirkyDudes]

Bro u was scaring the crap out of me with every clip I was like 😱

[@GroomingByRudy]

Lmao!!!! Sorry

[@ninjakittyX]

Thank you! The amount of videos I had to watch just to see where exactly to stop was so frustrating

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for watching, so glad it helped..

[@barbroberts3153]

Great closeup video on this demo. Thank you.

[@katievelazquez3524]

I’ll echo what others said and thank you so much for showing close-ups of this! most other videos don’t zoom in and I can’t see exactly what they’re doing. This was great

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching us..We are so glad you like the shots

[@deefee701]

This was very helpful for clear nails too. Now I can see where to trim. Good girl, Pattie!

[@stacy18]

Patty was so well behaved bless her,I thought she was only a few Yrs old she looks so young.❤💛💝💚🧡💜💙✂️🐾

[@--Nata--]

Gorgeous girl! She's 16!! She doesn't look it at all ☺️😻

[@tempestominous]

Year 2024 here (30 August) Thanks for sharing. I'm new to dog's nail clipping and this video helps me a lot.

[@GroomingByRudy]

@@tempestominous thank you so much for your kind words and for watching us..We are so glad the video helped..We appreciate you

[@wendygoodman8564]

Thank you. This is the most helpful video I have seen

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind comment and for watching..so glad it helped

[@katrinamullis6943]

This video and the how to cut long nails has really helped. Thank you.

[@mombalthazor11]

I know this is a couple y o video but thank you for such a great, detailed video, my dog has wonky back nails that grow sideways and are all black, I nearly have a panic attack every time I need to cut em. I’ve never heard anyone describe the “vertical eyeball” actually I’ve never heard anyone describe what you see BEFORE you hit the quik. Thank you and more importantly my Poppy thanks you 🐾🐾

[@GroomingByRudy]

@@mombalthazor11 thank you so much for your kind comment and for watching us..I'm so happy that the video helped..we appreciate you

[@karenbianco1084]

Thank you so much. I've been scared to attempt this because I once made my dog bleed. His nails are very over grown. I will take a little at a time and continue to clip every 2 weeks until desired length is reached.

[@johncalvin9703]

Read all the positive and warming comments, wholeheartedly agree with them; an excellent video, l’m far more confident cutting her nails now, thank you ever so much❤😊

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching us

[@karenroy9045]

Thanks for the video. I have 2 older toy poodles. I recently started grooming my dogs as grooming has become beyond expensive for me being a widow. I just bought some clippers at Walmart. Now that im used to clipping them, time to invest in a better pair. I had nail clippers for dogs. My late husband used to cut thief nails between appointments. Thanks again for the videos. Very helpful. At least my puppies are still getting pampered and looking good!!

[@GroomingByRudy]

I'm so sorry for your loss..Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching,so glad it helped

[@karenroy9045]

@@GroomingByRudy it definitely did. I’ve had my puppies since they were 6- weeks old. They are 15 yo. He didn’t even want “little dogs”. My late husband and my poodles were always together. We never left the house without them. Seriously. Thank you again and God bless.

[@nicoleb5773]

Patti is a doll 💕🐶

[@TheeLaney]

This is the BEST video ever! Ugh thank you!🙌

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind words

[@-Reagan]

Tips for cutting dark (or any) nails: 1) Use a flashlight underneath to see the darker area in black nails or the pink/brown area inside lighter nails. This darker area is the “quick” the tip of the vein where the blood is running through. 2) Set the dog on the floor and notice where the nail meets the floor. You can also feel the curvature at the back of the nail. You don’t need to cut any further than that first curve up to where it reaches the floor. **you can also use a grinder on dark nails instead of using the clipper, or to take a little off at a time, adjusting the length by smaller increments. Just be sure they’re familiar with grinder noises and sensations** 3) Just in case you do cut too much, have a blood clotting agent like WoundSeal, hémostatic powder or bleed stopping powder or spray handy when you cut. Just apply it quickly as soon as you see any blood and hold the paw for about 60 seconds. A dog can bleed to death through a nail cut through the quick (same goes for cats) 4) Familiarize your dog with having it’s nails and paws touched. Touch their feet and legs often, hold the paw and pad, squeezing gently to separate and massage between their toes with your fingers. Also familiarize them with clippers (being careful to keep them closed and locked) Let the dog see and smell the clippers even when you’re not using them. Start doing this a few days before you trim their nails. Give rewards when your animals allow you to touch their feet and paws, and whenever they are becoming familiar with clippers. This reinforces a positive association. It will make your job a million times easier. 5) If you have a small, wiggly dog or one that doesn’t tolerate nail clipping, here’s a hack but just be careful about doing iit. It doesn’t replace the tips above, you should still do them. Make a hammock to hang up with your dog inside. Cut holes in a sturdy fabric bag with handles - reusable shopping bags work well. Cut four holes for the legs and one in front for the head - be sure to measure so you don’t cut them too far apart. Hang the bag with the dog inside by the bag handles. This way, they can’t get their head in the way or move around too much. You must also be timely, you don’t ever leave the animal in this long enough for circulation to be cut off (not longer than it would take sitting on the toilet to pee - as that might cut your circulation off). Just remember that the longer you take, the more stress on your dog. You can always rest the dog between front and back paws. Make sure to measure the nails and adjust the angle, placing your flat palm beneath your dog’s foot parallel in line with the floor, as if the paw is resting on the ground. Hope this helps - Cheers! 🐾

[@IreneandCo]

This is basically what I came here to say! I find it easiest to look under the nail to see it quick on both dark and light nails.

[@simonmills2375]

Thank you. Just inhereited a dog just like Patty. I need to learn this. You made it very clear. Cheers

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for watching us..Wish you the best with your new pup

[@jeno264]

Thank you, i found this invaluable. And Patty is a very good girl! 😍

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching us

[@nnylasoR]

This was VERY helpful. Thank you! Bless her lil’ heart. 🥰🥺💝🥺🥰

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind comment..so glad it helped

[@wendy2297]

Giving it up for Patty! Sure hope she is still with you! Thanks for the info...it has been a nightmare with my dogs black nails!

[@SniperSpense]

Thank you for the help with this one man for real! I only made one claw barely bleed out of all of them on my very first try! I did it with the chi guillitine trimmer which has a guard on it. Slow and little bits at a time got the job done. Thank you again!

[@GroomingByRudy]

Your kind comment means so much to me ..Its all we ever want is to try to help..Thank you so much..We have another great nail clip video coming out this Saturday..Thank you again..

[@SniperSpense]

@@GroomingByRudy I'll be sure to subscribe and watch it:) I always wanna learn and understand new things for myself and my doggo:)

[@cheryl5787]

At 16 she is a trouper. I have to nozzle and tag tie my dog with my husband to get ours done. Her nails are mostly all dark and needless to say I had some minor accidents. As I am the only one that can get it done (the vet has to sedate her), it's sometimes a crazy time. I was really sick and had to get in there to get the job done and oh my goodness it was blood everywhere. I only had cornstarch on hand at the time, I felt Soo guilty. So this video will really help. Thanks so much? It's the best one I've seen.

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much, We are so glad it helped

[@mistybehaviours]

Thank you so much, I’ve been trying to find out how far to trim black dog nails. Everyone would say use a light, but when the nail is black you can’t see anything through the nail. This video really helped

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for watching us, so glad it helped

[@kdcbattlecreek]

thanks for showing the dark nail. my husband cut one, as I could not explain how it looks. I've probably always left our dog's nails too long. now we have a small one that doesn't walk long enough to keep the nails shorter.

[@alondranelson3812]

Thanks for sharing your tips sweet Patty :)

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for watching us

[@SCSweettea68]

This video is so helpful! I have a fawn pug and he has the blackest nails with long quicks. It’s almost impossible to get his nails short. I can only cut them so far back and they still look too long. I wish he would sit still and behave like sweet Patty. She’s so good.

[@GroomingByRudy]

We also had a fawn pug named Sushi,who was so dear to us..Most pugs in my experience, including Sushi,dont like there nails being clipped, because there viens grow out long,with the nail..You may not be able to clip as short as you want.In this case,it is better to tip the nail, and try to grind them to get them a little shorter..I hope this helped..Thank you so much for watching us..We love Pugs..lol

[@emmahopps5463]

I got a hammock to cut my chihuahuas nails was having to take him every three weeks to get them cut because he's frightened and won't stay still. I've just managed to get all his nails done with him in the hammock. All his nails are black, watching this I think I could have took more off. Very helpful thanks

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for watching us, so glad it helped

[@tammyjeffres8155]

Thank you! If only my dogs held that still! Lol

[@jeanfink361]

I just watched another KZbin video that if the nails go beyond the paw.....THEN ITS TIME TO TRIM NAILS. THANK U FIR UR VIDEO👍

[@thereevesfamily5278]

Great video!!! So will the vein retreat back further if you cut regularly? Or does it stay where it is once the nails got too long?

[@PrimateSoul]

great question, id like to know

[@cundien10294]

it will retreat so don’t worry, but you will have to cut several times until your dog veins reach the perfect length a long with the nails.

[@TheBaumcm]

You can look up receding the quick but a standard flat cut won’t really do it. You need to clip both the bottom and a portion of the top

[@tulsisevadasi]

My dog wriggles and hates having his nails cut.

[@J.A.07]

Wow that puppy looks so good for 16

[@mariannerayo8608]

Very helpful; thank you. I find clipping nails to be very stressful, although I am conservative and have never cut the quick (so far). Both of my dogs are squirmy, which doesn't help. When I bathe them, I have the dog standing in about 2" of water. I clip nails after bath time so that their nails are softer. I think it is less stressful for them rather than cutting dry nails.

[@GroomingByRudy]

Better to clip a little than not at all..thank you for sharing, and for watching

[@annabedwell9417]

Thank you for this video that gives clarity!!!! Good job Patty!!!! ❤️

[@frandibernardo2891]

Thank you! This was really helpful. And Patty is so sweet and adorable.

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you for your kind comment and for watching us, so glad it helped

[@christineadams6285]

Thank you for actually showing what to look for. Very much appreciated 💕

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind comment

[@danee0123]

2:38 if you pause here you can see the quick on the left and the nail that still needs to be trimmed back a bit more on the right. The dark horizontal “eye” on the left is the quick.

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for noticing that..Exactly

[@patricialipscomb7513]

She is such a pretty dog

[@SpookyKabuki2.0]

Thank you so much for this video. I am going to cut my dog's dark nails and this has been so helpful.

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for watching..We are so glad it helped

[@blessingsfromthecrone3261]

That was the best video I’ve seen that explains how to find the “danger zone” vein. Thank you so much! Is there a special direction that the clippers should be held, or a special way to grip the nail when trimming? I feel so uncoordinated when handling my dogs for nail trimmings. I’m a licensed cosmetologist even, but handling my fur-babies is a whole different matter. As you can probably imagine, they no longer want me to touch their nails, so I have botched the process. I’m trying to train my dogs through a long process of “touch & treat therapy” with the goal of hopefully getting them back into the routine of having their nails trimmed. But any additional help would be SO appreciated! I noticed that the leash groomers use is held up high. Is there a reason for this? Peace & Blessings, Crone

[@wendy2297]

I have 2 dogs. One with clear nails, one with black. I have read that the quick is pink and then others say black????? I just need to know where to clip and where to stop. This explained it pretty thoroughly. Thank you. Kudos to Patty that adorable sweet girl!

[@GroomingByRudy]

@@wendy2297 Thank you so much Wendy, I'm glad the video helped..We appreciate your kind words..Thank you..We also recently launched our new podcast, where will be discussing a lot of other grooming topics, and tips that may also help..The Grooming by Rudy Podcast.

[@glisellrivera449]

This was so informative. Thku, so much for this video. I'm tired of seeing my pup get nicked at the vet office for nail trimming. I've decided to do it myself but to be informed first. I've purchased a quiet nail grinder & nail trimming hammock. I'm giving Him plenty of treats as he gets used to the nail grinder. I'll do the same with the hammock & then, I'll be ready to try. I pray that I will become an expert bc I'm determined to do it myself so that he'll stop having bad experiences with nail trimming. I've basically paid for him to get nicked. So, no more of that. Might as well learn & do it myself.

[@JulieB4444]

Thank you ! Very visual and clear!

[@GroomingByRudy]

@@JulieB4444 Thank you so much Julie,for your kind comment and for watching us..we appreciate you

[@MandyLouWhobaby]

I have a rescue dog and he isn’t used to baths or his nails being clipped. He trusts me though so I’m trying to learn everything I can about cutting his black nails. Thank you for the video!! ❤❤

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind comment..Give Bless for rescuing..

[@sparkie92567]

I have a dog with both black & white/clear nails, I have found that if you turn the paw or nail over to see the under side of the nail,it's easier to see were you should stop at the vain,also I read somewhere that if you cut your dog's nails every 4/6 weeks the vain will become shorter, which I've found is true in my dogs case!

[@beverleypenny692]

At last , thankyou for explaining so well.

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for watching

[@matthewcote5634]

Those are no longer "nails" - those are "Talons" Great job & very informative. Great camera work too!

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your input, and kind words

[@matthewcote5634]

@@GroomingByRudy I cut my 14 month Black Labs nails for the first time today, and I watched Your Video before I did... It went well. Thank you for the free information/advice

[@marciarodriguez5756]

She was a lovely model , thank you

[@martin75027]

Very good video! Thank you. Now I need tips on how to make my dog hold as still as Patty!

[@DynastyTrickDogs]

Great job, very professional and well done.

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for your kind comment

[@katieledbetter775]

I’m an intern groomer and I cannot say how much of a nightmare it is to do nails on the dogs that I work with. Some even try to fight me. This looks so helpful!!

[@GroomingByRudy]

@@katieledbetter775 thank you so much for your kind comment..Hang in there ,it will get better as you move forward..if you find your getting to stressed, talk to a fellow groomer..it helps..we wish you the best..let us know if we can help..