All 4 of mine hate their nails being cut. The only way I have been able to do it is to get them while they are in the tub.
*~*Crystal*~* On Aug 21, 2010, at 9:29 PM, "webart22" <m...@mailit.e4ward.com> wrote: > I have to put on ski gloves to cut my chi's nails because she bites me. I've > been doing this for several weeks and it seems to be working, she isn't > putting up as much of a struggle. The key is to hold the dog's paw firmly, > once the dog sees that struggling won't help, she will give up, as long as > you don't give in to her. > > --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "Missy Ellsworth" <mikeandmiss...@...> > wrote: >> >> Lol I use to have to go trim my grandparents Palmerain (sp). He woudl NOT >> hold still for anyone but me and if someone else walked in as they were >> going to try to help he was outta there. As long as it was just me he was >> ok but if not forget it, he was not having it. >> Missy >> >> >> >> >> Mike and Missy Ellsworth >> -------Original Message------- >> >> From: Ziplock Baggett >> Date: 8/21/2010 1:06:45 AM >> To: YG Chihuahuas >> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] trimming nails >> >> >> Taco is really good about laying on his back and letting my daughter trim >> his nails but he will not do it for me!!!! Little Traitor!!! >> >> >> >> >> Zippy >> -------Original Message------- >> >> From: twope...@... >> Date: 8/20/2010 10:28:57 PM >> To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] trimming nails >> >> >> I bring out the clippers, set a bowl with a few treats in front of me, sit >> him in my lap and clip a few, give a treat, clip a few, give a treat, until >> we're done. >> >> Gloria >> >> In a message dated 8/20/2010 9:53:36 P.M. Central Daylight Time, >> irishhea...@... writes: >> >> Sometimes someone else doing the clipping such as a groomer or vet they won >> t argue..Just like a child when parents aren't around.. >> >> >> On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 10:33 PM, Judi <nt12...@...> wrote: >> >> >> Hi, >> I need help with this issue. Pattie Pickles, 3 years old, won't let me trim >> her nails. I bought the little machine that spins and she won't let me get >> it anywhere near her. >> >> Once, I was able to use clippers to trim her nails. But never again. >> She fights so hard I'm afraid she will get hurt. >> >> Her nails keep getting caught on things and it causes little red spots to >> appear on her nailbed. >> >> I thought I would get advice before going to a dog groomer. I'm afraid the >> dog groomer won't be able to trim the nails either. Then what do I do? >> >> Pattie Pickles is a sweet, good natured, friendly dog....just won't let me >> trim her nails. >> >> Any help appreciated! >> >> Judi Wright >> Mr. Munchy, 3 yrs, and >> Pattie Pickles, 3 yrs. >> Texas >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Joyce >> www.mtnviewchis.webs.com >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! > Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links > > > ------------------------------------ " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: chihuahuas-dig...@yahoogroups.com chihuahuas-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: chihuahuas-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/