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Congratulations on your new dog Ricky Ricardo! In my opinion, there’s not really a superior nail trimmer but for small breed dogs, the AKC does recommend the guillotine type as compared to the scissor type. Try conditioning Ricky to have a positive association with the clippers. This can be managed with high value treats and clicker training. Basically you start by rewarding her every time she looks at the clippers (click. treat). Then you gradually bring the clippers closer and touch her with the clippers. Every time she gets a reward. Then you slowly progress to clipping 1 nail (click. treat). And so on and so forth. It may not always be easy but it’s a start and hopefully she will allow it to happen. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
How often you need to cut depends on their length and your dog's lifestyle. If she spends time outside walking on a hard surface then she may wear them down naturally. If she is mostly inside then she will probably need them cut more frequently. If she has white nails then you should be able to visualize the quick and should be able to judge when they need to be cut. You want to avoid the quick as cutting the quick is painful to the dog. The only product you really need is a sharp pair of nail trimmers appropriate for her size. Here is a good article about trimming nails in dogs. https://www.google.com/amp/s/mobile.petcoach.co/amp/article/how-to-trim-your-dog-s-nails-in-5-easy-steps
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thanks for using Boop by Petco. You have basically two options 1) Get some anti-anxiety medication and try again (or have the vet office try again) 2) take some serious time to train her. Feed treats while you touch the feet. Repeat daily until she has no concern about it. Then continue to give treats while you hold the nail clippers. When she is comfortable with that, progress to touching the clippers to the nail. Finally progress to just clipping the tip of the nail, etc. Best of luck to you and Ash!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Yes, however, it will require extreme caution. The bigger size of the dog nail clippers will make it harder to judge where the cut is occurring. Human toenail or fingernail clippers can be really useful in these little guys. I hope that helps you! Thanks for asking Boop by Petco!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thank you for submitting your question regarding nail trimming. There are two ways to clip a dog's nails. The first is what you mentioned with actual nail clippers. The other is using an electric dremel to file the nails down. This is likely what the article was referring to with allowing the pet to get used to the noise. I hope this information helps!
Updated on August 12th, 2025