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

Have you tried receding your dog’s quicks without success? It could simply be an issue of technique! This video explains how to clip or dremel for successful quick receding.
Please watch if you have struggled with quick receding. Receding the quicks on a dog's nails is endlessly confusing and quite challenging. If you have tried with no luck, give this video a watch…
I demonstrate 4 nail trimming methods. Anyone can successfully recede quicks, IF they are using the 3rd or 4th method.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:33 What's a "quick"?
00:42 Traditional cut line/Alternate cut line
01:45 Get 3-Dimensional!
01:58 Why the quicks recede
02:45 Demo of all 4 methods
06:04 Which methods WORK to recede
06:26 Why so many DON'T have success
06:49 How often do you need to do the nails?
07:04 What nail clippers should you get?
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[@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.

[@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!

[@Northgasweet]

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

[@bradleymiller437]

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

[@claupatricia96]

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!!!

[@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.

[@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

[@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! 🐶

[@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.

[@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! 🐶💙

[@MMGigolo]

Thank you!

[@jessiep319]

Best video I’ve seen yet on this topic!

[@thalmanm]

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

[@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 🤞

[@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 🐶

[@Reborn-em3nu]

Great information!! Thanks

[@BAZUHI]

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

[@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

[@sewitaliano7423]

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

[@acebacker1]

Well done. Very helpful

[@KeepPrayingCA]

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

[@basantupadhyay001]

Nice video

[@seancarroll1090]

Tell Bella great job and she has the cutest paws ❤

[@OnCloud9ASMR]

Awesome explanation. Thank you.

[@ez8664]

Very helpful video, thank you so much!

[@cassondramurray6100]

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

[@Lim_]

Hey solid content mate, thank youuuu

[@GoodDogGrooming]

Thanks! Also you’re very welcome!

[@darrylbartholomew8742]

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

[@justdawndb]

Great demonstration! 👏👏👏

[@GoodDogGrooming]

Thanks so much! 🐶

[@juliebngracieandolive6750]

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

[@BritgirlTX]

Great explanation. The diagram really helped. Thank you!

[@08pepperdog]

So helpful thank you

[@GoodDogGrooming]

You’re very welcome!! 🐶

[@ange8i8]

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

[@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 ....

[@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!

[@mikeknowlden9617]

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

[@ghouloh4518]

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

[@GoodDogGrooming]

Thank you so much!

[@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❤

[@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! 🐶💕

[@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! 😊

[@sashalawrence4786]

Try too do dogs nails after bath so material is soft

[@toddblack7927]

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

[@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!

[@junipertree6048]

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

[@GoodDogGrooming]

💜💜💜🐶

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!! 🐶💕

[@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!!

[@user-mf7en9tx9n]

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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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!!💖

[@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!!

[@elainemontag6633]

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

[@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! 🐶

[@SherrieBrown-rg7wp]

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[@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!

[@katrinamullis6943]

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

[@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

[@tulipsontheorgan]

Cell phone light helps see quick in lighter nails

[@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!

[@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?

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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! 🐶

[@tammydepew5236]

I can’t imagine any of my digs letting me hold their paw long enough especially my golden who has always absolutely hates her nails done.

[@shannonrozek5491]

Please, I'm getting desperatre. I've been trying for 4 years, and almost one after watching this video to recede his nails. He's a big dog who's about to be 11. I had a lab go crippled in his later years and I can't go through that again. I simply don't have the dexterity to do your method. But I dremel all the way around in individual sections. The problem is there is so much of the jelly layer above his quicks to get close to the quick. He's cooperative until I hit the jelly later, then it's obvious it hurts him. I think the problem is that groomer spent years only doing one cut-line on both my dogs and it made the jelly layer grow. When I try to get a groomer to help me , they say, "well they're not even touching the ground." well yeah, but they are RIGHT there, and when he walks and runs they ARE on the ground. Most of our walks are on concrete. He has a couple toes that are a little crooked and he gets sores on his inside and outside paws for his compensation. The main problem nails are inside and outside nails. Now, when I go to dremel, there is hardly anything I can cut. The quick grows right out with the nail. I can't do this on my own. I know this is a long shot, but do you know about in Houston who can help me? Or any other advice? Thank you. Thank you so much.

[@twowhippys]

My dogs have skinny nails and im not confident, I really struggle trying to get the sides off, even with clippers or dremel. It takes me so long taking slivers off on each toe. I'm still trying to master the dremel though.

[@GoodDogGrooming]

With practice (and good, sharp clippers) you will only get better!

[@garybaumann4877]

So if I do the same procedure with a dremel, will I get the same results?

[@GoodDogGrooming]

Better results, in fact! Jump to 3:57 in the vid to see my dremel demo on the dog’s 4th nail. Also check out the “anyone can dremel” video on my channel!

[@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!

[@truecynic1270]

Horrifyingly, I tried trimming my puppy's ONE nail and I hit the quick! It bled. He's 11 months old and won't let me touch his paws, even to dry them. Please tell me how I can correct it.

[@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!

[@theChef1337]

Is it normal for the quick to be exposed on the bottom side of the nail? I feel like my dogs nails are split at the bottom and the quick is exposed on the bottom

[@GoodDogGrooming]

So, if the outer shell is sort of “open” at the bottom, that is probably normal. Often times when you flip the dog’s paw upside down you can see that the outer shell is hollow above the quick. I actually filmed a video about this topic and it’s in the editing phase. I will try to remember to reply to your comment again after that video is posted!

[@belladavis5061]

What do I do if the whole process makes me nervous, I'm petrified of hurting my dog. And he's aggressive around other people so I can't just take him to the vet.

[@GoodDogGrooming]

Hmm, depends on whether you think he would let you dremel. If so, then I would learn how to do that. I have an “anyone can dremel” video to get people started: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioLImIybrM5kiqM what’s great about this video is it shows how you can practice on a pencil to get better at technique before trying it on a live dog! If he will only let you use clippers, then with the Miller’s Forge red handled clippers you can take slivers off at a time so it’s not as big of a risk of getting a big bleed. Check out the demo in this video so see how I clipped the 3rd nail out of the 4-nail demo. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5TVZmWDnsufia8 Now, IF he needs a lot of desensitization work, that’s a whole other approach. I’m working on a video with advice for that problem. Let me know if that’s the issue and I’ll throw some moe ideas at you!

[@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.

[@spydie]

why do you really want to recede the quick? Is there anything wrong with it growing longer?

[@lucycamarillo-may5156]

will the dremel be too hot for the nails

[@GoodDogGrooming]

Hi! I have never had an issue with the dremel head heating up to much. Friction does cause heat, but in the time it takes to do the nails it doesn’t cause any issues for me. However, if you are concerned you can look into a DiamaGroove bit, which is designed with vent holes to allow airflow through the dremel head during trimming. This is meant to reduce the heat build up. The DiamaGroove is expensive but an absolutely excellent tool! Check out my “I bought a DiamaGroove” video to hear more about it, if you’re interested. Thanks for watching!!

[@alleemoon]

I’m confused. Firstly what is meant by “exposing the quick” and what does the quick look like on black nails? I couldn’t make it out watching this.

[@GoodDogGrooming]

This video on trimming black nails should help clarify: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6jHg4GsiJZgoMksi=gYGzOvrSEUaDlStS Feel free to ask further questions if you have any!

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

If you cut close to the quick and they dig in the dirt….scares me….

[@GoodDogGrooming]

I have heard a couple stories of people who dremeled as close as they could get, and then did something on cement (one was a long walk and the other was a wrestling match with another dog) which caused the nails to start bleeding at the quick. Thankfully the bleeding was minor but it is a consideration. It sounds like it’s a rare occurrence but it’s something that’s good to keep in mind.

[@teresas683]

Helpful, thank you but that drummel IS NOT for the average pet owner. If doing this at home you need to have a drummel with a guard - you could easily hurt your dog and yiurself with an open drummel.

[@michaelh7125]

Very informative video. Thank you! One question for you; What bit is on the dremel?

[@GoodDogGrooming]

It’s a DiamaGroove! Pricey at $150 but the best in the biz. Here’s a quick vid about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/foPQqXunoZaHbbM Plus here’s a video comparing lots of dremel bit options: kzbin.info/www/bejne/np3dZGadl6ykjZI

[@michaelh7125]

@@GoodDogGrooming For personal use, I can justify the steep $150 cost for my boy, but it better last forever. Thank you again for the information

[@slapahoe69]

I can't use the Dremel or clippers I have to use a nail file 🥲

[@hilleviupmanis8687]

Thank you!