SERIOUS nail cutting issues!

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Posted : 8/18/2009 2:09:45 PM

lemonwedge
Anyway, I think we're doing well, did 2 more today, and no running away or distress.

That's very good! I understand what you meant now and why she got upset. Never fails that something will happen unexpectedly and cause them to freak a little. LOL

dunplace

Posted : 10/5/2009 9:49:19 PM

lemon, I have a 5yr old Boston named Pearl and until about 6 mos ago I used regular nail clippers and didnt like them because they shattered the nails sometimes. Anyway I went to a Dremel and file them that way now. I had to go real SLOW getting her used to that. I would just have the Dremel out on the porch and just turn it on and lay it down and let her be around it for a few days be fore I even picked it up around her. Then I would pick it up with it turned off and hold it with her in my lap. Finally I would turn it on and just sit there with it on a few times depending on how she reacted. When I finally tried it on her she squirmed just a little the first time or two and now she actually seems to enjoy it. She just lays there and snorts and snores as I file. Remember go very SLOW. Hope this helps Big Smile