Dogs are basically unwilling to do any grooming program that parents do for their dogs at first. In the end, they are forced to do it a few times by their parents, and then they get used to it, just like cutting their nails. A dog will not give in easily no matter what. Only after the parents try their best to cut it can it have the effect of being cut by you in the future. So why do dogs dislike parents cutting their nails so much? Well, let’s learn how to trim your dog’s nails.
Phenomena
As dog lovers, we often like to greet dogs in the human way, which is to shake hands. But perhaps you who are careful have discovered that when you hold the bottom of the dog’s paw, it will probably not react at all; when you touch the top of the paw, it may flinch; if you pull the gap between the dog’s toes, it will express it very clearly. It’s the desire to be alone for a while. This habit does not cause conflicts, except when it comes to trimming toenails.
Reason
Dogs have very tough pads. The tissue at the bottom is 1/4 inch thick, but the top and between the toes are covered with nerve endings, which are very sensitive and don't like to be manipulated.
Countermeasures
1. When cutting toenails, place the dog on a higher platform, such as the lid of the washing machine. Slippery surfaces make your dog have to work hard to maintain his balance and not be able to concentrate on fighting you.
2. If your dog can accept strangers, ask a trained stranger to do it. The arrival of strangers and changes in the environment will make it impossible to guess its purpose. In confusion, it is easier to give up self-defense and accept management.
3. Frequently touch the dog’s paws when it is young, so that it can change its awareness of protecting its paws as soon as possible.
4. Keep the clippers within reach of your dog at ordinary times, rather than taking them out on the day you plan to trim them. Give your dog a chance to get close to this mysterious guy and gradually end his fear of scissors.
5. If trimming your dog's toenails is truly a painful disaster, simply trim one paw a week instead of forcing him to trim four at a time.
