Trimming Your Dogs Nails (Dark & Clear Nails) - Do-It-Yourself Dog Grooming

[@FlyKIDK1]

Well that dog is so calm. My dog always moves his feet.

[@ShibeDoge33]

same

[@slimshady3394]

Mine bites

[@deenoquierra7887]

Mines play too much

[@ceteareth6]

Mine tries to bite my arm off

[@stephenpiccioni7098]

doggie downers used

[@ceejanai]

To everyone who has a crazy dog: my german shepherd HATES getting his nails clipped. we just give him words of affirmation and every time we clip a nail successfully, we give him a treat for not freaking out. Over time this helped him be calm when its time. Hope this helps!

[@multiaz0091]

Used the same method. I did this for a month and now she's calm

[@friskiez1587]

DazzledByCee Ive clipped my puppies nails today for the first time, she has freaked out, but I gave her a treat every time she was calm. I hope this works over time.

[@krazytrinisteve]

DazzledByCee I have a mallonis and about to try this where is my rosary and is my will up to date

[@DottyRoxy]

The problem is most people reward the dog while trimming, to keep them "occupied" which in the end results in freakouts cause that's how the dog is going to get his treats lol

[@andywalkswithbarney1360]

@@krazytrinisteve I trimmed my Maly's nails for the first time ....Until he eat the clippers 🤔

[@jdogwar]

For the dark nails I hold my phone light underneath the nails to see through, you can clearly see the vein then

[@StudyingQubic]

Good tip! Will start doing this.

[@sanha5191]

jdogwar great tip

[@LT_Dirt]

jdogwar

[@mandya9067]

Thanks sooo much

[@ikkyfenix2]

You're a genius, I'm gonna try this.

[@ayema5449]

This video really needs to show people what to look for on the bottom of the nail for when you are close to the quick and when to stop, especially on black nails.

[@franzapodaca1660]

Just discovered this channel and it has been really helpfull for me, my baby is a 8 yrs old black lab with really black and thick nails, wish you continue uploading videos like this xoxo

[@samjohnson2615]

Great demo of trimming nails with clippers. You gave me the confidence to do this with my two dogs that have dark nails. Thanks!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Thank You, I can now go ahead and trim my little guy's nails with more confidence. I appreciate it !!

[@jaylmw08]

kudos for having one of the better videos. can't wait till my pup is as relaxed as this dog is.

[@MrManhound]

Thank you very much for this video,as my girls nails were getting long I was not sure how to go about it. She is very calm all the time and when cutting her nails she just lay down and let me cut them. Plenty reassurance and cuddles throughout.

[@susanw3571]

This video was definitely helpful!! I have cut clear nails before (much easier to decide when you're about to cut too far) but never black nails. It wasn't too difficult after this video and surprisingly my friend's dog stayed as still as the dog in the video! Thanks :)

[@chibaby800]

When you don’t have a dog but you find these videos satisfying 😭

[@babushka4354]

Also what I learned with dark nails is if you’re clipping and the nail still looks white on the inside when clipping that means it’s safe to clip more off. The closer you get to the vein, the less white you’ll see and more of a dark circle will show. Which is def a sign to stop.

[@Marla.22]

There is a small line under the nail that shows you where to stop cutting black nails. Cant believe a Vet office don't know this! I was taught this in Pet grooming. Lift up paw, look underneath and you will see the line on a black nail. Do NOT cut too close to that line

[@bella_131]

Ong thank you sooooo much I see it!!

[@Marla.22]

Your Welcome my friend.:)

[@vampire12girl]

Thank yoou!!

[@leedy04]

+Marla Summers Great advice , I found this woman doesn't give sound advice. Hell in another vid she said you'd use a 40 blade on the pads.

[@Marla.22]

OMG.....NO!

[@jacobstahly7501]

Best video I’ve seen on trimming nails! It’s still intimidating to me but this was helpful! Thank you!

[@yukimasahiko]

Ty so much... I been needing to get my dog to a groomer. She needed her nails done cause there black. But I was told to try looking up a video. And I did them really well, Tyvm. ^^

[@randyclar747]

I had the balls to do this for a pit bull today. Everybody said it could not be done. One claw down, 9 to go. Hey, at least I got one of them!

[@kurtisperez5588]

Thank you so much me and my dog Rufus appreciate your video so much big time help !!! 🐕😎

[@xLostInSmokex]

Thanks for this tutorial, it's my first time cutting my dogs nails

[@brittandthatsall]

Hey thanks for the quick easy video! I was ready to just make one big cut for my 16yr old dogs nails! I just noticed the pair of clippers I am borrowing has a metal shield on one size that prevents you from cutting off more than just a little bit (1/8"?) at a time. I'm going to use that as a guide and slowly work my way up. Also nice to know the dogs veins grow longer as they age- this will be our first cutting, she's always walked enough on pavement that she wore than down- now she's aging fast so we don't wear her nails down.

[@PiggyDippinAsher]

+Britt Childress 16yrs? wow, what kind of dog is she? Mine's almost 14 soon, she a spaniel mix

[@michaelcusumano1]

Im watching these videos in conjunction with my dog grooming course and i must say you are such a good teacher, very thorough!

[@1965simonfellows]

..thanks your kindness in posting.Very helpful. Really.

[@lauramarie3064]

On my Yorkies black nails, I also use my phone light, to see the quick!

[@camillaconley6728]

Beautiful Video. Helps me feel good about going into the animal world possibly becoming a Vet myself one day.

[@saigebergstrom4800]

My dog is small and has black and clear nails. He is a total spaz and bites and screams when we touch his nails, their way over grown and the quick is longer than it should be so this is gonna but fun 👍

[@oshitwaddup3402]

Saige Beckwith I would go to the vet 😬

[@nicoler44]

maybe try to get a little table and have them up there out of their element. one toe at a time! and the Drexel tool 24 bucks from Walmart with the sandpaper you can gently grind the nails after clipping the tips off. some dogs prefer the grinder since sometimes the clippers on thick/long quick nails can still pinch the nail enough to make it uncomfortable

[@shantanusharma7067]

Take him to a vet, they'll inject him something and he'll faint, after that they'll cut his nails

[@kimwheeler8414]

Saige Bergstrom my babies the same way all she has to do is see the clippers and it a nerve freak out for her and me both

[@tammy-lynnstewart5677]

It is hard on an animal's system to knock them out for that. A vet or groomer (make sure the grromer is OK and has dealt with dogs that can be aggressive - not all will or can) can show you how to desensitize the dog to having his feet/nails touched so next time it will go better. It will take time & you'll have to be firm about it but it can be done if done right.

[@dontmesswithjisoo]

Plot twist - the dog is a paid actor

[@RemedyTalon]

If only my dog was this relaxed

[@sueannette4608]

Thank you for video!!!.. Hope I can do it safely ..beautiful doggy so calm🐶🐶🐾🐾📖📖🎶🎶

[@nandoc1614]

wow lol been using those clippers wrong no wonder my dog fights for his life 😂

[@11pinkie11]

HAHAHAHAHAHa

[@Brekstahkid]

poor dog

[@iphone202020220]

abuse!

[@KeylaIbarra]

lmao same here.

[@edmundgalila2614]

Nando C

[@decconnell4028]

Thank you for showing us how! Liked!

[@cb2901]

Nice video but I'd suggest showing how you are making a decision about whether or not to continue trimming. That's a big piece that's missing in this video, probably the most important part. As you trim, you can see how the quick shows up at the end, which is the decision point whether or not you want to continue trimming.

[@elvismanrocks]

I got to do this for the first time and I don't know how is this going to work out it doesn't look good! Hahaha By the way this is an excellent video Thank you!

[@rusty-ole-boomstick1268]

You are awesome, thanks for getting me to face my fear of clipping. I did what you did and wallah quick and easy. Well not so easy I had my son gently hold my dog and that helped. I did hit the kwik once and used the kwik stop powder, good as new. Thanks again.

[@sofializzy4519]

I've used cornstarch and it worked great. My mom was a groomer so I'm familiar with styptic powder.

[@bigman9151]

What did you do with the cornstarch?

[@sharonmc.5573]

Great video, very helpful

[@roydavidmerrell]

My first black lab I got back in 2001. His nails got long so I decided to cut them. I didnt realize dogs even had a quick. I thought their nails were same as ours. So the very first cut I did I took it down 3/4 of the way and got him good. Poor baby. I felt so bad. He was weary of getting his nails cut for the rest of his life. I was the only one able to do it and would have to baby him the whole way. usually took a half hour to get the job done. I got a new baby now and Im a pro at his nails. I actually just did them while watching this video. Black nails are definitely harder but once you get the hang of it they are simple. To me the most important part of a good trim is filing afterwards.

[@KWBGaming]

[@BriSoza]

That dog is such an angel. My dog HATES it so much I got rejected at petsmart... they couldnt handle her and cut her nails.

[@babycappuccino25]

I’m here because I have two 1 year old dogs and today was the first time I clipped both of their nails and what I did was I just told them to behave and luckily they allowed me to hold their paws regardless of the fact that I always pinched their “web” part of their paws just because hahaha. I guess they still trust me though I trick and pinch them at times whenever it’s play time hahaha

[@DrexelWorldNews]

Not only clipping small amounts keep from hitting the vain so much-- it also helps to prevent SPLITTING!

[@krahutyl]

i just started trimming my Brittany Puppy (4 months) and my Lab (7 Years). The lab is hard. definitely good advice to take a small amount at a time. i hit the quick on one of his nails but it bled less than a pin drop and stopped. i found its best to give him a biscuit and roll him on his back and rub his tummy then start trimming the nails. the puppy, he just squirms so my wife has to hold him or give him a pigs ear or bully stick and do one at a time while he gnaws on that. Great video though!

[@RainyBlue7]

I bought some clippers today and I'm so scared of hurting my baby 😭 but I'll give it a try thanks for helpful video!

[@WeLoveBobby1]

Nice video, thank you!

[@Kimpossible2401]

Best thing of all is to start when they’re puppies. I got my dog at a month old and been clipping them since. Obviously not much to clip at that age but just round them out or get them used to the clippers being close, I mostly just stuck to a file when he was a baby. He’s 5 now and I can clip his nails while he sits in my lap. Never hit the quick because as soon as you do that when they’re tiny, they associate the clippers with pain or danger.

[@MartyNemko1]

Well done video. Thank you.

[@whitetrashandhellbound6905]

I put Plastic wrap around my head and put a slab of peanut butter on the plastic. Let the Dog sit on the couch in front of you. You Crouch infront of the dog, it kicks the peanut butter, you clip nails... done deal. This isn't my idea, was on a KZbin Video I saw but it works amazing 🤟

[@claireeds0993]

Great video. That is one loud ass camera though omg 😂

[@thanks_ace]

Haha Tru

[@dmh21061]

always a complainer in the crowd......

[@mauriciomunoz6223]

Very good video!

[@bradwilson958]

Great vid. Thanks for sharing!

[@Rapala1911]

How the hell are you suppose to do this if your dog is a complete little shit and even if you grab her paw she'll start fight for her life

[@kassandrabrackenbury5902]

I had the same problem with my puppy, and the trick that I've found for him is giving him treats before and after each nail. It calms him down, and I clip the nail really quick while he's still distracted chewing.

[@zestydude87]

+90rubixcube I wrapped up my puppy in a towel and it really helps...

[@HaitianWonderWoman]

+90rubixcube it's because they don't like it it does not feel good to them just like some humans don't like the dentist.someone like you i would suggest you try a professional groomer instead of doing it yourself,i say this base on how you describe your dog in your comment

[@monie948]

+Haitian Wonder Woman no, she's just expressing her frustration and exasperation. I don't know how the groomers keep them calm and steady, they have special ropes and equipment to keep them still, Im sure. this happens to me and my toy poodle puppy as well. she's preachin to the choir.

[@HaitianWonderWoman]

***** yea i figured it out from her response,i just recently started doing my yorkie by myself it's getting better,i just distract him with treats while i clip away,but very little every 2 weeks.

[@tammysterling7559]

Very good Thank You!

[@SpaghettiWithMeatSauce]

for some reason i held my breath through this entire video

[@davidvickers2272]

Ok now do it with a dog that's fighting back.

[@nene1964]

haha brah

[@ronalloveras8463]

Lol ikr. Our dog does too... 😭

[@marybowden1384]

put peanut butter on the wall.

[@nikksenior1149]

Hahahah true story mine sounds like hes been murdered even before I touch his paw

[@championsleague5692]

You want to give them really good exercise before in order to lower their energy level. It should still be common sense.

[@beansandwiched]

I heard the more often you cut it the shorter the quick becomes. How long does it take for the quick to shorten to it's normal length?

[@nefelibata4190]

last video I checked was a vet channel and he said it goes only a little back Im so lost

[@emmynoodles0396]

@@nefelibata4190 If you regularly clip the dogs nail it will keep receading

[@geraldinewalsh1914]

I thought it was a great video I'm going to try cut my 2 dogs nails thanks for your help g

[@Dexxxtroyer]

Thanks! Gonna clip my SPITZ/CHOW dog now.

[@slotlinekona]

thank you! time to trim 3 Golden Retrievers!

[@jopet216]

I have a 70lbs English bulldog and it's a wrestling match every time I trim his nails. 😅

[@Iamjasonallen]

Thanks for the vid!

[@meowrchl97]

Amazing thank you!

[@wiesbadengera1]

Somebody needs to invent a silent clipper! My baby gets frightened with the click

[@JL-iu7fk]

Wiesbadengera M If you can engineer it, I'll be willing to finace.

[@rahulgautam6922]

The clipper are silent it’s the nails that make the sound when clipped

[@onetreehillgirl]

I’m bought clippers to trim my Yorkies nails,but this vid just gave me anxiety. I can’t do it😫😫😫

[@reneclopez]

Is this real? Lmao. It's the nails, not the clippers. 😂😂😂

[@z0mbi3peach46]

Its moreso the sound of the nail, thats going to make a noise no matter what, maybe try an electric file. Turn it on around your pup so she can get used to the noise *before* you even try to give her nails a trim, that way it won't be scary. I have 2 pitbulls and they're both big babies, I had this issue with both of my girls and introducing the file that way has made them comfortable and they even put their paws on my knees without me asking whenever they see the file. Hope this helps!

[@kevinguy3036]

My dog fights like heck after the first snip, she has clear nails and it is easy to miss, never have I cut too much but she has always given me a hard time

[@cathyjohnson7625]

all these are very educational, I was scared to death the first time I trimmed my babies nails.

[@alelo9422]

OMG I didnt know dogs had "veins" in their nails. People like this and KZbin has prevented so many unneeded accidents 🐶

[@ksnapperrocks254]

thankx alot

[@ΚέντροΕκπαίδευσηςΣκύλωνΚαρδίτσ]

How are these dogs so calm?

[@grant575mixmaster]

wow that dog was super chilled, mine would be squirming like no tomorrow

[@sravanmutyala8154]

Something that worked for me was clicker training my dog to get his nails trimmed.

[@pirateofthepacific9687]

Bruh I have two 1 year old Siberian huskies and let me just say that trimming their nails for the first time today was such an exhausting task. My girl did fairly well considering she’s the outspoken one. I’d give her 3 out of 5 paws for Hina because of her cooperation. She squirmed a little bit but she was fairly easy. Took about 10 minutes. My boy however was a total drama queen and was nibbling my hand every time I got close. I tried to reassure him with snacks but he wasn’t having it. It’s late so I decided I’d try again another day. I was only able to cut 1 nail in about half an hour of trying. 1 out of 5 paws for Kukahi.

[@madkiller-pz8zw]

Awesome thank u so so much u rlly help me out

[@kirilchuk]

thank you , great info

[@rayetracy6968]

What angle do you angle the clippers???????

[@KetchupBottle1235]

Thanks for the video! But why her ears aren't up? Is it because she is a mixed German shepherd?

[@princet1492]

Yeah it’s hard to clip my dogs she’s a basset mixed with something but her nail are really really thick. She used to be good with it but ever since my dad flipped to short one time she just runs outside if me try to cut them.

[@chrystalobey3315]

What's inside the dog's nails????? It looks white. What's it made of??? Please respond as I'm cutting my Shipoos nails tomorrow. Thank you

[@ashleyhewes8278]

I just want to know what kind of clippers those are and where I might be able to find some.

[@northseabrent]

Buy them at pet stores, but buy quality ones as the cheap pair will go dull quickly. You can sharpen them with a rats tail file.

[@nandoc1614]

they're oster clippers work great really sharp too

[@RamGorre]

You can use turmeric powder or coffee powder to apply to bleeding nails instead of flour.

[@andreabarreiro3480]

If you DO HIT THE VEIN? No thank you! Next video of how NOT to hit the vein!!!

[@nefelibata4190]

exactly I don't want to hurt my dog

[@starcraft2casts476]

She told you how not to hit the vein, she just also knows that a lot of you are probably still dumb enough to do it.

[@kirisutegomen12]

She's dumb

[@heathersheffield2532]

Quick Stop will stop the bleeding if you do cut to short. She tells you this at the end of the video

[@YoussefYoussef-rs6bq]

That is one unrealistically cooperative dog haha

[@Nokiapr1]

What nail trimmer are you using? I have bought several and they fall apart after several uses. Thank you for your video and time.

[@anamoreno31]

A girl love boy and Girls no what they do

[@anamoreno31]

Ana Moreno Dog

[@RyanMatson]

Wow I have always done it like, have the tool flat. Not just straight on. Haha this is why my dogs must hate me when I pull that thing out & scared ahahaha

[@MegaNatasha13]

Can you do this video again with a small dog with dark nails and pulls their paws away?

[@northzero2390]

Try doing that on on Rottweiler lol. Rottweiler's do not normally like their feet being touched (mine allows me but no one else). I'm worried he'll bite me when I apply the pressure or he'll pull his paw away and hurt himself as I'm cutting through.

[@ebonyonce]

that was really stressful to watch i don't think i can do it

[@melissaboone7858]

I feel the same way, I got anxious just watching it and most of my baby's nails are clear!

[@BettyHaiduoWang]

Same and I let my vet cut my dog's nails twice and he bled my dog both times!! Now I am scared to get his nails clipped anywhere, and I can only file his nails but that takes too long

[@boblenihan4425]

The more you do it the easier it gets. You will become more confident and soon it just becomes second nature.

[@heathersheffield2532]

Do you have a video with a dremel?

[@pizzapozz7733]

My dog is rather old and has had long unchecked nails for years, I fear the vein has grown too far in the overgrown nail. I understand long nails can cause discomfort and bad posture, but if I am blocked by the vein length I'm not sure what to do aside from bringing her to a vet. I will update this comment once I check her out

[@valeriesnider489]

Where can we get a pair of the kind of clippers, that the vet used to clip the dog's nails?

[@sarasenft2674]

What kind of dog nail clippers do you use?

[@aryasankarbhattacharyya685]

Is this a DDR Shepherd or Belgium melinois??

[@noram698]

Can someone explain why we haft to clip the dogs claws? My dog hate it and he screams like he's in some much pain. I do it in the vet because I can't handle him.

[@Helenamatiskie]

Were you recording this while sitting in a rocking chair...?

[@oohbar2860]

Helena Ferguson thanks

[@17Indianrose]

Lol

[@alanmartinez9058]

Sounds like a camera from the 90s.

[@carolsharma1310]

One of my Great Danes is impossible to get his nails done. Or his ears cleaned for that matter, ok really, just about anything & everything! How do you handle difficult dogs? Also, it doesn't seem to matter what brand of nail clippers i buy, they never seem to work that well. I don't know if just because they have such thick nails, or if the clippers just aren't that great. The locking mechanism always seems to slide ove and lock them when I'm right in the midst of cutting a nail. Is there anyway to get the quicks to recede once they've grown long? Thanks,

[@jessicarowell4399]

So my dog pulls away and I’m afraid that it hurts her when I clip them. She has clear nails so I can see the quick and I never cut close to it. Any advice for how to help her not pull away? It doesn’t hurt them unless you get the quick right?

[@colognetw]

does it have to go to school to be a pet groomer? or just to have an experience?

[@ericarmstrong8561]

Great vid... also for small bleeds you can SOAP

[@mygiguser]

The scissors-type cutter is placed at a right angle to the toenail. Not like you hold it. The way you hold it, the nail can split in the middle. See here: www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/dog_claws.aspx

[@justastranger1]

+mygiguser thank you!that helped -especially the part that shows exactly when you have to stop when cutting dark nails :)

[@ellenoliver5376]

I tried to use the link you provided, and it does bring me to a site but the site doesn't have the image or info that it says....

[@mygiguser]

Ellen Oliver Sorry, yes i see that. Either there is a problem on their server or they took it down. Weird.

[@ellenoliver5376]

mygiguser darn! Okay, thanks for responding so that I know it's not just some type of error for me.

[@mygiguser]

Ellen Oliver I wrote an email to the director of that link, let's see if she responds ;-)

[@jacquelinegutierrez4712]

What if you can’t see the line where you cannot cut

[@Ditcha1]

Can you add a link to where you bought those clippers ?

[@Strasedon]

CrazyHorse FPV UK I don't have a link, but I'm 99.999% those are Miller's Forge clippers. That should help you find them. I own a pair and my vet also sells them.

[@GodsxRebel]

Can someone please tell me what other breed she’s mixed with? I know she’s part German shepherd my dog looks exactly like her

[@ueponchannnel13]

すごいです！！

[@sophiacoleman428]

I just adopted a miniature Australian Shepard who is 11 weeks old. When should I start clipping his nails and do I have to or is it optional

[@l4dyfett]

It's not optional, you are at a prime time to teach him to be still for nail trims. Be very careful and don't hit the quick, even if that means you leave his nails a little longer. If you hit the quick once, especially as a puppy, they'll never trust you again with nails.

[@kimwheeler8414]

kyungsew their nails must be trimmed once they get to long, once you hear their nails clicking on tile or hard wood floors or can see their nails touching the floor it's time for a trim vets and dog groomers trim nails if you don't want to do it

[@noname-js7qx]

Walk the pet often and they will stay short

[@RockyLuvsJonghyun]

I have never cut my dogs nails before. I’ve had her since she was a pup and it’s been 3 years now...what do I do?