ziplex Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 My Pointer has very chunky claws and they need cutting right back, up 'til lately she has been fine but seems to have developed a bit of a dislike of late, tending to flinch in anticipation. I'm finding I wait for her to dose off then cut for as long as I can until she wakes up ,where i'm met with a cockled expression or an icy stare. I have read quite a few pet owners use a dremmel to grind the claws down, obviously once the dog has been familiarised with it and it appears a successful way of doing it.....anyone tried?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilv Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 (edited) My Pointer has very chunky claws and they need cutting right back, up 'til lately she has been fine but seems to have developed a bit of a dislike of late, tending to flinch in anticipation. I'm finding I wait for her to dose off then cut for as long as I can until she wakes up ,where i'm met with a cockled expression or an icy stare. I have read quite a few pet owners use a dremmel to grind the claws down, obviously once the dog has been familiarised with it and it appears a successful way of doing it.....anyone tried?? I think a lot of people including me have upset their dogs by trying to cut their toe nails too short. My little Border Terrier bitch hates me to even touch her feet after one enthusiastic clipping episode. Their nails hurt when cut too short. Dark nailed breeds can easily be over done and will bleed. My advice is to use proper dog nail clippers and take off only the tips. The dog should have a chunky amount of nail left. My bitch will not tolerate anyone touching her feet at all, which makes clipping her hair a right pain as she struggles as soon as you get anywhere near her feet. It is very easy to make a ham fisted job of this so mind how you go. Nail Clipping Edited August 21, 2008 by Evilv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziplex Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 My Pointer has very chunky claws and they need cutting right back, up 'til lately she has been fine but seems to have developed a bit of a dislike of late, tending to flinch in anticipation. I'm finding I wait for her to dose off then cut for as long as I can until she wakes up ,where i'm met with a cockled expression or an icy stare. I have read quite a few pet owners use a dremmel to grind the claws down, obviously once the dog has been familiarised with it and it appears a successful way of doing it.....anyone tried?? I think a lot of people including me have upset their dogs by trying to cut their toe nails too short. My little Border Terrier bitch hates me to even touch her feet after one enthusiastic clipping episode. Their nails hurt when cut too short. Dark nailed breeds can easily be over done and will bleed. My advice is to use proper dog nail clippers and take off only the tips. The dog should have a chunky amount of nail left. My bitch will not tolerate anyone touching her feet at all, which makes clipping her hair a right pain as she struggles as soon as you get anywhere near her feet. It is very easy to make a ham fisted job of this so mind how you go. Nail Clipping The little Springer we still have and the one of the two before her don't/didn't even blink when having their nails cut and Bree has been fine until recently. I haven't cut them too short for sure, I think I may have rotated the nail slightly during the last attempt perhaps? I use good quality heavy duty cutters, same as the scissor type in the link you put up, very sharp they are too but something has made her worry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziplex Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Here's a pic' of her talons, what's the concensus on these? too long or ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeksofdoom Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Leave them alone they're fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilv Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 (edited) Leave them alone they're fine! That's what I thought. They aren't too long in my opinion. I think a lot of people want to cut them too short. Edited August 21, 2008 by Evilv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziplex Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'll leave 'em for a while then chaps, thank you. I can put up with her tippy tappying about on the wood floor as long as it isn't giving her any grief, she does a great impession of Ginger Rogers I have to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Here's a pic' of her talons, what's the concensus on these? too long or ok? IMO if you cut more than 2 or 3mm off them they'll bleed and you can see from the picture she is wearing them down during exercise. They're fine mate, but I agree it is good to have your dog comfortable with you clipping incase the need does arise. WGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilv Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'll leave 'em for a while then chaps, thank you. I can put up with her tippy tappying about on the wood floor as long as it isn't giving her any grief, she does a great impession of Ginger Rogers I have to say Yeah - I know the annoyance of the tippy tapping into the bedroom at night. Mine is scared of thunder, one distant rumble and I have an impression of Ginger and Fred dancing all around the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziplex Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'll leave 'em for a while then chaps, thank you. I can put up with her tippy tappying about on the wood floor as long as it isn't giving her any grief, she does a great impession of Ginger Rogers I have to say Yeah - I know the annoyance of the tippy tapping into the bedroom at night. Mine is scared of thunder, one distant rumble and I have an impression of Ginger and Fred dancing all around the bed. You gotta laugh...........worst here is our two argueing over who's getting to the paper first, sounds like a bag of nails on fast spin , bless 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 What about exercise on a hard surface like Tarmac? Does that not wear them down gently and evenly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziplex Posted August 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 What about exercise on a hard surface like Tarmac? Does that not wear them down gently and evenly? Yes it does Malc, trouble is she rarely has excercise on hard surfaces......she's into the car and then out onto fields and commons etc., it's a habit i've gotten into over the years to the point that my dogs rarely, if ever, have a collar on. Maybe I should walk her more on her lead around the block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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