Nail Clipping Piranha Dogs: Ned Tries the Hanging Bag Method
Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred.
There’s one bit of ‘healthcare housekeeping’ that I really dread when it comes to Ned, and that’s nail clips. He is a nightmare. So I was dismayed to notice that his claws had started to resemble something Cynthia Erivo would wear to a red carpet event.
In my Ten Commandments for Successful Puppy Training, I have made clear that dog owners must “not let puppies make the rules,” meaning that we should teach our dogs from a young age that they must allow us to look in their mouth, touch their feet, examine their eyes and eyes, and be able to take food and toys away from them. I don’t like hearing the excuse of “he doesn’t like me doing it” when people can’t get their dog’s ear drops in. He may not like it, but it still needs to be done.
When Ned came along, I had to step down off my high horse and acknowledge that in some cases, no matter how early you start, and how persistent you are, there are some dogs who just will not go along with the plan. But out of 5 dogs and 5 cats, having only one that gives us grief over nail clips and other minutiae of maintenance and grooming isn’t too bad. Fortunately, he’s also the one who will cause the least damage if and when he tries to sink his teeth in. To date, the closest he’s come is leaving a small indent in my skin 😆.
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