Need advice on tools for grooming dog nails?

Question

I want your opinion on different tools to clip my dane's nails.... i have tried some manual, and want suggestions on the electric grinders.... plus's/minuses? brands, sites/stores?

Answer 1

I would say because the Great Dane has very thick nails they can be hard to clip. I would suggest getting a dremel this would easier to do the nails on this breed of dog. www.petedge .com or check out petco or petsmart. Get a two speed dremel this will work best for your breed of dog.

Answer 2

I use the Dremel Minimite cordless grinder. The cordless part is really nice because I can grind anywhere, and my dogs do not get tempted to bite on the wire.

I really like grinding because you take the nail down slowly, and there is little danger of hitting the quick, unlike nail clipping. You can also shape the nail better with a grinder.

On the down side, it will take you longer to get your dog's nails done. You also have to make sure you don't work for too long on one nail because too much heat may get generated and it can get uncomfortable for your dog.

Overall though, the grinder is the best. The two times I clipped my dog's nails, I got his quick and made him very sensitive towards handling. After much counter conditioning, he is much better now, thanks to the grinder. I got mine from Amazon.

Answer 3

Dremmel...not only good for dog's nails but useful for many purposes. I still clip my dogs (and all the dogs that I groom) with regular clippers and I see no purpose for my business to do otherwise.

It's harder to get a dog used to an electric grinder than clippers (since in my business, I don't have the time to train each one)....

Also, try an emery board after clipping....same effect...Or an emery board daily....then you don't have to worry about clipping