Both models can turn the grinding wheel in either direction in case you think grinding counterclockwise provides a smoother finish. I am working on something exciting that will come very soon RE Dremeling and Dremeling challenges, so stay tuned!

But it may sound quieter or noisier depending on how thick your dog’s nails are and the speed setting used. Its one speed is strictly middle of the road, so although it will grind your dog’s nails, it will take a good long while to do that. Grooming a pet’s nails for the first time can be a worrisome experience for both the pet and pet owner.

Gradually work up to having your pet’s toenails touch the rotating sanding disc for less than a second.

Then all you have to do is apply the rotating disc to your dog's nail—the guard does all the work of angling the pad properly toward the grinding surface. One great advantage of Dremeling your dog’s nails is that if you introduce the process slowly and positively, the likelihood that your dog won’t mind it is much greater than the alternative of nail clipping. After trimming the nails with your 60 grit sanding band, swap it out for your finer 120 grit sanding band, and smooth the undersides and ends of the nails to finish them. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable).Our grooming experts said the minimal sound would make the Casfuy grinder attractive for use on fearful dogs that can’t stand the noise or rough vibrations of a sander on their nails. Once the abrasive grains on the sanding accessory have worn down, it won’t cause enough friction to grind down the nail.

The underside tends to be flaky so quickly smoothing it at the end prevents nail cracking/flaking/chipping. Don’t start trimming if your dog won’t stay still – it’s better to delay the grooming session than run the risk of hurting your pet. I am absolutely ecstatic hearing that things are going well, just so happy for you to finally have a good solution. A large dog can be laid on his or her side on the floor in front of you, ideally on the couch or on a dog bed.It should be rare to see blood, but if you do, definitely, a quick-stop product would be good to have on hand.