Best tool for doing nails?

Awesome that this post comes along. My old pet dremel just died and I am in need of buying a new one so now I don't have to search for the thread.

Oh Barb, I got Diva's tail stuck in the dremel once too. She is stubborn as a mule about getting her nails done and she actually mule kicked me and made my hand fly into her tail.:eek2: She also yanked her front foot back once too and whipped her head around while knocking into my hand and I got it stuck in her hair behind her ears. :mad: She is so naughty. I taught her from a little bitty baby too. 1x a week since 8 wks and still she acts like this.

I can't trim her nails by myself(and I'm darn good at nails) with a clipper or she'll threaten to bite me and squirrel all around the table and squeal dramaticly. She has never been quiked either. The dremel is a god's send. My other dogs stand like statues ,trained the same way. Diva isn't named Prima Donna for nothing.:rolleyes2:
 
Dr Shelli, try the method Connie uses that Ann mentioned. It works great and they cant move. I use it on all of mine and Noah is STRONG and still cant move away...granted I have to make sure my feet are pressing against a wall so he cant wiggle out because I have short legs :). Just flip them on their back and put them in between your legs with their head at your feet and they cant move.
 
I thought I had read on another thread that there are different size sanders depending on the work you want to do, etc. Are the sanders a one size fits all breeds of dogs?
 
DanteBella85 said:
I thought I had read on another thread that there are different size sanders depending on the work you want to do, etc. Are the sanders a one size fits all breeds of dogs?
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The Stylus 1100 was not actually designed for doing dog nails, but the ergonomic design of the tool is ideal for doing dog's nails. The 1100 has several sized rotaters. I use the smallest one.

The only other thing to consider is how fine a sander you want. It doesn't matter which dremmel you use to make that decision.

I sure wish I can find the thread where I posted the link to the dremmel site for this. After I found what grade to buy, I bought a supply, but stupidly threw away the package, so I don't know what grade I'm using. And I'm also in need of replenishing, so it seems I have to research again.
 
Lightplum said:
Dr Shelli, try the method Connie uses that Ann mentioned. It works great and they cant move. I use it on all of mine and Noah is STRONG and still cant move away...granted I have to make sure my feet are pressing against a wall so he cant wiggle out because I have short legs :). Just flip them on their back and put them in between your legs with their head at your feet and they cant move.
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I discovered that technique many moons ago with Jazz(JRT mix) out of sheer desparation. She was the worst but I didn't get her as a pup. 3 men and a small boy couldn't hold her for a regular clipper(she would bite too and need to be muzzled) but first time I tried a dermel she just laid there. Go figure.:lol: That was almost 18 yrs ago and I have used a dermel ever since.

I do it with Diva too but I still get alot of drama in the form of kicking feet.:mad: Other times I just hook her up to the grooming arm just a bit higher than normal. Either way she is a pain.:rolleyes2:
 
Barb, yes I didn't know the word for it...I was referring to the "rotater". I thought I read it was like 1/4" or something for doing smaller dogs. Thank you! It's definitely the dremmel I'm going to get.
 
My 2 cents

I have to say - I've used the peticure plus- the bigger one for years and LOVE it. It's actually pretty strong and quick and my shelties sit still for it.
 
gsalem said:
I have to say - I've used the peticure plus- the bigger one for years and LOVE it. It's actually pretty strong and quick and my shelties sit still for it.
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I have the Pedicure Plus but I always found it "under-powered"....it was fine when my pups were young and their nails soft; but as soon as they hit about 12 months old, it was useless. I would grind forever; and the boys would time out on the process.
 
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