The four speed settings go up to 25,000 RPM, but you should only go higher if you repurpose your Dremel as a polisher, drill, or brush for non-pet uses. The angle means you’ll follow the nail’s natural shape, while the guard keeps your dog’s fur out of the way and protects your pet in case it won’t stay still. Your pooch is so darn cute…may be my next choice after my wonderful Standard is only in my memories. Once your pet is used to its paws being touched, it’s time to bring out the electric pet nail grinder. 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.

You want it fast enough to sand the nail efficiently without pressure, but not so fast that it is very loud and creating too much friction (heat). Regarding your security while on our site fraudulent measures are undertaken, such as 3D secure, address verifications and other fraud screening tools. If you don’t see a little white dot, but you get too close to the quick, your dog will lightly flinch.

Throughout the acclimation process, continue to praise your pet and reward good behavior with a snack.

By gradually sanding the nail at a 45⁰ angle, you are in full control while trimming your pets' nails.

One way to do this is to massage their legs, paws, and individual toes for a few minutes at least once a day. I have found that if you Dremel on a schedule of around every 3-4 days, you can actually get the quick to retreat over time.

The inside of the nail is very sensitive, and the heat can cause considerable pain when you get close to the quick.If a grinder is too slow and underpowered, it’s only slightly more effective than filing your dog’s nails by hand. Our testing team rated the Dremel PawControl highly for dog owners who trim their pups' nails at least once a month.