Trim dog's nails?QUESTION: My dog freaks when I try to clip his nails. How can I get him to relax? answered by Marjie Alonso ANSWER: Many dogs are sensitive about having their nails cut, getting their ears cleaned, or just being handled during exams and other procedures. Small, slow steps are needed to train and teach your dog that he's safe and that having his nails clipped is a normal thing. Practice this in a comfortable environment for your dog, and make the treats yummy and plentiful. As each "touch training" session stops, so do the treats; that way he comes to associate lots of treats with having his paws handled. As you both get more comfortable with the paw handling and nail clipping, you'll progress from clipping one nail per session to two, four, or more until you're clipping many in a session. Don't worry about getting them all though--there's no rule that says you have to clip every one of your dog's nails each time! Marjie Alonso is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer in Somerville, Massachusetts, and the Training Director for theNew England Dog Training Club. Read more about Marjie Alonso in the DogTime expert center... |
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Trim dog's nails?
