Does anyone have some good advice on how to trim my dog’s nails when he won’t let me?
My large dog will NOT let me, the vet, or anyone else trim his nails and they are very long. I’ve tried the clippers and a dremel tool. We’ve tried treats and trying to divert his attention, but he continues to pull away and/or nip at us. Short of putting him to sleep to cut them, I don’t know what else to try.
I deal with this with my small dog, we give him some Xanax (or Trazadone) before we go and he has to be muzzled so he doesn't bite anyone, he lets me put the muzzle on and then it usually takes 3 people and me constantly patting him on the head to distract him.
Most important is your own confidence in approaching it! If you’re nervous-They are! Tire them out, love on them, be Alpha, sit on the floor w/them btwn your legs & assure them all is well. Ours have all been Chow rescues all ages & I’ve trimmed everyone of them. None have cared for the dremmel tool