Cutting Large Dog S Nails

How to trim your dog s nails safely getting your dog comfortable.

Cutting large dog s nails.

Recognizing signs of stress and responding appropriately will significantly enhance the experience of both owner and dog during the process of nail trimming. Effectively cutting a large dog s nails without force requires preparation proper conditioning commitment confidence and plenty of treats in order to be successful. If you have a small dog hold your dog in your lap or place them on a steady surface. We re going to s.

Take your elbow towards the head and grab your dog s leg with the other arm supporting the bottom leg. Our veterinarian technician ericka is showing how to properly trim nails on a large dog. A large dog will make it quite challenging to use the standard hold when clipping its nails. In as little as one week you can have one of those rare dogs who doesn t mind nail.

Grinding your dog s. For some people trimming their dog s nails can be a chore. Trimming your dog s nails. Don t forget to trim the dewclaws on dogs that have them.

Gently but firmly hold one of your dog s paws between your thumb and. Find a quiet area where your dog is comfortable and free from distractions. Carefully work your way back towards the quick and stop trimming 2 3 millimeters in front of it. Dewclaws are the nails some dogs have on the inside of the.

If you have a large dog it s. Here s how to cut dog nails safely. In this video you ll learn how to clip dog nails at home with 2 strange tricks. Lots of kisses lots of treats and a positive attitude go a long way.

She will show you the nail trimmer we use and how to trim black na. Instead make sure that your dog is laying on the floor sideways and place your arm gently over the neck from the back. Locate or approximate the quick before trimming off the end of the nail. Make nail trimming quality time you spend with your dog.