How do you cut your corgi's nails? Nail grinder vs nail clippers - MyCorgi.com2024-03-28T12:19:11Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/how-do-you-cut-your-corgi-s-nails-nail-grinder-vs-nail-clippers?commentId=1150197%3AComment%3A1773110&feed=yes&xn_auth=noclaw trimming FAQ
guillotine,…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-07-10:1150197:Comment:17733882013-07-10T19:32:33.602ZJohn Wolffhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/JohnWolff92
<p><a href="http://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/nail-trimming" target="_self">claw trimming FAQ</a></p>
<p>guillotine, front-to-back (not the direction to tool is designed for), easiest when wet and soft, upside-down on floor with dog between legs, an eassistant to distract the dog is useful at first, just small cuts, note it on the calendar.</p>
<p><a href="http://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/nail-trimming" target="_self">claw trimming FAQ</a></p>
<p>guillotine, front-to-back (not the direction to tool is designed for), easiest when wet and soft, upside-down on floor with dog between legs, an eassistant to distract the dog is useful at first, just small cuts, note it on the calendar.</p> Bella...time for your boyfrie…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-07-10:1150197:Comment:17732772013-07-10T16:11:04.838ZLindahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/LindaFeldbin
<p>Bella...time for your boyfriend to start feeding her and responding to her needs...food, out, treats. I know it will be hard on you and you will want to take over when she doesn't respond to him but you can't. She needs to learn to listen to him just as she listens to you....it could save her life one day. She needs to know that both of you are pack leaders equally. Most dogs tend to bond closer with one person...generally the one who feeds them but they need to respond to any commands…</p>
<p>Bella...time for your boyfriend to start feeding her and responding to her needs...food, out, treats. I know it will be hard on you and you will want to take over when she doesn't respond to him but you can't. She needs to learn to listen to him just as she listens to you....it could save her life one day. She needs to know that both of you are pack leaders equally. Most dogs tend to bond closer with one person...generally the one who feeds them but they need to respond to any commands from all humans within the household. Otherwise it's chaos.</p> I would prefer to not use a g…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-07-10:1150197:Comment:17731212013-07-10T14:39:28.974ZBella & Chibahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Bella804
<p>I would prefer to not use a groomer, because I want to be able to do it myself. Also, it's another opportunity for Chiba to bond with me, and to gain more trust. However, she does already trust me completely. She will only cuddle on the couch with me, sit on my lap, listen to my voice, and only walk on a leash with me. It's a bit of a problem though because my boyfriend and I live together and she won't do anything of those things with him, even those he is her "daddy." I guess she is a…</p>
<p>I would prefer to not use a groomer, because I want to be able to do it myself. Also, it's another opportunity for Chiba to bond with me, and to gain more trust. However, she does already trust me completely. She will only cuddle on the couch with me, sit on my lap, listen to my voice, and only walk on a leash with me. It's a bit of a problem though because my boyfriend and I live together and she won't do anything of those things with him, even those he is her "daddy." I guess she is a mommy's girl!</p> I use these clippers:
http:/…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-07-10:1150197:Comment:17733652013-07-10T14:39:13.272ZJenny, Tucker, & Zoeyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/jenny
<p>I use these clippers:</p>
<p></p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Safari-Professional-Large-Nail-Trimmer/dp/B0002ARQV4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373466965&sr=8-1&keywords=dog+nail+clippers" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Safari-Professional-Large-Nail-Trimmer/dp/B0002ARQV4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373466965&sr=8-1&keywords=dog+nail+clippers</a></p>
<p></p>
<p>I flip them over on their backs and lay them between my legs. I prefer to clip after a bath as the nails…</p>
<p>I use these clippers:</p>
<p></p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Safari-Professional-Large-Nail-Trimmer/dp/B0002ARQV4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373466965&sr=8-1&keywords=dog+nail+clippers" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Safari-Professional-Large-Nail-Trimmer/dp/B0002ARQV4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373466965&sr=8-1&keywords=dog+nail+clippers</a></p>
<p></p>
<p>I flip them over on their backs and lay them between my legs. I prefer to clip after a bath as the nails are softer and I think the quick is easier to see. Mine need their nails clipped at least every 2 weeks-- they grow fast and they're not worn down by pavement. Both of mine are good with nails. Zoey has always been; Tucker had to learn that it was no use struggling.</p> I was eyeing grinders, just b…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-07-10:1150197:Comment:17732702013-07-10T14:31:13.453ZBella & Chibahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Bella804
<p>I was eyeing grinders, just because I like the idea of gradually "cutting" her nails and that her nails won't be sharp. Is there a particular brand that is best?</p>
<p>I was eyeing grinders, just because I like the idea of gradually "cutting" her nails and that her nails won't be sharp. Is there a particular brand that is best?</p> Walks don't trim Chiba's nail…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-07-10:1150197:Comment:17734552013-07-10T14:30:21.839ZBella & Chibahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Bella804
<p>Walks don't trim Chiba's nails so far. She's only nine weeks and she gets tired after only 20 minutes (is that normal?). When she's tired, she comes over to me and puts her paws on my knees, letting me know she wants to be carried. She's my little spoiled princess! Hopefully her endurance will improve soon. She's only 6.5lbs right now.</p>
<p>Walks don't trim Chiba's nails so far. She's only nine weeks and she gets tired after only 20 minutes (is that normal?). When she's tired, she comes over to me and puts her paws on my knees, letting me know she wants to be carried. She's my little spoiled princess! Hopefully her endurance will improve soon. She's only 6.5lbs right now.</p> Grinder, mostly on the back:…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-07-10:1150197:Comment:17733532013-07-10T14:17:55.843ZBethhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Beth306
Grinder, mostly on the back: the front get worn down on walks.
Grinder, mostly on the back: the front get worn down on walks. Same here. I bought an electr…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-07-10:1150197:Comment:17732642013-07-10T14:02:39.970Zsarah & tapiolahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/sarahtapiola
<p>Same here. I bought an electric nail grinder when my dog was a puppy and never even opened the box--his front nails are worn down as short as can be just from walking on the road.</p>
<p>Same here. I bought an electric nail grinder when my dog was a puppy and never even opened the box--his front nails are worn down as short as can be just from walking on the road.</p> Doesn't taking your dog for w…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-07-10:1150197:Comment:17734472013-07-10T06:37:05.991ZMaihttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Mai335
<p>Doesn't taking your dog for walks trim it down for you?</p>
<p>Maybe it's also the way my dog walks because the two back paws have longer nails but, the two front paws are worn down to their quick. I've actually had to shorten his walks or take him to walk at places that are either grass or dirt paths.</p>
<p>Doesn't taking your dog for walks trim it down for you?</p>
<p>Maybe it's also the way my dog walks because the two back paws have longer nails but, the two front paws are worn down to their quick. I've actually had to shorten his walks or take him to walk at places that are either grass or dirt paths.</p> Keeping Stumpy's nails trimme…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-07-10:1150197:Comment:17731102013-07-10T05:55:44.208ZKim & Stumpy Nhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/KimNStumpy
<p>Keeping Stumpy's nails trimmed is still quite nerve-wracking for me, even though I've done it for months now. I first bought guillotine style clippers and agree with Ludi's post above regarding clipping a little at a time, usually after a bath because it makes the nails softer! Stumpy is super fidgety though so my friend recommended Oster's version of the pawdicure and have been using that since. In my experience, using a dremmel is much faster and you're able to get more of a rounded nail…</p>
<p>Keeping Stumpy's nails trimmed is still quite nerve-wracking for me, even though I've done it for months now. I first bought guillotine style clippers and agree with Ludi's post above regarding clipping a little at a time, usually after a bath because it makes the nails softer! Stumpy is super fidgety though so my friend recommended Oster's version of the pawdicure and have been using that since. In my experience, using a dremmel is much faster and you're able to get more of a rounded nail that won't scratch you or furniture!</p>
<p></p>
<p>Also, whenever Petsmart sends me grooming coupons I take full advantage and send Stumpy off for grooming, you get: nail clipping, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, a bath & sanitary trim/pad shaving(if requested) usually for $15 after the coupon :)</p>