Very Quick
"For those who said that it wouldn't even do their dogs full set of nails, either they didn't have it fully charged, their dogs nails were really long, or maybe their unit wasn't working properly, but I surely had no problem doing two full sets of nails and starting a third set."
"Now, all grinders are going to make SOME kind of sound (at least that I have found) so those who say it still makes noise, well if you can find me one that is totally silent, please let me know."
"Now, if I could teach my dogs to read the reviews, (1) They would agree that my having left the Nail Grinder in their beds for several days would induce them to treat it as "No big deal," but neither dog cares that the foreign object was around for a while because it is a matter of principle that nail-trimming is invasive and evil; (2) They would understand how all the other dog owners' dogs desensitized themselves to the Nail Grinder and became therefore Good Dogs."
"I was able to grind down the nails on the back paws of my Akita, which hadn't been trimmed in several months, shape and smooth the nails on her front paws, which had been clipped just a few days prior, shape and smooth most of the nails on my Dogo Argentino, grind down one nail on my Dogo Argentino which hadn't been trimmed for months because I missed it when I did the other ones, and the charge was still going strong after 15-20 minutes."
"At first my dog was a little hesitant, but after a few attempts bringing it around him, having him touch it and turning it on so he can feel and hear it, little by little, every other day with some treats to encourage him, he now sits and lets me give him a pawdicure!"
"However, over the past few months, I've tried this nail grinder out on several pets, and not once has it worked effectively to grind down and smooth nails."
"Once I put this to her nails she didn t know what was going on and just kept trying to lick the grinder, lol!"
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Quick
"I have two dogs (Lhasa Apsos, and my sister has a Shitzu that is horribly afraid of having his nails done because a groomer had cut them down to the quick and didn't even have the decency to tell my sister... Again, the nails came out just lovely, but he has thicker nails and the Hertzko pet nail grinder didn't have any problem at all grinding right through... For those who said that it wouldn't even do their dogs full set of nails, either they didn't have it fully charged, their dogs nails were really long, or maybe their unit wasn't working properly, but I surely had no problem doing two full sets of nails and starting a third set."
"Now, all grinders are going to make SOME kind of sound (at least that I have found) so those who say it still makes noise, well if you can find me one that is totally silent, please let me know. If your baby is scared, just go slowly, and dont traumatize them by just going straight in right away with it if they arent used to this being done on them (or even if they are!... I hope this product lasts a long time, but for the cost, I wouldnt be upset if I had to replace it once a year, I'd be totally fine with that."
"* I got this little tool because the reviews were very good and almost all agreed about how quiet it is. Now, if I could teach my dogs to read the reviews, (1) They would agree that my having left the Nail Grinder in their beds for several days would induce them to treat it as "No big deal," but neither dog cares that the foreign object was around for a while because it is a matter of principle that nail-trimming is invasive and evil; (2) They would understand how all the other dog owners' dogs desensitized themselves to the Nail Grinder and became therefore Good Dogs... And you will: you can do some quite delicate trimming on your toenail once you get used to the Nail Grinder, and your dog will recognize that."
"I have a cordless Dremel, and while it can grind the nails down more quickly, it's so much louder than this grinder that my dogs are bothered by the noise and do not tolerate it so well... I was able to grind down the nails on the back paws of my Akita, which hadn't been trimmed in several months, shape and smooth the nails on her front paws, which had been clipped just a few days prior, shape and smooth most of the nails on my Dogo Argentino, grind down one nail on my Dogo Argentino which hadn't been trimmed for months because I missed it when I did the other ones, and the charge was still going strong after 15-20 minutes. I think it would take around 10 minutes to do one large dog using this grinder if you do nails every week or two and the dog isn't being uncooperative."
"My Havanese (10kg<) would not let me or the groomers cut his nails, no matter how much we tried it was usually a traumatic and fruitless encounter... At first my dog was a little hesitant, but after a few attempts bringing it around him, having him touch it and turning it on so he can feel and hear it, little by little, every other day with some treats to encourage him, he now sits and lets me give him a pawdicure!... If you put more pressure you take off more of the nail, but be careful not to get too close to the quick."
"* I started getting into dog nail care recently, and read about how grinding dog's nails is often easier, faster, and safer than clipping (or even in combination with clipping)... However, over the past few months, I've tried this nail grinder out on several pets, and not once has it worked effectively to grind down and smooth nails... Chances are that an actual Dremel will have better power, speed adjustment, a light so that you can see what you're grinding, and it won't be half as loud nor vibrate quite so much."
"She is used to clippers but this helps me get closer without cutting the quick and dulling the edges... Once I put this to her nails she didn t know what was going on and just kept trying to lick the grinder, lol!... Definitely something to get if you have a squirmy, scared dog that hates their nails done."
Less Quick
"I have two dogs (Lhasa Apsos, and my sister has a Shitzu that is horribly afraid of having his nails done because a groomer had cut them down to the quick and didn't even have the decency to tell my sister... The putty came out and got blood all over her car on the way home and poor little Cocoa was having a hard time walking for several days... Again, the nails came out just lovely, but he has thicker nails and the Hertzko pet nail grinder didn't have any problem at all grinding right through... I've charged it overnight and it should be ready to go again the next time I have Cocoa (tomorrow I believe), so I will try to update this), but I'm very impressed. For those who said that it wouldn't even do their dogs full set of nails, either they didn't have it fully charged, their dogs nails were really long, or maybe their unit wasn't working properly, but I surely had no problem doing two full sets of nails and starting a third set... My personal tip: When I do my dogs nails, and this will only work with small to mid size dogs, I find it is easier to sit in a chair holding the dog upright against me with my arm around them... In my personal experience there has only been one dog that I needed to get out a spoonful of peanut butter, but that's a last resort (lol)."
"Now, all grinders are going to make SOME kind of sound (at least that I have found) so those who say it still makes noise, well if you can find me one that is totally silent, please let me know. If your baby is scared, just go slowly, and dont traumatize them by just going straight in right away with it if they arent used to this being done on them (or even if they are!... Take your time and let them see this isn't a torture device (they don't always understand what is going on). I hope this product lasts a long time, but for the cost, I wouldnt be upset if I had to replace it once a year, I'd be totally fine with that. The purchase of this is around the amount I pay to go take her to get her nails done ONCE!... She is happier already and I still have some work to do with her, but as I said, I can do it whenever I want to now. Give it a try, and be realistic about how long you have to take to have your baby be ok with having this done."
"* I got this little tool because the reviews were very good and almost all agreed about how quiet it is. Now, if I could teach my dogs to read the reviews, (1) They would agree that my having left the Nail Grinder in their beds for several days would induce them to treat it as "No big deal," but neither dog cares that the foreign object was around for a while because it is a matter of principle that nail-trimming is invasive and evil; (2) They would understand how all the other dog owners' dogs desensitized themselves to the Nail Grinder and became therefore Good Dogs... Both dogs have had their nails ground and no one was traumatized... And I have this suggestion for first users of an electric dogs'-nails tool... If you have never used a little grinder or a dremel tool, the best way to learn how it works and how it feels is to try it on a willing subject... And you will: you can do some quite delicate trimming on your toenail once you get used to the Nail Grinder, and your dog will recognize that... Just grind the edge of the eraser, and all the tiny pieces of nail-substance will come off the grinding wheel and render it more efficient for its next use."
"I have a cordless Dremel, and while it can grind the nails down more quickly, it's so much louder than this grinder that my dogs are bothered by the noise and do not tolerate it so well. I have two Akitas and a Dogo Argentino and this nail grinder works well on all of them. It is slower though so it's best used for regular maintenance rather than for dogs with really long nails. Don't get me wrong - it does grind down the dog's nails effectively, but it's not as fast as clippers (also not as error prone)... I was able to grind down the nails on the back paws of my Akita, which hadn't been trimmed in several months, shape and smooth the nails on her front paws, which had been clipped just a few days prior, shape and smooth most of the nails on my Dogo Argentino, grind down one nail on my Dogo Argentino which hadn't been trimmed for months because I missed it when I did the other ones, and the charge was still going strong after 15-20 minutes. I think it would take around 10 minutes to do one large dog using this grinder if you do nails every week or two and the dog isn't being uncooperative. It works a bit faster if you hold the nail you're grinding and put slight pressure on it using the grinder."
"My Havanese (10kg<) would not let me or the groomers cut his nails, no matter how much we tried it was usually a traumatic and fruitless encounter. I was at my wits end when I found this online with many positive reviews and decided why not get it, I have nothing to lose... At first my dog was a little hesitant, but after a few attempts bringing it around him, having him touch it and turning it on so he can feel and hear it, little by little, every other day with some treats to encourage him, he now sits and lets me give him a pawdicure!... You must have patience, I would take off a little of each nail once a week not to scare or unintentionally hurt him. Easy to use and to charge with usb, no need for batteries and no need to replace the diamond bit grinder. The cap that covers the grinder has different ports depending on your dogs nail size... If you put more pressure you take off more of the nail, but be careful not to get too close to the quick."
"* I started getting into dog nail care recently, and read about how grinding dog's nails is often easier, faster, and safer than clipping (or even in combination with clipping). I saw that this nail grinder had plenty of positive reviews and so I bought one. However, over the past few months, I've tried this nail grinder out on several pets, and not once has it worked effectively to grind down and smooth nails... I tried this nail grinder on my cat's nails, and it still didn't do a very thorough job, despite the cat's nails being obviously much smaller and thinner than my dog's... Surprisingly, the Dremel has been quieter than the Electric Pet Nail Grinder and it doesn't vibrate nearly as much! If you're purchasing this for your pet's nails, consider buying something more heavy-duty. Chances are that an actual Dremel will have better power, speed adjustment, a light so that you can see what you're grinding, and it won't be half as loud nor vibrate quite so much."
"She is used to clippers but this helps me get closer without cutting the quick and dulling the edges... Once I put this to her nails she didn t know what was going on and just kept trying to lick the grinder, lol! She was fine with it touching her nails and never whimpered once and no struggles... There are specific spots for small dog nails, medium and large nails. It is rechargeable, included is a short usb cable that connects to your computer and doesn t take much time to charge... Definitely something to get if you have a squirmy, scared dog that hates their nails done. You should still get them used to you touching their feet, which is easy, but it s a breeze after that!"
