Whether or not you snip your dog’s nails yourself, you’ll want to read up on how to do it safely. First, you’ll need to know whether your dog is picky about nails. Some dogs will only respond to a certain color of nail polish (so go for a color that’s not too bright) and have no problem biting nails that aren’t their color. Others have a variety of nail patterns and don’t need to be altered. Since most dogs are picky, it’s best to have more than one nail clipper on hand just in case your pup is out of the ring.
To clippers, don’t you go . . . Photo: Getty Images Be sure to get one with a blade. Nails may look pretty, but a blade is better. When removing nails, the blade slices through at close to the exact angle to which you are trying to remove your dog’s nail. This prevents scuffs and other annoying damage that can occur from a naked blade blade. Use long, sharp nails. There’s nothing quite as painful as seeing your pet’s perfectly cut nails tearing into those perfectly round marks all over your knuckles and other extremities. If you’re using a clipper, you want to keep them relatively long. A nail clipper should last at least a month before you need to change them out. For greater durability, wood clippers are recommended. Wear rubber gloves. Depending on the length of your dog’s nails, wearing rubber gloves can help ensure your dog’s nails are properly clipped. You can grab a pair of rubber gloves that will sit nicely between your thumb and forefinger and give you a rough and dried surface to hold the clipper blade.
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