A bit skittish about clipping your dog’s nails? Your pooch's pedicure will be a quick, painless process with just a few helpful hints.Having the correct tools is always important. Use clippers specifically designed for dogs. Human clippers are not properly shaped and generally not sharp enough to safely accomplish the job.
Keep a styptic pencil or styptic power handy in case you cut too deeply and cause bleeding. You can also substitute corn starch if styptic is not available.
Try clipping your dog’s nails after a bath or a swim. The water softens the nail and makes it easier to cut. If your dog has clear nails, avoid the pinkish area of the nail (called the quick). This area contains blood vessels and will bleed. If your dog’s nails are dark, clip near the tip.
Accustom your dog to having her feet touched, beginning when your dog is a puppy. The more comfortable your pet is to having her paws touched, the less stress nail clipping will cause.
Speak in a calm and soothing voice clipping one nail at a time. If clipping is new for your dog, stop if there are signs of stress. Over time, you will be able to finish all four paws. A treat is always a nice way to end your beauty session.
Find a quiet area in which to clip. The fewer distractions for you both the better.
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