How do your pets handle you cutting their nails?

[queenofthehivemomof5]

We have had good success with the pedi-paw for maintenance. However if they get too long I take them to the vet where they clip their nails for $5.00. Holly our Sheltie's nails don't get long at all but for some reason our rat terrier ShayShay's are bad, they grow like weeds.

[kval07]

Originally Posted by queenofthehivemomof5 We have had good success with the pedi-paw for maintenance. However if they get too long I take them to the vet where they clip their nails for $5.00. Holly our Sheltie's nails don't get long at all but for some reason our rat terrier ShayShay's are bad, they grow like weeds.

I would die if I could find someone around her to cut my dogs' nails for $5.

[Linzrenee]

I have a chihuahua Jasmine and I got the Pedi-paw for her and it was WAY too big for her little nails. She is only 4 lbs. So I am staying with the clippers. I can use people clipper on her anyway.

[aurorahorse]

I kept putting off my dog's, because her nails are black, but I finally did it. She just put her head in my lap...it was so cute. :) That was soo easy!

For the others, have you tried treats that they only get when their nails are clipped? I do that for baths. I can call Lizzie, and she'll follow me upstairs into the bathroom and let me shut the door easily, all for a hot dog....and she knows fully well that a hot dog = a bath, because that's the only time she gets something like that.

[silefer]

i have used clippers and pedi paws on my Beagle and he just sists there , the first couple nails he squirms but after that he is fine and just lays there lol , now my Boxer is another story he hates it luckily he does not grow nails as fast as my Beagle does.

[mainelycoupons]

My groomer charges $8 per dog, but we know her and I've never had a huge issue with my dogs getting their nails trimmed. I start as soon as they get home and settled. Before they grow to elephants.

I've used the guillotine type, the scissors type, and the dremmel. Never bought a pedipaws. I prefer to be able to see the nail, not have it in a plastic box.

Standing them up on a table can work well, as does having someone hold them. A BIG part of the issue is they know you are nervous. Even if its just a teeny bit they know and take advantage. I've quicked my youngest a couple times (usually followed by a trip to the groomer for the next trim) and he still stands just fine. You can't freak out and let them know you're sweating it. A tub of qwik stop will fix that (or even cornstarch if need be). And some biscuits for being a good doggie.

[Mitchell]

I have cats. I sit on them and do it quickly. Once they are used to it, they aren't so frantic about it - always always give them treats afterward, even if they nip you or you only get one nail done before they freak out, so they associate the experience with something positive.

[jenj713]

I got the pedi-paw but can't get it to work for the life of me. Any tips? I would love any help I could get. Thanks!!!

[kval07]

My dogs hate it. I got $5 out of it and sold it on Craigslist. Are you using it solely for nail cutting purposes, or are you using it after you have already clipped your dogs nails, just to smooth edges and such?

[jenj713]

I was using it to trim the nail. My dog has always been kind of skittish so I'm sure it'll probably be better off for her to continue taking her to PetCo for the nail trims and follow your lead and sell my pedi paws :)