I used to take Shai to a groomer who did it for 3 dollars b/c when I first got her I couldn't get her to let me do them. That must have gotten her used to it b/c now she lets me do them w/ dog trimmers. My challenge is trying to do Kylie's nails. They are getting soooo long and I can't figure out a way to "hogtie" her so she will let me do them, its just the back ones, but she fights me like a hellcat!!!!! Go figure!!!