**Super_Dogs** Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) My puppies are now 10 days old and there nails are getting very scratchy. I have read the best way to trim them is to use a nail file. Is using a nail file best? Any technique suggestions? Edited March 4, 2011 by buddy1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I have only used nails trimmers in the past. Just take the sharp tips off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
**Super_Dogs** Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 I have only used nails trimmers in the past.Just take the sharp tips off. The clippers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseguy Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Use human nail clippers. As advised, just take the ends off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
**Super_Dogs** Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Use human nail clippers.As advised, just take the ends off. Thanks :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Depends on the size of the pup I guess, but I've always used those human nail clippers with the little handle that you have to turn around before they work - no idea what they're called! - easy to hold and virtually impossible to hurt the pup if it starts squirming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
**Super_Dogs** Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Pretty sure they are called nail clippers - I know what you mean though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I start at this age with a small manicure grinder. You used to get them in the $2 stores and they run on batteries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
**Super_Dogs** Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 I start at this age with a small manicure grinder.You used to get them in the $2 stores and they run on batteries That is a great idea. I am hesitant with the nail clippers, as there are still so little. I tried with a nail file and it was not very succesful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockerlover Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I use human nail scissors when pups r tiny ,but make sure u only take just the tips of . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinaJ Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I too used human nail clippers on all of mine, no problem at all. Just take off the tips, not too much, just a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystiqview Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I use human toe nail cutters. Depending on you breed, finger nail cutters also work a treat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystiqview Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I start at this age with a small manicure grinder.You used to get them in the $2 stores and they run on batteries That is a great idea. I am hesitant with the nail clippers, as there are still so little. I tried with a nail file and it was not very succesful. Get yourself a emry board suitable to file acrylic nails, they are not bad. I know of others who swear by the dremmel or grinding. From what I have read, best to start young on them and train them up to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Would imagine it's harder to hold a pup & file nails than to do a quick snip. I use those clippers that look like a tiny pair of pliers on mine, or nail scissors if I can't find them. Just tip them, easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystiqview Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I used to train my dogs to lie on their back.. so I could get (and see) the underside of the nails. (This was before breeding). I had a husky years and years ago who I think at the breeder's developed a dislike to clippers. I had to file her nails.. Hence the suggestion about files. I know a couple of breeders show people who use a dremmel and "grinds" the nails similar to what we get done when we get false nails.. They sware by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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