Dog FREAKS at the very sight of nail clippers
When my boyfriend and I moved in together, he brought his dog with. He said that they always took him to the vet to get his nails done, but I don't want to do that. I am willing to do it myself, but this dog absolutely flips out when I get the clippers out. He will run and hide from me. He will whine and growl at me if I have them in my hand. I've tried treats, but he won't take them. I've even just sat in the room with him with them in my hands, but he just cowers in the corner until I put them away. I've had to resort to holding him down and quickly doing it while he struggles and cries like I'm butchering him. I have a scar from when he scratched me trying to get away! He then acted like he was terrified of me and traumatized for a couple weeks.
Anyway, he really needs them done. Any tips? I really don't want to have to take him to the vet.