How to Dremel your Dog's Nails Part 1, by The Nerdy Nail Trimmer on YouTube. 2 min 14 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 14 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Fit a sanding bit into your rotary tool and tighten the collet. Put on safety glasses before you switch it on.
Hold a wooden dowel in your non-dominant hand the way you would hold a dog's paw, with the nail end pointing toward you.
Switch the tool on at a low speed and rest the spinning bit lightly against the dowel end, just touching it.
Move the bit in small, quick taps around the dowel tip, the same motion you will use on a nail.
Practice rotating the dowel a little between taps so you cover the whole tip evenly, like going around a nail.
Work on keeping the bit steady while your other hand stays still. Stop and reset whenever the dowel jumps.
Repeat until you can tap smoothly without the dowel slipping, then reward your dog with a treat nearby.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep sessions short so you build control before your dog is in the room.
Use light taps rather than pressing hard, since pressure is what causes quick slips.
Take the guard off the Dremel Lite as the creator does so you can see the bit clearly.
Let your dog hear the tool running from a distance before you ever touch a nail.
Questions
Why practice on a dowel instead of a real nail?
A dowel lets you build hand-eye coordination and confidence with no risk of hurting your dog. Mistakes on wood cost nothing.
Which bit should I use?
The creator uses a Diamagroove Pinnacle bit and also likes the Diamagroove Boxer. A fine sanding bit works well for small nails.
How long should I practice?
A few short sessions of a couple of minutes each are enough. Stop once your taps feel smooth and steady.
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