Have any of you tried this nail trimmer

[dalpal]

I have three dogs, all are pains in the arse for nail trimmings. My cats..no problemo, but the dogs...OMG, I have 2 drama queens and one who becomes Satan's spawn over nail trimmings.

I was looking at this nail trimmer and was wondering if anyone has this...will it work on the overdramatic canines.

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[Laurierace]

It takes forever so you might have to do it one nail per session, but yes it does work.

[kellyb]

I have used it, I would recommend a regular dremel over it, much faster. You do have to be careful with it though as there's no shield on the 'real' one.

[WorthTheWait95]

The Pedi Paws scared my dogs waaay more then the regular clipper did. They hated the sound and vibrations I guess. All of mine are drama queens about it as well but I've tried almost every 'miracle' clipper/dremel/trimmer out there and it's not worth the extra time since they get just as aggravated over it. Don't know if it's just my particular packs mentality but that's my experience anyway.

[dalpal]

The Pedi Paws scared my dogs waaay more then the regular clipper did. They hated the sound and vibrations I guess. All of mine are drama queens about it as well but I've tried almost every 'miracle' clipper/dremel/trimmer out there and it's not worth the extra time since they get just as aggravated over it. Don't know if it's just my particular packs mentality but that's my experience anyway.

Mine are awful...the girls both have all black nails and they squirm, whine, and wiggle.

My boy has all white nails...you would think he would be easy to trim. Nail trimmings are like having an exorsim (I think I misspelled that :lol: ) ...we muzzle..he's good for the two back feet and then starts slinging his head when you go to the front feet.

I've tried making it fun...clip one nail, reward...but it hasn't gotten any better.

I've been taking them in and having them professionally done....but it would be so much nicer just to be able to do this at home.

[Amchara]

Piece of crap

[shakeytails]

Dalpal, my dogs are the same way. The Shar-pei that I used to have were the absolute worst. I can't imagine any of them putting up with a dremel tool.

I have a pair of diagonal cutting pliers that are wicked sharp. I can usually get at least one paw done before the dog has a fit. With the Shar-pei I had to sneak up on them while they were sleeping and get just one or two nails at a time.

Have you tried taking your dogs to a groomer for nail care? A couple of mine that were horrible for me were absolute angels the couple of times I broke down and took them to a groomer.

[WorthTheWait95]

Mine are awful...the girls both have all black nails and they squirm, whine, and wiggle.

My boy has all white nails...you would think he would be easy to trim. Nail trimmings are like having an exorsim (I think I misspelled that :lol: ) ...we muzzle..he's good for the two back feet and then starts slinging his head when you go to the front feet.

I've tried making it fun...clip one nail, reward...but it hasn't gotten any better.

I've been taking them in and having them professionally done....but it would be so much nicer just to be able to do this at home.

Sounds like my guys. Two of our dogs are normally the sweetest things in the world. They don't so much as show a tooth when my nephew pulls their tails or tugs their ears (he's 1 year old) but as soon as they see those clippers they turn into demon dogs. I have to muzzle those two and the other four require two people just hold them while the third trims. It's a traumatizing process to say the least and I've often wondered if they learned the behavior from watching the older dogs do it when they were puppies.

I hate to sedate them just to trim their nails but I've done it in the past and that seemed to work okay for one paw or two but they quickly fought off the sedation from stress. My JRT usually only gets done when she gets her teeth cleaned (2-3 times/year) b/c she's so bad about it. Luckily, her nails grow very slow.

[dalpal]

Dalpal, my dogs are the same way. The Shar-pei that I used to have were the absolute worst. I can't imagine any of them putting up with a dremel tool.

I have a pair of diagonal cutting pliers that are wicked sharp. I can usually get at least one paw done before the dog has a fit. With the Shar-pei I had to sneak up on them while they were sleeping and get just one or two nails at a time.

Have you tried taking your dogs to a groomer for nail care? A couple of mine that were horrible for me were absolute angels the couple of times I broke down and took them to a groomer.


My vet does my boy for me. She is such a patient woman. Vet tech holds, she clips. The exorism begins..the low growl, by the time you get to the front feet, you can hear the explosion about to begin..he has had enough. Then the head slinging begins. If I can't bite you, I'll hit you.

She is a wonderful woman and very patient. They just wait for the explosion to cease and begin again.

He's actually better for me if I do one nail and then quit....I think I'll get the regular ones out tonight and try to do one nail on everybody and give a high value treat.

It's just such a pain in the arse to load three dogs up, take them to the vet for nail trimmings and spending 50.00 when I should be able to just do this myself.

Any suggestions? All are welcomed.

Oh and edited to add....one of my girls usually whines and pees on herself during nail trimmings at the vet's office....and I absolutely HATE cutting black nails.

[Blinkers On]

Dremel and nail clippers clip first dremel to tidy up. One dog hates the sound of the dremel, so I try to stick with clippers. And now that we are on a rural vacation, the roads and trails are doing a lovely job of the nails

[Ride and Run]

I use one of these to remove the sharp edges after I trim with regular dog nail trimmers. I've had all my dogs since they were puppies and I have been able to teach them to tolerate nail clipping when they were young (seems to be easier to teach as puppies).

Basically, I start by getting them used to me handling their paws. Eventually, I want to be able to handle the paws in the same manner I am going to be clipping. So I want to be able to hold and handle each paw, and each toe and nail on all four paws. When they are doing that well, I do the same thing but I have the nail clippers in my hands, I don't clip, but get them used to the nail clippers all around their feet.

When I start clipping, I handle one paw (fronts are usually the easist) as before, then I start with one paw, clip one nail (cut it long if you have to so you don't risk cutting the quick) and treat, and we're done for the lesson for the day. Next time I may do two nails, etc. I don't clip the nail until they are still and I don't give them the treat until they are still.

It can take a while, but its worked on a dozen or so dogs I used it on. YMMV Don't baby them - act like it's no big deal, but don't get upset with them either.

Good Luck!

[twofatponies]

I heard that gadget makes such a noise and vibration it is scarier than clippers. I used human nail clippers on my cats - snip snip snip before they knew what was happening. Toenail clippers for humans would be strong enough for dog nails, I think.

[JSwan]

I was looking at this nail trimmer and was wondering if anyone has this...will it work on the overdramatic canines.

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My sister swears it is fabulous for her overdramatic dog. It's the only way she can trim the dogs nails.

Only one of mine is a drama queen so I bought one and tried it.

Both dogs acted like I was torturing them.

It's in a drawer somewhere, gathering dust.

[dalpal]

Yep..human nail clippers do work well on cats.

But the toe nail clippers aren't fat enough for my dogs' nails...I tried that before investing in dog clippers. :lol:

Ride and Run....I do alot of handling of the feet..massaging, squeezing the nails....but you pull out the actual tool and suddenly it's not okay. I'm going to play with it tonight and make my goal...ONE NAIL and stop.

[mkevent]

FWIW, I found that I inadvertantly squeezed my one dogs paw a split second before I clipped, and that gave him the signal that I was going to clip his nails and he'd draw his paw back quickly. Once I learned to soften before I actually used the clippers, that helped alot.

I have 3 corgis, which I understand are notorious for hating getting their nails clipped. What worked for me was that I took them to a groomer for about a year or so, and then was eventually able to do them one my own. The treats really help- I clip one paw-give treats, etc.

[AiryFairy]

I get screaming when I just pick up a foot to trim the hair with scissors, so the Dremel isn't exactly a big change from nail clippers, there's still an awful lot of drama, but it does seem to be less traumatic.

I bought a shield for my dremel from the same people who make the original
http://www.peticure-grooming.com/Peticure-Safe-Guard_p_0-14.html
It works great, , $19, they sent a bag of sanding bands with it. I have heard the motors on the ones they sell as a unit are crap, and since I already had a dremel, it seemed stupid to buy another machine.

[Nojacketrequired]

Just use a dremel, and hold the toe firmly so the vibration doesn't travel throughout the whole foot.
Start on a slower speed and increase until the dog protests...I really thin it is sometimes the high pitched sound that gets them, more than the actual process.

NJR

[Weighaton]

FWIW, I found that I inadvertantly squeezed my one dogs paw a split second before I clipped, and that gave him the signal that I was going to clip his nails and he'd draw his paw back quickly. Once I learned to soften before I actually used the clippers, that helped alot.

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I would actually pull on my labs paw, as in pulling it away from his body while trying to clip his nail. Then I realized - what am I doing. Instead I hold his paw against his body therefore he has no where to pull to and the snug feeling seems to relax him.

[Huntin'Fool]

Hey, I worked at a vet and we had a bunch of folk come in because dog hair got caught in the thing and twisted hard. AND it cut the nails too short. I'd give it a miss.
Huntin'fool

[SkipHiLad4me]

I'd pass on it too. It's not really that strong so sometimes it basically stops when you put the nail on the grinder. It works *ok* on my MILs dashund (sp!) but her nails are TINY. It wouldn't cut it on my big dogs. I have a regular dremel tool that works WAY better. Mine isn't that loud and the dogs don't seem to mind the vibrations - I just hold the base of the nail between my fingers so it doesn't vibrate so much.

[Paddys Mom]

Another vote for a plain ole Dremel tool! :)
As soon as Cody seems me get the Dremel case out, he lays down and holds his first paw up. He knows we get a cookie and go for a run afterwards. :)

[sisu27]

I also have used a dremel after cutting. The only dog I have had that would allow this was my only breeder-Dobe who was used to a once a week full on grooming. He would lay down on his side and hand you his paws like he was very important :lol: Until that dog I had never considered that a Dobe could be groomed like this once a week but the breeder insisted he be kept with super short nails and that every little extra bit of fur was clipped off as well. I guess that is what show dogs look like. I eventually let him grow his whiskers back and have some nail as they were kept so short with the dremel he could not run on rock or pavement without hurting.

Point is, I don't see the need to dremel if you just trim regularly. It is more cosmetic and about getting them too short (imo)....good for a show dog but not so much a "real" dog who gets out of the house.

[Carrera]

I use a Dremmel because it is way easyier to hit the quick and do major damage with traditional dog nail clippers.

With the Dremmel, you can tell that you are getting close to the quick because the nail heats up and the dog starts to pull its paw back.

Its quick and easy to use a Dremmel and my dog much prefers the Dremmel over nail clippers.

[andylover]

i bought the pedi-paws and found it a complete waste of money..

[Brookes]

I had a friend buy one for me (I'm still rolling my eyes) She has poms . . . I have setters. I normally use a dremel on them. But i thought why not? It is a total piece of crap. I won't live long enough to get the thing to actually do all four paws on one dog! I threw it in the garbage.

However I understand it works on little tiny dog nails. Big or medium dogs no way.

[CoopsZippo]

It is complete crap unless you have a tiny toy dog.

I work for Petco and we talk folks out of them all the time. Ask any groomer. Use a dremel.

[CLEMENTINE04]

I have a giant (150 lb) dog who is 9 years old. She has always been "ok" for nail clipping...not great but I can get it done. She does have black thick nails that seem to grow super fast. The hardest part about cutting her nails is getting her to stand on 3 legs!

I bought the Pedi Paws, and while it isnt the greatest invention ever, I have had good success with it. I have trained my dog to remain laying down while I use it, which she enjoys more than standing on 3 legs! Overall, I like it - it isnt super powerful but I am happy to do a little bit each day.

Guess you can teach an old dog new tricks!

[lizathenag]

this also works (except the batteries pop out)

http://www.quickfinderclipper.com/

it has a sensor to let you know where the quick is.

I like the pedi paws.

[atlatl]

I'm sure it's not as good as a dremel, but since I don't have a dremel and this was around $12 on sale it works fine. It does take a long time and I am going to get some clippers next time I see some and just use the pedi paws for smoothing. I take off the guard when I use it. I agree with the previous poster about training/conditioning your dog to accept nail trimming.

I've successfully trained basenjis to accept not only nail trimming but teeth brushing. Since basenjis have a reputation for not being trainable, and I'm not Cesar Milan, I would think that other dogs would be able handle the pedi paws after some desensitization, which btw is included in the instructions.

[glitterless]

My dog growls, snarls, and bites at me and the clippers. He does the same thing with PediPaws, but I think the noise scares him, too.

I got it for my mom and dad's older dog who used to be great about having his nails done, but decided he didn't like it once he was older. I honestly think it hurt him at that point. He didn't like PediPaws either.

I'm sure any animal can be desensitized to it, but it's not a magical cure all like I was hoping for. I've decided to spend the time desensitizing my dog to clippers rather than dealing with PediPaws. I think it would take me 2 hours to file down his nails with that thing! Overall, I don't think it was worth the $20 I paid.

Oh, I was just reading other responses and saw a note about PP pulling hairs around the nail. My groomer friend warned me about that. I think my poor Maltese would have a heart attack if on top of all the stress of clipping, he had hairs yanked out! It's a good idea, but I think I'll stick with clippers lol!

[AiryFairy]

My dog growls, snarls, and bites at me and the clippers. He does the same thing with PediPaws, but I think the noise scares him, too.

I got it for my mom and dad's older dog who used to be great about having his nails done, but decided he didn't like it once he was older. I honestly think it hurt him at that point. He didn't like PediPaws either.

I'm sure any animal can be desensitized to it, but it's not a magical cure all like I was hoping for. I've decided to spend the time desensitizing my dog to clippers rather than dealing with PediPaws. I think it would take me 2 hours to file down his nails with that thing! Overall, I don't think it was worth the $20 I paid.

Oh, I was just reading other responses and saw a note about PP pulling hairs around the nail. My groomer friend warned me about that. I think my poor Maltese would have a heart attack if on top of all the stress of clipping, he had hairs yanked out! It's a good idea, but I think I'll stick with clippers lol!

Hence the reason you have to trim the hair on the paws first, especially if your dog is like mine with lots of hair growing between the pads and down over the nails. I have had hair get caught (a stray hair from her long feathers fell on top of the nail as she was jerking her foot around) and it is a bad scene, much screaming!

[threedogpack]

I have 3 corgis, which I understand are notorious for hating getting their nails clipped.

I have 6 Corgis. One of which simply launches into orbit if I use clippers on him. He tolerates the dremel much much much better. The rest I raised and they are fine with whatever I use on them but I'm much more comfortable using the dremel.

for those dogs who are awful with either, try a nail board....www.shirleychong.com

[Foxtrot's]

my daughters FIL buys every gadget there is - his dogs run in the opposite direction when they see it.

Maybe one of these posters will sell you theirs, cheeep?!

[lorilu]

I have one and my shar pei puppy has no problem with it. Did not like the traditional clippers - and her nails are black so avoiding the quick was hard. With the tool, I actually filed one down and drew blood, but she did not even notice!

If nails are hard, try to manicurist's trick of soaking in water.... maybe trim after a bath?

L

[LoriO]

Both my dogs hated getting their nails done. My corgi was horrendous and the aussie just had very sensitive nails. Once I switched over to using the Dremel they are much happier. the corgi still does not like getting his nails but he tolerates getting them done and it is so much less stressfull on both of us.

The aussies nails are very hard and using the clippers seem to really hurt them due to the force needed to cut through them. Again, since using the dremel it has made nail time so much easier on all of us.

I recently got a nice cordless dremel which makes things even easier!!

[draftdriver]

I would actually pull on my labs paw, as in pulling it away from his body while trying to clip his nail. Then I realized - what am I doing. Instead I hold his paw against his body therefore he has no where to pull to and the snug feeling seems to relax him.

Yes! This trick also works for my dogs. Also, do things in an unaccustomed order, i.e., if you've been doing the front paws first and get a lot of drama, try doing the back paws first instead.

I sing or hum or talk constantly while I'm clipping, just so I don't hold my breath and telegraph when I'm going to squeeze the handles.

[Pirateer]

2 of our girls don't mind it too much, but one hates it (she's afraid of everything). It works ok, but it takes a long time to do a sufficient job.

And it smells pretty dang bad.

[MistyBlue]

I bought the pedi-paws last year and have to agree with those who say it's an enormous waste of money.
The best I can say is it lightly polishes the tips of my dog's toenails. Doesn't so squat about shortening them and even with brand new batteries if you hold it against his toenail even lightly it slows the rotation down anyways. Useless unless you have a football sized dog, IMO. (mine is a GSD) I assumed it would work for larger dogs since the commercial has a Golden in it...I was wrong.

Bought a dremel on sale at Home Depot 3 weeks ago. LOVE it! Nails done in about 5 minutes start to finish, all 4 paws.

I find the easiest way to hold the paws for a nail trim is either with them laying down or more easily with the dog standing and then stand alongside and lift each paw in the same positions as a farrier or trimmer for a horse would. Bend and hold under the body, slightly to one side. Many dogs seem less anxious or twitchy this way.

And for those with puppies...play with their feet and nails all the time. Make it part of the training...a ton of dogs do *not* like having their feet or nails mucked with but can be conditioned to it if you start them young. Although a few will just always hate it...my last dog did despite trying to get him used to it from puppyhood. Got to the point that nail trimming was done under knock out juice...and since he also hated vets he was knocked loopy by me in the parking lot of the vets, muzzled and carried in on a stretcher. :eek:

[cosmos mom]

it's crap. ge tthe black and decker dremel

[onelanerode]

I borrowed my neighbor's to try on our boys. Truman, who's a pansy anyway, was completely traumatized—shaking, cowering and whining—even after I went through the whole acclimatizing procedure. Winston tolerated it but wasn't really happy.

So I just went back to the old faithful heavy-duty clippers and plopped them on their backs between my legs, with their heads under my elbow. They're quite used to it now and neither of them mind the actual nail clipping. They're more concerned that they might miss something *important* in the yard/on the porch/in the kitchen when they're lying there being clipped, lol. :lol:

I don't know if it was wise or not, but I introduced the nail clipping very early on when both dogs came from their respective shelters. Everything else in their lives was new, so I figured why not add this in too. Perhaps they were still too intimidated by their surroundings to object to the nail-clipping thing, but it's a total non-event now, and after seeing some other dogs' shenanigans (including our old Dalmatian, who could only be done by the male vet), I'm glad my two don't care. :yes:

[theoldgreymare]

Not worth the money. We got one for the psychotic dachshund and the excitable JRT pup. It is painfully slow. I went out to DH's shop and got the regular Dremmel tool out and nails were done on both dogs in 10 minutes. You just have to watch carefully if you use the Dremmel as the RPM's are much higher than the PediPaws.

[EventingChase]

Okay- so slightly PG-13 plus story coming... don't read on if you might be offended :)

My mother and I are visiting my younger sister who lives in another state. We are sitting on the couch while she (sister) is upstairs. My mom looks up horrified and goes "The is a sex toy under the table!"

I said "What? Mom, there is no way she is keeping a sex toy in the living room."

My Mom says "yes! It is, right under here" she reaches under the coffee table and pulls up a pedi-paw!

Yes, easily mistaken for something else, but probably REALLY painful if you went so far as to try it! :)

[sandstar]

waste of time...and takes forever.

I now put my dog into his old crate and pull paw through the wire. He cant get me and i can do his nails.

Muzzle made him nuts.

This works for me.