Man Shares Genius Hack for How to Get a Dog to Sit Still When Clipping Nails
If you're a dog owner, you know what a pain it can be to clip your dog's nails. Maori Blue is a gorgeous pup who is spoiled rotten by dad Rodrigo. Rodrigo prepares meals for his pup that could be served in a 5-star restaurant! Usually those are the kinds of videos he posts, but this one was different - he shared a no-fuss hack for how to clip your dog's nails.
He shared the video on Thursday, April 18th. It's a little over the top, you might get a little messy, and you'll look a little ridiculous doing it, but watch how easy it is for Rodrigo to trim Maori's nails. I don't even think the dog noticed what was going on!
Fans of @Maori also agreed what an awesome hack this one was. Using wet dog food is a messy way to get it done and another commenter suggested a substitute that wouldn't fall all over the place and said simply, "Peanut butter..."
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Tips for Stress-Free Nail Clipping
When it comes to getting their nails clipped, most dogs turn into big babies. There are some tips and tricks to make trimming dogs' nails at home a little bit easier, and less stressful for you and your pup.
Before you try to trim, you need to make your pet comfortable having their feet and toe beans touched, so you've got to get them used to it. Start by rubbing their paws and feet to get them used to the sensation and more comfortable with you holding them. Do this when they are already relaxed - maybe when your cuddling - and do it often.
When it's time to clip, make sure your dog is calm and relaxed. Don't do it after a bath when they get the zoomies or right before or after play time. Do you know where your dog's nail 'quick' is? Different dog breeds have different length of nails, so research your dog's breed to find out where it is on your dog. If you clip their nails all the way to the quick you will accidently cause them pain because nerves and blood vessels are located there.
It takes some practice to get used to doing it yourself, but it is doable...and using Rodrigo's hack will definitely make trimming nails easier! Many people would rather use a Dremel tool to file down a pooch's nails (yep, they make a special tool specifically for dog's nails) and find it much easier than actually clipping them with nail tools. If you're like me and afraid to hurt your pup, this is so worth checking out! Once you get the hang of it and your pet realizes the tool won't hurt them, the Dremel tool makes nail trimming a simple - and quick - chore. I recommend checking it out.
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