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Let the dog sniff the nail tools first
Let your dog sniff the nail clippers or grinder first so it links the tool with something positive.
- Time
- ⏱ 5 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
What you need
- Nail clippers or grinder
- Treats
How to do it
- Put the tool down in a calm place.
- Let your dog sniff it and reward it while it does.
- Hold the tool close to a paw without trimming.
- Only then trim.
Variations
- You can practise the motion beforehand without any contact, see “Demonstrate the clipping motion without touching the nail”.
Sources
This is where we found the tip. The badge above shows how well it is backed up.
- gingrapp.com (opens in a new tab)
Allow the dog to sniff and explore the tools at their own pace in a calm environment.“; https://sdhumane.org/resources/training-tips-grooming-at-home/ — „become familiar with the grooming tools (nail clippers, ear cleaner bottle, hair clippers, bathtub, etc.)
