15 Aug Trimming Dog Nails (Part 2)

In the previous part, we talked about the importance of nail trimming in dogs. Long nails can cause irreparable damage to your furry friend. Due to small veins in the dog’s nails, it’s better to leave this important task to reputable groomers. Nail growth depends on various factors such as breed, genetics, nutrition, activity level, etc. But it would help if you usually trimmed your dog’s nails every two weeks. The best way to do this is to choose the right nail clippers and nail file, which we have already described in detail. In this section, you will learn how to trim nails properly.

Start trimming your dog’s nails from birth.

The younger you start, the easier and better it will be for your dog to cope with it, and the less stress he will have. Therefore, it’s better to acquaint your dog with nail clippers and nail files from the age of 2-3 months. Of course, this may take some time, and you shouldn’t expect your puppy to cooperate with you the first time. But with positive approval, treats and patience, you can get the most naughty puppy accustomed to trimming his nails.

The best way to get a dog nail

It’s better to trim the puppy’s nails for the first time during a week and gradually. Of course, if your puppy is more gentle, you can do this much faster; But it also works well for the most sensitive and timid puppies.

Day 1

Show the nail clipper and nail file to the puppy and let him sniff and scrutinize it. Encourage and caress him while doing this.

Day 2

Apply the nail clipper or electric file nail to the dog one by one. Then encourage and caress him.

Day 3

Apply a nail clipper or electric file nail to the dog. Press the nail clipper at a short distance so that the dog can hear its sound. Also, turn on the electric file nail so that your dog can feel the sound and vibration. Then encourage and caress him.

Day 4

Apply the nail clipper and nail file to the dog nails one by one, but don’t shorten. Hold the nails in your hand and examine them to ensure how far you are going to cut.

Day 5

Try shortening the tip of one of the nails slightly. Give the puppy a treat if he responds well. Even if he’s gentle, it is better to cut only one nail this time.

Day 6

Gently trim the second nail.

Day 7

So trim one nail every day to finish all of them. You may think this process takes a long time, but it helps the puppy get along very soon, and your work will be easier next time; So it’s worth trying!

Properly trim dog nails.

• Lift the dog’s paw. Gently but firmly place your thumb on one of the fingers and the index finger under the nail.
• If your dog is furry, be careful that the hair doesn’t cover the nails.
• Press the thumb slightly backwards and the index finger forward; This will make the nail stand out more and make it easier to trim.
• Specify the amount of nail you want to trim and then trim the nail with a quick, firm motion.
• Be careful of the end of the nail that has blood vessels or quick.
• The sharper the nail and the faster your hand moves, the cleaner and better the nail cut.
• Finally, you can use a hand or electric file nail to trim and smooth the nail’s surface, especially the corners.

Don’t forget that if your dog is good and calm during these steps, encourage and pet him; nail trimming becomes a good memory and experience for him.

Trimming dog nails is one of the most important things in keeping a pet dog. Because it requires a series of special tools and expertise, the dog may be injured, or the nail may not be properly trimmed while doing this. Therefore, like other pet care, it has certain principles. Knowing the important points in dog health is an important issue that you shouldn’t ignore. Mishkagrooming specialized team is familiar with all these points and guarantees the health and hygiene of your beautiful puppies with great care and knowledge.