For Bruce, we used steak when first training him to hold his paw
still for a nail trim but, now that he's good at it, we've shifted priorities and reserve the big guns for when we ask him to curb his prey drive.
Instead of holding
still for a nail trim, he may pull his paw back.
Not exact matches
Or maybe that first - time rabbit owner, whose constant refrain of, «My rabbit won't stay
still for anyone else but you, she usually hates getting her
nails trimmed,» makes you certain you've got a client
for life.
While there's always a chance that you'll improve your
nail trimming skills, you should
still consider your dexterity level when you're first buying a
nail clipper
for your dog.
Meanwhile, the electric cat
nail trimmer is ideal
for use in cats that won't stay
still long enough
for you to clip their
nails properly.
The first goal is
for your dog to hold
still in the position where you are most comfortable
trimming the
nails.
Not our fellow canine... his aversion often begins as a puppy when he squirms in confusion about the strange cutting pressure felt on his
nails or the frustrating length of time he must remain
still for the
trimming.
Great job, Kevin, although I
still see a need
for the occasional
nail trim.
Holding
still for you to
trim the
nails is hard enough!
Even if you can't bring your dog to the groomer a couple times a month you can
still learn to keep its ears groomed and its
nails trimmed for hygiene and health as opposed to cosmetic appeal.