My first attempt at cutting Max’s nails after bringing him home from the shelter was met by a snarling, snapping whirling dervish.  Never have I had a dog react with such terror.

My neighbor asked me if I would come over and hold her dog so she could cut her nails, Tink absolutely went crazy at nail trimming time.

I was at agility class last night when the owner lamented that he was going up to his house because he had to trim all 3 of his dogs nails.  We all made that face, you know that face you make when you have a distasteful job ahead of you.

Seems to be universal, most dogs really dislike having their nails cut.  More than likely because we have on occasion cut them too short. OUCH…….

I started Max’s nail cutting education by waiting until he was relaxed, took a handful of treats, quickly clipped just the tip off one nail, praised the daylights out of him and gave him lots of treats.  I can, after a very long time, cut all of his nails at the same time.  I still treat him after a few nails and am extremely careful not to cut into the quick.

Tink is also much better about having her nails clipped after her owner tried the one nail, lots of treats method.

If you have a dog that hates manicure day, try this method, it really works!!!!!