need help

[Muddy4paws]

I cut nails everyday, Make it fun! We had a puppy in today that didn't like his nails done he was only 4 months old so they way I did it was do one nail then plenty of hugs and kisses then move on the next one. Yes it took along time! Build up their confidence and dont make it something they will grow to hate. Make sure you only cut off the tips of the nails too especially if hes very nervous you dont want to risk cutting off too much and causing him to have a fear about them being done.

If you dont feel you can do them why not ask a groomer? They are used to nervous dogs and will take their time to ensure its done carefully.

[Freedom]

Some clippers come with a nail guard, which prevent you from cutting too short and hitting the quick. That is what was suggested for me when I got Sugar last December.

Here is just one example (happens to be the one I bought)
http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...l+clippers&N=2

Sugar is a small dog, just 12 pounds, so this is perfect. I have cut the wuick, both times I was at fault. Once I moved the guard aside to clip more; and the other time I clipped three times. Well, duh!

I usually cut her nails one every 4 weeks. I can tell when I hear her click - click - clicking on the kitchen floor that it is time to cut them. She does NOT like having them done. She lays on her back on the sofa and I clip a few. I spread it out over a few days to get through all of them, she looks so sad eyed when I'm doing it!