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I am pet sitting a dog who is very shy, the owner mentioned she had long toenails, indeed they are very long. I told them that during her stay, they will shorten a bit by playing on hard surfaces and long walks. In the bag with her stuff I found a nail filer for dogs. I tried it and there is no way I would traumatize a dog with this thing as it seems like it takes forever to just file one nail, indeed doesn't seem to do a thing! How do people use these things? she is already shy and fearful by nature, I would never want to subject her to that. Also, I am a pet sitter not a groomer. not sure why people expect me to file nails or give baths.
4her4life, I pet sit dogs, I am not a groomer and never advertised myself as offering those services, and it would be unethical for me do step over professional boundaries. What if her quick bleeds and she has a bleeding disorder? now I am per first aid certified, but that's a different story..
Also, you must keep in mind that when nails are so long, the quick is long too and it's incredibly easily to get to the quick, why should I do that when the groomers have been trained for that and have styptic powder on hand?
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If you don't have a website, make one that outlines exactly what services you offer. On the website - and when you talk to people to weed out clients - mention that you do not offer nail clipping or bathing services. It's that simple. Just tell them you don't and move on.
Some people think that because you WATCH their pet, you can BATHE their pet (or offer other services.) And a lot of boarding places or sitters will bathe a dog, especially if it's dirty, before sending it home. It's not really that big of a stretch for them to ask - grooming, bathing and nail clipping in particular, are a part of caring for the dog after all.
As far as the nail filer that came with this dog goes, it's probably one of those POS "as seen on tv" things like the PediPaws. Right? All junk. Waste of money. A good nail GRINDER will take down a nail within seconds if you're using it properly. Some people even use regular dremels that you can purchase at Lowes or Home Depot, and they work great.
The nail grinder i use, when it's on the right setting with a new filer, will do all nails in 5-10 minutes tops depending on the dog. The longest part is sometimes maneuvering the paw to get the nail steady (especially on dogs with hairy feet). I also clip the nail, if it's long, to lessen the time i use the grinder.
Most dogs are actually okay with it, even fearful or shy dogs, once they realize that it's quick and painless. It's possible that this dog IS okay with it when the owner does it - or when a groomer does it with a proper tool.
If you don't have a website, make one that outlines exactly what services you offer. On the website - and when you talk to people to weed out clients - mention that you do not offer nail clipping or bathing services. It's that simple. Just tell them you don't and move on.
Some people think that because you WATCH their pet, you can BATHE their pet (or offer other services.) And a lot of boarding places or sitters will bathe a dog, especially if it's dirty, before sending it home. It's not really that big of a stretch for them to ask - grooming, bathing and nail clipping in particular, are a part of caring for the dog after all.
As far as the nail filer that came with this dog goes, it's probably one of those POS "as seen on tv" things like the PediPaws. Right? All junk. Waste of money. A good nail GRINDER will take down a nail within seconds if you're using it properly. Some people even use regular dremels that you can purchase at Lowes or Home Depot, and they work great.
The nail grinder i use, when it's on the right setting with a new filer, will do all nails in 5-10 minutes tops depending on the dog. The longest part is sometimes maneuvering the paw to get the nail steady (especially on dogs with hairy feet). I also clip the nail, if it's long, to lessen the time i use the grinder.
Most dogs are actually okay with it, even fearful or shy dogs, once they realize that it's quick and painless. It's possible that this dog IS okay with it when the owner does it - or when a groomer does it with a proper tool.
how do i convince my parents to let me buy a pet dog?
manic_chil
they just dont like dogs but i love them.what do i do?
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Unfortunately, it's your parents' house, your parents' money and your parents' rules - until you have a job and get out on your own. Ask them to let you get an easier pet to start and show them that you can take care of that properly. Maybe they'd let you get a rabbit or a guinea pig - they're not as much fun as a dog, but they're easy to keep, live in a cage, don't have to be walked or trained. You could volunteer at a local shelter - many of them love to have kids that can help walk, feed and socialize the puppies.
Dogs require a lot of time, energy and money to take care of properly. If the dog isn't properly trained, it can chew up your house and your stuff. If it's not housebroken, it can ruin your floors and your furniture. Your parents may assume that you'll get bored with the dog when you start playing sports and dating and go away to college. You can't keep a dog in a dorm or in most apartments. They don't want to be stuck taking care of a dog for 12 years if you can't handle it.
A good pup can cost $1000 or more. Even "free" dogs cost money to take care of. A crate, books and supplies can cost up to $300. Puppy shots are $200, then $100 a year for boosters. Annual Heartworm test and preventative medication $100. Professional trainer $600 and up. Going on vacation? Boarding kennel $40/day. Spaying? $250. If you can't afford to pay for a good dog, maybe you can't afford to maintain one either?
BEFORE you get any dog you should read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
If they ever say yes, find a good breeder by going to www.akc.org or talking to people at dog shows. You can also find info about the breed clubs on the akc site - they probably have a rescue group where you can get an older dog for less money. The best breeders will be members of their breed club, promoting healthy dogs with great temperaments. They should ask you a bunch of questions to make sure their puppy will be getting a good home. If all a "breeder" seems to care about is whether your check will clear, you can be sure he won't care a week later when the pup is dying from distemper or parvo and you want your money back.
Whatever you do, DON'T go to a pet shop, a flea market or buy one sight-unseen off the Internet!!!! You'll pay top dollar for what is usually a poor quality puppy mill dog. And you'll be supporting one of the cruelest industries in the country. The breeding animals are often kept in deplorable conditions - spending their entire lives in small wire-bottomed cages. They probably haven't been vaccinated against contagious diseases or tested for any health or temperament problems or genetic diseases - that costs money and cuts into their profits. A female is often bred every time she comes into heat. When her poor little body can't take it any more, she is often clubbed in the head and tossed into a dumpster or an open ditch. Most puppy mills ship their pups to pet stores at wholesale prices and many pups die before they even get there.
Unfortunately, it's your parents' house, your parents' money and your parents' rules - until you have a job and get out on your own. Ask them to let you get an easier pet to start and show them that you can take care of that properly. Maybe they'd let you get a rabbit or a guinea pig - they're not as much fun as a dog, but they're easy to keep, live in a cage, don't have to be walked or trained. You could volunteer at a local shelter - many of them love to have kids that can help walk, feed and socialize the puppies.
Dogs require a lot of time, energy and money to take care of properly. If the dog isn't properly trained, it can chew up your house and your stuff. If it's not housebroken, it can ruin your floors and your furniture. Your parents may assume that you'll get bored with the dog when you start playing sports and dating and go away to college. You can't keep a dog in a dorm or in most apartments. They don't want to be stuck taking care of a dog for 12 years if you can't handle it.
A good pup can cost $1000 or more. Even "free" dogs cost money to take care of. A crate, books and supplies can cost up to $300. Puppy shots are $200, then $100 a year for boosters. Annual Heartworm test and preventative medication $100. Professional trainer $600 and up. Going on vacation? Boarding kennel $40/day. Spaying? $250. If you can't afford to pay for a good dog, maybe you can't afford to maintain one either?
BEFORE you get any dog you should read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
If they ever say yes, find a good breeder by going to www.akc.org or talking to people at dog shows. You can also find info about the breed clubs on the akc site - they probably have a rescue group where you can get an older dog for less money. The best breeders will be members of their breed club, promoting healthy dogs with great temperaments. They should ask you a bunch of questions to make sure their puppy will be getting a good home. If all a "breeder" seems to care about is whether your check will clear, you can be sure he won't care a week later when the pup is dying from distemper or parvo and you want your money back.
Whatever you do, DON'T go to a pet shop, a flea market or buy one sight-unseen off the Internet!!!! You'll pay top dollar for what is usually a poor quality puppy mill dog. And you'll be supporting one of the cruelest industries in the country. The breeding animals are often kept in deplorable conditions - spending their entire lives in small wire-bottomed cages. They probably haven't been vaccinated against contagious diseases or tested for any health or temperament problems or genetic diseases - that costs money and cuts into their profits. A female is often bred every time she comes into heat. When her poor little body can't take it any more, she is often clubbed in the head and tossed into a dumpster or an open ditch. Most puppy mills ship their pups to pet stores at wholesale prices and many pups die before they even get there.
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