I've never felt the need to clip Bracken's claws as she does get some pavement walking and that helps keep them trim.
However, she's been in season this past few weeks and her claws were getting pretty long. That coupled with a discussion Jill and Fee were having about claws when we visited the Ettinsmoor gang last week got me thinking that it was time I did a bit of clipping! So today was the day.
I got the first few claws on one front paw done fine as I think I took the dog by surprise and it was over before she had time to squirm. However, she rapidly got wise to what I was doing and started to struggle for Scotland. The more I tried, the more she stuggled and was clearly anxious, so I didn't manage to get them all done.
Will I be able to get her used to it or have I left it too late to start?
I tried to do it while she was sleeping too.... but she went from zonked out sound asleep, to absolutely wide awake and ready for action in about a nanosecond
Its really difficult when they have not been done regularly Mo.
You should have said when here I would have shown you how I do Boots. I do his about every three weeks in the evening when he's asleep on the sofa. I am not sure he enjoys it and he will try it on a bit, but he is resigned to it.
With Bracken you will probably only be able to do a few at a time but just try to stick to this and do a few each evening. Try not to stress her, but also don't let her mess you about ie. snatching her foot away. Be bold, firm grip snip snip. Its just practice really.
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