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What do you use if you clip your big guys' nails yourself. I have some clippers I've used on all my other dogs but they are not working well for my adult EM his nails are just too big now. They are okay for when they are younger but lately I've been having issues properly cutting Hank's nails and he's wanting to chew on them because they are clicking the floor. Taking him to have them clipped is not an option because he will only let me or his momma handle him in that way(without drama, muzzle, and 2 days of pouting afterwards). Pictures links prices etc would me much appreciated. Thanks everyone.

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As you can see he remained very calm with me handling his paws, even with Kitty Face right there pestering.
 

Iymala

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I use the largest size scissor style clippers and do them myself.
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Make sure you get the most heavy duty option. The cheap ones break very quickly.
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Hank won't allow others to handle him like that. I want to avoid the stress on him. I could care less about the effort it takes the vet office lol. I haven't tried a dremel but I think he would shy away from the noise/vibration. If that's what's best to use though I'm willing to try.
 

Hector

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Red handled millers forge on all dogs of all sizes of all breeds or all nail colors. I have bought over 10+ pairs ranging from small to large clippers. None work like the millers forge that I use. I tried to use the other ones and they don't feel the same, don't cut the same and does apply a significant amount of pressure causing the dog to freak and flinch.

I have small hands and these are perfect for me and I ended up throwing all the other ones away - orange millers forge included ( I had two the med and the large ones). These are very nice because they slice through the nail.

Pet Nail Clippers : Amazon.com: Millers Forge Stainless Steel Dog Nail Clipper, Plier Style

I have done a 230 lb mastiff with these. The key is to take small amounts off.

A dremel is a very nice tool also.
 

Hector

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From the looks of those pictures, his nails are not bad at all. It looks like only a small amount needs to be taken off. If nails are actually that short, I would look into using a dremel and grinding the roof (main cause of the clicking) back. Either clip the tip off and dremel back or just go straight dremel.
 

tmricciuto

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I like the dremel because the nails aren't as sharp and don't seem to scratch me as badly.


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DennasMom

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I use the same scissors style that the others noted, above.
We had the guillotine style long, long ago... but the scissors style are much easier to work with, in my opinion.
I think I tried the dremel with Denna long ago... but apparently we didn't like it (and apparently it wasn't a memorable experience, either)... the clippers work fine and are quick, so that's what we do.

I have Denna STAND while she gets clipped - it's easier on everyone. It looks like I'm shoeing a horse, but I can get the foot up-side-down, to see the quick better and get a nice cut. It also makes Denna concentrate on balancing on 3 feet during the procedure, so less focused on me. :)
I also keep a pile of treats right in front of her nose... which she gets after each successful foot (started as 1 treat per nail, now it's a pile per foot).
 

Oscar'sMom

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I second Dennasmom and others here. We use scissor style and I clip at home. He is still not a fan...I give treats after every couple of successful clips. My bf just sharpened them and it helped a bunch. I clip very regularly...mostly because I don't ever feel like I take enough off as I'm scared to hit the quick despite doing it a million times :)
 

Boxergirl

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I use Millers Forge clippers for the boxers and a dremel for Ella, the EM. Early arthritis in my hands makes it too difficult to cut her nails without causing her discomfort. I wish the boys would tolerate the dremel too. I love that thing.
 
Thanks everyone! You're amazing. I've noticed also that they rub down a bit on the pavement lol. I've been including a short addition on our walking route that's paved but also has dogs that everyone isn't used to already. It's not all his nails that need clipping, just a few. Roxy needs a few too.
I'm very lucky in that Hank and Roxy are extremely calm with us. Hank will lay on his side and let us clean his ears, we can handle both of their paws and clip. We don't use treats but calm and affection. They trust us. I've lost my clippers and am in the market for a new pair lol. That's why I ask =)
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They thank you too.
 

Hector

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Do they make like a puppy dremel or can I go to Harbor Freight and buy any old dremel. lol

I would imagine the quieter the better.

Don't buy a cheap dremel. Invest in a dremel brand dremel. Not all dremels are equal and there are so many styles. You have to do some research. I have a corded dremel I got from home depot, but I also have another grinder I got off of amazon. It is more quiet than the dremel. Reviews are not so good on the elite pet dremel, but so far it has been good for me and it's been nearly a year and it's my go to nail grinder.

Pet Nail Clippers : Amazon.com: Peticure Elite Pet Nail Trimmer
 

7121548

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Do they make like a puppy dremel or can I go to Harbor Freight and buy any old dremel. lol

I would imagine the quieter the better.

I got the Dremel 7700, which is a higher voltage than the Dremel 7300 (the marketed as a dog nail grinder). Supposedly it does a better job grinding thick nails; however, I wouldn't know since it's so loud that every time I turn it on, Dozer barks at it and runs away. It's easier to trim his nails with a clipper, even though he dislikes that also.
 

Yamizuma

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When DH and I used to try to clip the shepherd lab crosses nails, it was like WWIII...took her to a good groomer, and she was so happily passive I couldn't even believe it. Crazy! Tali also gets drive-by clipping with a dremmel from those experts with no drama.


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Hmm. I looked up the Dremel 7300 PT. It looks like its a regular ol' dremel with a sanding wheel on it lol. Not a bad price either I might add. I might try it. I think if I work with it enough I could get them to accept it. If not can I just flank my dog and hold em down like I used to do with the cows? =P

Maybe even hog tie em. There's an idea...
 

Hector

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Hmm. I looked up the Dremel 7300 PT. It looks like its a regular ol' dremel with a sanding wheel on it lol. Not a bad price either I might add. I might try it. I think if I work with it enough I could get them to accept it. If not can I just flank my dog and hold em down like I used to do with the cows? =P

Maybe even hog tie em. There's an idea...

Omg someone actually said they did that to their dog - hog tied them. Well it didn't work so they gave up. There are other ways like training lol.