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Trim only one claw per paw per day
With nervous dogs, trim just one claw per paw a day and reward, so nail care gradually becomes relaxed.
- Time
- ⏱ 2 min pro day
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
What you need
- Nail clippers or nail grinder
- Treats
How to do it
- Trim one claw on each paw.
- Praise and reward straight away.
- Continue the next day if your dog is relaxed.
- Leave longer gaps between sessions if needed.
Variations
- Start early with puppies.
Sources
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- bestfriends.org (opens in a new tab)
If you start by trimming one nail on each foot daily and rewarding with praise, you will soon have a relaxed, willing animal.“; https://gingrapp.com/blog/how-to-desensitize-dogs-to-nail-grooming — „Do One Nail at a Time: Once the dog is comfortable, begin by trimming just one nail, performing a nail trim on the dog's foot.
