Help!

Flash is almost 5 months old now and he absolutely REFUSES to let us trim his nails. We've been trying ever since we got him (in May) and have seemingly tried everything. Our trainer tried, our groomer tried, and our vet tried, yet no one seems to be able to help us. We've tried distracting him with the kong and peanut butter, we've tried catching him during a lazy time, we've tried holding him down as best we can, but he thrashes like none other and I really think he may twist his paws or break a bone or something during these ordeals. His claws are getting extremely long, and we are DESPERATE for help! We're to the point of asking the vet for some kind of sedative or something, because it is getting ridiculous. Please help!

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Permalink Reply by Carol Braitman on July 31, 2008 at 9:54pm

Both my dogs HATE having their feet touched. For nail trimming, I take them to the groomer, and they Dremel their nails. Also, the groomer has permission to muzzle them while theri nails are being trimmed. It seems to help that the groomer is not related to them, so they are more submissive. If you want to keep trying at home, I would suggest muzzling, and tying the leash to something like the groomer does. I wouldn't use a clipper, buy a dremel, or that new Pawdicure. Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by James on August 1, 2008 at 12:46am

I get "Frosty Paws" from the grocery store and while he licks at it I can trim them easily. At first he circled the cup making it hard but I just held his leg and he stopped fighting.