Recommendation for nail clippers/ files?

I'm a groomer and I prefer the red handled scissor type of trimmers, because it doesn't make the snapping noise when you trim the nail. Remember that your breathing changes, your voice goes up when you begin doing this....your dog is detecting a bodily change in you because you are frustrated. Sing, don't react to the paw being pulled away. I would suggest a grooming noose and a belly strap to keep your dog teathered while doing this. Pull the leg behind the dog, like a horse having its hooves done.

Don't ever let go....don't even talk to the dog. Hold on, don't trim for a week....when the yanking stops give it a very small treat, a calm hand on it's back, move to another leg, stops yanking, treat, small pat....

no nails for one week....always do the trimming in the same spot of the house, no talking, breath....and I guarantee it will cooperate. How do you think groomers and vets do it?

Get a pair of nail cutters recommended for large breeds. This is a must so you can cut quickly & get the job done.

You will need someone to hold the dog still while you are doing the cutting. The person holding the dog can assist you by holding the leg you are clipping the nails on. This will lessen the jerking & pulling away.

Took at the nail from under the pad. You should be able to see where the quick is this way. It is better to cut it too long than too short. If you do cut too short use one of the following to stop the bleeding, flour, baby power, talc poweder, quick stop(used by groomers) or any kind of power will work.

It is also important that his feet be handled when nothing is being done to them. By handling the foot & toes this will condition him to be more acceptable to when you actually are cutting his nails. Don't make it a game while handling his feet & toes. This will make matters worse.

Remember to turn the dogs foot so that you can see the back of the nails. On white nails it is easy to see the quick but on black nails it is not possible to see the quick through the nail & by turning the foot backwards you have a better chance of doing it right. Don't panic if you cut too short & it starts bleeding, just have some kind of powder ready to apply to the bleeding nail & continue cutting the rest of the nails. Get the job done as quickly as possible & release the dog.

Handle those feet & toes as much as possible when nothing is being done to him. This will get him acustomed to his feet & toes being touched.

Best of luck.

It sounds like the clippers you have are just fine....maybe try a different approach with your pup. I've found that wrapping them up in a towel or blanket depending on the size of your pooch... to where only one paw is out at a time...tight enough to where they can't wiggle too much, but obviously loose enough so they can still breath, and to where they can't see it coming....works wonders. Good Luck!

I have a Golden Retreiver and an English Bulldog.....I actually sort of lay on my Golden Retreiver, he's pretty mellow though. And use the other method on my Bully. She's a little tank, but I can still manage her. When I take them to the vets I have to admit I take them up on a free nail clip while I'm there...lol.

Since he just had surgery on his paw, I suggest letting the vet cut his nails just this once until the wound heals.

Or you can get his nails clipped at Petco for $8. Or any groomer in town will clip his nails.

A pet store recommended rubbing the flat side of a butter knife on our dogs feet to get them used to metal touching their feet. But we learned concrete is easier,lol. Take him for a walk on concrete. It's a natural nail file, a good 30 to 45 minute walk everyday is good for both of you. If he can exercise being he's had surgery, I don't know the details.

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Good Luck =)

no brands to suggest, but try the round edge so anyone wont get hurt by its point, and make it sharp..

also.. pets, DON'T EVER cut the nails too short, it really hurts them. so just cut the sharpest edge, the rest of nails don't cut it.

though it's a nail, they bleed when over trimmed. i've tried once, when i didn't know my cat would cry for a night for over trimming one of her nail.

but mine, i just use simple scissors, not clippers as i don't want my pet to get hurt. just be careful with the edges.

I use a dremel for my dog. It took her some getting use to, the sound it makes more than anything else, but its quick and i think easier to control how far you file the nail down.