3-Speed Quiet Electric Pet Nail Grinder, 2 LED, 2000mAh Rechargeable, All Dogs & Cats

The nail fits well and despite constant use the grind stone is still good. Only thing I would say is that the stone does get hot if your grinding a long time for long nails due to the friction of grinding Thus I recommend pausing a bit in-between each nail if your going to grind for a long time, perfect time to give treats in the mean time. Also I would recommend a MASK as well when grinding since you don't want to inhale the nail dust that is grinded off which a lot comes off.

Other than that it's a great product and works as intended!!

Background: My dog is a 9 year old lab who has always hated having her nails trimmed, but I’ve noticed it has gotten worse with age. I have tried clippers myself with both her and I having extreme anxiety with absolutely no results, usually ending in tears for myself. She has gotten to the point where we would have to bring her to the vet to get her nails trimmed only after she is given trazodone, which still makes it a whole dramatic ordeal because she doesn’t respond to it well even after taking 4 throughout 12 hours per the vet’s instructions. The vet would have to muzzle her and pick her up (70lbs) and put her in a head/leg lock position with me and her dad comforting her. Even then, she would flail and kick her legs. Each nail trim with the vet would result in her being scared and uncomfortable, me being heart broken because I felt like I had no other option, and the vet and assistant(s) stressed for their own safety.

Actual Review: We have had this tool for two days. I wanted to slowly introduce it to her, so i set it on the table for a couple of hours, set it on the floor, let her sniff and nudge it with her nose, turned it on and off and on again multiple times and let it run while she examined it. We decided to do one paw a night. First night she did not like it, but was able to let us get a paw done (i would’ve NEVER thought!!) we still had to hold her in a sort of bear hug with me hugging around her hips with her leg in between my arms and paw in my hands. It works easier if you hold the top of the nail while it is on the file to reduce the “wobbling” of the nail on the file. We gave her multiple breaks and treats to keep her motivated and comfortable.

Day 2 was almost flawless!!! The other foot we got two nails done in the same positioning as the day prior, she let us do two nails in one go! We then gave her a break and a treat. Then she went and sat on her bed. I went over to her with the tool and was able to sort of hug around her loosely and she let me do the rest of her toes without running away, kicking, or flailing!!!

This tool is a blessing and has allowed me to feel like I can make my baby girl comfortable while taking care of her and I am so proud of her for being so brave! The drill is quiet, but does get louder when against the nail. It is very similar to the sound of an electric nail file at a nail salon. The size is perfect to navigate with and the fast speed helps get a nail done quickly. 100/10!!!

Our dog's nails have gotten out of control. I've been ill over the past few years and we haven't been able to take them on the long walks we all enjoy, walks that also help to keep their claws in check.

We have 2 dogs, a boy & a girl, with completely different nail types. Our lab-mix has traditional nails; the quick is easy to see, the nails aren't thick, and they're easy to grind down. We also have a coonhound who has thick black nails that are closer to talons than claws. Her nails are difficult to trim no matter what method is used.

The lab-mix's nails are a dream to grind down with this device while the coonhound's nails are a nightmare. The hound's nails are so thick that they don't fit well in either of the openings on the device and make it more difficult to use on her. This also means she has an unpleasant experience no matter how comfortable we make it for her.

We do have a few ideas that may help if you're new to this. They're our own trial and error tips; we learned each one having never used something like this on their nails before.

Keep in mind we're not professionals and this is not expert advice. We're providing tips on things that we have found to be helpful. Neither of our dogs is aggressive or has any behavioral issues, if your dog(s) have these issues you may want to consult a trainer or your veterinarian before purchasing this device.

Here are things we've learned in the past few weeks while using the nail grinder:

• Trim the fur/hair around and in between the dog's toes before you first use the device on them. You definitely don't want to get their fur or hair stuck in the grinder.

• Go slow, use the slower setting to begin with, and offer plenty of treats. Even if your dog is fine with the device you still should keep treats handy so that your dog always associates the device with something good.

• Pull all of YOUR hair back with a ponytail holder, barrettes, etc. After using the grinder a few times I leaned in to get a better look. At the same time a chunk of my bangs fell forward and of course got caught in the grinder. I'm glad it was my hair and not my dog's fur! My hair was pulled back into a bun but I didn't secure my bangs.

Don't be me, be smarter than me!

• We started out leaving the device uncovered, but turned off, on the coffee table, couch, and even the floor so they could get used to seeing and smelling it.

Then we'd turn it on and just hold it or pass it to one another. We always ignored the dogs, making sure to look away from them specifically, so as to not acknowledge their reactions. At first they were obviously uncomfortable with it as they'd get up and leave the room. Eventually they began to ignore it.

•Tip: don't try to leave it on
something that can amplify the
sound of the motor such as the
coffee table.

•Tip: If you have an electric
toothbrush this is a great training
tool before you ever buy a nail
grinder. Brush your teeth as you
walk through the house; ignore
your dog, don't look in their
direction, but make sure to watch
out of the corner of your eye. If
they don't show any reaction try
sitting on the couch or floor while
brushing. If they seem a little
uncomfortable give them a treat &
a pet/scratch for reassurance. If
they walk away do this a few times
a day keeping treats easily
accessible. If they stay in the room
toss them a treat, f they take a step
closer give a treat, if they show any
little sign of making progress give
them a treat.

Make brushing your teeth a positive
experience for your dog. I bet you
never thought you'd read that
sentence...I never thought I write it
so we're on the same page!

• If you have more than one dog make sure that you use it on each dog when they're alone; at least at first. Make sure that your other dog(s) can't get in the room. If they freak out they may cause the next dog, who might otherwise remain calm, to also freak out when you try it on them.

Alternatively if one of your dogs is fine with the device being used on them and you have another dog who is less than fine with the device being used try trimming the calm dog's nails first, in front of the nervous dog. Do this every time so that your nervous dog can see the calm dog's lack of reaction.

If you have someone else in the house who can provide treats to both dogs, and especially provide treats and reassurance to a nervous dog, this would be the ideal situation.

If not try to take at least one break per paw (I do it after the first 3 nails are done) to give treats to both pups and try to reassure your nervous dog...though at the least take a break before beginning the next paw to dole out treats and love.

• Treats are big, I'm sure you've figured that out by now. Have treats handy, as in they're out of the packaging and (if needed) broken down into bite size pieces and in a spot where Spot can't get to them.

If your dog is a fan of yogurt or peanut butter try smearing some on a plate and letting them go to town while you work. If you can't find a comfortable angle to work at, for you or Fido (you both need to be comfortable but it's most important that Fido is comfy), using this method try smearing the peanut butter on a wall or the side of something like the bathtub. I don't think it'll work the same with yogurt.

•Tip: BEFORE doing this on a wall or
other surface make sure that you
test an inconspicuous area to make
sure that the oils don't leave a
permanent stain. I refuse to take
any blame for a new and
permanent, oil spot because you
didn't think to test it first.

• If your dog is tolerating the device but is obviously not happy/comfortable try doing one nail and stopping. Make sure that you give a treat immediately after you pull the device away. Always make it a happy experience.

•Tip: We always begin AND end with
a treat when trimming our dog's
nails. We want both of them to see
it as positive every time.

Overall keep the experience as positive as you can and try not to get frustrated...easier said than done sometimes.

We've been using the nail grinder for a few weeks now and one of our dogs has no issue with it, though he started out nervous. By the second week he had no problem with it.

Our other dog still stands up and walks out when she sees it. We keep it on the coffee table at all times and all she has to do is notice it and she leaves. I can say that she has stopped shaking and peeing when we use it on her...that's the extent of her progress. If given the slightest opportunity during the process she will try to walk away. Distraction is key with her. I'm not sure that she'll ever be okay with it but I know that she'll get better at tolerating it.

Again, we are not professionals in the dog grooming industry. The tips and tricks listed above are things we've learned from our own experience. If you are unsure about using this device at all please contact your veterinarian or a trainer. If you don't have a trainer that you currently trust please make sure that you get referrals from others.