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Getka X Galtero
April 13th 2020

O​​ne Red Male One Red Female
Four Black Males and One Black Female

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A Bit About Nails... And Dobermans

5/20/2020

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A bit of a 'pet' peeve of mine. I personally could do better. Nails tend to get a bit long here, especially when dogs are pregnant and nursing. But letting them get overgrown proves not only a disservice to us but most importantly to our pets. The longer the nail gets, the longer the quick gets and the longer (and harder) it is to get them back under control. It's said Dobermans should have a paw similar to a cat. I don't understand that completely because to me they share little, if any, similarities. But I agree with one thing... You shouldn't be able to hear Doberman nails clicking on the floor as they move about it. Not only is it unsightly, it's a glimpse into lack of proper care/attention. But again most importantly, long nails aren't good for structure and therefore their ability to move with ease.

​I've collected some example photos from the internet of great manicures and a photo of one none of us want our dogs display. Nail care shouldn't be a big issue. Like anything with a dog, the earlier you get them accustomed to a thing, the easier that thing will be going forward. Whether it be nail care, boats or water in general.  As long as done with kindness and proper acclimation they're pretty accepting when young. Not always the case as they get older. And we're not talking older as in "older". We're talking about right out the chute. These pups have had their nails trimmed a few times already. Partially for the benefit of Getka and to increase her willingness to nurse. But going forward each will be introduced to a dremel.  Toward the end of their stay with me and when their nails get a little harder. Just an introduction really, but enough to get them used to the idea of dremeling. Dremel's are hands down my preferred tool for nail care. And experience tells me, if you're in the market for purchasing one, I'd bypass the pet model and go for the basic Home Depot/Lowes model. The dog design is likely fine for smaller dogs but Dobes grow to have large, hard and strong nails. Always helps to have the appropriate tool for the job. But again, bottom line is consistency. A weekly schedule. Quick, easy and painless for all.
What We Don't Want... And Something Too commonly Seen.
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Wendy
5/20/2020 01:35:24 pm

Agreed and feel the kindred spirit of that pet peeve. Don't know what I would do without my Dremel, a tool not to be overlooked since it comes in handy for so many other things around the house! May I suggest cordless as the way to go - it's more portable and there's no cord to get in the way. MIne is always on the charger and I have contractor packs of 120-grit (fine for young'uns in my experience) and 60-grit (makes quick work of hard adult nails, again, my experience) in my Amazon cart already,

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Joe
5/21/2020 02:48:56 pm

Great post. You know my thoughts on nails already. I have posted countless times in the last litter board about doing nails and the tools used. Healthy nails, happy dogs (and happy leather couches).

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Deborah
5/21/2020 02:58:26 pm

. . . and happy legs / arms / etc. when a happy pup jumps on you to say "Hello!". ; 0)
We use the Dremel Micro. It has a light too.

Wendy
5/21/2020 03:06:33 pm

^^Save the leather couches^^
We have a retired greyhound who has longer nails - I have never been able to get them dobe short - who has decimated ours.
Also, having your bare foot stepped on by a paw, albeit an 80# paw, feels better then being stepped on by a paw AND toenails, LOL!

Deb
5/26/2020 12:09:37 am

Yes! A simple thing really.... but so frequently ignored. Often due to lack of awareness I think. Or late starts.

Deb
5/26/2020 12:04:12 am

I have a basic corded model... but yes, cordless everything is better I think. I too bought my dremel "rounds" on Amazon. Pack of 100 -will likely never have to put it in my cart again. Went midrange of yours. I think mine are 80.

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Jorge Santos
5/22/2020 10:24:43 pm

I have three Dremel ready to go. I found that investing in a flex shaft makes it easier to maneuver.
This was a great post, thank you. I never knew that Dobes nails are supposed to be that short.

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Deb
5/26/2020 12:15:55 am

Sounds like you're well equipped Jorge. I've never heard of flex shaft. Hopefully the model I have now will be long lived. But if needs replaced down the road I'll have to check that out.

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