Play with your dog or take them for a walk to tire them out before you trim their nails. This way, they’re less likely to get agitated or restless during nail trimming.
Step-1: Position Your Dog
Position your dog so that they won’t bite you or suddenly twist while you’re trimming their nails. If you have a large dog or a dog that doesn’t like having their nails cut, you might want someone to help you by petting or talking to your dog to calm it.
Step-2: Place the Clippers at a 45-degree angle
When you’re about to cut your dog’s nail, don’t cut straight up and down, as this makes you more likely to hit the quick. Position the clippers at a 45-degree angle to cut the edge first.
Step-3: Carefully Trim the Nails
Cut your dog’s nails until you see the thin pink fiber of the quick. Take special care not to cut the quick, which can cause bleeding and pain for your dog. The quick is easier to see on dogs with lighter nails. For dogs with darker nails, cut little by little until you see the quick.
Don’t rush the process of trimming your dog’s nails. You need to be careful, and rushing can make your dog scared or upset. Also, a dog’s paws are sensitive, so don’t apply too much pressure when holding their paws to cut their nails. For every nail that you clip successfully and your dog behaves well, give them a treat to create a positive association with nail trimming.
