Clipping dog nails is one of the most commonly asked question when it comes to grooming one’s dog. It takes a lot of patience, dedication and perseverance at first, but once you get the basics right, you will be more comfortable to trim your dog’s toenails all that much easier.
Below are some simple and easy directions that you can follow when you clipping your dog’s nails.
- Sit with your dog on the floor.
- Hold your dogs’ paw firmly and push on his pads to extend the nail.
- Locate the quick ends (these are the pink colorings within the nail).
- Using a the dog clipper, cut the nail below the quick on a 45-degree angle, with the cutting end of the clipper toward the end of the nail.
- Rinse and repeat
- Praise the dog after completing the nail clipping to encourage them to be less resistant to the process next time.
It is important to remember that clipping your dog’s nails will not only enhance the appearance of your pet, but most importantly ensure better foot health and eliminate the risk of ingrown toenails.
For more easy to follow information on dog grooming click here – Clipping Dog Nails – 3 Steps To Dog Nail Clipping
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