can u soften dogs nails before clipping?

i have 3 dogs (mum and her 2 boys), mum will go out 4 walks etc and she bites her nails. 2 pups are absoloutley terrified 2 go outside the garden gate, let alone go 2 vet. they dont go 4 walks so their nailsd are long and badly need clipped. vet gave me serum um tablets to calm them but it didnt work. nails are very thick and very difficult to trim. is there anything that will soften them 2 make it quick and easy 2 cut them?<br />

they soften alittle if you give them a bath but they will still be scared. You need to get them to a vet.

give them aa bath first. but they need to be taught. if you can't do it, the groomers will clip nails. takes about 10 minutes.

Just a suggestion; try using a cordless dremel tool. I have been using one for years and would never go back to using a clipper. You just have to get the dogs use to the humming noise, at first.

Clip their nails after they have a bath. If you clip too short you will hurt them and the nails will bleed. Better you get the vet to do the job. Have these pups been vaccinated?<br />
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I hope you are not letting the older dog wander around outside your property unleashed. Of course the pups are terrified if you've never socialised them. Put one at a time on a collar and leash and walk them around the yard until they are used to the lead. Then for heavens sake take them for a walk on lead. Never off lead.

Yes you can just soak there feet in warm water dogs nails very pores there like a sponge they will absorb the water and soften the nails. If the nails are really long it's better to soak the dogs paws in warm water to prevent the nails from splitting.<br />
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Try to get your dog to stand in warm water for about 3-5 min if you can. This is why it's best to do this when your dogs is getting a bath just because the nails are soaking. If you can get your dogs to stand in warm water it will make it much easier to trim the nails.

Giving the pups a bath will help a little but I agree that you should consult the Help of a groomer. They can reteach you pets that nail trimming is not the end of the world and for a couple dollars you will have a lot less stress for all of you

Have used the Dremel tool for many years on several dogs. Introduce the tool to the dog by petting him with it and give him a reward. Turn it on and repeat. Start trimming the nails for only 5 minutes, stop and turn it off and give the dog much praise and a reward. Repeat the process several times during the first week and in the future you'll find the dog looking forward to the process and you can then keep doing it until all the nails are finished.