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.
DIY Dog Scratch Board: Grit, Size and Safety Tips
A homemade board can work if it is stable, the abrasive is fixed securely and you train with rewards. Here is a checklist before you start.
DIY Dog Scratch Board: Grit, Size and Safety Tips
A homemade board can work if it is stable, the abrasive is fixed securely and you train with rewards. Here is a checklist before you start.
Do Dog Scratch Boards Really Work? An Honest Answer
Yes, for front nails, with training and regular short sessions. Here is what to expect, what a board does not do and how to tell if it suits your dog.
Do Dog Scratch Boards Really Work? An Honest Answer
Yes, for front nails, with training and regular short sessions. Here is what to expect, what a board does not do and how to tell if it suits your dog.
When to Replace Your PlayToTrim Scratch Board Surface
A condition-based checklist for worn surfaces and a practical routine for PlayToTrim refills.
When to Replace Your PlayToTrim Scratch Board Surface
A condition-based checklist for worn surfaces and a practical routine for PlayToTrim refills.
How to File Dog Nails: Hand File, Grinder or Scratch Board?
Filing is the gentlest way to shorten nails because it removes very little at a time. Here is how each type of file works and which dogs it suits.
How to File Dog Nails: Hand File, Grinder or Scratch Board?
Filing is the gentlest way to shorten nails because it removes very little at a time. Here is how each type of file works and which dogs it suits.
Do Dog Scratch Boards Work on Back Nails and Dewclaws?
Understand the coverage of a front-paw scratch board and make a plan for the nails that do not touch it.
Do Dog Scratch Boards Work on Back Nails and Dewclaws?
Understand the coverage of a front-paw scratch board and make a plan for the nails that do not touch it.
How to Choose a Dog Nail Scratch Board: The PlayToTrim Checklist
Four practical checks to choose a board and prepare your first PlayToTrim session.
How to Choose a Dog Nail Scratch Board: The PlayToTrim Checklist
Four practical checks to choose a board and prepare your first PlayToTrim session.