[Erick Aguilar]

Hey peeps, i got a question..

When can i start filing my puppy's nails? He's a two month Husky pup.. but i want to be sure if i can file his nails already.

If so.. can anybody give me a hint at filing?
I heard metal files are extreamly good for the job, but would a sanding stick work too?

Thanks in advance!

[poodleholic]

When? Now! I don't use files, but I do dremel my dog's nails.

[rosemaryninja]

Now is as good a time as any. You need to get your puppy used to the feeling of his nails and paws being handled, so he doesn't grow aversive to it in the future.

[Erick Aguilar]

Thank you both =) Apollo will get his nails filed today by.. me, yay!

[Curbside Prophet]

Make sure it is a pleasurable experience. If you're forcing the issue, nail trimming will be a bear. There's a good video on nail trimming in the "Bookmark this site" sticky.

[Erick Aguilar]

Thanks for the tip =)
He was resisting alot, so i gave him a chew toy to play with while i filed his nails, got tired, and decided to finish his hind legs tomorrow as he resisted more while i tried to file his hind nails.

[Love's_Sophie]

What you have will work okay...

And you can start teaching him now; he likely has those lovely 'sharpies' already