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Hi,

we thought Ellas nails were long because she had only just got to the point where she was allowed to walk out and they hadn't a chance to wear down, but at dog class 2 people said 'nails too long' :- "

Luckily she's got clear nails so I'll learn to clip them myself, had a look on e-bay, there's lots to choose from

can anyone suggest a good pair please :cheers:
 
I file Hollys nails! If you intend to show it can look alot neater :thumbsup:
 
I use Human Toe nail clippers......... can see easier what I'm doing :thumbsup:
 
I now use a dremel, but before that I used the 'scissor' type nail clippers. LONG ago I used to use the guillotine style ones but they squeeze the toe and really put the dogs off.

Wendy
 
i use a file cos my dogs nails are black so you cant see the quick.also i think theyre safer and you can get a better finish than with any clippers.just my opinion by the way,im sure theres lots of folk who might prefer clippers :D :thumbsup:
 
I use a scissor action pair of nail cutters. Invest in a good quality pair and they will last for ever. The're strong and slice very cleanly and easily without too much pressure. I use a file to round the nails off and get rid of any sharp edges.

I sometimes use a cordless dremel but find trimming with clippers quicker. :cheers:
 
I use scissor ones, good quality ones are so easy to use and don't bother the dogs.

For puppies, people often think the nails are long when actually they're just sharp - an emery board will sort this easily :))
 
Polly is terrified and I mean TERRIFIED of anything to do with nail cutting. :( Last time the vet did it she collapsed in the waiting room as she came out from the surgey and was in shock (pale gums, v quiet etc) for 5 hours afterwards).

I've tried a dremmel (not a battery one - purse wouldn't run to that) and human nail clippers and ones made for dogs with a guard.

As she has never had any bleed ot problem on the 2 occassions when they were cut, I am at a loss to know what to do next. I take her for long walks on the road, but it doesn't make them any shorter.

Any suggestions appreciated . BTW What are the scissor type cutters??

What type offile might work - would have thought a human file too fragile?
 
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pollyanna said:
Polly is terrified and I mean TERRIFIED of anything to do with nail cutting.  :(   Last time the vet did it she collapsed in the waiting room as she came out from the surgey and was in shock (pale gums, v quiet etc) for 5 hours afterwards).I

I think some dogs just are like that, and large majority of those live with me! :(

I never had any problems with my Great Danes; even that their nails were black so I had to look from below to see how far I can cut. My first 2 Borzois were no drama either. The 3rd one had to be put under anesthetic (or I had to sit on him). All the subsequent dogs I tried to get them used to it from the time they were little. I have several different types of clippers and the sight of any them guarantees to send all the Whippets racing out of the house. I did try the file but I cannot hold them still for long enough to do one nail, not to mention 20.

Walking doesn't work either, with one of my particularly uncooperative Borzois I tried do trot her alongside a bicycle about 8km a day (on bitumen), it did not make any difference - although she loved it.

Friend of mine who has some dogs in a kennel says that they do were their nails down on the concrete and it is not necessary to trim them.

:luck:

Lida
 
Dunno if this may help but I got a ' dremmel' type drill from B&Q it was £36 (cheaper than a dremmel) but it also came with a stand and an extension lead so the motor is about 1.5 feet away from the drill itself so theres is less noise and vibration for the dog. The stands a decent height (about a foot) so you can have it on the floor and your free to brace your dog. Also if you support your dogs nail as your filing this will reduce vibration further. Do check out the tips on here though for using. :thumbsup:

Doberdawns link on dremmeling

I'll post some piks later to give you a better idea.
 
pollyanna said:
Polly is terrified and I mean TERRIFIED of anything to do with nail cutting.  :(   Last time the vet did it she collapsed in the waiting room as she came out from the surgey and was in shock (pale gums, v quiet etc) for 5 hours afterwards).I've tried a dremmel (not a battery one - purse wouldn't run to that) and human nail clippers and ones made for dogs with a guard.

As she has never had any bleed ot problem on the 2 occassions when they were cut,  I am at a loss to know what to do next.  I take her for long walks on the road, but it doesn't make them any shorter.

Any suggestions appreciated .  BTW  What are the scissor type cutters??

What type offile might work - would have thought a human file too fragile?


(w00t) (w00t) (w00t) Just discovered to my horror that Kobi is exactly the same. I thought I would have a go today and just snip the sharp tips off his claws to get him used to it. But NO he wasnt having any of it - he is absolutely terrified and went away in hiding. I had to coax him out of his crate with treats and he still wouldnt trust me even looking at his nails. :blink:

Oscar is fine - so I did his in front of Kobi but that still didnt work.

If I even so much as go the the drawer where the clippers are kept he runs off. (w00t)

Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Janis
 
thanks for all your replies, dremmelling sounds like it gives the best results but you'd have to have a patient dog for the length of time it takes, scissor action clippers sound less painful and quicker, is it a normal metal human nail file you use ?

I've been holding her paws and touching all the nails to get her used to it , can't wait to see if she takes to it, I hope so :- "
 
pollyanna said:
Polly is terrified and I mean TERRIFIED of anything to do with nail cutting.  :(   Last time the vet did it she collapsed in the waiting room as she came out from the surgey and was in shock (pale gums, v quiet etc) for 5 hours afterwards).I've tried a dremmel (not a battery one - purse wouldn't run to that) and human nail clippers and ones made for dogs with a guard.

As she has never had any bleed ot problem on the 2 occassions when they were cut,  I am at a loss to know what to do next.  I take her for long walks on the road, but it doesn't make them any shorter.

Any suggestions appreciated .  BTW  What are the scissor type cutters??

What type offile might work - would have thought a human file too fragile?

I've seen Polly's reaction to just having her feet held. When they visited me a year or two back I tried to file them for her and OMGosh the drama!! I can personally attest to her absolute terror of anything to do with someone touching her feet. It's very bizarre (but she's a lovely girl)

Wendy
 
Wendy said:
pollyanna said:
Polly is terrified and I mean TERRIFIED of anything to do with nail cutting.  :(   Last time the vet did it she collapsed in the waiting room as she came out from the surgey and was in shock (pale gums, v quiet etc) for 5 hours afterwards).I've tried a dremmel (not a battery one - purse wouldn't run to that) and human nail clippers and ones made for dogs with a guard.

As she has never had any bleed ot problem on the 2 occassions when they were cut,  I am at a loss to know what to do next.  I take her for long walks on the road, but it doesn't make them any shorter.

Any suggestions appreciated .  BTW  What are the scissor type cutters??

What type offile might work - would have thought a human file too fragile?

I've seen Polly's reaction to just having her feet held. When they visited me a year or two back I tried to file them for her and OMGosh the drama!! I can personally attest to her absolute terror of anything to do with someone touching her feet. It's very bizarre (but she's a lovely girl)

Wendy


Maybe she is ticklish! :D That was the case with one my Borzois, if I touched the hair on his feet even while he was soundly asleep, he would twitch and jerk his leg away (without waking)

Lida
 
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just been trying to file Ella's nails while she was asleep, much to the amusement of my visitors (w00t) need a stronger emery board tho, she hardly flinched so hope that's a good sign for when they are being clipped
 
I have a dremmal type thing, couldn't afford a proper one , that does a great job all the adult whippets will let me use it I've not tried on the pups yet I use a pair of scissor type cutters on them William will not let me use it on him either unless OH holds him down but he will sit on the edge of a chair and let you cut them. OH says he looks like he's having a manicure andwhat colour nail varnish is he having on???

The worst one I've ever cut claws on is my brothers lurcher Sheba she has to be muzzled and pinned to the floor as she will bite you if given half a chance even the vet will not do them
 
I use the scissor type cutters too, Sienna and Spry don't bother but callie shivers from start to finish( she shivers at most things actually although she's not timid at all, and she hasnt had a bad experience with it),they tend to leave nails quite sharp so I've just got a dremmel type thing but havent tried it yet will keep you posted on that (w00t)
 
a human file is a waste of time.will take far too long to do!go to a hardware store and get a bastard file.its a rough,cross cut file,quite big and is metal.a few strokes with one takes uite a bit off.lots of dog owners used to bring their dogs to me to file their nails,the dogs wouldnt let their owners do it and would play them up.i dont stand for no messing and i think your confidence and body language tells a dog this as i never had any problems with anyones dog when i was doing their nails but when i gave the file to the owner the dog would go nuts!i think the dog always behaves itself better with a stranger as theyre a unknown quantity whereas with the owner a dog knows if it squeals a bit and behaves objectionally they will give up :thumbsup:
 
bastard file?????

Is this the correct name?? I would hate to be chucked out of the local hardware store for bad language :b

Can't get the hang of quoting -what should I be doing to get the blue box around text I want to quote??? :eek:
 
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