Clipping your dog's nails might be easier than you think. Have a groomer or your veterinarian show you how to do it.
Most pet stores sell a special dog nail clipper.
When the blade is dull, you can replace just the blade instead of buying a whole new clipper. Don't worry, you won't have mortally wounded Fido, but the nail can bleed for quite some time and be rather messy. The trick to trimming dog toenails is to train the quick to retreat backward. Remember, simply cutting a large chunk of the dog's nail will only cause the nail to bleed. Instead, use the following method to avoid cutting the quick.