Is this newbie friendly? I've never personally trimmed my dogs' nails before.
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Yes, I would say it is. A few tips as I've been doing dog's nails all my life. 1) If the nails are long or you're unfamiliar with their nails, only trim the very tip. Do this every 7-10 days. 2) Bend their paws toward the rear. You can see their cuticle on the underside plus it won't pull their joint out and hurt them. Added benefit is if they try to bite, they can only reach your side. Nothing vital. Good luck!
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Yes, just give you dog some Peanut butter on a spoon it occupies them while you are trimming their nails but if they get fussy let it go and come back at a later date. You must trim a very small amount 1/16" or 1/8" at a time to Be Sure and Do Not Cut into the Quick. If you do cut into the Quick you need something like Kwik Stop Powder to stop the bleeding, also your dog will not like you for a little while. You can find the Quick by looking at the underside of the dogs nail to see where the nail meets flesh. It would be like cutting the tip of your finger so please be careful. As for the trimmers there are two sizes small and large I have both and they are great. Enjoy CWN
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yes it has a guard that slides over the opening to help you only take small amounts off or incase the dog does kick into the blade during cutting :)
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Yes, just give you dog some Peanut butter on a spoon it occupies them while you are trimming their nails but if they get fussy let it go and come back at a later date.You must trim a very small amount 1/16" or 1/8" at a time to Be Sure and Do Not Cut into the Quick. If you do cut into the Quick you need something like Kwik Stop Powder to stop the bleeding, also your dog will not like you for a little while. You can find the Quick by looking at the underside of the dogs nail to see where the nail meets flesh.It would be like cutting the tip of your finger so please be careful. As for the trimmers there are two sizes small and large I have both and they are great. Enjoy CWN Yes, just give you dog some Peanut butter on a spoon it occupies them while you are trimming their nails but if they get fussy let it go and come back at a later date.You must trim a very small amount 1/16" or 1/8" at a time to Be Sure and Do Not Cut into the Quick. If you do cut into the Quick you need something like Kwik Stop Powder to stop the bleeding, also your dog will not like you for a little while. You can find the Quick by looking at the underside of the dogs nail to see where the nail meets flesh.It would be like cutting the tip of your finger so please be... » Read More Yes, just give you dog some Peanut butter on a spoon it occupies them while you are trimming their nails but if they get fussy let it go and come back at a later date.You must trim a very small amount 1/16" or 1/8" at a time to Be Sure and Do Not Cut into the Quick. If you do cut into the Quick you need something like Kwik Stop Powder to stop the bleeding, also your dog will not like you for a little while. You can find the Quick by looking at the underside of the dogs nail to see where the nail meets flesh.It would be like cutting the tip of your finger so please be careful. As for the trimmers there are two sizes small and large I have both and they are great. Enjoy CWN « Show Less
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Yes, I believe first time nail clipper purchasers will be happy with this product.
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I'm very cautious in making sure the guard is always engaged, to prevent cutting into the quick. Cut the nail at side angle to prevent putting too much pressure on the top of the nail. You can file any rough edges. As others have stated, you can cut a small amount every 7-10 days. This will allow the blood vessel to gradually retract away from the tip of a nail, thus protecting the quick. If the dog is nervous, cut a nail and rest or play. Then cut another nail. The clicking sound bothers some dogs more than others.
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YES! It's as easy as any clippers are. I can't imagine it being any easier. YouTube "how to clip dog nails" The most difficult thing is not clipping too short and getting the quick of the nail. The quick is where vascular tissue is inside the nail. If you clip too much, you will get the quick and your dog may bleed a bit. Think like you trimmed your own nails to much. Just go easy, not too much.
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This was my first time. I was very nervous about it but it was easy to use!!!
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Yes, the texture if furry, but the texture isn't looped. It's very soft and smooth. I guess it's possible for a dog's nails to get caught, but it seems pretty hard for that to happen.
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Thanks Patricia. I was going to use this for trimming my dogs hard as rock nails. He is very squeamish when it comes to getting his nails clipped, thought this might work a little better. My Brittany just sits there and soaks up the attention but my GSP can't stand to have anyone touch his nails, any thoughts? Grant
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Karin, No, the groomer cannot clip the nails. The nail caps cover the entire nail and grow out with time. My dog lost them naturally. Be warned though, the dogs nails will get long as they won't wear down like they normally do from walking on pavement or running in the yard.
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I've had this cat for only 10 days or so. cannot advise specifically. clipping can be dangerous if not done properly. amazon has these rubber tips to put on the nails. I provide the scratch lounger to file them down. if you really think clipping is necessary, maybe a visit to vet.
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Actually, if you mean a pet nail trimmer then yes. But I think the initial 12k rpm speed might be a bit much for fido. Mine likes the slower standard dremel. And before you think that's crazy, dremel actually makes a pet trimmer, it's basically just a single speed dremel with a funky looking casing.
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It's not too hard. The biggest thing is to be slow and careful. Also try to keep your dog calm and comfortable. Mine doesn't mind the sound of clippers, but yours may and that would probably make it harder. The instructions do a pretty good job of explaining how to do things. As long as your keeping up on the grooming and your dog doesn't have a bunch of tangles/mats in his/her hair it shouldn't be hard at all. :) let me know if you have any other questions. Also I've had no problems with these clippers. Maybe I just got lucky but to me they seem great for the price. Hope that helps.
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I have a PediPaws nail drill and I've found that it's useless on my dog. She was a puppy when I introduced the noise of the drill by just turning on the PediPaw and leaving it. Once she became accustomed to the nose I tried using it and she was very good about sitting still but the drill is cheaply made and can't file the nail sufficiently. It's just another product made with the cheapest materials and sold at top dollar. I purchased mine when it first came out and it was twice as much as the price now being charged, plus shipping. Don't waste your money. If you have a cat or toy breed dog who can tolerate the buzzing sound of the drill it could be useful but that's a BIG "if". I have a PediPaws nail drill and I've found that it's useless on my dog. She was a puppy when I introduced the noise of the drill by just turning on the PediPaw and leaving it. Once she became accustomed to the nose I tried using it and she was very good about sitting still but the drill is cheaply made and can't file the nail sufficiently. It's just another product made with the cheapest materials and sold at top dollar. I purchased mine when it first came out and it was twice as much as the price now being charged, plus shipping. Don't waste your money. If you have a cat or toy breed dog... » Read More I have a PediPaws nail drill and I've found that it's useless on my dog. She was a puppy when I introduced the noise of the drill by just turning on the PediPaw and leaving it. Once she became accustomed to the nose I tried using it and she was very good about sitting still but the drill is cheaply made and can't file the nail sufficiently. It's just another product made with the cheapest materials and sold at top dollar. I purchased mine when it first came out and it was twice as much as the price now being charged, plus shipping. Don't waste your money. If you have a cat or toy breed dog who can tolerate the buzzing sound of the drill it could be useful but that's a BIG "if". « Show Less
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if you can get the nail into it then yes. If it will not fit under the trimmer I would take to a dog groomer and get it trimmed. this clipper is wonderful, we were paying $10 a month so it has paid for itself. I recommend getting styptic powder in case you go too far in cutting your dogs nails. just something good to have around.
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I purchased this specifically for use on my dog's nails. I use the round sanding drum with an appropriate sanding disc. Have used this method for over 20 yrs. on both large and small dogs.
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What I would do for the first time is order a few different sizes. The large ones can be trimmed to fit and if you use extra nail glue or acrilic fill it will fill in the gaps. This is an excellent product, and well worth trying out a few sizes for optimal fit. We used them on some skateboarding dogs that wore their nails down kicking off of the pavement.It is impossible to tell what size your dogs nails are by Breed or age. Some have small nails, and some have big thick nails. Sizes too big or small can always be given to friends with smaller/ bigger dogs.
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No. The product is pretty darn tough and so far have had no problems with dog nails.
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You are very welcome! In opinion. .it is well worth it.On my longer haired dogs my trimmer takes a beating.it has gotten put knots & tangles.In fact, my pld one would have been stillcworking if it were not that my older dog Charlottle gets so messy, and had a really bad tangle that took awhile and it finally gave our after a year and a half.Like I said, I am rough on the trimmer.It should last aclot longer.Tge second one I have is over a year and still in great condition.It is lightweight& fits easy in your hand.If the blade gets too warm...stop ut for a few mins.and wipediwn w/a cotton ball (not soaked) of alcohol. I hope they never stop making this trimmer! :) You are very welcome! In opinion. .it is well worth it.On my longer haired dogs my trimmer takes a beating.it has gotten put knots & tangles.In fact, my pld one would have been stillcworking if it were not that my older dog Charlottle gets so messy, and had a really bad tangle that took awhile and it finally gave our after a year and a half.Like I said, I am rough on the trimmer.It should last aclot longer.Tge second one I have is over a year and still in great condition.It is lightweight& fits easy in your hand.If the blade gets too warm...stop ut for a few mins.and wipediwn w/a cotton... » Read More You are very welcome! In opinion. .it is well worth it.On my longer haired dogs my trimmer takes a beating.it has gotten put knots & tangles.In fact, my pld one would have been stillcworking if it were not that my older dog Charlottle gets so messy, and had a really bad tangle that took awhile and it finally gave our after a year and a half.Like I said, I am rough on the trimmer.It should last aclot longer.Tge second one I have is over a year and still in great condition.It is lightweight& fits easy in your hand.If the blade gets too warm...stop ut for a few mins.and wipediwn w/a cotton ball (not soaked) of alcohol. I hope they never stop making this trimmer! :) « Show Less
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If you are not an experienced groomer I would not use this you could do more damage then good, like cut your pet, with this grooming tool it is very sharp!!! I would get a slicker brush or a rake for your dogs coat or even the furminator deshedding comb would be a better choice if you have no experience as a groomer.
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Honestly. I have had poodles and.now Shit Tzu's. The pup needs to not be matted. That being said, there are several attachments so you can decide the length of the pup. I use no attachment to do the first groom after the winter. What I cannot do with the clipper, I use a scissor ( one came with my unit) I must say that having had many dogs who need to be groomed, I find that this unit is the best one I have ever used in the past 25 years. As I said, if the dog is too matted then a VET would have to use his groomer (they have one which goes very close to the skin). I say go for it. This is a great clipper! Honestly. I have had poodles and.now Shit Tzu's. The pup needs to not be matted. That being said, there are several attachments so you can decide the length of the pup. I use no attachment to do the first groom after the winter. What I cannot do with the clipper, I use a scissor ( one came with my unit) I must say that having had many dogs who need to be groomed, I find that this unit is the best one I have ever used in the past 25 years. As I said, if the dog is too matted then a VET would have to use his groomer (they have one which goes very close to the skin). I say go for it. This is a... » Read More Honestly. I have had poodles and.now Shit Tzu's. The pup needs to not be matted. That being said, there are several attachments so you can decide the length of the pup. I use no attachment to do the first groom after the winter. What I cannot do with the clipper, I use a scissor ( one came with my unit) I must say that having had many dogs who need to be groomed, I find that this unit is the best one I have ever used in the past 25 years. As I said, if the dog is too matted then a VET would have to use his groomer (they have one which goes very close to the skin). I say go for it. This is a great clipper! « Show Less
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Cutting the nails can put the pressure to them that the dog does not like. You have to get them use to the sound and sometimes some dogs act like they are getting tickled with these.
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If you type in "dog" after you clicked on reviews you can see that there are people (including professional groomers) using these on nails on the low speed. I hope this helps. I am going to order one.