I have to put on ski gloves to cut my chi's nails because she bites me. I've been doing this for several weeks and it seems to be working, she isn't putting up as much of a struggle. The key is to hold the dog's paw firmly, once the dog sees that struggling won't help, she will give up, as long as you don't give in to her.
--- In [email protected], "Missy Ellsworth" <mikeandmiss...@...> wrote: > > Lol I use to have to go trim my grandparents Palmerain (sp). He woudl NOT > hold still for anyone but me and if someone else walked in as they were > going to try to help he was outta there. As long as it was just me he was > ok but if not forget it, he was not having it. > Missy > > > > > Mike and Missy Ellsworth > -------Original Message------- > > From: Ziplock Baggett > Date: 8/21/2010 1:06:45 AM > To: YG Chihuahuas > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] trimming nails > > > Taco is really good about laying on his back and letting my daughter trim > his nails but he will not do it for me!!!! Little Traitor!!! > > > > > Zippy > -------Original Message------- > > From: twope...@... > Date: 8/20/2010 10:28:57 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] trimming nails > > > I bring out the clippers, set a bowl with a few treats in front of me, sit > him in my lap and clip a few, give a treat, clip a few, give a treat, until > we're done. > > Gloria > > In a message dated 8/20/2010 9:53:36 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > irishhea...@... writes: > > Sometimes someone else doing the clipping such as a groomer or vet they won > t argue..Just like a child when parents aren't around.. > > > On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 10:33 PM, Judi <nt12...@...> wrote: > > > Hi, > I need help with this issue. Pattie Pickles, 3 years old, won't let me trim > her nails. I bought the little machine that spins and she won't let me get > it anywhere near her. > > Once, I was able to use clippers to trim her nails. But never again. > She fights so hard I'm afraid she will get hurt. > > Her nails keep getting caught on things and it causes little red spots to > appear on her nailbed. > > I thought I would get advice before going to a dog groomer. I'm afraid the > dog groomer won't be able to trim the nails either. Then what do I do? > > Pattie Pickles is a sweet, good natured, friendly dog....just won't let me > trim her nails. > > Any help appreciated! > > Judi Wright > Mr. Munchy, 3 yrs, and > Pattie Pickles, 3 yrs. > Texas > > > > > > -- > Joyce > www.mtnviewchis.webs.com > ------------------------------------ " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
