What is the secret to clipping/cutting/trimming my pug's nails?

It is a great mystery, but some things that help with nail trimming are positive reinforcement, plenty of exercise before trying and possibly giving a bath before hand as well (Softens the nails).  Important is to begin the nail ritual when the dog enters the home either when volunteering or adopting.  Care of the quick which is the nail bed that extends out from the toe, if you clip the nail at the quick then it is likely to hurt and bleed.  Use of something like styptic powder will help stop the bleeding, but in a bind there are things in the kitchen that could help as well.

 

Methods typically used for shortening the nails are:

pet nail clipper

nail file

grinder (such as battery or power operated)

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