You need to keep your dog’s nails short so he can get a good grip on the ground with his paws. And long nails can catch and tear. This causes pain and could injure your dog’s foot. Start trimming your dog’s nails when he is young so it becomes routine. Handle your dog’s feet so he becomes accustomed to your touch. When you are ready to trim his nails, act quickly and efficiently. Grasp your dog’s paw and use a dog nail clipper to nip off a little at a time while avoiding the quick. The quick is the nerve and blood supply to the nail and can hurt and bleed if nicked. Continue trimming as long as your dog allows even if you can only trim one or two nails. Just stop and start again another time. Be patient and kind while trimming your dog’s nails. For more information, contact your vet clinic Greensboro, NC.