Nisha HATES her nails being cut. I (a groomer of 7 yrs
) have been grinding her nails once a week since 8 weeks. She has ALWAYS hated it. When she was younger she even tried to bite us over it. We have worked with her very hard (she no longer bites), but she is still very nervous. Because of this I would never let anyone do her nails for me.
I have worked with a lot of different groomers; trust me when I say most groomers are stubborn. They get frustrated, and want to "prove" to the dog that they will not stop until the job is complete. They are not understanding, all they see is a dog who is being a brat and freaking for no reason
. Their attitudes and rough handling just make things worse for the dog. It is for this reason that I let NO ONE (vet, groomer, friend, kennel) cut my dogs nails. I know she gets stressed, and I want to make sure the process is as stress free as possible. Therefore, I do it myself.
If you cant do it yourself, at least be there to oversee the situation. Make sure the groomers stay positive and sweet. Maybe do one foot and then break (let everyone compose themselves.). Most important, don't freak out (yourself) or try to baby your dog; just oversee and make sure no one is getting stressed, then handling your dog.
The freak out could have been triggered b/c they used a different tool to cut her nails. Do you use a clipper or a grinder? Many dogs are fine with a clip...but try to grind and they go off the wire. Some dogs prefer the grinder. Groomers prefer the grinder because it gets the nails shorter, smoother, and safer than if they were to use a clipper.