How to Trim a Cavalier's Nails When They Hate It

How to trim your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's nails when they hate it. If your Cavalier pulls away, kicks, or gets worked up when you touch their paws, this is where to start. Before you pick up a nail trimmer, your dog needs to learn to stay calm and comfortable with paw handling first. Watch Keishi, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, learn to accept having his paws held without mugging for treats or kicking his foot away. I use counting to help him understand we are still going, and I never squeeze or add pressure. If he moves, I go with him so it does not hurt. This approach builds the trust your Cavalier needs before nail trimming or grooming at home. If you are wondering how to cut an uncooperative dog's nails, the answer is to go back to this step. Teach your Cavalier to feel safe with paw touches first, and nail trims become so much easier for both of you. ✉️ Body handling is a full module in my Manners, Life Skills, and Foundation Training Course. I'll guide you through paw handling, desensitization to tools like nail clippers, and more. 📍 http://royalpupstrainingandwellbeing.com/ ✂️ More Cavalier grooming videos ➡️ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW8CYbT7MVOTwkE_C0FsWuGOG9EOKSnkn&si=ylqHWLV-g9PWsSeC 🐶💙 Support our passion for pet wellness! Unlock exclusive content, perks, and early access on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/raisingyourpetsnaturally/membership 💌 Stay in the loop with our weekly newsletter: 👉 https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/c0k4k9 🐶 Join our Facebook group for Cavalier Enrichment: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/cavaliertrainingandcare 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube channels: https://www.youtube.com/@raisingyourpetsnaturally https://www.youtube.com/@CavaierTipsandFun https://www.youtube.com/@DextertheDogandFriends (Kid's Channel) 📚 Check out my books: 👉 https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tonya-Wilhelm/author/B00S1ESNWO #CavalierKingCharlesSpaniel #DogNailTrimming #HowToTrimDogNails #CavalierGrooming #PawHandlingTraining #CooperativeCare #PositiveReinforcement