Nail Trims

It is not uncommon for dogs to struggle with getting their nails trimmed. Some dogs nails naturally stay ground from being outside or they do it themselves. We don't always get that lucky so here are some tips on conditioning your dog to like nail trims.

DIY Scratchboard

A great way to get dogs to keep their nails trimmed themselves is with a scratchboard.


ScratchPad to Purchase

For those who would rather buy one premade you can find them here.



Using a Scratch Pad

Here is a video showing how to train your dog to use the scratchpad. Remember to take each step at your own dogs pace.

Conditioning Your Dog to Love Nail Trims

Here is a great video on conditioning your dog to not hate nail trims. The most important thing is to go slow. Go thru each step at your dogs pace. This may mean repeating over multiple days, weeks, or months.