How to cut dog nails | dog grooming demonstration

Learn how to #cutdognails the safe way - with this expert demonstration from European dog grooming champion Jitka Kirzova. She explains that #dognailclipping can be very tricky - and recommends the following products to do a safe and professional job:
Most dog owners leave clipping to the professionals. But with the right dog grooming equipment - and great care - it can be done. If you have any doubts about your ability to clip your dog's claws safely after watching Jitka's demonstration - best leave it to the professionals. This is six month old Shih Zhu Izzy. She’s about to have her nails clipped in the hands of a real grooming expert.
A dog who has plenty of exercise on abrasive or hard surfaces will usually keep its toenails healthy. But many dogs need help in keeping their toenails short and in good condition.
Your vet will be more than happy to help with clipping toenails but it is something that can be done at home.
Dogs’ nails should be kept quite short, otherwise they can cause discomfort for a dog, and also potential health problems. Nail clipping doesn’t hurt the dog, but some dogs just don’t like it. If you are not comfortable to cut your dog’s nails, take it to a professional dog groomer or your local vet.
Izzy the Shih Zhu has white and black nails. The white nails are fairly straight forward to cut. Always use professional nail clippers for dogs. They come in two types - the guillotine or scissor. Jitka is using the scissor variety some of which have a safety stop that limits the amount of nail cut.
Don’t cut closer than about 3mm from the tip of the quick- the blood vessel running down the centre of the nail. The quick is pink and easy to see.
With black claws greater care is needed as the quick is invisible so knowing exactly how to cut your dog’s nails is vital.
First we take the hook off. Then check the middle of the nail.
It’s best to trim the nail bit by bit rather than large slices. Look out for a dark spot in the middle of the newly clipped area as this is the start of the quick. Trimming just tiny nibbles you will then start to see a pale third inner circle. Stop there or you are likely to hurt your dog.
The black nibble is the vein. If you cans see the white little dot in the middle, that’s the line you shouldn’t cross.
Always have a product called ‘quick stop’ handy which is available from grooming suppliers online. If you accidentally cut the quick and it bleeds apply the product to the end of the nail and apply steady firm pressure for a minimum of 30 seconds.

[@corsofrenchie]

Is this video and the other videos of Jitka a full documentary ? Or do u just upload small short videos ? Or is it a part of a documentary? Very educational and awesome, thanks

[@chocolatcats]

I was told by a vet, 6 months is too young to cut her nails.

[@corsofrenchie]

keri caye what? Definitely NOT! That's crazy. She's clearly not educated lol. U have to learn your puppy to get used to the clipper and clip the nails once a week (a small amount) to keep it up... puppy's are no different than grown up dogs, they all need to trim their nails!!!

[@carollebump8359]

use baby power its cheaper

[@DogAdviceVideos]

Thanks for the tip