Nail Trimming is Just another Trick!

Watch how positive reinforcement totally changes what the dog thinks about nail trimming..
The CLICK sound of the clippers is now a cue that it will get a reward, just as if you were using a clicker.
So the dog now anticipates for the click rather than struggling, and fearing for when you click-it.

I was a little manhandling the dog at first b/c i wanted to show how bad it was with nail clipping... but it had already gotten so much better from when we first cut its nails and used a toy as a reward (last week). Normally, it would be biting, struggling frantically, and would no way let you bring a clipper near him!

When i first started (not shown in video) I actually rewarded the dog with the clicker just touching to dog, and touching the paw.

This really didn't take long at all (Two 5min sessions for this dog).. The sad thing is people bring these "difficult" dogs to the vets/groomers (who wanting to get the job done quick)  would  flip the dog over on the side....and the dog's fear would further increase so it would start biting/mouthing. So then they would put a muzzle on the dog.. and go ahead clipping while the dog is screaming bloody murder, or trembling in fear.  

So.. take  10minutes to train your dog!
It is NOT about dominating the dog, punishing them when they don't stand still, scruffing them, or holding them tighter... to show them you are boss. 
Rather, REWARD the dog, and convince them that Nail trimming and restraint is not scary at all.
You decide..which is better for the relationship b/n you and your dog.. and which will build TRUST??