Nail Clipping For Dogs That Are STRESSED!

It's not uncommon for dogs to be stressed or anxious about getting their nails trimmed. We break down a couple simple techniques and training exercises that you can do with your dog to completely remove the fear altogether!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Nail Clipping For Dogs That Are STRESSED
01:20 - The First Step Trimming A Stressed Dogs Nails
03:07 - Building Your Dogs Confidence With A Simple Tool
05:11 - When Dogs Make A Choice It's More Powerful
06:31 - Introducing More Distraction Into Dog Nail Trimming
08:41 - Using Touch To Increase Your Dogs Confidence
10:23 - You Can't Rush The Dog Nail Clipping Process
11:41 - A Nail Trimming Tool To Make Your Dog STRESS FREE
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[@McCannDogs]

Dog nail clipping doesn't have to be stressful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6iThWBrZdCZfqs

[@Deanster101]

My dog will get about 1000 treats then tell me to f*** off 😂

[@6023Nath]

lol. Your dog can talk? That's f*ing awesome :) I hope my puppy tells me to f*ck off one day soon, better than the blood loss.

[@topsykretts7642]

My pug, too

[@ElaineHolding-js5ng]

What a great video on nail trimming. Love that you are using a real life example. Carol provides excellent instruction. Clear and easy to understand!

[@kimberlyclearwater6474]

Instructor Carol is BRILLIANT ❤

[@TheClawrenc]

Lol. Thanks @Kimberly Clearwater. You made my day!

[@benjaminfrey8599]

I'm talking about my dog attacks me when I try to trim his nails like.These dogs are so tame compared to what we go through.We can't even get it done

[@helengarrett6378]

Did something similar with a low pile doormat. I only fed treats when the dog or cat was on the mat. I had the brush and gave just a quick touch with it before an imediate treat accompanied by the word brush brush. I did that again and again over a week. Then I swiped the brush once along the back saying brush brush and an immediate treat. I use highest value treats for this. One swipe becomes two, and then three. Over a week or so until when I say brush brush the pet goes to the mat and gets brushed. Eventually I teach them to lie down withbthe command down before the brush touches them and they get their treat. Over time I had animals that looked forward to bring brushed. I stopped at the first sign of impatience so that it was a fun activity only. All my pets eventually learned to turn from side to side with the command over and each session was fun for them with treats and praise. The cats only let me clip a few claws before resistance became apparent. So it might take me a day or two to get all four paws clipped but the dogs let me do all four paws with treats for each clip. It took lots of time but over the pets lives it was so convenient because I could vacuum the mat and wash it when it got dirty. We did brush brush each day. I had a persisn cat and this was essential as it also was with my poodles.

[@jg5755]

What a great result for your patience. Sadly the vast majority of people want instant results. I'll have to do this with my new rescue dog - he doesn't want anything to do with a brush even though our other dog loves being groomed and he himself loves pats. But a brush is scary.

[@emmacarr2325]

Can you guys talk about how to gain confidence in your dog training abilities? I’m planning on getting a puppy in a couple weeks and I’ve trained two dogs before this one and neither one have gone very smoothly. I’ve been watching a lot of your videos and I think I can train this new puppy to be an amazing dog, I’m just lacking the confidence I need.

[@binxwaxcap7832]

I'm making this comment before I try this with my dog who is SUPER SMART but also SUPER NERVOUS when it comes to nail trimmings. Will make an edit to see how this goes.

[@Skyesoceaneyes]

Have you tried it yet? I want to know if it's worked! 😊

[@lexiebrichetto7703]

Did it work?

[@olderendirt]

My dog goes to a groomer for her nails. She hates noisy things, but will tolerate clippers like you're using. I'm wondering if the spoon on the oven door trick would work when I vacuum since she doesn't like that either. It won't hurt to try it. Thanks for sharing this.

[@EdibleSanFrancisco]

Is there a part two to this technique of introducing and using the platform for nail trimming?

[@Mp310780]

What if your dog hates nail clipping and not motivated by treats or food in general

[@jg5755]

Then use what your dog likes. Affection, toys, a kind word.

[@bretcappola6904]

My American pocket bully run around the room 100 mph if she thinks I’m even thinking about clipping her nails

[@anniecastiel1632]

Curious what happened to your finger? Looks like mine. My dogs long lead tore my finger off during training. I wasn’t holding it in the injured hand, but somehow the lead wrapped my finger on the opposite hand holding it and ripped my finger off. Fortunately, they were able to reattach it, but after 8 weeks, starting to think it may not heal. Just a warning, it was NOT a retractable lead, rather a thick rope lead. I was shocked that a lead this heavy would tear a finger off and even more shocked that it was a finger on the hand opposite of the hand holding it. Just a warning to all! I was well aware that one should never wrap a lead around one’s hand, but that wasn’t the case here. It was a freak accident.

[@TheClawrenc]

You are so right. I had a Great Dane. I cringe when I see anyone with that leash wrapped around or over a wrist. For me it’s tendonitis.

[@olderendirt]

I had horses years ago and learned early on to be extremely careful with leads. Accidents do happen.

[@ashleyhegmans6458]

My dog is a rescue. She has no interest in treats, toys, or affection. It has taken me over a year just to teach her how to lay down. The only thing I've found that she loves is going for walks. My vet has to sedate her for every appointment. My groomer sometimes has to send her home half finished but usually can do everything except trim her front nails. I'm at a loss of what to do other than sedate her because she is fearful of anything a normal dog would find rewarding.

[@Hayri2011]

Meds

[@BobbyHiII]

I lay on top of my dog and rub his head while my wife cuts the nails. He’s still scared but we can zip through the nail trimming in less than a minute.

[@markwarren3535]

I know, late to the party...We take in dumped dogs and yea, grown dogs are tough to deal with. We are going to by a used cheap simple treadmill off FB or Craigslist. We gonna order some wide sandpaper and glue to the rubber belt. Probably gonna end up $200 + total, but with 6 dogs it will be worth.

[@mirawenya]

Worked on cooperative care with my pup and he’ll come running when I find the clippers (and the treats hehe). He just zooms to the sofa and lays down. He gets a yummy treat for every claw.

[@petproducts3449]

❤we have pet nail grinder which has more functions. How to contact with you?

[@saralynn518]

Hmmm I wonder. I have tried so many things with one of my dogs. My parents adopted him from a shelter and he had major issues my elderly parents couldn't handle. They passed away, so I took my furry brother in. I have scars down my arms from him. He tries so hard not to bite, so thankfully no bite marks. The most recent scars are not nice. I've tried various forms of conditioning, sedatives - I have pills for him right now that is Trazodone. I take Trazodone as well for sleep. He gets 200mg for his 55 lb. frame. He gets sleepy, but on high alert if I try to make a move. I take 100mg at night and weigh a lot more than him and I'm out in 30 minutes. The only other option the vet said was sedation at the office. I am the only one he trusts and he acts traumatized or is reliving trauma, so no one at the vet has had success clipping him without sedation. I don't know - can dogs who have some sort of PTSD utilize this method? It's hard with the other dogs in the house too. They all feel his stress and get worked up.

[@apolyedapolyed7524]

Dogs feel what their owners feel: if you are anxious, your dog will probably be. Cheer up! Positive conditioning is a useful tool, but it may take time to see the effect: be patient, and creative ~ no one knows what are your dog's favourites (toys, treats) more than you do. And don't forget sunlight and exercises, for both of you.

[@elizabethwilliams5602]

I always make my daughter hold a popsicle with my dog's face turned the other way good distraction

[@dianecleary1054]

Touch thé feet every day for a few seconds till thé dog acceptés thé touch with out fear . May take a few weeks bé patient .Talk lovingly as if yes doing good . Stand thé dog a rubber mat and sit so you are eye level to thé dog . Pick UP a foot . When hé pulls put it down a second talk nice then raise thé foot again . Every time thé dog pulls put thé foot down . Do this with each foot . Praise give treats and repeat another day till thé dog relaxs . Eventually clip a tiny bit and immédiately put foot down . Go to next foot repeat even if its only one nail . I trim just so thé nail is off thé ground and does not click . More thé dog relaxs thé more work you do . No rush . Give woofy Time .

[@jesusoftheapes]

This is not a dog who does not let you cut nails. What i love about the videos people put out on dogs who fight the nail cutting is they never use a dog that actually fights to not get them cut.

[@niightwind]

That's my trouble with these videos too. My dog doesn't just try to wiggle away, he jerks his paw rapidly and shrieks, and he is way too strong for me to hold still. He doesn't just "dislike" getting his nails done, he PANICS. That's a lot harder to work with than a dog that just dislikes it.

[@jg5755]

This dog isn't being trained to have its nails cut. It's being trained that the mat is the best place to be. The biggest part of training a dog is desensitisation. If you follow these steps without rushing your dog it will work. It may take a whole month or more of training, proceeding extremely slowly, but it will work.

[@jpmowa]

I wish it was this easy

[@jg5755]

It is if you invest the time to desensitise your dog.

[@jpmowa]

@@jg5755 I think Cesar Milan has better techniques, I’m pretty sure the dog they have is trained

[@kayfr3841]

Carol, I love this training, but I can't get down on the floor anymore. Especially not sit ony knees. Any other ideas?

[@boudica5883]

Maybe sit in a chair with an ottoman in place of the platform if your baby is able to get up in an ottoman. I have low back problem and sitting on floor is not my friend either.

[@kayfr3841]

@@boudica5883 thanks

[@TheClawrenc]

@Kay Fr. A low chair or a low stool might be an option that would still allow you to throw those treats and get the motion. The other option might be putting a platform on a bed or couch depending on how big your dog is. And be sure they aren’t going to fall off. You could also used an elevated platform or grooming table. You wouldn’t be able to throw those treats. But you could still create a “picture” of the special place. In this case I’d let the dog jump up (or if they are little pick them up and put them on the table) and reward with super great treats. One, two, three, four or more quick rewards. Then off and then back on again. Build the value for that great picture before you start to introduce the clippers and touching. And one more option. I often like to do my small dogs nails with them on their back on my lap. So that becomes the different picture that’s associated with lots and lots of value! This can take a little longer with some dogs to get them totally comfortable. I hope that gives you some ideas.

[@kayfr3841]

@@TheClawrenc yes, thank you very much.

[@lighthousefan5538]

Very interesting. However my dog is not food motivated. So how do I proceed?

[@TheClawrenc]

Food allows us to get in a lot of rewards quickly. But you can also work this with toy. It just means the rewarding takes a little longer. And instead of the spoon in front you can have a toy out in front that the dogs focused on. Then release to that toy.

[@lighthousefan5538]

@@TheClawrenc Thank you!

[@Zephyrdoll]

Can this work for ear cleaning?

[@mirawenya]

I think it works for everything. I’ve worked some on eye drops by having my dog first learning to lean his head on my lap, and then me having my hand coming over his head etc. if he remains calm he gets rewarded, if he moves we say oops, no treat and maybe take a step back to something he has no issues with for a while. I’ve not trained enough to actually do eye drops yet. I really should start training it again. (I’m too nervous to really go for it, just need to get over it.)

[@kjjjj5202]

Wish u would’ve done this with a big doggo like mine lol

[@teekacat1]

My dog is 16 and almost completely deaf and he bites when I do his nails. I really can't see this working. I've tried similar tricks I've seen here that didn't work.

[@M.J_cosplay]

For your case you might have to take him to a groomer it might stress him out more tho

[@IamSpeedwell]

Of course every dog and every owner is different, maybe your dog is just too stressed and this wouldn't work. BUT the fact that you think this is a "trick" says a lot... it's psychology and done right, will work for most dogs.

[@brianeleary]

my dog too i dont know what to do , his nails are bended and it has to cut it off right away , it's really stressful to both of us

[@kathytaylor2599]

No

[@chrisazzy]

Vet put a muzzle on him and two techs held him down while the third cut the nails. He's 80lbs and quick 😂

[@lilmike2710]

My Chorkie will chew her leg off to get away before she allows me to clip her nails... 😳 Which happens to grow as fast as Kudzu. I have to resort to paying a groomer and i just dont like having to do that.

[@confucius2616]

My jack russell would chew that mat up in about 2 seconds. Then he’d move on to the trimmers

[@1171]

Our Parsons Jack Russell will laugh at us he’s got ptsd and we can’t do this to him the vets have demanded we tranquillize him it doesn’t work! I would rather do it myself he’s sick for days he has a blood line bleed in some nails he’s just not going to be able to do it ourselves and I don’t know about the vet.!Good if your baby is a mild case our dog find it trauma and will hurt you. 😊

[@lorencast]

No!! Help

[@patriciagraham4593]

I really wanted to hear what you have to say but, It's like one long sentence, I think you could have gotten to the point quicker.

[@Blind_Bear]

My Great Dane is too big for this ☠️☠️

[@davehunter3369]

If you walk your dog enough it won't need nails clipped

[@MsMichelle7710]

Wrong. Some dogs have very fast growing nails. My dog has long quicks so I can’t cut very much at one time either.

[@ACB1971]

If you walk twice a day on tarmac or similar, maybe. Walk on soft ground though, then the nails won’t wear down.

[@dwarf1234]

Too much talking. Gives me a headache.

[@benjaminfrey8599]

You lady are horrible with this type of advice