For cutting nails there are many nice little clippers like Millers Forge and even a little cat nail clipper for the small dogs.

But an expert who has a top dog really recommends using a Dremel tool rather than the so-called pet nail trimmers. Get a real tool which will be less expensive, more efficient and more durable.  The investment of $33 will keep your companion's nails in top shape.  Test the grinding on your own nail to get the feel first.  Start with no power on and touch your dog's nails at the beginning, then to build it up to a short burst of power.  You can do this a couple of days a week as routine maintenance and be sure to save breakfast kibbles as rewards when the session is over and play afterward to make it a fun mini event.  Keep each session short. Below is good place to purchase.

Dremel cordless two-speed rotary mighty mite ($20) & battery charger ($10) http://www.mytoolstore.com/dremel/750-02.html#75501   Dremel ½” Fine grade sanding bands6 pack  ($3) http://www.mytoolstore.com/dremel/sandband.html


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If you are looking for a reasonable attentive gentle groomer in our neighborhood of south-central MN, we would recommend Angela of Pine Island [not too far from Rochester and about an hour from our home in rural Faribault] You can get in touch with Angela by emailing her at angel200410@charter.net  You can also call her. Her phone number is at the end of the grooming article she wrote for us under Grooming on our web page.