How to Trim Your Dog's Nails

Here is a video I found the other day that shows how to trim your dogs nails I must admit I was too afraid to try this on my own, but after watching this video I felt confident enough to try it on my pug. And guess what? It was a success! I could finally trim my dogs nails! That will surely save me a lot cash in the future! I can assure you that isn't as hard as you might think!

 

Nice video.
I have not tried trimming our dog's nails since I do not think it will be necessary for them. Their nails does not really grow long and I think that was just fine.

 

I've never tried to trim Homer's nails on my own, I always ask our veterinarian to do it. Homer hates when I touch his paws, so I'm sure I'd end up bitten if I wanted to do something with his nails, I prefer not to take the risk
The dog in this video is so well-trained!

 

@zararina Most dogs seem to be fine if you don't trim their nails, but sometimes if you don't those long nails can cause some issues. My miniature schnauzer (the deceased one) had a lot issues with his nails. I'd often see him lying down nibbling on something... I often saw some blood as well. I had no idea what was wrong back then.

@claudine I can imagine :O I wonder how the vet manages to trim homer's nails? has he ever told you how he does that?

 

No. Usually my father takes him there, because he is Homer's favorite person. If I tried to go to a vet with Homer, he would bite me and run away, lol
Somehow, he is calmer when my father is around.

 

Oh I see! It sounds like homer loves your dad! I wonder how our dogs picked their favorite persons My mom had a schnauzer who seemed to love my mom with passion, lol. It was weird, since she wasn't the one feeding him... ever

 

My father doesn't feed Homer either, he gives him snacks only from time to time. But they always go for a very long walks together and as far as I know, my father lets Homer decide where they go Our neighbours have seen them in the weirdest places!

 

Lol, really? What kind of places? You made me feel curious when you said ''weird''. Do you give a lot treats to Homer? Who feeds him everyday? I'm curious, my dad always feeds the dog of my mom... my mom gives the dog a treat every once in a while!

 

Well, they walk everywhere. If Homer wants to sit in the middle of a street, my father goes there with him. If Homer wants to look at somebody else's home, they look at it. They climb hills and explore abandoned yards
My mother feeds Homer, the rest of the family give him only little treats.

 

Oh, lol. Your Homer souns like such a ''divo'' lol. He also sounds like such a explorer A very curious dog! My dogs just stick to the path, they are not really curious It sounds like your homer and your dad really are great friends. Funny it's your mom who feeds him but his favorite person his your dad. I think they bond a lot when they walk together

 

They really love each other My father always gives him his clothes, because Homer likes sleeping on them
They have just returned from a walk, I hear Homer barking cheerfully

He is very curious. Whenever I bring something new to our home, a new skirt, a book or something like this, he always wants to sniff it

 

Aww! That's so sweet of your dad! They do really sound like the best friends ever! I bet they have so much fun together. By the way, does homer like to walk for very long or he prefers short walks mostly?

 

It depends. When I walk him, usually he wants to come back home after 10 minutes
With my father, they go for endless walks. Today, they were walking for more than one hour. I'm pretty sure they both enjoyed it

 

Its really nice to see dads giving much time, effort and sweetness to family dog, my dad used to ignore Dodge but when they had great time in a beach walk, they become closer. He walks him more now.

As for trimming nail, mom is doing it for Dodge using this pedi paw
http://www.petstreetmall.com/PediPaws-Pet-Nail-Trimmer/8471/3295/details.html
Its really easy to use and doesn't hurt. Sometimes some friends and neighbors visit for small talk and trimming for their dogs.