How do you get a dog to allow you to trim their nails?

How do you get a dog to allow you to trim their nails?

When petting your new pup, rub her feet and put pressure on her toes. Let her investigate the nail clippers as they lie on the floor, then open and close them so she can hear the noise they make. Next, clip the very tip off a nail while providing positive reinforcement with praise and treats.

What can I give my dog to calm her so I can trim her nails?

Over the counter sedatives

  • Benadryl: This mild antihistamine sedative helps keep your pet calm when it is nervous about clipping its nails.
  • Valium: Valium or Diazepam is given to pets to relax and calm them.
  • Melatonin supplements: Help regulate body rhythm and help calm down your dog.

Why do dogs hate getting their paws touched?

Some dogs might resist you touching their paws simply because it makes them feel awkward or vulnerable. The spaces in between the paw pads are even more sensitive than the tops, and trying to get in-between your dog’s paw pads might provoke a serious reaction.

Do you have to take your dog to get his nails trimmed?

If you can convince your dog nail trims aren’t as bad as they think, it’s much more convenient to trim your dog’s nails at home. Even if you still bring your dog to get their nails cut it’s a good idea to make them comfortable with the process for their sake as well as the safety of the person doing the trimming.

Why does my dog not like his nails cut?

For Tater, he clearly didn’t like his paws being held or the Clippers or the Dremel being brought towards him. What really put him over the edge and into orbit was the action of isolating one toe (and that is something I didn’t need to do). You need to dissect what elements of cutting nails your dog needs help with most.

Can you use a nail clipper on a dog?

For some dogs, the nail grinder works better than a traditional clipper, but it can be more time-consuming. Be aware some dogs don’t like the vibration and sound coming from the grinder. It is essential to use a nail grinder that is meant to trim a dog’s nails and not a craft or industrial style one.

When to use transfer of value for nail trimming?

An example is that if your dog loves to tug, and you used that for nail trimming, the association could go the other way and your dog ends up not liking tugging. The KEY with using transfer of value for something like toe nail cutting is that the behaviour you are asking for initially MUST BE ACHIEVABLE for the dog.

If you can convince your dog nail trims aren’t as bad as they think, it’s much more convenient to trim your dog’s nails at home. Even if you still bring your dog to get their nails cut it’s a good idea to make them comfortable with the process for their sake as well as the safety of the person doing the trimming.

What should I do if my dog hates having his nails cut?

Break down all the elements of trimming your dog’s nails. Write them down. Take your emotions out of it so you can clearly see what you need to work on. What is your dog afraid of?

For some dogs, the nail grinder works better than a traditional clipper, but it can be more time-consuming. Be aware some dogs don’t like the vibration and sound coming from the grinder. It is essential to use a nail grinder that is meant to trim a dog’s nails and not a craft or industrial style one.

An example is that if your dog loves to tug, and you used that for nail trimming, the association could go the other way and your dog ends up not liking tugging. The KEY with using transfer of value for something like toe nail cutting is that the behaviour you are asking for initially MUST BE ACHIEVABLE for the dog.