How to train your dog to relax for nail clipping
02 Jul 2010
Check out this video to see how you can get your dog to relax and be calm during nail clipping. Splash my BC falls asleep most of the time when I clip her nails. This is the safest way to clip your dogs nails without them struggling or snapping at or biting you.
Duration : 0:4:45
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2010 Jul 02
ceaser milan is …
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2010 Jul 02
Thanks for the …
Thanks for the great video. It was just the reminder I needed to go one step at a time. It’s so easy to rush things and get impatient.
2010 Jul 02
Splash looks like …
Splash looks like she’s having a fabulous time, and it’s lovely to see a dog (Kiko) actually ~queuing up~ to have her nails done! I love the way you make everything so much fun for the dogs.
2010 Jul 02
Whoa, I wonder how …
Whoa, I wonder how Splash can be so calm! She’s such a calm dog!!
2010 Jul 02
Do you have a video …
Do you have a video about how to clip there nails cause i dont want my dog’s nails to bleed ..
2010 Jul 02
Great ideas! I …
Great ideas! I love the step by step approach, and especially love the technique of having the dog upside down between your legs. I’m going to start that tonight!
2010 Jul 02
Thanks for your …
Thanks for your video Its always been a mission but much easier now
2010 Jul 02
THANK YOU!! Thanks …
THANK YOU!! Thanks to your video, I can now clip my dog’s nails. I have never been able to do this without stressing my dog out VERY much. He doesn’t even notice now. Thank you again!
2010 Jul 02
I have a Petit …
I have a Petit Brabancon, 5 m.o., and last time I clipped his nails, he sulked for ages and was really wary of me afterwards.
2010 Jul 02
My dog’s not afraid …
My dog’s not afraid of the equipment, and she doesn’t mind me holding her feet, but she hates when you gently push her toes (to extend the nail a bit) which I automatically do when I go to cut her nails, especially between grooming when fur is in the way. She lets the vet do it (even though last time he split her nail down the middle, and didn’t even tell me), but with me she gets antsy and I’m afraid I’ll cut her quick. As you said, maybe I should start all over. Hopefully it will go better!
2010 Jul 02
My dog Izzie HATES …
My dog Izzie HATES having her nails done, but I tried a tecnique when you get a bucket and put peanut butter in the bottom and they are distracted so they don’t notice the nail clippers as much……. and them you clip them…. and it worked! I’m going to post a video of clipping Izzie’s nails using this method today!
2010 Jul 02
I have tried …
I have tried everything! Now my groomer tells me she can not do my dogs nails anymore because he is too difficult. He only weighs 18 lbs. I thought working with difficult dogs was something they are trained for. I guess I was wrong. I dont know what to do. I will have to ask a vet what can be done because I can not do it.
2010 Jul 02
I’m not a trainer, …
I’m not a trainer, but I’d say until the dog is totally comfortable with what you’re expecting them to do. So until your dog is totally cool with nail trimming, keep training until its a relaxing thing to to them.
2010 Jul 02
Would this work on …
Would this work on a dog that is compleatly terrified of this? My dog is very skittish and my dad thiks just holding her down (it takes four of us by the way) and clipping her nails is the only way to do it. I really hate it when it comes time to clip her nails but right now they are so long it is dangerous to wals on slick floors because she falls.
2010 Jul 02
How long should …
How long should training go on for?
2010 Jul 02
you can use their …
you can use their dinner as treats, then your dog won’t be sick.
2010 Jul 02
I am going to try …
I am going to try this with our new pup. She really hates both the grinding and clipping even though no one has ever done it buy us.
2010 Jul 02
man my dogs would …
man my dogs would be sick as from all those dog treats!!! not to mention fat!!! lol hahah. my dogs are fine with there nails tho, but very informative!
2010 Jul 02
Started doing this …
Hadn’t thought about a Dremel – have to try that! Thank you as always You’re the best! 
Started doing this with puppy early on, upside down, lots of treats. It works! She concentrates on the treats not the clipping
2010 Jul 02
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2010 Jul 02
you can watch …
you can watch iPhone dog game “ICrazyDog” in my channel. Its available in appstore for download
2010 Jul 02
ummmm ok?
ummmm ok?
2010 Jul 02
Thanks for this …
Thanks for this video…I’m definitely going to try this method with my pooch!
2010 Jul 02
buy a clicker at a …
buy a clicker at a pet store or just use your tongue
2010 Jul 02
how am i supposed …
how am i supposed to do the ”click”?