I use the flashlight on my phone to see through the black nails to find the quick, then mark it with a sharpie and go back to clip and drimmel. It’s helped soooo much!
My dog,Teddy, is in the habit. After I brush him, I then check his nails. He will lift his paw into my hand on his own. I then take my time and trim them. With each nail, I touch and massage his paws before cutting. I sometimes will only do one complete paw. Then let Teddy rest or play. He will lift his paw when he sees me get the clippers. It's so precious.
If only……. We have a rescue puppy who I tried something similar with. She HATES to have her paws even touched. Still working on getting her to accept us touching her paws. In the meantime… we have to take her to a groomer.
I've been grooming for almost 10 years and was taught to never pay attention to the color of the nail. Not only do they not actually show you where the quick is, but many many dogs have all black nails. I only use the center part to detect the outside tissue of the quick. The trick is to take very little off at a time, and this is especially true for pet owners who are not practiced and do not have a time crunch. The "dead" hard part of the nail will by dry and powdery. The center is NOT always black, it can be grey or pink as well. It will be a different color to the nail, and will also have more of a shiny or wet looking texture. If you poke it with your finger nail it will feel a little gummy. Just go slow, you don't have to do them all at once. Edit to add: also something of note, the nails will not wear evenly and this includes the nails on the same paw. So measuring based off the other nails is asking for an incident where you cut too close. It is extremely common, especially for dogs who have crooked legs like in short legged breeds. Seriously just take a little off and look for that center part. There is NO REASON to guess how much you are clipping and clip that much off at once.
This is one of the better videos I've watched on black nail cutting but would like to remind you when using a rotary tool to finish if you leave it on more than 5-10 seconds it get hot on their nail. Utilizing short bursts would likely go further to avoiding burning them or causing discomfort :)
Thank you so much for your kind comment..The great thing about this Andis cordless grinder, is that it doesn't ever heat up or burn, because of the grinding stone it has,but 100%,if you are using a sand stone grinder, you can't stay on it for more than a few seconds..I so appreciate your input, and for watching us
I have a new dog from the shelter with all white nails but when I got her she wouldn’t let anyone touch her feet or cut her nails. The shelter did it when she was anesthetized for spay surgery. She doesn’t bite, just starts licking you, rolling and playing and pulling away. I’ve been working with her touching and holding all her feet while not trying to trim the nails to get her used to my hand touching her paws. As she got comfortable I stated putting a piece of sandpaper in my hand and introducing that feel. Now we are using a nail filer that uses sandpaper and she is slowly getting used to that. I still can’t get a whole paw done at one time but I can get up to 2 nails each time. But we’ll just keep going gradually until we have it down.
Stop trying, the dog knows best what it needs, learn from it. They take care of their own claws [NOT nails, look at them ffs] Think layers of an onion, the claws peel away in ;layers often with a little help from the dogs teeth. Dogs arer very keen on foot hygene, after all their life depends on them beiong able to run, climb, and grip prey, since they are no different in this respect from wild wolves and dogs.
A tip from my vet who is now 80 years old and has 60 years experience and is still working. If you cut too short into the quick then you can also use flour to stem the bleeding x
@AliBerry-bn1no This is outdated information from an 80-year-old perspective. It is a well-known fact now that flour is a raw product that can spread salmonella and other bacteria, as does corn starch, also fungal spores that are dangerous when introduced into a vascular area [open wound) any place that bleeds (i.e., the vein of the nail). This is from an evidence-based medicine perspective, both human and animal, that is much more up-to-date but comes from over 40 years of research and practice knowledge. Animals require the same antiseptic and safe wound-healing environment as humans.
I have heard that if a dogs nailes are not clipped regularly that the vain is longer. But if done regularly, the vein will reseed closer to the paw up to a point. So as time goes on the nails can be cut shorter than when you first started.
Holy smokes, this taught me so much! I am new to grooming. I have 17 dachshunds and trying to learn! The nails always intimidate me. Wish mine stood as still as Eddy. Thank you for this informative and super helpful video!
Eddie is absolutely adorable! What a good boy he was to get his nails done even though he was so scared. Good boy Eddie, I love the haircut you gave Eddie. It is absolutely adorable. I have an extremely shorthaired Chihuahua so there’s nothing to cut except the toenails. This haircut is absolutely adorable.
Thank you so much for your kind words..We love Eddie ,he is always a joy to groom..I will give him a hug for you, next time he is in..We appreciate you
Eddy did great! My holistic vet told me to try to do it while my dog is sleeping, she’s old and has all black nails which are very overgrown and she tries to bite me even though she really can’t do much damage. I just want her to hold so long enough for as quickly as you did eddys Thank you for providing links to the products! Ordered
My Black Afghani Shepard/Arctic Wolf mix 50/50 mix has all black claws. I'm grateful that I've taught her same as my previous dogs, Great Pyrenees, Kuvasz, Maremma etc. that she'll lay down between my legs on her back, when I'm sitting with her on the floor clipping her claws. Yes, she does get a tiny cat kibble between each claw on her front paws but, only one treat after both her back paws, which are much easier to clip than her front ones. She is an angel when I'm dealing with her, not so much when other people try to work with her but, that's just the "breed" she is. I'm her Alpha and she doesn't try to challenge it. She is now almost 7 yrs. old and going strong. But yes, black claws are usually more difficult to clip, since you can't really see where the vein is. But, having her "upside down" I do see where the claw goes together and when I near it, I just keep doing minimal clippings until I reach the tip of the vein. Her claws grow so fast that I have to clip them at least every three weeks.
I appreciate that you care not to hurt them. I have had groomers tell me that that cut them short aggressively and don’t care about it hurting them, they say it just happens and it’s not that big of deal!! I never take my dogs to a groomer!! I would trust you though!!
Another great informative Rudy video. I did not know about looking at nail from the underneath side. I will definitely do that next time. Hope you are well. Thank Rudy.
Usually when you clip them, the "quick" or vein will then shorten. The longer the nail, the longer the vein. If the nails are long it's good to cut or file them once or twice a week until you get the vein short enough.
i've been watching rather a lot of dog nail clipping videos. Had to go back to find this one. So far you are the only one who has mentioned the Kwik Stop first aid product. Amazing! You are outstanding. Thank you. I'd be terrified to clip my pet's nails without a back stop!
@@banzaii6285 Wow! That is amazing - thank you. Got my old boy's nails clipped by the vet last week. May try to learn to do my younger dog's nails as she is so much more cooperative ❤
@@chris-in-oceania Yep...start em young, get her use to it 🙂, but some dogs just don't like they're feet messed with, just dab on a little if you get some blood. Good luck!
Great info. I didn't realize but my golden doodle really hated nail clipping but she had blood drawn from her nails on a groomer visit. In fact she hated the groomer....... different one....... so much that she crapped on the sidewalk going in. Thus I've been grooming her for years and I'm finally getting reasonably good. When it comes to her nails I use a pet specific nail grinder. She doesn't like it of course but she tolerates it. The best part is instead of sharp edges it's easy to round off the edges which have higher probability of damaging things people. Unfortunately my girl doesn't have any clear nails, all black, but still your information helped immensely in indemnifying the no go zone. Many thanks.
I had a dog who hated having his nails trimmed so much that he trimmed his own nails down. He’d bite them down to the quick. I wish that all dogs would do this. ❤
I have a doggie that does the same thing. I think it is because the people who had him before me.....who knows what they did to him. He goes through major anxiety. You can tell by looking at the inside of their ears. Ears will be flame red. (high stress/anxiety)
Thank you so much for this video. This is such a huge help. Thank you so much for offering this for free. I’m disabled and I’m on a fixed very limited budget. I can’t afford to pay to watch a video on Patreon. ❤
My Jack Russell mix doesn't have a clear nail. All nails are black and she won't let me use a flashlight either! I have clippers that have a guard to prevent cutting too close! I clipped too close over several years ago and am a nervous wreck doing this necessary trim!@@GroomingByRudy
Thank you so much for your valuable knowledge. My Dogs have ONLY black nails & I have to be very very cautious not to hurt them. But even at the Vet (with my old, deceased dog) they hurt her & since then I do it myself. Others (acquaintances) were clipping their puppies claws so horrific, that they had to go to the Emergency Vet as the poor puppy bled nonstop. What idiots
Mine is a senior GSD with arthritis...In the past she took clippers ok but they lost sharpness. I didn't know that and I hurt her and traumatized her since I thought it was a behavioral issue more than medical/technical when she grunted. I'm now rehabilitating her. It's been a long way. I've self trained watching a lot of tips, do's, dont's, yours included. I got a new clipper but she can't stand the pressure (her nails are hard, black). Vet told me about grinders. I didn't know such thing existed. While I can afford a good one, I've been using one I had for manicure (Salon Shaper). I get to wear down the nail and reduce the diameter and then use the clipper to remove a way thiner piece. Her nails were already long a couple of months ago when the peak of the trauma was reached, so I gave her a rest of nail work, only massage and petting. My whole concern this entire time was to help her stand easier because the rear legs are almost passive and when leaning on the front legs, she slipped (indoor flooring, tiles) and I didn't want her to loose control over her posture like that and be potentially injured internally.
Grinders are way better for strong nails in my humble opinion, you can decide how much pressure to use, the speed, and also it's not an all or nothing approach, like clippers, you can progressively desensitize the pet. Just my 2 cents, try to match the grinder with positive things, eg let her focus on searching treats in a sniffing mat while the grinder is on and near her, she will unconsciously associate the sound of it to an activity she likes. And when she's ready for it, try touching her nails with the grinder off while she is focused on a licking mat with something she likes on it (dog friendly peanut butter, spread..). With patience, respecting her pace, you can build a healthy routine
@@kiko7247 Thank you for your help and taking the time to share your tips. Yes, I've learned patience and RESPECT for her sensations as well as her past experiences and dog psychology is important. I didn't know doing or working on nails was an issue since I hadn't had problem with it in the past. But her body's changed and behavior changes as well. I'll definitely invest on a pet grinder since the one I've got is not as powerful but it's been a problem solver in the meantime and a good pre step since it's not as noisy or strong as a proper one. Also, in her case, having eaten and exercised previous to grooming helps, since laying down is what she feels like after those activities. I've taking it slow. Two, three nails (partially) in a session that can easily take me 2 hrs. if not more.
Very good tutorial. Your dog is so well behaved. Says so much about you as a man. Your kindness and patience and love. Eddie is absolutely beautiful. Man’s best friend for life. Thanks be to God. Much love and prayers. Thank you❤️💯🙏🏻🐶🥇
One of my dogs has not one clear nail. They are all black as night. However, the black is only the top layer. One light scrape on the top of the nail is all it takes so I can get a good idea of where the quick is.
The all black can be SO challenging (and scary) we have a video on that as well. BUT, if you can get comfortable with just slight tipping at first instead of clipping big chunks, you may find some confidence you didn't know you had
I can confirm, Rudy's reply to you was super helpful to me. My 7# YorkiPoo's are all jet black too. I wish I had a 'Rudy' in my household; however, I don't!!! SOooooo, I cringe and get the job done little bits at a time. So far so good. I still can't stand doing them, but I am making sure I just do the tips regularly and all has been good. It's so easy to put the task on the back burner, but you're better off to not do that (and your dog will thank you!). I am amazed how the back ones need very little trimming in comparison to the front!! 👍
I always used clipper that has a 'backplate' and allows you to set the length you want to cut off. This way you can't slip and cut off too much nail. I use a neil grinder, too.
I cut my dog’s nail since he was a puppy. I trim his nails once or twice a week. Each time just trim a 1/8 of an inch. So they stay short enough that won’t touch the ground when he walks. But not too much so I might hurt him. He’s 9 now, I think I only see blood 2-3 times from nail cutting.
We've got a terrified pit (in picture) and go through all kinds of shenanigans to trim him. His nails got too long because I couldn't do it by myself. I don't trust a groomer plus he's not safe around other dogs so my son lifts him into a sling and I trim with a grinder (either and andi like yours or an actual grinder). Am I correct that the nerve is more on the underside? It looks like that to me, so, after I've gotten as much as I dare trimming the whole nail, I go to the top and take a lot more off, hoping as he walks, the nerve will retract more for the next trim, which I do every other week. Thoughts?
I have bad anxiety every time I just think about trimming my shih tzu’s nails. She fights me, hates her paws touched, and all of her nails are black. 😩
I feel you. There are many options. I struggled too. Other breed. I wish you success. I switched from clippers to grinder, but slowly. There's a lot of psychology behind which I didn't know. A lot of patience, time and right tools. I've watched like 30 videos and grabbed tips and especially me being calmed to help her be calmed. It's hard for some dogs, especially when they're not used to and/or have past traumas (if mistreated by previous owners, i.e.), have been injured and/or have medical conditions. You're not alone. Internet has much help and of course the guidance of your trusted vet/groomer.
I do our little Shih Tzu boy's black nails with a nail grinder I got him used to it by turning it on and holding it so the grinder was pointing towards me and he was able to sniff and feel the vibration and I started by doing one nail then later did some more ect... No he is okay with it he still doesn't like it but he doesn't get upset or stressed out anymore. I got mine on Amazon and it is a lw noise grinder with a cap for different size dog nails which can be very helpful!
This will help a lot. i generally let my greys' nails grow long, as they grip to run with all four feet, but now with bullies i want to try to keep them shorter. We have a family member with a neuropathy in his legs and feet so even without the nails long just the weight of the bullies' foot is painful, and an accidental scratch can be debilitating for hours.
I have a Yorkie that's not excited about nail trims. He freaks out! When he was about a year old, I took him to a groomer. When I picked him up, all but two of his nails had been bleeding. I asked the groomer what happened. She said, "It had to be done. They were all too long. It doesn't matter that it was painful. He'll get over it." I was quite angry. She could have suggested we go in every week to have a little removed at a time to get the quick to recede so the nails could have been shortened over time. I would have paid for that. My boy has never been back there. In fact, we walked past there on our way to somewhere else, about 6 years later. He saw the groomer through the window and growled. He remembered! At the time, I told the owner of the salon about the incident. I hope the woman said something to that groomer! The groomer has since retired and moved out of state. Hopefully, she's not inflicting any more pain on any more animals!
My last dog had black nails, so I used a book light that was small enough to get between his nails and backlit the nail to find the quick. It was so easy that way! Of course, I now adopted a dog who still won’t let me touch her feet, so I take her to the vet for trims.
usually have pups from young and start right away, never had a problem till now! This boy is already 7 mos old and he hates baths and nails done, but the first week he was here he did not mind me doing all front nails and the couple really long ones on the back but now regressing.
And make sure your Quick stop powder isn't old and solid. The time to find out is not when your dog's nail is gushing like a fountain. Learned this the hard way. My kitchen looked like a crime scene.
Florence, buy it before you cut the nails. It's styptic powder, like men use when they cut themselves shaving. It binds to the blood and makes it clot right away. Usually a pet store will have it in the grooming section. Sometimes it's with the rat/guinea pig/bunny clippers and such. You have to clips their nails, too. If you can't find any there, go to the drugstore or pharmacy and buy it there. Get the powder and not the stick. If the nail starts to bleed, get a generous pinch of the powder on your finger and push it onto the tip of that bleeding nail. The bleeding will immediately stop. Don't brush away the powder for several minutes, and don't let your dog get it into it's mouth. I'm not sure it will harm your dog or not. But I'm not taking any chances with my little ones. 🙂 Good luck! All the best to you and your babies!
I'd like to ty for this vid, there are a few vital examples you give... I am sick of my clippers they seem as though I have to really use force to clip. My German Shepherd has thick nails but your tool worked so effortlessly, I used your 💯affiliated link✏ just now to buy the clipper and powder that you recommend. My GSD is too sweet, I rescued her after a breeder was done w her.. she was 9 yo and they never clipped her nails so the quick is really close. She is 12 yo now and still active, plays, rolls around in the grass... Ty so much for showing me all this, even w her black nails. Cannot wait to get the amazon package and throw away the cheap clippers I have right now🤘🏻👩🏻⚕️🐺
Ugh, those black nails are the worst! My Hermie had all black nails.😱 I usually fold the paw so I can see the nails in reverse, so it's facing up for the trim & only go as far as the top of the worn spot. What a good boy Eddie was for this demo!😊
My dog has all-black nails, and it's been a challenge to trim them. She is 11 years old, and for the first time, we cut the nails quick. She already hates getting her nails trimmed. Good luck with future trims now.
My dog wants to do her nails by herself. She's now sharpening some. I want to trim off the sharp tips. Do you think i should do an ACV treatment first?
Literally the best information video I’ve seen yet. Thanks you. I’ve watched so many videos and this is by far the best one. Came across this after accidentally clipping the vein.
Thank you for thiis. Wish I had it when my little shih tzu was still with us. Got her at 7 wks and she passed at 15yrs. Just before my beloved Mama passed. I used to cry more than she did if i slipped with any tools. Cry and just hold her for awhile. Took her to a groomer whenever I could, but I'm disabled and don't drive anymore. I did not learn much BEFORE i got her. My little rescue Chihuahua\Greyhound mix is of course easier. No long hair. But she also trims her own nails! Regularly.😮 Is this normal? She does alot of other not so helpful things too. Like dipping in the cat litter for a snack when no one is looking🤢 Thank God thats upstairs so she doesn't get to very often. I'm on to her now anyway. Anyway thank you very much for the tips! I really want to adopt another little one for a friend for her. I'm trying to learn and do better. The best I can🙏🏼🐾🤍 That was a darling little doggy you had there btw. So good! I've pretty much always had wigglers and hiders and runners! Especially our beautiful husky years ago. RUNNER. ESCAPEE EXTRAORDINAIRE. I live with my kid and 2 of her kids so if I really need help I usually have it. Including tides and such, its just hard to coordinate everything.
Are some dog's nails much harder than others? You made the clipping look effortless, but when I do my Irish Setter's nails, sometimes I need both hands to get through them and it upsets her.
Yes,some dogs nails are very soft,and gummy, others are very brittle, and some are very thick..You may need a larger nail clipper..We appreciate you..Thank you so much for watching us
My friends GP has that yin/yang going with his nails. Like Micheal Jackson Black or White. On one of the paws his dog Thor has both white and black splitting down the middle... How does one clip those nails?
Wow what a champ My 1 year old Jack Russel really hates it so I put some cat food ( which she never has ) on a lick mat and do them really quickly. Thank goodness she only has 1 black nail. I noticed Eddie has a cone collar on is this just whilst you are clipping ? If so what a great idea
Totally agree. If you go slow you can see the little black spot in the middle of the white area. As soon as you see that you stop! Have never hurt my pup.❤🐾
I was a lucky dog owner. My dog never needed her nails trimmed except for one time when she was a puppy. Living in the city, we were walking on concrete all the time.
I TRIED to trim my dog's nails - twice, I think (he was a black chow-chow mix, with dark nails), but I HURT him (he yelped), and I would/ could never try again. Had to take him in for professional trimming. Had I been unable to take him to someone for that, I "might' have tried again. But, my guy also hated the nail grinder (yup, I bought TWO kinds of trimmers and a nail grinder), so I never used it. Hated the thought that I'd hurt him. Thanks for this good explanation. I will likely STILL take my next dog in for professional nail-trimming - both my now-passed dog and I were left "emotionally scarred" by my ineptitude. Sigh.
Don't feel that way, clipping dogs nail can be extremely difficult, and scary..I do it everyday,and I still get scarred,and am sometimes unsuccessful..it sounds like you loved them,and cared for them, and that's all that matters..We appreciate you
@@GroomingByRudy My dog was, and remains, the absolute love of my life, and I still grieve him so, after 7+ years. I haven't been able to get another dog, as I'd want HIM back... Cheers!
I use a flashlight, but my one Frenchton has a few black nails that are so dense that light doesn't penetrate. That's when I say a prayer and clip conservatively.
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Eddie is a good dog. He has a lot of patience. Thank you for the video. I have anxiety about doing my dogs nails.
Same with mine. My Sadie’s hates it and fights it. Mine have all black nails.
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He was very patient. So cute too.
I use the flashlight on my phone to see through the black nails to find the quick, then mark it with a sharpie and go back to clip and drimmel. It’s helped soooo much!
My sharpie is a light silver color btw
Great idea!!!!
Good idea. Tks
Thank you for the pro tip! Definitely getting myself some gold & silver sharpies!
Yep I use the flashlight too, but never thought of using a sharpie so thanx for that
My dog,Teddy, is in the habit. After I brush him, I then check his nails. He will lift his paw into my hand on his own. I then take my time and trim them. With each nail, I touch and massage his paws before cutting. I sometimes will only do one complete paw. Then let Teddy rest or play. He will lift his paw when he sees me get the clippers. It's so precious.
@@extendedfastingformorbidob2010 I love this method..very smart,and safe.. Thank you so much for your input, and for watching us.. we appreciate you
It would be even more precious if you saw what we go through trimming an 80 lb pit rescue. It's a fight to the death every other week, lol.
If only…….
We have a rescue puppy who I tried something similar with. She HATES to have her paws even touched. Still working on getting her to accept us touching her paws. In the meantime… we have to take her to a groomer.
I've been grooming for almost 10 years and was taught to never pay attention to the color of the nail. Not only do they not actually show you where the quick is, but many many dogs have all black nails. I only use the center part to detect the outside tissue of the quick. The trick is to take very little off at a time, and this is especially true for pet owners who are not practiced and do not have a time crunch. The "dead" hard part of the nail will by dry and powdery. The center is NOT always black, it can be grey or pink as well. It will be a different color to the nail, and will also have more of a shiny or wet looking texture. If you poke it with your finger nail it will feel a little gummy. Just go slow, you don't have to do them all at once.
Edit to add: also something of note, the nails will not wear evenly and this includes the nails on the same paw. So measuring based off the other nails is asking for an incident where you cut too close. It is extremely common, especially for dogs who have crooked legs like in short legged breeds. Seriously just take a little off and look for that center part. There is NO REASON to guess how much you are clipping and clip that much off at once.
Yes...pretty much everything I'm saying in this video, and the 20+ other nail clip videos on our channel..Appreciate your input..
Thank you!
@@GroomingByRudy Funny that 20+ of your videos can be summarized with only one comment...
@@xbrekkingx yeah it's a real knee slapper Kev
Thank you 😊
This is one of the better videos I've watched on black nail cutting but would like to remind you when using a rotary tool to finish if you leave it on more than 5-10 seconds it get hot on their nail. Utilizing short bursts would likely go further to avoiding burning them or causing discomfort :)
Thank you so much for your kind comment..The great thing about this Andis cordless grinder, is that it doesn't ever heat up or burn, because of the grinding stone it has,but 100%,if you are using a sand stone grinder, you can't stay on it for more than a few seconds..I so appreciate your input, and for watching us
I didn't know that!! I just started doing my dog's nails myself and had no idea, thank you!
I have a new dog from the shelter with all white nails but when I got her she wouldn’t let anyone touch her feet or cut her nails. The shelter did it when she was anesthetized for spay surgery. She doesn’t bite, just starts licking you, rolling and playing and pulling away. I’ve been working with her touching and holding all her feet while not trying to trim the nails to get her used to my hand touching her paws. As she got comfortable I stated putting a piece of sandpaper in my hand and introducing that feel. Now we are using a nail filer that uses sandpaper and she is slowly getting used to that. I still can’t get a whole paw done at one time but I can get up to 2 nails each time. But we’ll just keep going gradually until we have it down.
Such a good idea, so patient with your dog.❤
Yes! It took me several months with this method until they were totally cool with it, but now they argue over who goes first. 😂
Stop trying, the dog knows best what it needs, learn from it. They take care of their own claws [NOT nails, look at them ffs] Think layers of an onion, the claws peel away in ;layers often with a little help from the dogs teeth. Dogs arer very keen on foot hygene, after all their life depends on them beiong able to run, climb, and grip prey, since they are no different in this respect from wild wolves and dogs.
No most do not@@petersimmons3654
And give them peanut butter too! Helps distract them
Eddie was such a good patient boy
Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching us. I will give Eddy a hug for you..lol
Eddie is a good boy - deserves lots of treats and love
Thank you so much for your kind comment..we appreciate you..We will give Eddy a hug for you..lol
For a dog that doesn’t like his nails cut, he’s is VERY well behaved. Good job little Eddy!
@@ilicia_08 thank you so much for your kind comment..Eddy is one of my favorites..We love him..
A tip from my vet who is now 80 years old and has 60 years experience and is still working. If you cut too short into the quick then you can also use flour to stem the bleeding x
But it won't stop the pain!!!!
actually corn starch is good as Styptic powder
@AliBerry-bn1no This is outdated information from an 80-year-old perspective. It is a well-known fact now that flour is a raw product that can spread salmonella and other bacteria, as does corn starch, also fungal spores that are dangerous when introduced into a vascular area [open wound) any place that bleeds (i.e., the vein of the nail). This is from an evidence-based medicine perspective, both human and animal, that is much more up-to-date but comes from over 40 years of research and practice knowledge. Animals require the same antiseptic and safe wound-healing environment as humans.
@@cvoern Also there is no pain relief in flour or corn starch I believe there is in the other product?
Thank you for such a detailed example of how to properly clip a dog’s nails. 🥰🙏🏾
Thank u so much for your kind words and for watching us..we appreciate you
Eddie is the bestest boy ❤️😘
I have heard that if a dogs nailes are not clipped regularly that the vain is longer. But if done regularly, the vein will reseed closer to the paw up to a point. So as time goes on the nails can be cut shorter than when you first started.
Thx for this! My GSD has long nails
I've heard the same thing. 😊
I put a light up to my pups nails. You can see where the quick is. Hope it helps some people.
Does your pup nails is black?
Holy smokes, this taught me so much! I am new to grooming. I have 17 dachshunds and trying to learn! The nails always intimidate me. Wish mine stood as still as Eddy. Thank you for this informative and super helpful video!
@@xKellogsx Thank you so much for your kind words..I'm so glad the video helped..We appreciate you
Always great advice on this channel!! Eddy is a sweetheart
We love you Kiko...Thank you so much!
Eddie is absolutely adorable! What a good boy he was to get his nails done even though he was so scared. Good boy Eddie, I love the haircut you gave Eddie. It is absolutely adorable. I have an extremely shorthaired Chihuahua so there’s nothing to cut except the toenails. This haircut is absolutely adorable.
Thank you so much for your kind words..We love Eddie ,he is always a joy to groom..I will give him a hug for you, next time he is in..We appreciate you
Eddy did great! My holistic vet told me to try to do it while my dog is sleeping, she’s old and has all black nails which are very overgrown and she tries to bite me even though she really can’t do much damage. I just want her to hold so long enough for as quickly as you did eddys
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He’s being so good . ❤
Eddy, you should teach all dogs how to behave during a nail trim!! Great job buddy!! ❤
Great tip. Thanks for sharing this video.👍
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My Black Afghani Shepard/Arctic Wolf mix 50/50 mix has all black claws. I'm grateful that I've taught her same as my previous dogs, Great Pyrenees, Kuvasz, Maremma etc. that she'll lay down between my legs on her back, when I'm sitting with her on the floor clipping her claws. Yes, she does get a tiny cat kibble between each claw on her front paws but, only one treat after both her back paws, which are much easier to clip than her front ones. She is an angel when I'm dealing with her, not so much when other people try to work with her but, that's just the "breed" she is. I'm her Alpha and she doesn't try to challenge it. She is now almost 7 yrs. old and going strong.
But yes, black claws are usually more difficult to clip, since you can't really see where the vein is. But, having her "upside down" I do see where the claw goes together and when I near it, I just keep doing minimal clippings until I reach the tip of the vein. Her claws grow so fast that I have to clip them at least every three weeks.
I appreciate that you care not to hurt them. I have had groomers tell me that that cut them short aggressively and don’t care about it hurting them, they say it just happens and it’s not that big of deal!!
I never take my dogs to a groomer!!
I would trust you though!!
Awesome video on clipping nails!!! Both my dogs have 100% dark nails.
Same!
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Another terrific video...Such good photography. Easy to see the demo. Many thanks!
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He is so sweet❤️🥰! It’s always a good thing when dogs let you clip their nails. Amazing job👍!!
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Another great informative Rudy video. I did not know about looking at nail from the underneath side. I will definitely do that next time. Hope you are well. Thank Rudy.
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Thank you! My dog's claws are white but one has a longer vein. This helps me feel more confident when clipping her nails.
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Usually when you clip them, the "quick" or vein will then shorten. The longer the nail, the longer the vein. If the nails are long it's good to cut or file them once or twice a week until you get the vein short enough.
i've been watching rather a lot of dog nail clipping videos. Had to go back to find this one.
So far you are the only one who has mentioned the Kwik Stop first aid product. Amazing!
You are outstanding. Thank you. I'd be terrified to clip my pet's nails without a back stop!
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Corn starch works also 🙂
@@banzaii6285 Wow! That is amazing - thank you. Got my old boy's nails clipped by the vet last week. May try to learn to do my younger dog's nails as she is so much more cooperative ❤
@@chris-in-oceania Yep...start em young, get her use to it 🙂, but some dogs just don't like they're feet messed with, just dab on a little if you get some blood. Good luck!
Thank you for this video, my dog has nails exactly like Eddie does so I honestly only use the grinder because it doesn't scare me like clippers do.
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Great video, Rudy!.. Eddie was very patient! 🙂
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Eddie is such a good boy!
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Great info. I didn't realize but my golden doodle really hated nail clipping but she had blood drawn from her nails on a groomer visit. In fact she hated the groomer....... different one....... so much that she crapped on the sidewalk going in. Thus I've been grooming her for years and I'm finally getting reasonably good. When it comes to her nails I use a pet specific nail grinder. She doesn't like it of course but she tolerates it. The best part is instead of sharp edges it's easy to round off the edges which have higher probability of damaging things people.
Unfortunately my girl doesn't have any clear nails, all black, but still your information helped immensely in indemnifying the no go zone. Many thanks.
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I had a dog who hated having his nails trimmed so much that he trimmed his own nails down. He’d bite them down to the quick. I wish that all dogs would do this. ❤
my border collie does this, and I'm always impressed by it, also thankful lol :)
My Yorky also, but I believe it was pain that motivated her. And often she took too much off. When I saw her starting this, it was time for a trim.
I have a doggie that does the same thing. I think it is because the people who had him before me.....who knows what they did to him. He goes through major anxiety. You can tell by looking at the inside of their ears. Ears will be flame red. (high stress/anxiety)
Thanks Rudy!!
Thank you so much for this video. This is such a huge help. Thank you so much for offering this for free. I’m disabled and I’m on a fixed very limited budget. I can’t afford to pay to watch a video on Patreon. ❤
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Every dog should come with at least one clear nail 😅
Lol..Exactly
My Jack Russell mix doesn't have a clear nail. All nails are black and she won't let me use a flashlight either! I have clippers that have a guard to prevent cutting too close! I clipped too close over several years ago and am a nervous wreck doing this necessary trim!@@GroomingByRudy
I wish. Our Chiweenie nails are all black.
dachshunds have all black nails..I don't even try 😬
My dog since she was a baby howls as soon as you pick up her foot. She is now 10 and still cry’s like a baby. Very challenging 😂
This is a great video. Thanks! Thanks to Eddy also. 💙
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We have an awesome groomer with a walk-in nail policy! I love her! Just for that! SUCH a blessing for senior dogs AND people!!
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Thank you so much for your valuable knowledge. My Dogs have ONLY black nails & I have to be very very cautious not to hurt them. But even at the Vet (with my old, deceased dog) they hurt her & since then I do it myself. Others (acquaintances) were clipping their puppies claws so horrific, that they had to go to the Emergency Vet as the poor puppy bled nonstop. What idiots
Mine is a senior GSD with arthritis...In the past she took clippers ok but they lost sharpness. I didn't know that and I hurt her and traumatized her since I thought it was a behavioral issue more than medical/technical when she grunted. I'm now rehabilitating her. It's been a long way. I've self trained watching a lot of tips, do's, dont's, yours included. I got a new clipper but she can't stand the pressure (her nails are hard, black). Vet told me about grinders. I didn't know such thing existed. While I can afford a good one, I've been using one I had for manicure (Salon Shaper). I get to wear down the nail and reduce the diameter and then use the clipper to remove a way thiner piece. Her nails were already long a couple of months ago when the peak of the trauma was reached, so I gave her a rest of nail work, only massage and petting. My whole concern this entire time was to help her stand easier because the rear legs are almost passive and when leaning on the front legs, she slipped (indoor flooring, tiles) and I didn't want her to loose control over her posture like that and be potentially injured internally.
Grinders are way better for strong nails in my humble opinion, you can decide how much pressure to use, the speed, and also it's not an all or nothing approach, like clippers, you can progressively desensitize the pet.
Just my 2 cents, try to match the grinder with positive things, eg let her focus on searching treats in a sniffing mat while the grinder is on and near her, she will unconsciously associate the sound of it to an activity she likes. And when she's ready for it, try touching her nails with the grinder off while she is focused on a licking mat with something she likes on it (dog friendly peanut butter, spread..). With patience, respecting her pace, you can build a healthy routine
@@kiko7247 Thank you for your help and taking the time to share your tips. Yes, I've learned patience and RESPECT for her sensations as well as her past experiences and dog psychology is important. I didn't know doing or working on nails was an issue since I hadn't had problem with it in the past. But her body's changed and behavior changes as well. I'll definitely invest on a pet grinder since the one I've got is not as powerful but it's been a problem solver in the meantime and a good pre step since it's not as noisy or strong as a proper one. Also, in her case, having eaten and exercised previous to grooming helps, since laying down is what she feels like after those activities. I've taking it slow. Two, three nails (partially) in a session that can easily take me 2 hrs. if not more.
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Very good tutorial. Your dog is so well behaved. Says so much about you as a man. Your kindness and patience and love. Eddie is absolutely beautiful. Man’s best friend for life. Thanks be to God. Much love and prayers. Thank you❤️💯🙏🏻🐶🥇
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thanks for the good explanation
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One of my dogs has not one clear nail. They are all black as night. However, the black is only the top layer. One light scrape on the top of the nail is all it takes so I can get a good idea of where the quick is.
Good information to know. Thank you.
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Great information! Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for posting this, its very helpful!! I have this issue with my Lhasa Apso and I am always afraid of cutting to much off and hurting him.
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I've found a bright pen light or my phone very helpful too
I wish my Lucy had one clear nail. All jet black.
The all black can be SO challenging (and scary) we have a video on that as well. BUT, if you can get comfortable with just slight tipping at first instead of clipping big chunks, you may find some confidence you didn't know you had
I can confirm, Rudy's reply to you was super helpful to me. My 7# YorkiPoo's are all jet black too. I wish I had a 'Rudy' in my household; however, I don't!!! SOooooo, I cringe and get the job done little bits at a time. So far so good. I still can't stand doing them, but I am making sure I just do the tips regularly and all has been good. It's so easy to put the task on the back burner, but you're better off to not do that (and your dog will thank you!). I am amazed how the back ones need very little trimming in comparison to the front!! 👍
I always used clipper that has a 'backplate' and allows you to set the length you want to cut off. This way you can't slip and cut off too much nail. I use a neil grinder, too.
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Excellent training information!
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Eddy was such a good dog!
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Love a good nail video, thank you!!!
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Thanks for the info.
Wow - My dogs nails are all black. I never knew you could see through them with a flashlight. Going to try that! Thanks
We keep a small cap of corn starch to dip the claw into and stop the bleed.
I cut my dog’s nail since he was a puppy. I trim his nails once or twice a week. Each time just trim a 1/8 of an inch. So they stay short enough that won’t touch the ground when he walks. But not too much so I might hurt him. He’s 9 now, I think I only see blood 2-3 times from nail cutting.
We've got a terrified pit (in picture) and go through all kinds of shenanigans to trim him. His nails got too long because I couldn't do it by myself. I don't trust a groomer plus he's not safe around other dogs so my son lifts him into a sling and I trim with a grinder (either and andi like yours or an actual grinder). Am I correct that the nerve is more on the underside? It looks like that to me, so, after I've gotten as much as I dare trimming the whole nail, I go to the top and take a lot more off, hoping as he walks, the nerve will retract more for the next trim, which I do every other week. Thoughts?
I have bad anxiety every time I just think about trimming my shih tzu’s nails. She fights me, hates her paws touched, and all of her nails are black. 😩
Can you bring her to a groomer, or a vet to have it done?
I feel you. There are many options. I struggled too. Other breed. I wish you success. I switched from clippers to grinder, but slowly. There's a lot of psychology behind which I didn't know. A lot of patience, time and right tools. I've watched like 30 videos and grabbed tips and especially me being calmed to help her be calmed. It's hard for some dogs, especially when they're not used to and/or have past traumas (if mistreated by previous owners, i.e.), have been injured and/or have medical conditions. You're not alone. Internet has much help and of course the guidance of your trusted vet/groomer.
I do our little Shih Tzu boy's black nails with a nail grinder I got him used to it by turning it on and holding it so the grinder was pointing towards me and he was able to sniff and feel the vibration and I started by doing one nail then later did some more ect... No he is okay with it he still doesn't like it but he doesn't get upset or stressed out anymore. I got mine on Amazon and it is a lw noise grinder with a cap for different size dog nails which can be very helpful!
Yeah a grinder works for back paws. My pup is jittery and he pulls away from me. More sensitive I guess.
Remember, your dog feel’s your anxiety and that’s part of the reason your dog doesn’t like its nails done by you.
In this particular case, where you have to leave the nails longer than ideal, when would you recommend trimming again?
@@raincadeify if it was my personal dog,I would clip,and grind every 2 to 3 weeks, of course,there would be a lot less to trim off..
Another great informative video!
This will help a lot. i generally let my greys' nails grow long, as they grip to run with all four feet, but now with bullies i want to try to keep them shorter. We have a family member with a neuropathy in his legs and feet so even without the nails long just the weight of the bullies' foot is painful, and an accidental scratch can be debilitating for hours.
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Compliments to Eddie. He is a lot more docile and patient than my little Chihuahuas. I do one or two nails at a time. Anything more gets them worried.
I have a Yorkie that's not excited about nail trims. He freaks out! When he was about a year old, I took him to a groomer. When I picked him up, all but two of his nails had been bleeding. I asked the groomer what happened. She said, "It had to be done. They were all too long. It doesn't matter that it was painful. He'll get over it." I was quite angry. She could have suggested we go in every week to have a little removed at a time to get the quick to recede so the nails could have been shortened over time. I would have paid for that. My boy has never been back there. In fact, we walked past there on our way to somewhere else, about 6 years later. He saw the groomer through the window and growled. He remembered! At the time, I told the owner of the salon about the incident. I hope the woman said something to that groomer! The groomer has since retired and moved out of state. Hopefully, she's not inflicting any more pain on any more animals!
Cool suggestion I never knew that.
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My last dog had black nails, so I used a book light that was small enough to get between his nails and backlit the nail to find the quick. It was so easy that way! Of course, I now adopted a dog who still won’t let me touch her feet, so I take her to the vet for trims.
Great info
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usually have pups from young and start right away, never had a problem till now! This boy is already 7 mos old and he hates baths and nails done, but the first week he was here he did not mind me doing all front nails and the couple really long ones on the back but now regressing.
Eddy is such a good boy!! Tysm for the great tips! I will be using these the next time I trim my pups nails
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I noticed that you had a Elizabethan collar on him, does that help when trimming the nails?
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And make sure your Quick stop powder isn't old and solid. The time to find out is not when your dog's nail is gushing like a fountain. Learned this the hard way. My kitchen looked like a crime scene.
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When do I buy yhe quick powder to stop nail bleeding?
Florence, buy it before you cut the nails. It's styptic powder, like men use when they cut themselves shaving. It binds to the blood and makes it clot right away. Usually a pet store will have it in the grooming section. Sometimes it's with the rat/guinea pig/bunny clippers and such. You have to clips their nails, too. If you can't find any there, go to the drugstore or pharmacy and buy it there. Get the powder and not the stick. If the nail starts to bleed, get a generous pinch of the powder on your finger and push it onto the tip of that bleeding nail. The bleeding will immediately stop. Don't brush away the powder for several minutes, and don't let your dog get it into it's mouth. I'm not sure it will harm your dog or not. But I'm not taking any chances with my little ones. 🙂 Good luck! All the best to you and your babies!
Florence, silly me. There is an Amazon link for styptic powder in the video description section. That's even easier! 😀
I'd like to ty for this vid, there are a few vital examples you give... I am sick of my clippers they seem as though I have to really use force to clip. My German Shepherd has thick nails but your tool worked so effortlessly, I used your 💯affiliated link✏ just now to buy the clipper and powder that you recommend. My GSD is too sweet, I rescued her after a breeder was done w her.. she was 9 yo and they never clipped her nails so the quick is really close. She is 12 yo now and still active, plays, rolls around in the grass... Ty so much for showing me all this, even w her black nails. Cannot wait to get the amazon package and throw away the cheap clippers I have right now🤘🏻👩🏻⚕️🐺
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Ugh, those black nails are the worst! My Hermie had all black nails.😱 I usually fold the paw so I can see the nails in reverse, so it's facing up for the trim & only go as far as the top of the worn spot. What a good boy Eddie was for this demo!😊
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My dog has all-black nails, and it's been a challenge to trim them. She is 11 years old, and for the first time, we cut the nails quick. She already hates getting her nails trimmed. Good luck with future trims now.
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Nice teaching voice
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Eddie handled that well, our Giant Schnauzer absolutely hates to have her nails clipped.
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Eddie was a good boy!
My dog wants to do her nails by herself. She's now sharpening some. I want to trim off the sharp tips. Do you think i should do an ACV treatment first?
You can use white pepper if you don't have quick stop. Chefs use it all the time. It really works
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Literally the best information video I’ve seen yet. Thanks you. I’ve watched so many videos and this is by far the best one. Came across this after accidentally clipping the vein.
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My dog files his back nails on the sidewalk, ive never had to trim them. His front ones however, grow so long so fast
Thank you for thiis. Wish I had it when my little shih tzu was still with us. Got her at 7 wks and she passed at 15yrs. Just before my beloved Mama passed. I used to cry more than she did if i slipped with any tools. Cry and just hold her for awhile. Took her to a groomer whenever I could, but I'm disabled and don't drive anymore. I did not learn much BEFORE i got her. My little rescue Chihuahua\Greyhound mix is of course easier. No long hair. But she also trims her own nails! Regularly.😮 Is this normal? She does alot of other not so helpful things too. Like dipping in the cat litter for a snack when no one is looking🤢 Thank God thats upstairs so she doesn't get to very often. I'm on to her now anyway. Anyway thank you very much for the tips! I really want to adopt another little one for a friend for her. I'm trying to learn and do better. The best I can🙏🏼🐾🤍 That was a darling little doggy you had there btw. So good! I've pretty much always had wigglers and hiders and runners! Especially our beautiful husky years ago. RUNNER. ESCAPEE EXTRAORDINAIRE. I live with my kid and 2 of her kids so if I really need help I usually have it. Including tides and such, its just hard to coordinate everything.
Are some dog's nails much harder than others? You made the clipping look effortless, but when I do my Irish Setter's nails, sometimes I need both hands to get through them and it upsets her.
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Where can I purchase the dog nail grinder?
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How do you prevent the nail dust from getting into your nose and your dog's nose? I always have this issue! Thanks.
My friends GP has that yin/yang going with his nails. Like Micheal Jackson Black or White. On one of the paws his dog Thor has both white and black splitting down the middle... How does one clip those nails?
Wow what a champ
My 1 year old Jack Russel really hates it so I put some cat food ( which she never has ) on a lick mat and do them really quickly.
Thank goodness she only has 1 black nail.
I noticed Eddie has a cone collar on is this just whilst you are clipping ? If so what a great idea
Your dog is so cooperative. Mine fidgets.
My Boston, would need a muzzle, no way is any one gonna do his nails.
I quit clipping nails years ago. I only the dremel. Less risk of damaging the quick and the filed nail is smoother.
Totally agree. If you go slow you can see the little black spot in the middle of the white area. As soon as you see that you stop! Have never hurt my pup.❤🐾
I was a lucky dog owner. My dog never needed her nails trimmed except for one time when she was a puppy. Living in the city, we were walking on concrete all the time.
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Where can I find the grinder for dog nails
Should be a link in the description
I look at them from the underside n U can see the quick!
I TRIED to trim my dog's nails - twice, I think (he was a black chow-chow mix, with dark nails), but I HURT him (he yelped), and I would/ could never try again. Had to take him in for professional trimming.
Had I been unable to take him to someone for that, I "might' have tried again. But, my guy also hated the nail grinder (yup, I bought TWO kinds of trimmers and a nail grinder), so I never used it. Hated the thought that I'd hurt him.
Thanks for this good explanation. I will likely STILL take my next dog in for professional nail-trimming - both my now-passed dog and I were left "emotionally scarred" by my ineptitude. Sigh.
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I use a flashlight, but my one Frenchton has a few black nails that are so dense that light doesn't penetrate. That's when I say a prayer and clip conservatively.