Dog nail care, one calm step at a time
Practical guides to nail checks, tools and reward-based scratch board training. Start with the question that matters to your dog.
How to Trim Black Dog Nails Without Hitting the Quick
You cannot see the quick through a black nail, so you shorten it in tiny steps and read the cut surface. Here is the method, the warning signs and a...
How to Trim Black Dog Nails Without Hitting the Quick
You cannot see the quick through a black nail, so you shorten it in tiny steps and read the cut surface. Here is the method, the warning signs and a...
Overgrown Dog Nails: How to Shorten Them and Help the Quick Recede
Overgrown nails cannot be fixed in one cut because the quick grows with them. A gradual plan over a few weeks is safer and works.
Overgrown Dog Nails: How to Shorten Them and Help the Quick Recede
Overgrown nails cannot be fixed in one cut because the quick grows with them. A gradual plan over a few weeks is safer and works.
Using PlayToTrim in an Apartment: A Supervised Indoor Routine
Make room for front-nail care at home with a simple setup, rewards and clear stopping points.
Using PlayToTrim in an Apartment: A Supervised Indoor Routine
Make room for front-nail care at home with a simple setup, rewards and clear stopping points.
How Long Should Dog Nails Be? 5 Signs They Are Too Long
The quick rule: when your dog stands, the nails should not press on the floor. Use these five checks to know when it is time to shorten them.
How Long Should Dog Nails Be? 5 Signs They Are Too Long
The quick rule: when your dog stands, the nails should not press on the floor. Use these five checks to know when it is time to shorten them.
Puppy Nails: When to Start Trimming and How to Make It Easy
Puppy nails are sharp and grow fast. Early, tiny, rewarded sessions build a dog that accepts nail care for life.
Puppy Nails: When to Start Trimming and How to Make It Easy
Puppy nails are sharp and grow fast. Early, tiny, rewarded sessions build a dog that accepts nail care for life.
Dog Licking the Scratch Board Instead of Scratching? Try These Steps
Troubleshoot licking, nose-pushing and chewing while teaching the paw movement PlayToTrim needs.
Dog Licking the Scratch Board Instead of Scratching? Try These Steps
Troubleshoot licking, nose-pushing and chewing while teaching the paw movement PlayToTrim needs.