Stress-Free Dog Nail Trimming Course

Descripción

Many dogs are uncomfortable with having their nails trimmed, which makes owners uncomfortable too! As a result, many owners spend a lot of time and money taking their dogs to the groomer or, worse yet, allow their dogs’ nails to get too long. However, it doesn’t have to be that way, as in-home nail trimming really is feasible and even preferable for the majority of dogs. In this course, you will learn how to trim your own dog's nails, regardless of whether you are starting with a new puppy or an adult dog who is already uncomfortable. This course will ask you to reframe nail trimming as a process and then show you each step of the process. Modules include safety, choosing tools, positioning your dog for success, training steps, nail anatomy (including unique nail anatomy), and how to actually trim nails, all in the context of a happy and relaxed dog. We have also included bonus material about how to train your dog to "tell" you they are comfortable. By learning to trim your own dog's nails, you can ensure the comfort and safety of your dog as they age while also saving a ton of money (and stress) from going to the groomer.

Lo que aprenderás

• Why learning to trim your dog's nails is critical for their long-term health and comfort
• How dogs communicate fear, anxiety, or stress and how to ready this body language
• The different tool options (and recommended ways) to physically trim the nails
• What training is necessary and how to actually trim the nails in a comfortable, stress-free way

Requisitos

• There are no requirements for this course. However, it can be helpful to start off by thinking about what steps of nail trimming your dog is comfortable or uncomfortable with.
• It can be further helpful to identify items or activities that are reinforcing to your dog. Do they like treats? Games? Walks? Love? If it's a powerful reinforcer, then you want to be ready to use it.