Clipping Dog Nails - 3 Steps To Dog Nail Clipping

Before you get going, let us note down what equipment you will need. These are:

* A dog nail clipper or dog nail trimmer.
* Cotton balls / Styptic powder or cornstarch.
* Confidence, patience and some yummy treats.

Though this may not really seem like a step that one should follow, you would be wrong. Think about it, if your dog is moving all over the place and is inpatient, aggressive or whatever else, how much more challenging will the process of clipping his nails become.

A good way to keep your pooch calm is to start by using a soft tone of voice or by gently rubbing his ears. This will decrease the anxiety level and make your job that much easier.

Clipping dog nails is not exactly the most pleasant experience for your pet. This is why it is always a great idea to have a special treat. One that will only be used when your are clipping your dogs nails. By having these available for the process only, your dog will begin to associate this super yummy, delicious treat with having his nails clipped.

Ok, so now is the moment of truth. You should start clipping dog nails by facing your hand in the same direction as the paw and away from the dog. You can also use your fingers to gently wrap under the pads as you use your thumb to stabilize from the top of the digit you are working on.

It is a good idea to never hold the paw between the pads. Even if your dog is very cooperative, they will find this ticklelish and could make abrupt movements.

Rough edges when clipping dog nails are very common. If you would like to smooth these out it is very simple. Just use an emery board and that will do the trick.

And that's it! Congratulations your dog's nails are now clipped and looking fantastic! Great Work! Remember to give your dog that treat we mentioned earlier. This will show your dog that they did a good job and will make it that much easier the next time.