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Jennxling · 02-20-2010, 06:37 PM

My yorkies just ABSOLUTELY HATE it when I clip their nails... I waited, waited, and now it's absolutely imperative that I start. I keep saying "it's okay" in a very soothing voice but they get jumpy. My girl's nail was JUST TOO LONG!!! In fact, I got SEVERAL lines marked on my thigh from her nails earlier trying to clip her nails. Any advice? I don't know if everyone bring their pups to professional grooming, but I prefer to do it myself since grooming costs are too expensive.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 02-20-2010, 07:22 PM

try using a drill and see if that help? also if clipping i suggest doing it right after a bath because it soften the nail. also when you are in the process of clipping the nails are you nervous? because they can sense it.

Jennxling · 02-20-2010, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by xxmxaxrxyxx

try using a drill and see if that help? also if clipping i suggest doing it right after a bath because it soften the nail. also when you are in the process of clipping the nails are you nervous? because they can sense it.

I'm a little nervous because I don't want to cut their quick. What do you mean by drilling?

Sweetlips6 · 02-21-2010, 05:36 AM

My vet's office will do it for $10

red98vett · 02-21-2010, 06:16 AM

are you sure it was them who left the marks ?

(don't ban me Admin ! I kept it clean

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red98vett · 02-21-2010, 07:24 AM

ps - now that I posted - I thought of an alternative - have you tried having someone else do it ? My girls always act better when it's someone other than me doing nails....

I do my own but it takes whispering in their ears - holding them in a very comfortable position (for them) and doing a few at a time - it took a while but they quit acting like I was torturing them

sugarmamma · 02-21-2010, 08:27 AM

I gotta admit....I read "marking" and thought "peeing"

DaisyMom · 02-21-2010, 09:01 AM

I wrap Daisy up in a towel after bath time and let one paw at a time stick out so that I can clip the nails. This is the only method that works for me, because she REALLY doesn't like grooming of any sort! Gotta love that terrier personality!

yorkie mad · 02-21-2010, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DaisyMom

I wrap Daisy up in a towel after bath time and let one paw at a time stick out so that I can clip the nails. This is the only method that works for me, because she REALLY doesn't like grooming of any sort! Gotta love that terrier personality!

thats a good idea, ive just got the pedi-paw and shes having none of it lol

Jennxling · 02-21-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DaisyMom

I wrap Daisy up in a towel after bath time and let one paw at a time stick out so that I can clip the nails. This is the only method that works for me, because she REALLY doesn't like grooming of any sort! Gotta love that terrier personality!

I will try that, but she has super long legs and they are pretty darn strong for a 3lb yorkie. She kicks everywhere. Otherwise, she yelps and constantly moves her leg so I can cut it. I don't want to accidentally cut her quick though.

JMuedog · 02-21-2010, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DaisyMom

I wrap Daisy up in a towel after bath time and let one paw at a time stick out so that I can clip the nails. This is the only method that works for me, because she REALLY doesn't like grooming of any sort! Gotta love that terrier personality!

Hmmm, I'm going to have to try this on Finnigan because I cannot get him to settle down when he sees the clippers.

orlnurse · 02-21-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sugarmamma

I gotta admit....I read "marking" and thought "peeing"

me too...LOL

gigis_mom · 02-22-2010, 01:56 AM

My Bentley is a BIG baby when it comes to his nails too. So I started the process with frequently handeling of his paws several times through the day with out the clippers. Then when he got use to this I clipped the majority of the excess off each nail. This was done in two seperate sittings, first with the front and then back nails. After that, I kept up the petting and handeling his paws. After a week I used the drill (pedi-paw) to get them finished. Now I make it a point to touch his feet frequently and he doesn't yelp anymore when I cut his nails.

Jasper Jax · 02-22-2010, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by sugarmamma

I gotta admit....I read "marking" and thought "peeing"

Me too, lol, it took me reading until this post to realize it wasn't! lol

2girls · 02-22-2010, 04:34 AM

My groomer charges $5 per pup and does not require an appoinment for nail trims

02-20-2010, 06:37 PM	#1
Jennxling YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ~CA~ Posts: 1,637	Marking on my thighs!! My yorkies just ABSOLUTELY HATE it when I clip their nails... I waited, waited, and now it's absolutely imperative that I start. I keep saying "it's okay" in a very soothing voice but they get jumpy. My girl's nail was JUST TOO LONG!!! In fact, I got SEVERAL lines marked on my thigh from her nails earlier trying to clip her nails. Any advice? I don't know if everyone bring their pups to professional grooming, but I prefer to do it myself since grooming costs are too expensive.

02-20-2010, 07:22 PM	#2
xxmxaxrxyxx Missing Yoshi Everyday! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 15,110 Blog Entries: 3	try using a drill and see if that help? also if clipping i suggest doing it right after a bath because it soften the nail. also when you are in the process of clipping the nails are you nervous? because they can sense it. __________________ Yoshi Mei Ling Ting Ting Ting Ki Sun Hye Yukio Kioshi

02-21-2010, 06:16 AM	#5
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	are you sure it was them who left the marks ? (don't ban me Admin ! I kept it clean ) __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

02-21-2010, 07:24 AM	#6
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	ps - now that I posted - I thought of an alternative - have you tried having someone else do it ? My girls always act better when it's someone other than me doing nails.... I do my own but it takes whispering in their ears - holding them in a very comfortable position (for them) and doing a few at a time - it took a while but they quit acting like I was torturing them __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

02-21-2010, 08:27 AM	#7
sugarmamma Donating YT 18K Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yorkie Zoo Posts: 34,152	I gotta admit....I read "marking" and thought "peeing" __________________ Lisa, Mom to Curri Bee Vindi Loo Tikka Masala Sugar Baby

02-21-2010, 05:36 AM	#4
Sweetlips6 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Taft, TN, US Posts: 603	My vet's office will do it for $10

02-21-2010, 09:01 AM	#8
DaisyMom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kansas City Posts: 273	I wrap Daisy up in a towel after bath time and let one paw at a time stick out so that I can clip the nails. This is the only method that works for me, because she REALLY doesn't like grooming of any sort! Gotta love that terrier personality! __________________ Heather & Daisy

02-22-2010, 01:56 AM	#13
gigis_mom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ANTIOCH, CA Posts: 40	My Bentley is a BIG baby when it comes to his nails too. So I started the process with frequently handeling of his paws several times through the day with out the clippers. Then when he got use to this I clipped the majority of the excess off each nail. This was done in two seperate sittings, first with the front and then back nails. After that, I kept up the petting and handeling his paws. After a week I used the drill (pedi-paw) to get them finished. Now I make it a point to touch his feet frequently and he doesn't yelp anymore when I cut his nails. __________________ Tonya Last edited by gigis_mom; 02-22-2010 at 01:59 AM.

02-22-2010, 04:34 AM	#15
2girls YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: CT Posts: 680	My groomer charges $5 per pup and does not require an appoinment for nail trims __________________ *Wendy, Lola, Lea & Gracie*