Grinding a dog’s nails: Crazy or genius? If you’ve been following our dog nail trimming series, you’ve already read (and watched) about getting to know your dog’s nails, the mistakes people make when trimming their dog’s nails, how to get your dog comfortable with having his paws handled, and how to introduce the grinding tool to your […]
Dog Nail Trims: Part 3 – Handling Your Dog’s Paws – Video
Is your dog a little touchy about her feet? Do you struggle to wipe her paws or trim her nails? We’re on Part 3 of our multi-part series on dogs and their paws. We’ve already covered the anatomy of a dog’s nail, the mistakes people make when trimming their dog’s nails, and in this article we’re […]
Dog Nail Trims: Part 2 – Five Mistakes When Trimming Dog Nails
Mention “dog nail trim” and some people turn white as a sheet. I usually hear a variety of sentiments including: I have no idea how to trim my dog’s nails. My dog hides when the trimmers come out. My dog hates to have her paws fooled with. I don’t know what tools I need to […]
Dog Nail Trims: Part 1 – Get to Know Your Dog’s Nails
Who hates nail trims more, you or your dog? Most of us dislike nail trims. There are so many uncertainties: what trimmer/clipper to use, how to do it, where to trim the nail, how often to trim, and oh yeah, the dog doesn’t really like his feet handled. With young, active dogs, nail trims aren’t […]