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I really do appreciate the fact my dogs look forward to nail trimming day and make this process so dang easy.

Not snark. Not sarcasm.

When I get the stuff out, they know what’s up, and they compete over who gets to go first.

I’ve had to resort to making sure the bed I use is smaller because Leeloo will crawl into the bed with Benson, making the process a little more difficult.

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https://youtu.be/hzTr-ZRBZ2o

This is what our nail trimming session looks like.

I use a Milwaukee rotary tool (like a Dremel) with a 60 grit sanding band at a low speed (around 2 on the dial). I don’t dwell too long on the nail.

I do this weekly to keep the amount of work low, so the process goes by fast.

Treats and praise are super important.

Leeloo was laying out of shot, waiting.

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Benson getting his nails did

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It’s amazing how easy my greyhounds make nail trimming day. Not at all being facetious. They love nail trimming day. It can be a problem sometimes because Leeloo will get pushy to have her turn. Even if she already did.

It’s always funny hearing stories from others who hate having their nails trimmed.

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How do other #dog owners deal with #NailTrimming ?

Daisy hates having her nails clipped. I think the vet we used to go to traumatised her. The groomer had too much difficulty, so today, I took her to the new vet to have them done. They prescribed a calmative for her, 1/2 last night, 1/2 ninety mins before appointment. They were brilliant, they distracted her with food, and with the tablet she was fine.
BUT the tablet was $25 and the clipping was $25
That’s not sustainable ongoing.