How To Correctly Cut, Trim & Dremel Your Dog's Nails
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2024
- Trimming your dog's nails doesn't have to be intimidating. In this video, I show you how to correctly cut, trim, and Dremel your dog's nails so that it becomes an enjoyable experience for them!
Often dogs that are terrible when getting their nails trimmed have been conditioned that way by people for a number of reasons including things like having anxiety about nail trimming when attempting to nail trim, not making it a positive experience, (fun or at least tasty) for the dog just like every other activity they enjoy, improper set up for comfortable handling, cutting their nails too much as a puppy, and cutting into their quick (sensitive vascular part of their nails) too many times.
All of these things can be avoided by going into nail trimming with a little education, being conservative at first, having a positive attitude, keeping it enjoyable for your dog, and just like any other skill - practicing!
Don't worry about black nails, don't worry if they are fussy the first time or two. You both have to get used to the process to be comfortable with it.
If you still feel uncomfortable after watching this video - have a groomer or a veterinary technician spend a few minutes with you to show you in person.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Overview
01:49 - Tools
03:39 - Trimming
05:53 - Dremeling
Don't forget my favorite tool in nail care - the Dremel! Below is a list of items I use in this video if you'd like to shop around for the same:
Small Nail Trimmers (puppies, cats, kittens, small dogs): amzn.to/2XR3RVS
Heavy Duty Nail Trimmers w/Guard (medium, large, and giant dogs): amzn.to/2RTp39Q
Heavy Duty Nail Trimmers w/out Guard: amzn.to/2zbiuJ3
Dremel Lite (small version comes with cone tip): amzn.to/2XWONGh
Dremel (My personal Pick): amzn.to/3bp9E8Y
Cone Tip for Dremel: amzn.to/3cvneHW
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I needed this video this week! The pup we have now is the first dog I've had with all black nails. He's got the thick nails too so I always dread trimming. My problem is that I'm too hesitant and it makes him agitated. Actually seeing your technique makes me feel more confident though! I hope someday he can rest like Blue. She's the most relaxed dog I've ever seen 💙
Thanks Amanda! You can get there too! 😊 most of the time it's us as people that cause our pups to have issues with tasks like nail trimming from our own anxiety. With thick black nails, the Dremel will definitely be your best nail friend. Don't worry about being conservative at first if you're nervous and give him lots of goodies in the process. It will put both of you more at ease.
My Yorkie puppy had black thick nails too I'm going to get a better clipper but I believe my baby is nervous cause her nails got stuck in a net when she was younger 😩😢
Poor thing! Be gentle and patient - she can learn again that there’s nothing to fear 😊
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Blue Ivy is so precious! I love how calm she is.
OMG! I have never seen such a chilled dog! My dog freaks out if you even look at his paws! I would love this to be the experience my dog has getting his nails trimmed.
I agree my pits are like wrangling a horse!
What a lovely tempered pup! She was like "aaah, spa day!" lol! Thank you, this is very helpful.
Dream dog…. Sure shows how much you have worked with her.
Thank you Blue Ivy for being a good good girl and showing my pitties that everything is going to be ok.
Thank you Sara for being so kind, calm, and informative in teaching me that everything is going to be ok.
If only my dogs were this relaxed!
You can get them there! :) Blue Ivy didn't get this way by happenstance ;)
Omg what an angel. Such a precious baby.
That beautiful dog is so relaxed
What a Sweet Dog 🤗❤️
Loved this video- but my favorite was Blue's casual drooling.
She is so chill! 😎
Most of the time 🤣 she’s a zero to ten, ten to zero dog.
Such a good girl! 💕💕💕
What a sweetie! I love how she just rolls over and relaxes for you to do her nails. 😍😍😍
She's a great dog but she's definitely had a lot of conditioning to get this comfortable!
Beautiful dog, very nice 👌👍
She just laid there like she was at the manicurist!! Thanks for sharing
such a good doggo
She really is :)
Beautiful pup ♥️
Thank you! 😊
Clear, concise, efficient, and informative. Excellent video!
I appreciate how efficiently and clearly you presented this skill, staying on point. It was a helpful lesson in nail trimming (good camera work, too).
Thanks so much Savannah! Glad it was helpful!
What an adorable chill dog! Thanks for the trimming tips.
OMG - I love your “model” Blue Ivy!!
Thanks Elle! She's a character! ☺️
Thank you! Wonderfully informative an Blue Ivy is so chill 🐶🌸💕
Definitely the most helpful video I've found. Thank you so much to you and sweet miss Blue Ivy for the excellent demo!
What an awesome video and Blue is such a laid back pooch. I just ordered a Dremel for grinding nails so we’ll see how that tool works. Thank you.
This is extremely helpful for my 3 pibbles Sky, Hercules and Zena. Thank you!
Awesome video with the explanation in where to cut exactly. Other videos just tried to show it, but it is not clear how much to cut at first. Your video provides good guidance, cut only at the curved area. Thank you and I will try to do it at my dog.
Great video, right to the point . I have a one year old Shepard that keeps scratching me. I'm defiantly going to try this. I know that if you cut the quick it hurts and they hate nail trimming after that. Your video gives me confidence .
Most relaxed dog in the world omg
What a good, boy!
THANK YOU for explaining how the guard on the nail trimmer works! I've just sorta been pushing it off to the side as it got in my view of my dogs' nails...now that I know, I'm much more confident in trimming their nails, as one is NOT fond of it at all, and it's always a struggle. And the "hook" information is wonderful! One of the dogs has all black nails and that tip will make it much easier! I am looking forward to trying the Dremel as well, and I've got them conditioned to the noise and vibration of it for the most part.
I must say that I think your delivery, style and overall calm, knowledgeable energy of your videos hits all the right notes, and they are a joy to watch, besides being terrifically informative. Thank you!
Thanks so much Bill! I'm so glad you found value in my video and wish you all the best in conditioning your pups to the dremmel - it's definitely one of my favorite tools!
Wonderful instructions!! So glad that I found you! I Subscribed🐾
Such a good girl!
She is 🥰
what a good girl!
good job and thanks for the educational tip
Thank you! This was very helpful!
Beautiful dog! ❤️⭐️
Thank you for your presentation. It helped a lot! :)
Awesome! I've been using dremel on 3 dogs now. But never watched how to do it correctly. Thanks for great video and certainly to your good girl model!!! What a sweetie.
So glad you found it helpful!
Straightforward information! Thank you for sharing!!❤ I do my dogs but I’m never sure if it’s a good idea to do the dark nails. Thanks!!❤
Nice job. Thank you!
Thank you for the video. This was so important.
You are so welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful.
great tips and tricks!! my partner and i have a little dog ( mostly her dog ) but she's too scared to trim nails so i do it. these tips will come in handy. though i wish the little dog would stay put as comfortable as the dog in this vid, i find half of the battle is holding the dog still. thanks for posting.
Great! Going to give it a try! 😄
Hi how are you doing?
Nice work.❤️🙏🏻
Blue ivy is beautiful
I like your dog, so behave very cooperative
Thanks Kyssa! The dog in your icon is super cute as well! So fluffy 😊
I like the smaller diameter "cone head" cutter you use, vs a larger dia. drum. Cutter grit, diameter, rpm, and pressure all affect the heat transfer into the nail.
Use a cold, sopping wet towel under the paw.
Than you so much for this video! I also have a furbaby with half black half white nails! Im too nerves to do it bc in scared I will hurt him but this video gave me some hope that I can do it myself soon
What a good dog! I wish it were this easy with mine…
I hope one day my dogs can be this calm with nail clipping!!
They can! Keep at it and have fun with it :)
Very helpful, cheers
Thanks! 😊
Thanks!
You’re welcome!
Wish my dog would be that relaxed at trimming.
Thanks for this video. My 3 month old German Sheppard says "thanks".
Awe! I love GSD puppies! So glad that you found it helpful.
Not sure why people can’t figure out distance to cut nails. Dogs will always tell you when it’s enough. There are nerve endings near the base so the dogs will pull away when you are close. I tend to put my Belgian on her back with legs In the air between my legs this give me a more comfortable position with her. Can also easily reach all 4 paws. This is also a bonding moment for you and your dog I have never had the need to use the clippers on nails as long as your doing the trimming once a month a Dremel is more then enough to trim them down. With a light hand just grind them down switching from toe to toe every once and a while to not build up excess heat. But going back to the first to trim it down. Once I get close the dog will pull away THIS is the limit. Do not go farther move onto next toe until ur done. Once I and dog get use to it, it will take about 15 - 20 min. Then ur good for a month.
Our Zoe looks identical to blue Ivy
Thanks for the video.
My baby, a Jack Russell/Yorkie mix is 13 yrs old with black nails. He would get groomed regularly until 2 years ago he started to become more aggressive and anxious. When he was 4yo, he had back surgery for a ruptured disc and has been in pain on and off. Now that he's older, he's more sensitive. My groomer, I think began to have some health problems so she couldn't groom him anymore. They sent another guy who saw him shaking and said, "Oh, no! He's Yorkie, they're mean. Wait for Natalia." That's when she was out on medical leave. When she told me she couldn't do it, I didn't try to call the company to send someone else. I know his pain. So I started to groom him. Thing is, I'm disabled too. It takes me longer to get to him now. Before if we missed a groom, I just used the nail trimmer with the guard. I have watched several videos on grooming since I'm the one who needs to do EVERYTHING. But cutting his nails, to make sure they are as short as possible to be comfortable, is always stressful. I use a nail grinder and trimmer. It seems I watch videos the day prior to give me confidence to know when I see the quick. SO MANY show how it looks, but as different as their hair color is, to me, it seems their inner nail looks different too. So I figure, no, I know I leave too much nail. And it's become a hell cycle because of my disability I cannot always groom when he needs it, therefore his nails grow longer, the quick follows and the stress is bigger, AGAIN. BUT, NEVER, I mean NEVER have I seen that the groove of the nail is the place to cut. I've heard, it "probably" is a good place to look for the quick. But, NEVER has anyone said cut there and no further. I know I'll feel confident knowing "the bend/groove" marks the spot. I'm SO glad I found your video. THANK YOU, THANK YOU and I know, Shaggy will thank you too!🥰
I like your informative and concise video, packed with great visuals. Our dogs have had trouble and stress with past trimmings, so I have started Dremeling them myself at home. It is still a work in progress as they are slowly getting used to the noise and process. But even after only a few weeks, not only are their nails looking much better, they are visibly less stressed with everything (as am I). Both ours have dark nails (of course🤣) so it's not easy, but we are doing well and on our way to shorter nails. I am wondering how short they should be in the end. Do they just keep growing out and I am endlessly trimming them? I am fine with that, but I am working on getting them to a length where each time, I would trim them back to that length. Any ideas as to a good rule of thumb for healthy nail length? Thank you!
Hi Pam - thanks so much! Nail length depends on so many things - the age of the dog when you start trimming them adequately, how long their quicks are naturally, how healthy the nail beds are and so on. The earlier you start, the shorter the nails typically end up being in the long run. My rule of thumb for the average dog with routine cuttings is that they don't make a click clack sound on hardwoods but rather a dull, faint, tap due to being just slightly higher off the ground than the paw pads. If you lightly trim and dremmel every few weeks, you should be able to get them off of the floor and train the quick back (the quick will recess some with regular trimming and dremmeling to where you can get the nails just slightly shorter). Hope that helps and so glad that things are less stressful for both you and your pup!
A VERY MELODY DOG! GREAT!
Thanks Rick! Don't let her fool you - she has quite the "go" mode too 😆
I try t grind my Golden’s nails every week. Not always a careful, full trim. Keeps him used to it. One strategy is to just do a front paw. A treat before, a treat during and a treat after. Just a small something. Then I’ll make sure to come back for the back paw later. The other side would be done in the next day or so.
Great video! I feel a lot less nervous to try clipping my dog’s nails!
Excellent! Glad it helped 😊
I didn't see the blue and white clippers you are using in the section above. What is the name of those? I like those better, thank you.
Thank you so much for explaining about the hook on dark nails. Is it okay to just dremmel dogs nails? We have a lab/Pitt mix with both clear and dark nails.
Wow that explained a lot… I’ve never heard anyone mention the hooked part of the nail. We’ve got a chiweenie that doesn’t get as much outside time as our other dogs so I try to keep his nails trimmed but I definitely need to take more off. I was always just scared I would hurt him. Thanks for the video!
So glad this helped you and your little Chiweenie! 🥰
@@SaraOndrako Thank you!
You make it look so easy. What do I do if my dog flails? He’s a trained facility dog, wonderful with everybody and everyone. Nails nope! I can’t get him to chill.
If he's already fearful, you have to break it down into baby steps starting with what you CAN do, even if that is only touching his nail with your finger to start. With dogs that are really opposed to nail trims, I also build in what's called a "start button" to where the dog gets to control when the exercise continues and can signal when they need a break. This helps gives them choice making it more likely they will cooperate with you through the process.
Thank you for this video. What a pity there were missed opportunities; the actually cutting of the nails could have been close up and the true volume of the Dremel couldn't was be heard over the music.
I have 5 dogs. I have a Dremel. However, I as you, use it to smooth off. I'm not sure of my toenail clippers. 3 of my dogs have thick nails and black. I think my clippers put too much pressure on the nail. What type of clipper do you recommend?. A specific brand and/or link would be helpful. Thank you!
I used your link for the heavy duty nail clippers but on amazon for that link it has 3 different pair. Which is the correct pair? The choices are "LARGE", "LARGE PREMIUM PACK" or " ONE SIZE". I have a pit mix that is 63 lbs with black and clear nails too. Thanks.
When you uae Dremel brand tool... What is the dremel doing ro the nails? Filing? Grinding? Sanding?
I really wish I had done things differently with my dogs. My Border Collie- Lab mix goes into a full-fledged panic. FOUR of us tried to clip his nails at the veterinary clinic and couldn't do it. Then I made the mistake of trying it again at home in front of my German Shepherd puppy. Up until then, he barely paid attention to me clipping his nails but after watching his older brother freak out, he won't let me cut or Dremel his either!
We adopted two Hound mix pups. They have more energy than any being ought to be allowed to have. How do you get this to work on a not so calm teenaged dog? Our other two are mellow adults, but these teenagers are wild child times 2!
Can you do it on a dog that really doesn't like this procedure
When the cone tip gets "loaded up" with grinding material, simply try grinding on a natural gum rubber *eraser*. Large "belt cleaner" versions for all types of abrasive discs and belts are available. They significantly extend belt & disc life, as well as efficiency.
An old shoe sole can suffice! Lol!
That cone is made out of the same material as my Dremel chainsaw sharpener. Isn’t the cone more aggressive than a sanding band? I’m worried about that. Also, how long can you Dremel a single nail before it gets too hot?
My puppy is only 12weeks when should I start trimming
I’m still working on getting my rescue dog used to my touching his feet! I try to touch them all often and he is getting better. I put the tools in my hands and touch his toes with them…so slow. He has only successfully gotten his nails trimmed under anesthesia. He tries to bite whoever is messing with his toes. Like I said I’m getting him used to the process. His nails are clicking on our floor and are definitely overgrown! Hoping I will be able to start trimming soon!
Hi 👋 how are you doing?
When people have surgery like the spay/neuter you can ask to have the dew claws removed and have them cut their nails as short as they can while they are under - this helps a lot. If people's dogs are not as good as Blue, Susan Garrett has several videos on the pedicure please to get them used to it and even has a vet show how she prefers the nails cut especially for those dogs in sports like Agility. So important that you can't hear nails on the floor as they're not walking on the pads of their feet if you can hear nails on the floor. Just have to be careful as it takes time to get the quick back to where it needs to be. Of course the goal is to NOT draw blood. If you don't have quick stop, sometimes corn starch will work.
Idiot, you should never remove the dew claws..they have them for a reason. Just because you're too lazy to trim then doesn't mean they should be removed
Wish it was this easy
It can be!
Great video but please share your secrets on how to get your dog to be so calm while doing a nail trim!!
Sure! Happy to share all of my secrets :) I break it down into very small steps that I know my dog can succeed at so that nothing I'm doing causes alarm or stress (as much as possible) and they are enjoying the interaction. I don't start by trimming the nail the first session, rather introducing the nail clippers as something fun and exciting (oooh - let's explore this new thing together and have some treats while you sniff it and I make clicking noises with it). I encourage the dog to explore the item. I sometimes teach my dogs to offer a paw as a side cue so that they can also have some control over when we clip and when we don't (Cooperative Care). I do a good bit of touching the nails with the clippers and giving a treat for each touch, then over a couple of sessions I I'll start clipping just the very tip and offering a treat (plus a little verbal celebration since my dog likes that). Gradually we move to full nail trims on all paws with a chewie or frozen kong when she's done. You can also incorporate play in between clips to keep it fun. Hope that helps! 😊
How do you calm your dog? Mine won’t stop squirming, moving, nipping, etc. he’s super terrified
Hi Katie! I take things really slow at first and work at the dogs pace. I also only reward or acknowledge cooperation. Some dogs who are fearful never want to step outside of their comfort zone so I make a concerted effort to make venturing out of the safety space interesting and even fun. I do use a lot of treats early on to associate good things happening with working with me outside of their comfort zone and reinforce that they can always trust nothing bad will come of that. It does help to have a well-balanced dog in general when attempting things that might otherwise be scary for them so it never hurts to focus on building those strong parental skills with them through clear communication and consistent expectations. Lastly, when you need calm, try to align what you are doing with a natural calm period, meaning, don't attempt anything difficult when your dog is wired up and full of energy. Play with them for awhile, engage in some physical activity, and then attempt your task like nail trimming. Hope that helps!
what do I do if the back nail that does not touch the floor has grown in? How can I correct that? She is not letting me cut it.
Definitely take her to a vet to help you with that one. It can be quite painful if it has grown into the paw pad and they can help cut it back safely, clean it so it doesn't get infected, and possibly give her some pain medication if needed for the discomfort.
how do u Dremel the hook shape out under the nail
I use the cone head attachment and when dremmeling, use the very tip of the cone to slide under the hook of the nail. Cutting off as much as you can first with the clippers will help too!
My dog would of been in the next county once he saw those clippers...
Blue Ivy is sooooo good. My 2 chihuahuas act like I'm trying to murder them when I trim their nails. It is a totally stressful event for all of us.
Yikes! Chi-chis can be a bit dramatic at times 😆 If they are that stressed, it will take some time and practice but you can get them there! Lot's of positivity and move gradually at their pace.
@@SaraOndrako They are both drama queens.
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@@SaraOndrako I wish my problem was chi-chi sized. I'm dealing with an english mastif that I couldn't hold down with my entire body weight if I wanted to haha.
Can you skip the nail trimmers and just use a dremel? I am really worried about getting the trim wrong and was just hoping to do the dremel only.
Absolutely! It just takes a little longer but you can certainly skip the clippers and keep it safe with just the dremmel.
What kind of dremel is this please
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Any sort of electric/battery powered high speed sanding tool can impart a tremendous amount of friction/heat to the nail which could cause pain to the animal. Try sanding the top of your own fingernail and you'll quickly find out.
It sure can. Use with caution and common sense and all will be well.
Hi Sara... new subscriber. My last name is also Ondreko. Grandparents came over from Czechoslovakia and "Americanized" the name. I like your spelling better.
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Hi how are you doing?
I always use light and a marker to mark the nail, and then i cut 😅👍👌 and my dog will fight me 😅🤣🤣
I love your marker idea!
@@SaraOndrako it's the best Option! You can see the blood line all the time , even when the dog moves, you can cut without hurting the dog. I use the flashlight from my phone.
That is really creative! I love it!
@@SaraOndrako my boy hate the nail trimm time, i have to be creative 🤣 yours seems to like it 🤯🤯🤯🤯
I apologize, Sara. I was pretty much doing what you did in your 1st response to my comment--thinking out loud. Please accept my sincere apology. And thank you, SaraH, for the reality check!
Confused by the rude comment. There are people looking for how to properly cut their dog’s nails and I’m sure they don’t view the free instructional video as a waste. Probably saves them a vet or groomer visit and the associated costs.
I don’t know what you were expecting from a dog nail trimming tutorial. Maybe you should pray to God to give you the guidance on your task instead of bringing others down for not fulfilling your needs.
Well if my dog sat there like that I think I would be able to do this lol.
This took training! She didn't magically do this all on her own 😉 This is the result of putting in the time and the effort to make sure she feels comfortable and relaxed when I am grooming her. You can do it too!
@@SaraOndrako I didn't mean to imply it took no training. She is very well behaved. I am working on it. I wish we had her as a puppy so I could have started young. She is very food motivated though so I am trying to train her. Its a slow process but hopefully we will get there. she hates the clippers so I am hoping maybe I can get her to like the dremel before we try to actually use it.
No worries - I didn't take it that way :) It definitely helps when you are able to start with a puppy that has no preconceived notions and you can build in a positive emotional association with everything you do. Think about repeating each step you take to introduce the clippers and the dremmel at least 15-20 times. The repetition paired with a reward system (in her case food/treats) can help normalize the abnormal and help deteriorate any fear or anxiety she has with the objects. For example, turn the dremmel on without going near her and toss her a treat. Turn it off. Turn it back on and toss her a treat. Then turn it off. Set it on the ground and let her explore it - as she does so, toss a treat or two down by the dremmel as she's sniffing it to encourage her. If you haven't purchsed a dremmel yet - let her be a part of the unboxing process to where you get her really excited "what is it, let's check it out together" high happy tone type encouragement. Slow and steady wins the race! Keep me posted!
thatt dog was on drugs so calm . that didnt happen overnight ,nice going i luv see ing pittbulls so calm cool and confident !
I NEVER CLIPPED HIM, and the nails are short that they don't touch the ground. Every 2 weeks I take my Husky / German shepherd on asphalt parking lot and make him chase the ball 10 times.
the multiple clips aren't clear how you're avoiding the quick. Should show detail about how to notice the quick as you're cutting
This video is incorrectly titled. She only uses the dremel to finish the nail.
Rounding the edges is the purpose of the dremel. Using the clippers takes the bulk of the nail off but often leaves sharp edges so I round the sharp leftover edges with the dremel to finish the full cut. I’ve found this to be the fastest and most effective method for nail grooming.
@@SaraOndrakoactually you are correct. I read the title wrong! You list the items as you use them. Thanks for clarifying though.
My drama queen pittie would need anesthesia to preform this
How about a cat?
Only 30 seconds of Dremeling, a bit tight eh!
One thing you didn’t mention and you are not using but should be using is a mask when you are drimmling the nails. When you Dremel a fine mist of nail is dispersed into the air and can get into your lungs this can be very dangerous and harmful to your lungs.
Your 're working a already good nail , work on a dog with 5 months worth of nail.
I have many times :) That takes repetition with only taking a very small amount off each time and shaping what you take off around the shape of the quick. That will help the quick gradually recess over time and you can get the nails down to an appropriate length to where it doesn't impede walking (in most cases).