How To Clicker Train Your Dog To Enjoy Nail Clipping!

Many dogs dislike getting their nails trimmed. However, we can break down this task into smaller components and recondition a calm response to help the dog learn to tolerate (and even enjoy) this experience.

Clicker training allows us to perfectly time and mark the moments that we need in order to build this behavior. Although I am using a clicker in this video, the same results can be achieved by using a consistent marker sound (like the word "yes") in place of the 'click'.

Clicker training is very effective in modifying a variety of behaviors in dogs, including but not limited to - aggression.

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• fear
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[58teresa1]

thanks tab it's funny i have been trying to get my dog to let me trim his nails but with no luck he pulls away and nips at my hand,so i give up i'm ready to take him to the groomers but will try your tips first.where can i get a clicker?

[tab289]

@58teresa1 You should be able to pick it up at any pet store that sells dog supplies, or online at amazon.com

[mariswithdogs]

Wow! Thank you for this video! You're such a great clicker trainer and Solea is gorgeous:). Do you brush her teeth? If you do, would you like to do a tutorial? It would be great. Anyway thank you for this awesome video:)!

[tab289]

@mariswithdogs I do brush her teeth quite regularly with doggy toothpaste. Sure, I might talk about that in a future video :)

[cc91801]

Thanks very much!!!!

[tab289]

@cc91801 You're welcome!

[carolehasan]

Hi tab 289- I am from England and have a 5 month old GSD - and your films are GREAT-

Many Thanks

[TheAussiedoglover]

very good info. I have been working on this but not to the point you have. What treats do you use?

[BlueJazzism]

do you have now a video on how to brush a dogs teeth??

[CapTive4817]

Can you make a video of how to make your puppy like taking a bath

[mrsjanefro]

Awww! Solea enjoys paw massage! So cute!

[AmmukuttySilverStarz]

is it just me or is 2:09 the cutest thing eva. Her snout is just lying gently on your hand. So Sweet.

[corlissimo]

Thanks for a great video! My Standard Schnauzer puppy should be much easier to work with once I reach him this tomorrow.

I've been clicker training him for a few weeks now, with good results, but I never would have thought of using OC for nail clipping. Thanks again, and thanks for your excellent instruction.

[jeremyabravo]

do you need like craploads of treats to teach them things?