Dremel vs. nail clippers

You know, I didn’t really care not too long ago but now, I’m hooked on dremel.

I purchased a 20 dollar battery operated dremel from wally world several years ago and now I can’t do without it!  It’s a terrific way to do nails.  The clippers are not a very exacting method when trying to cut back to the quick as it is easy to get into the quick.

If you start dremeling nails on your pup and do it every two weeks from the time you get them home, you will find that your dog enjoys it!  It can be very relaxing for a couple of reasons.  First of all, it is not painful.  Second of all, it’s fast and offers together time!

I dare you to find that cheap blue dremel and begin using it, you’ll be hooked!

If your dog is older than ‘a just weaned’ pup then begin slowly.  Start out with just letting the dog hear the dremel.  Offer a treat or reward for coming to you with the ‘whirring’ sound of the dremel.  Progress over several days by doing more and more.  The first time you try it you may only be able to do one nail.  Keep treats nearby and be lavish in your praise.

Just remember, the first few times, make very certain you don’t go past the ‘white tip’ of the nail into the ‘pink’ (quick).  If you get too near the pink, it is uncomfortable for your dog so don’t go too close.  Over time you will be able to get closer so that the quick recedes.

You may use the sandpaper roll (coarse is better) or you may get a coarse stone for doing the nails with your dremel.  I prefer the coarse stone but it can heat up a bit faster than the paper which is JMHO.  Short and mulitple application is better so the nail doesn’t heat up from friction.

Try it and let me know.  I will bet that you will never go back to the nail clippers.  Oh, and don’t forget to use your dremel on your dogs nails about every two weeks thereafter.  Touch-ups are quick and the polished edge you get from a dremel will eliminate sharp edged nails that hurt!

Give your dog a treat for me,

Dave