My 150 pound Neopolitan Mastiff used to pitch a fit when I cut his nails, I started using my husbands dremel to file them down and he loved it. He used to come over and put his paw on my knee begging for a mani-pedi. I miss my Bubba dog.
My dog weighs 4lb. Yes, 4lb – he’s a chihuahua. It took THREE of us to cut his little claws, with him shrieking and thrashing, because he is a psycho-hound…
My boy Lucas screams too! It is so embarrassing at the vets, but I think it is worse for the staff because it sounds like someone is killing him! All of the people in dogs in the waiting room get really nervous listening to him.
My lab mix Suzy starts showing her teeth if you get anywhere near her nails. She knows we won’t hurt her but she absolutely HATES getting her nails trimmed.
My 5 year old Doberman/Coon Hound is so anxious about it, her dad has to bear hug her, cover her bottom with a towel and keep her mouth closed. It gets worse and worse every time we do it (though I don’t know how it could). I fear that by the end of this year, she’ll never be able to have them cut again. We’ve tried the highest dosage of Ace and it actually made her hyper instead of calm. Her vet has refused to do her nails for everyone’s safety involved. If we had a window or door open during the process, I’m sure it would sound like someone was getting murdered.
My 125 lb Bullmastiff doesn’t mind his back nails being done (we use a dremel) but always pulls his front paws away! I use treats to bribe him . . . he’s kind of a food hog 😉
My lab mix, Libby, will do anything for cheese. But I have to give her a small piece after every nail that gets done. Cheesesticks are only for nail trimming time!
Peanut butter is the only way we’ve gotten our now-10-month-old Australian mutt through nail trims, brushings, physicals, x-rays, post-surgery staple removals… you name it, PB has been there. We just bring a jar and a dipping bone to the vet now.
We have had our 7 lbs maltese-poodle mutt of a princess done her nails once. We have been able to keep her nails at safe length because she likes to kick back in circle on concrete any time she has her walk.
Kim
Our puppy does the same thing – freaks out. Luckily she is being spayed this week and they can cut them while she is out.
Leah E. Lawrence
My Doby, Ozy HATES having his nails cut also!
Jennifer
Lol! My chihuahua does this too, and she is an adult dog with lots of nail cutting experience.
Toni
My 150 pound Neopolitan Mastiff used to pitch a fit when I cut his nails, I started using my husbands dremel to file them down and he loved it. He used to come over and put his paw on my knee begging for a mani-pedi. I miss my Bubba dog.
maria
My dog is all of 18 lbs and it took 3 of us and a muzzel the other day to get her nails done. UGH!!!
Painted Doll
My dog weighs 4lb. Yes, 4lb – he’s a chihuahua. It took THREE of us to cut his little claws, with him shrieking and thrashing, because he is a psycho-hound…
Mandy
My boy Lucas screams too! It is so embarrassing at the vets, but I think it is worse for the staff because it sounds like someone is killing him! All of the people in dogs in the waiting room get really nervous listening to him.
Amy
My lab mix Suzy starts showing her teeth if you get anywhere near her nails. She knows we won’t hurt her but she absolutely HATES getting her nails trimmed.
Adele abrams
My 10 lb Yorkie Poo knocked off his muzzle and bit the vet!
Wendy Stewart
Hmmmm, I just distract my dog with a spoon full of peanut butter and do them and we’re both happy by the end.
Shirley
What a great idea!
Karen
Yeah, my dog makes a noise that makes it seem as though his fur is on fire.
hu
Well imagine ur a dog an some large human doing something to u. Ud be scared too. I think ur cruel calling him a jerk.
Anna
Do you not have children or pets? They can be scared and be jerks at the same time, trust me! Doesn’t mean we don’t love them.
kathleen
He kinda looks indignant about the whole thing.
thekatefactor
My 5 year old Doberman/Coon Hound is so anxious about it, her dad has to bear hug her, cover her bottom with a towel and keep her mouth closed. It gets worse and worse every time we do it (though I don’t know how it could). I fear that by the end of this year, she’ll never be able to have them cut again. We’ve tried the highest dosage of Ace and it actually made her hyper instead of calm. Her vet has refused to do her nails for everyone’s safety involved. If we had a window or door open during the process, I’m sure it would sound like someone was getting murdered.
Mary Stevens
My 125 lb Bullmastiff doesn’t mind his back nails being done (we use a dremel) but always pulls his front paws away! I use treats to bribe him . . . he’s kind of a food hog 😉
Teresa
My lab mix, Libby, will do anything for cheese. But I have to give her a small piece after every nail that gets done. Cheesesticks are only for nail trimming time!
rachel
Peanut butter is the only way we’ve gotten our now-10-month-old Australian mutt through nail trims, brushings, physicals, x-rays, post-surgery staple removals… you name it, PB has been there. We just bring a jar and a dipping bone to the vet now.
splacer
That dog is adorable!
napole
We have had our 7 lbs maltese-poodle mutt of a princess done her nails once. We have been able to keep her nails at safe length because she likes to kick back in circle on concrete any time she has her walk.
Andrea
Awwwww you can’t stay mad at THIS face <3
Joanne Cacioppo Zullo
He is a baby. Of course he peed if he’s scared. Try making it a more positive experience.