Breed - Cane Corso
2007-01-18 04:52:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
As it is the first time, you want it to be the most pleasant experience.
Get chamomile tea, and dump it out of the bag, and mix the contents of one bag with a little canned dog food or soft meat. .Feed about 40 minutes before you are ready to begin.. This will relax him and remove his stress. .
You will HAVE to have a pair of good dog nail clippers. Nothing else will work for a large breed..The 'guillotine' ones will work the best for him.
Important: If YOU stay relaxed, he will be more likely to relax..
Get him relaxed and cuddly, and just clip the very tip of one nail, then, in a very upbeat voice, Great Job! and give him a tiny treat (I like to use kitten kibble for this treat)..stroke him a couple of times and repeat with the next nail. You don't need to worry about cutting too short, as you are just getting the tips (part that is curved) .. You can repeat the job the following week, ( or two weeks, if needed) and then they should be short enough.
If they seem too ragged, then you can use an emery board to smooth the tips..I get the cheap ones, that are broad, and meant for use on acrylic nails.
2007-01-18 05:01:55 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would seek professional help. As a Pet Groomer I have cut thousands of toe nails but it can be a very difficult job if you have not handle her feet to get her used to having her feet manipulated.
Most dogs don't like their feet handled and it is up to the owner to condition their dogs for the procedure. It can be quick and painless if done right but a groomer has to be able to do this without danger to her/him self.
The easiest way is to have the dog standing and each foot is picked up like a faier would a horse. Nails clipped from the bottom of the foot where it is easier to see the quick. If the nails are black then it is just a guess as to where the quick is.
For the first time I would just cut the tips and make sure that i did not get close to the quick. Keep it a short ordeal with NO pain. It is when the quick is cut that dogs start fighting the process, so let the first two or three times just cut off a little bit.
The quick grows with the nail so on some nails the quick has grown way out and it might be as long as the nail is.
When the nails grow long, long, long it is going to make them 'pad', walk on the big pad on the back of the foot, instead of walking on their toes.
It could be that your dog has poor angulation in both front and back cause most large breeds keep their nails down just by living somewhere where they can wear down their nails. On concrete, pavement, ground and hard surfaces. Take him for long walks, do some hiking with him. Take to were he can have a chance to wear his nails down.
2007-01-18 05:16:43 · answer #2 · answered by bluebonnetgranny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is the dog? I say this, because puppies will bite. I have a lab and he has play bit before when he was a baby. If this is an angry dog, then yeah. I would probably file a complaint, but most of the time, it's the ignorancy of adults and kids when they get bit. Kids pull tails, torture the hell out of dogs and their parents want to run and whine and try to get the dog put down. Adults leave the children alone with a dog and then wonder why the kid gets attacked. You can't do those things. I never leave my dog alone with children. I'm not saying it's your son's fault, but alot of the time dogs bite when they are provoked. Edit: Your son was on the dog's territory. That's why the dog bit him. Unless the dog knows your son very well, dogs will most likely protect their territory. Some dogs just bark, others will nip. My dog just barks at people, but i'm still not going to leave my child alone in a yard and then wonder why he gets bit. Someone should have been watching him. It's one thing if a dog chases someone down the street to attack, it's another if the dog stays on his territory and just protecting his family. In this case, I would be darned if someone tried to have my dog put down. They would have to kill me to get to my dog.
2016-05-24 03:41:30 · answer #3 · answered by Teresa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the local pet store and buy a set of dog nail clippers and a stiptic pen. If the dog is good about giving you it's paws, pay attention to the ends and just clip the tips. If they are white you will be able to see where to stop, if they are black at the back of them you will be able to to see where the cuticle stops and clip them. If by chance you nick the dog us the stiptic pen or powder to get the bleeding to stop. If the dog is not good with giving you their paw do it while bathing. I've had little dogs that would not stand still for it, but do it while bathing, they are so consumed with the fact that they are wet they don't even realize you are clipping their nails.
2007-01-18 05:00:19 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you take them in to the vet the vet can show you how to clip its nails. It will probably be a two person job one to clip and one to hold the rest of the dog. just a warning though if you are just now starting to clip his nails at 3 yrs he might be a handful. Dogs by nature dont like their paws to be "trapped" or held where they feel they cant use it. So he might pull and fight to get his foot free. But with practice and a lot of patience they can be taught. Good luck
2007-01-18 05:01:46 · answer #5 · answered by Ryne's proud mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you dont know how to clip the nails, you might want to take your dog to a vet or to a groomer. A dogs nails can bleed alot if you cut through the quick. If your dogs nails are a dark color it makes it even more hard to cut.
2007-01-18 05:03:54 · answer #6 · answered by Lo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have the dog snips that u use but be very careful not to cut to close, this can cause bleeding. If u aren't really sure what to do, go to a pet store or a vet and ask questions, it's better safe than sorry.
2007-01-18 04:57:06 · answer #7 · answered by Krissy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for the first time??? i take it that you have taken him to the vet to get them clipped. i suggest that you stay very calm and praise the entire time and be sure to give treats. you will probably need another person to keep him still and distracted good luck
2007-01-18 05:00:07 · answer #8 · answered by RVC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to a dog groomer - and watch carefully so you can do it the next time.
2007-01-18 04:59:29 · answer #9 · answered by mJc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG my favorite dog!!! you should take him to the vet or to a dog groomer.
OH they are such sweet dogs. i just wish they didn't drool so much LOL
2007-01-18 04:56:01 · answer #10 · answered by mmh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋