Trimming a dog’s nails is one of the hardest parts of the grooming process.
Some dogs are okay and just a little freaked out, and some thrash around and scream like you’re trying to kill them (!!).
How do you know if you should keep going or call it and stop? How do you know if they’re just panicked or if they’re actually going to bite… hard?
Over the last 20+ years, I’ve figured out some things about trimming nails successfully. ←*humble brag* So I found lunatic pups who don’t like having their nails trimmed and cozy bears who don’t mind as much, and shot a thrilling brand-spanking-new video:
Quick Tips to Nailing It: JRG Nail Trimming Techniques
….which I’m offering for only $22
In this 40 minute tutorial, I show energy techniques on different dogs that are displaying different behaviors. There’s a dog that “has never let anyone clip his nails before,” an untrusting puppy who puts his teeth on me, a shmoopy bear who just has a little bit of anxiety and more.
With this video, you’ll know how to trim nails the JRG way – with a calm, neutral energy, PLUS a firm (or gentle) touch depending on the behavior. And on that note? I’ll translate the dog’s behavioral cues as I go, so you can uplevel your dog-reading skills. This understanding will make your time with a nervous little beast less stressful.
You’ll watch me work with untrusting, unsure, fearful shmoops (some who have never been to my shop before) as I talk you through:
The tools I use
Positioning and handling the dog
What to do when they’re fighting and stressing
How to read their cues
What to do if a dog keeps escalating and won’t calm down
“I'm so happy this course exists! Not only did I learn new ways to go about providing nail trims but it confirmed some methods I was already using like dropping the nail clippers and showing my hand. I'm so excited to practice what I learned from this course, particularly working toward not having an opinion on their behavior and not relying on trying to talk them through it. Thank you for making this tutorial!”