One of the better pet nail grinders!
589613
After owning and using two other brands of pet nail grinders,I believe the Dremel 7300 is so far the best one.  On low, it is quieter than the other two, there are a variety of sanding bands included and optional sizes of sanding wheels available to order, the manual is complete with easy-to-follow instructions including pictures or diagrams, and it is a high quality grinding tool that can be used for other grinding tasks.  Unlike one of the other pet nail grinding kits that mandated a listed phone number be called to reorder sanding bands, the Dremel accessories can be ordered through Amazon or directly via Dremel.  The product was packaged very well, all items were in perfect condition, and the order arrived within a couple of days after I placed it.  I will gladly recommend the Dremel 7300 Pet Nail Grinding Kit to other pet owners.

Most importantly: the fact that the Dremel Nail Grinder on low speed is so quiet and that I have used other nail grinding kits on our Lhasa, there was no break-in period other than to let her see it in the ON/LOW position and bless it with a sniff and kiss.
4821311
I have a Great Dane puppy and his nails are already too thick for a regular nail clipper. I bought this a month ago and have worked to get him used to it. He still doesn't love it, but he will lay still if I ask him too. It's quick and easy to hold and manuver around his nails. I love that there is no splitting or rough edges. I just hope it lasts awhile because I don't plan to go back to clipping. I highly recommend this product to anyone with a large dog with thick nails. The only downside is the wall plug is giant and tends to fall out of my sockets every once in a while. Also, it does take some time for your dog to build up trust. I wouldn't wait until you HAD to have the grinder to order it.
295316
The nail grinder does not grind as I had expected. It takes a very small amount off due to a lack of aggressiveness of the grinding wheel. It takes several minutes per nail to grind a reasonable amount off. It's unreasonable to expect a pet to sit for long periods of time that this grinder takes to accomplish the job.. I gave up on using the grinder and am back to taking my dog to the groomer for her nail trimming.
1320102
This grinder is amazing! I got it to make homemade pet food. I contacted the manufacturer to make sure chicken bones were ok to grind and the confirmed it was fine and wouldn't void the warranty.  So far I've ground about 200 lbs of chicken thighs and it doesn't skip a beat. Some large thighs don't fit well but I use kitchen shears to cut them down and the machine sucks them right in. If you are thinking of doing pet food I would definitely suggest spending a little more money to get a stronger grinder. I assume I will need to get a new cutting plate more often since I am grinding bones but so far it's still sharp.
1078840
Someone recommended these to me who has much more dog experience so gave them a try.  I have a pair of smaller guillotine for my cat and have never been thrilled with that style.  Like this scissor type better.  Does a great job on the cat's nails allowing me a more precise cut away from the quick.  Good job on the puppy's nails to but not as smooth as I hoped.  Next stop learning how to use the Oster nail grinder.  Amazon was the only place I could find this brand in the "small dog" size but ironically, price was higher then larger size.
890106
Great product for smoothing the rough edges of my dog's nails after I've trimmed them with the guillotine nail clipper.  It is pretty quiet and my dog doesn't mind it.  It's also a good price compared to other grinders out there.
568804
i have had one of these for about 2 years and use it for my beagle/schnauzer mix dogs (1 boy 1 girl) and while they don't like it they tolerate it ok.  it leaves the nails so much smoother than clipping alone.  i mostly use it after i clip their nails so they are smooth and don't scratch my floors or legs etc when they tend to jump on me and run on my floors.  i just got a teacup poodle and plan to try it on her too.  the only reason i didn't give it 5 stars it the cord is a pain in this day of everything being cordless.  but it it do-able.  occasionally the bands do slip, but from what i read they can do that on all of these type nail products.  all in all i would buy this again, but wish it was cordless.  oh, and it is not too loud.  it gets louder on higher speeds, and you have to be careful with this type of thing not to let it get to hot on their nails.
1140448
This thing is great, it is super quiet and grinds the nails down quickly and smoothly like it's nothing. Make sure you have treats when trimming you dog's nails to help keep them calm as you grind each nail. It's nice being able to quickly and easily trim our dog's nails whenever we want now.
2288660
This guy seems to work better than the Pet Dremel I previously used. That thing was loud and seemed to tear through the nail, rather than grind. This grinder is so quiet and I think the diamond-plated tip helps grind better and smoother. I used to have to muzzle my dog with the Dremel because he would never let me get close to his toes without putting his face close to the grinder, but this thing is so quiet he doesn't need the muzzle. Don't get me wrong, he doesn't "enjoy" this grinder, but it does seem to be the least traumatizing for dog's who don't like their toes touched.
3810909
I use this for my dogs nails and reccomend all of my clients getting one too.  I also bought the bits so I could drill as well.
4808896
I was nervous to use this for nail grinding, as i've always used regular dog clippers.
I've been using this for months now and i will never go back. my dog is much more comfortable having her nails grinded than clipped. its also very easy to use. I would suggest watching a how-to video for any new users.
3743706
This big toenail clipper is great on my 74lb service dog's BIG nails. He broke the standard sized one. This one was stiff to begin with, and it was hard for me, since I have reduced grip strength in my hands. It has a guard to slip over the back just like the smaller standard clippers. Does a good job on the big nails. Be sure you are strong enough to use it or get help. I have a VERY coopertive dog, most folks don't, and won't stand for you fiddling around with their nail half cut! After cutting through all those big nails, it loosened up nicely.
2454608
Got this little nail grinder in the mail a few days ago. It's very light weight, small, and comfortable in the hand. It appears high quality and quietly hums when on. I haven't used it on my dog yet, but I have high hopes for this device!
4600684
Since it was so inexpensive,  I thought I'd try it to see if my English Bulldog would tolerate having his nails trimmed with the grinder vs. trimmers.  He does, and this grinder is small, convenient and has worked pretty well.  That being said, it is a bit tedious since it only has a fine grit grinding wheel.  To speed things up, sometimes I'll do a quit snip with regular nail trimmer, then use this to smooth and even out the nails.  All in all worth the money.
3280980
Love this , the dogs don't mind getting their nails done as long as i use this. great tool. Thanks
1876673
I've used the Dremel 7700-20 to maintain my dog's nails for several months now and he quickly learned to (finally) relax! I accidentally hit the quick on a nail (with dog clippers) eight years ago and he would never come when it was time to do his nails after that . . . up 'til now.

This tool spins fast! One careless slip and you've ripped out some fur, so you need to remain TOTALLY focused and Fido needs to lie very still. I rotary file his nails on the low setting outdoors, preferably when a light wind is blowing to reduce our inhaling the nail dust and it's easier to see how close I'm getting to the vein in the nail (the quick) in the sunlight.

I have my pet lie on the lawn on his back and trim any long fur between his toes first, so it doesn't get caught in the spinning part. After covering his face, with the edge of a sheer curtain panel that he can see through, I relax and turn on the unit. With a firm grip I grind each nail with steady, light pressure strokes, keeping it moving, and at times changing to another nail so nail heat doesn't build and my dog doesn't know what's coming next! Ha-ha!

Once you get the hang of it, it is very easy to do, but you need to be sure to take your time and stay real focused! In capable hands, I highly recommend this product! Happy Dremeling!

Update: May 7, 2009

I've had this product for 14 months now and find the more I've used it, the more adept I have become. Filing down his nails takes less time than ever now because I have developed such a safe and effective technique.
4779761
*I used this grinder on dogs that had pretty long nails (I call them raptor claws!!!)*

I have two dogs, a Rhodesian Ridgeback and a Flat Coated Retriever.  My Flat Coated Retriever is uber calm.  The Nail Grinder scared him at first, but he chilled out and let me do his nails.

My Ridgeback is not calm at all.  I tried to take her to Petsmart and they could not even get a muzzle on her.  The guy there tried to trim her nails without a muzzle, poor decision dude.  She nipped at him.  I totally warned him so it was his fault.  I usually have to take her to the vet to trim her nails.  One time we went to the vet and they asked me and my mom to help.  It took four of us to hold her down, and she still rolled around like an alligator!  It got so bad that my vet prescribed her tranquilizers.  I got tired of dosing her each time I took her to the vet.  (Its kindof scary because when she gets home she is dead to the world!!!)

I decided to give this thing a try.  Mind you she is so skidish that I have to distract her with a bone to even comb her hair.  I took it slow, gave her a bone, and she let me do it!!!  What a god send!!!

My only complaint is that it takes a while to get used to.  You have to press the nail just right.  If you press too hard the nail grinder stops.  If you press too soft it doesn't grind (as you would expect.)

Overall I found it helpful!!!