PetsTried-and-true tip
Demonstrate the clipping motion without touching the nail
Practise the clipping motion without touching the claw so your dog gets to know the routine.
- Time
- ⏱ 3 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
What you need
- Nail clippers or grinder
How to do it
- Hold the tool next to the claw without touching it.
- Repeat the motion several times.
- Reward your dog while you do it.
- Only afterwards trim the actual claw.
Variations
- Combine it with letting your dog sniff the tool beforehand.
Sources
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- gingrapp.com (opens in a new tab)
Simulate the Motion: Before actually trimming the nails, simulate the motion with the clippers or grinder without making contact with the dog’s nails.
