Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- two people
- grooming clippers
- a towel
- chihuahua
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Step 1
One person will wrap the chihuahua in a towel. They love to snuggle so it shouldn't be too difficult to accomplish. Make sure the feet are accessible.
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Step 2
The other person will be the clipper. Be sure you inspect the toenails to see how far back the quick is. Making your chihuahua bleed won't help your cause so be careful. If you can't see the quick clip only the tips or have a professional groomer trim the nails.
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Step 3
The person holding the chihuahua should cover the dog's eyes once the clipper is ready. Covering her eyes should keep the dog from jerking her feet away since she doesn't see the clippers coming.
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Step 4
Praise the puppy for being such a good dog!
Comments
darlasueme said
on 4/24/2009 Well, I didn't mention that I tried the whole "cover his face with a towel and hug him" thing and it didn't work. He freaked out so bad, I used to pay a groomer or have the vet do it. Anyway, can you all suggest a nice moisturing shampoo for my chi-chi? And do any of you take your chihuahuas on motorcycle rides? Theo loves to ride with me! Onward, peeps... Be Well.
darlasueme said
on 4/24/2009 My lil guy, Theo, is 11 years old and I used to have THE WORST time trimming his nails until I watched the vet do it with his feet on the table and she just had a no-nonsense attitude and he surprised me by being so calm as I'd had a huge freakout before... So I tried it and he simply knows, if you talk to him calmly and just go for it, it's over in no time! I think they take that positive energy (attitude that "I'm going to get this done and you're going to let me")...So I actually was rewarded with teaching the old dog a new trick! It's more how calm you are and your positive attitude tells your lil guy he's able to trust you, as he does every other day of his life.
Vanessa22 said
on 1/16/2009 I was an assistant dog groomer for a while and had no trouble with trimming dog's nails. I think the key is to not be afraid of making a mistake, stay confident, and stay patient! If you're calm and relaxed, your dog will sense it and learn to trust you. The more you do it, the more used to it he/she will get. :)
Ceile said
on 8/22/2007 I'll try this....my chi screams at the top of her lungs if she even SEES clippers...if the towel trick doesn't work, it's off to the groomer (which stresses her out, too).
magaritas said
on 6/29/2007 I have always been afraid that I would cut their nails too short so I have found a couple of places that only charge $5 for each chihuahua... for me, that's peace of mind and done in no time flat