WExtremeG Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I saw a claw cutting diagram on here a little while back- but can't find it. Could someone be so kind as to repost it or direct me to the thread that had it? Also, does anyone have photos of correctly trimmed feet from underneath- I've been trimming my GSD over the last few weeks, but am not sure if they are still too long (they look long)as I have no reference. Cheers (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I have a few photos on my site here that may be useful?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I think Sway had a good one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bullbreedlover Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 My dogs nail clippers have now been made redundant after the awesome purchase of a dremel cordless grinder. For years and years I used to clip my dogs nails(Bullmastiffs and Bulldogs) and then use my older Ozito grinder to smooth off the sharp bits. The Ozito was not cordless. And it was a damn pain to use. After picking up a brand new Dremel for an awesome price at a local market I have never used my clippers again. Sorry to go off topic a bit here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeebie Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Just on the nail topic really really hard to see how far back to go on all jet black nails so I just nibble a bit every couple days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 have a look at the dremmmel link, lots of nail photos if you scroll down http://www.doberdawn.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WExtremeG Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Brilliant! thank you (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WExtremeG Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 I have looked into a dremel, but will stick to the standard clippers I think. My girl is really good-lol but I don't give her a choice for resistance :laugh: The photos have confirmed I was doing it right- from underneath I trim to where you can see a oval shape within the claw. thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) I have a dremel and it's awesome for nails, but mine won't sit still for the amount of time it takes. I have enough trouble pinning them down to clip a few nails at a time without them biting me and peeing on me (and yes, they've had their nails done regularly since they were born, they are just drama queens!) Edited February 13, 2013 by minimax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbreedlover Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I have a dremel and it's awesome for nails, but mine won't sit still for the amount of time it takes. I have enough trouble pinning them down to clip a few nails at a time without them biting me and peeing on me (and yes, they've had their nails done regularly since they were born, they are just drama queens!) Which is why I love the dremmel. Bulldogs are immensely strong dogs and using clippers was just proving so unreliable if they tried pulled their foot away. And with a dremmel you can get such a nice tidy nail with no sharp bits. If you do happen to get too close to the quick the wound is cauterized straight away with minimal fuss. Our first Bullmastiff had very long nails with long kwiks as her nails had hardly been trimmed before we got her and cutting her nails proved to be way too risky(black nails as well which made it harder to see the kwik) My white Bulldog has unpigmented nails so you can see the kwiks but I still prefer to use the dremel. My Bulldog bitch will just lift each foot while I dremmel away with her nails. Getting them used to the dremmel can be done with training. My boy doesnt like it but he is told it is happening and that is that. He is such a womans blouse :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Can you still dremmel the dog's nails too far? As in make them bleed like when you cut the quick? Kirah has black nails and even though she's always running on bricks outside, her front nails still seem quite long and I'm reluctant to trim them any shorter for fear of hitting the quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Can you still dremmel the dog's nails too far? As in make them bleed like when you cut the quick? Kirah has black nails and even though she's always running on bricks outside, her front nails still seem quite long and I'm reluctant to trim them any shorter for fear of hitting the quick. Not really, because if you do dremel too far and see blood, it's usually still a layer or so away and not actually open to the air yet because the dremel doesn't move that quickly. If you do hit the quick and get actual blood, it doesn't actually bleed like when you cut it. Not sure of the reason! Maybe something to do with the heat from the dremel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Has anyone used the Cordless Dremel Stylus for dog nails? It looks like it might be easier to handle. Stylus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Can you still dremmel the dog's nails too far? As in make them bleed like when you cut the quick? Kirah has black nails and even though she's always running on bricks outside, her front nails still seem quite long and I'm reluctant to trim them any shorter for fear of hitting the quick. Not really, because if you do dremel too far and see blood, it's usually still a layer or so away and not actually open to the air yet because the dremel doesn't move that quickly. If you do hit the quick and get actual blood, it doesn't actually bleed like when you cut it. Not sure of the reason! Maybe something to do with the heat from the dremel? Thanks for the info. I'll definitely look into buying a dremmel then because as I said, Kirah's black nails are a nightmare. Zeus's also might benefit from a grinder too because even though his are a nice length, the nails always seem to be splitting and cracking near the base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Just been googling a few different grinder brands and came across this Ryobi Grinder. Even though it's corded, it looks as though the grinder attachment part is retractable so it pulls out away from the device. Might be handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Has anyone used the Cordless Dremel Stylus for dog nails? It looks like it might be easier to handle. Stylus yes I have one, I find it very good to hold and handle. Thought it might have been a bit awkward but it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasels Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Has anyone used the Cordless Dremel Stylus for dog nails? It looks like it might be easier to handle. Stylus I use one on my black-nailed dog, works well, easy to grip and has enough 'grunt' to do the job :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbreedlover Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Has anyone used the Cordless Dremel Stylus for dog nails? It looks like it might be easier to handle. Stylus Dont think the stylus would appeal to me. My cordless weighs just over 400grms has exactly the same specs as the stylus and is a good size for the size of my hand and grip. The stylus looks too small for me anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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