Nail Trimming
I have a 10.5 year old female who has a significant adversion to having her nails trimmed.
This was the result of a bad experience as a pup with an inexperienced vet. She requires sedation once a year for nails. Luckily we are able to keep them short through lots of walks on concrete sidewalks and water rock digging in the summer.
I have gradually, over the last few years been handling her paws a little more but she seems to be able to sense when the trimmers are about to be used.
I am concerned about the sedation and side effects as she gets older
Have you tried having her fed some of her favorite treats while another person cuts her nails ? Maybe even something like cheese ? my dads dog was aweful to cut his nails and we did that with him and it worked . You may have to go slow but eat time a a nail is cut give lots of praise and treats . Good Luck
Your Girls Nails
That worked for us exactly. A treat and praise per nail. Now we have gotten to a treat after both front feet and a treat after both back feet (they don't seem to be needing a trim as often). He still doesn't like it but he understands "stay" and the bag of rewards is in plain view. He's now 4 1/2 yrs. and can be soooooo motivated by the treat! Good luck.
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