Nail Clipping "LILO" and agrressive Miniature Pinscher

[absuredangel]

thats really not aggressive, my min pin is horrible at getting his nails done, he breaks any muzzle the vet puts on him then uses all the power in his neck, chest and back to kick and twist, we have to hold on to the loose skin at back of his neck so he wont bite and he really wants to, its all snarls and growls like the devil possessing him, soon as it's over though he goes back to his non agressive self, vet and me dont come away from that nail clipping without a few battle scars for sure

[dogcom]

@absuredangel LILO was exactly like what you've described before : )

[DreamsofCentaurs]

Love it you were so calm it made her say "I guess there's really nothing to be scared of" you are epic awesomeness

[szumaka2]

is this is agressive my minature pinscher is hitler compared to this

[rabbitphobia]

Just a thought people if you walk your dog on concrete the nails don't grow long.

If you need to trim your dogs nails and it isn't very old you are NOT walking him/her enough.

[45ish]

You are an amazing person! Me and my mini pin enjoyed the show. (HUGS n KISS) xo

[westsett]

Excellent calming skills!

Good job, you have the gift...

[FordMustangV62000]

my miniature pinscher is like that too. but I love her!

[dogcom]

Good for you : )

[mrsdiego]

my chihuahua constantly fights and moves around and bites wen i try to cut her nails. I dont know what to do because her nails are getting out of control and I dont know if any proffesional will take her because she is worse than the dog in the video. Do you have any advice?

[feather362007]

I have a boston terrier who acts like this when it comes to handling her around her feet or her mouth, actually shes alot worse. How do I go about getting her nails done she needs them done bad and the last time I did anything with her like that she bit a hole threw a snocat glove and straight threw my thumb to the bone. I am in termoil about this.

[dogcom]

It's not something that can be taught to you by correspondence. Takes years of experience to handle it confidently without getting bitten. I hope people are not going to just go ahead and do it like I do - turn the dog upside down and without muzzle. It's not so straight forward. My Training background, understanding Canine Psychology and the ability to "read' the dog plays a important part in deciding whether or not to muzzle the dog and the way to approach the task.

[dogcom]

The reason I don't muzzle most dog even when they appears aggressive is that it is often counter productive; they dog get more fired up. In any case with a truly aggresive biting dog it is almost impossible to put that muzzle on.

I suggest you train you dog to use a muzzle. First reward the dog for allowing you wear the muzzle but not for the time you are clipping her nails. Treat it like a game. Once the dog learned to accept the muzzle freely it will make your nail cutting much easier.

[My22Girl]

Start walking her on cement and then let her run a lot in the sand (if not close to beach, stick to letting her walk on pavement). It does really good to keep them trim. You can ask your vet to do a sedation nail cut (not sure the price your vet would charge) Then after that, keep her on nice brisk walks. You could also start rewarding her every time you touch her feet or face. Praising, not treats (don't want a fat pooch) It may take a long time, in the end she will have trimmed her own nails

[ktco83]

as a groomer we use a double harness attached to grooming table. one loop around the neck, one around the belly. it works well for agressive dogs because their head can not reach you