Dog Video - Trimming a Dog's Toenails

Posted by Clare Bristow

Here is a short video showing you how to trim a dog's toenails (running time 2 minutes).

One good tip they give is to gently squeeze the bottom center of the paw just before you clip the nails. Doing this make your dog extend his toenails so making it easier for you to clip them.

VideoJug: How To Trim A Dog's Nails

The puppy in this video is used to having his paws handled and toenails trimmed - if this isn't the case with your dog, build up the process of nail trimming gradually.

Start by getting him used to the sight of nail clippers and having his paws picked up and handled. Once he's comfortable with this move onto to cutting just one toenail and slowly build it up until you can cut all of them in one grooming session.

As stated in the video, lots of praise, encouragement, treats and a game afterwards will help your dog associate toe nail trimming with good things happening to him.