It was suggested to me to give a natural nerve relief supplement to my dog to be able to trim her nails because she gets

You can also use distractions mixed with positive reinforcers such as food. You can work on this by simply sitting dog, feed. Teach dog to down, feed.
then sit trimmers in front of dog's face, feed.
put trimmers near feet, feed.
In couple of days you can trim them without fighting. Also touch feet with hands and feed.
Do this over and over. Use yummy food like cooked chopped pieces of chicken.
Usually feet as most sensitive for dog.
I tap the floor when dog knows there is reward for cutting nails. She comes and lays down right away. I say good then go ahead. But, that may take weeks maybe 2 months of constant reinforcing. but for terror strucken dogs use manual not motorized equipment.

Dieta answered on 3/29/09. Helpful? / 0