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5 Dramatic Dogs Who Go Full Diva for Nail Trims (and 1 Who Loves Them) [Video]

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5 Dramatic Dogs Who Go Full Diva for Nail Trims (and 1 Who Loves Them) [Video]

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By Kiki Kane

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For some dogs, nail trimming time is a dealbreaker. And no matter how careful you are, or how many treats you’ve got, when the clippers come out, the drama begins!

Playing dead, the ultimate strategy

Good boy dislikes his nails being trimmed. But the theatrics. Dead!

Dogs, bruh…?????? pic.twitter.com/PMtmSg0WeQ

— Rex Chapman?? (@RexChapman) September 5, 2019

If you’ve got a drama queen at home, these passive resistance techniques might look very familiar! (also, anyone with cats)

And a clever Pom who hides every time he sees the clippers

And if playing dead or hiding doesn’t get them out of a perfect pedi, there’s always yelling!

Beware, the shiba scream!

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#tbt to the first and last time simba got his nails clipped ?✂️#DramaKing #NothingsHappening #shibascream

A post shared by Simba ? (@simba.inu) on May 31, 2018 at 10:12am PDT

And this beagle’s baroos

Our beagle has to be restrained and howls like he’s been shot before we even touch him. ? pic.twitter.com/kSeazmYjC5

— daanielle (@daanielleinaz) September 6, 2019

You’ve got to appreciate this clever dad who turned a handbag into a Boston terrier containment device.

And this clever dad over here

my dog hates his nails getting clipped so my dad literally bought a purse & cut holes in it pic.twitter.com/PWnsUBiiZT

— Kendal Peifer (@KendalPeifer) February 11, 2018

And if you’ve got a problem child at home, enjoy this video of a very good boy enjoying his spaw time.

Meanwhile this princling over here…

I posted this on my snapchat, but I think twitter should also see my dog being the ?? GOODEST OF BOYS ?? pic.twitter.com/AEes7wFdSi

— h̾e̾l̾e̾n̾ (@helendotho) September 6, 2019

Looking for hints, tips, and tools to perfect your nail technique? Check out the links below.

Further Reading

How to Trim Dog Nails That Are Overgrown

How to Trim Your Dog’s Black Nails Safely

How to Teach Your Dog to Love Grooming, from the Brush to the Nail Clippers

How to Trim Your Dog’s Nails (and Avoid a Horror Show)

11 Best Nail Clippers for Dogs in 2019

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Kiki Kane

Kiki Kane is a canine chef, professional blogger, and lifelong animal lover owned by a Frenchie-Boston mix named Bea Pickles and a geriatric kitty named Mogwai. As a dog chef and member of Rover's Dog People Panel, she creates original dog-friendly recipes for the web series Kiki's Canine Kitchen.

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