2006-09-19 13:53:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
K so some of you want to know why i want to do this, its because i have a lab puppy who is constantly jumping on me . i trim her claws but it still doesnt help , she seems to bend her little toes to be able to hold on to me while shes trying to climb on my lap or something, Im 5 months pregnant and my balance is already off . i dont mind the jumping, its the painful scratches that come along with it. and whats to happen when the baby comes? shes going to be overly excited to see whats going on and be all in my childs face.. . i need a solution or something.
2006-09-20 04:32:06 · update #1
Instead, teach her some manners including NOT jumping up on people. Claws or not, you don't want her doing this when she's full grown and weighs 55-70 pounds.
2006-09-20 06:03:34 · answer #1 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is common to have the dews removed. (That is the toe that hangs on the side of the foot.) I don't think I have ever heard of all the toes being removed. I can't think of a good reason to do so. It would be a very painful procedure. Could you add on to your question as to why you would do this? I would be very curious to know why.
If your dog is jumping on you you need to train it not to. I would suggest to you that you put your knee up when it jumps on you. Your knee should hit him in the chest. Give it the command "no jump!" It doesn't hurt the dog, but it is a negative reward to jumping. In other words every time he jumps he gets a knee to the chest. Hum maybe he won't do that because its not pleasant. He wants to please you. Always reward for the good behavior. When he is not jumping reward him with praise because this is the behavior you do want. Good luck with your training and congrats on the baby.
2006-09-19 21:00:29 · answer #2 · answered by VetTechJanet 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No it is not possible. Some people think declawing a cat is to remove the nails, in fact declawing is an amputation. Consider having the tip of your finger removed to the first joint or knuckle, that's what declawing is. Dogs don't have the same bones in their paws that's why their nails are always exposed.
Keeping a dog's nails trimmed is the best alternative to your question.
2006-09-19 21:00:45 · answer #3 · answered by trusport 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can. but alot of recovery and everything else. not to mention a long miserable painful process for your dog. they do sell plastic things that specially fit over your pets claws to protect your dog from scratching things around the house or people. you should go to your local pet store and ask abouto them. (sorry i forgot what they're called. but they do come in various sizes to fit the size of your ogs claws and need to be replaced every 3 months. good luck
2006-09-19 21:07:59 · answer #4 · answered by laa dee da 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be a whole lot more humane to keep your dogs claws trimmed. That is true that dogs do not have retractable claws like cats The just need regular trimming to keep them in check.
2006-09-19 20:59:27 · answer #5 · answered by tigerlily_catmom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. What a horrible idea. You can have them clipped or do it yourself, though. You can get a claw clipper at any pet supply store or from the vet, and the vet or a groomer can do it easily if you can't.
Why would you want to mutilate your dog's feet??!!
2006-09-19 20:56:32 · answer #6 · answered by Nightlight 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
yes it is.all you have to do is go to the vet and ask them do do it,buy a claw cipers at the pet store,or you could go to the grooming store for them to do it.
2006-09-19 21:08:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can find a vet to do it. Proper training will stop the behavior.
2006-09-19 21:47:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no i dont think so the only thing that i know is that you can cut them but not short
2006-09-19 21:05:44 · answer #9 · answered by *~Miley Cyrus fan*~ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO!!!! you can trim them, but they are not retractable like a cats
2006-09-19 20:57:09 · answer #10 · answered by Nurse Autumn Intactivist NFP 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋