I’ve shopped goodwill for my entire life. They finally priced me out. I’m sure I can still do goodwill bins but that’s it. Storefronts are too expensive! I literally cannot afford to shop there anymore. Furniture they got for free priced over $100. Even furniture that’s locked without a key. Clothes all 6.99. Insane. They should all be ashamed. My days of shopping at goodwill are over.
Chewie is five this year. Nail care has been a rocky road. He would lose his mind and nearly break his own bones trying to escape nail trims as a puppy. I tried everything I could think of. I eventually caved, lost and sad my dog was this way. Vet recommended sedated nail trims. They couldn’t even trim his nails. We did that for probably a year. Horrible I felt so bad every time.
I eventually found a fantastic groomer who put a lot of work into being patient with him. She specialized in nail trims for dogs who hated them so she knew all of the tricks. We eventually learned clippers are a no go, Dremel is the way. I was taking him every 2 to 3 months. We had her for probably a year / year and half.
I moved went through a couple other groomers. I was taking him every 3 weeks and not a single person could get his nails shorter. Somehow… They would grow so quickly I felt like they were actually just getting longer between cuts and the groomers sometimes just seemed like they would speed through the trim and not get as much as they could. So I was spending $20 every three weeks for a trim that didn’t seem effective.
His behavior at the groomer improved 10 fold by this point. He was squirming or freaking out he would just stand there like a gentleman so I finally got my own dremel.
I now have been doing his own nails for about two months. I do them at least once a week if not multiple times a week. I have no idea what I’m doing but I’m learning.
If you had told me three years ago this is where I would be with Chewie’s nails I wouldn’t believe you. But I am and I am so proud of this dog. He’s come so far and I’m so grateful.
Keep your head up and keep trying if your dog gives you trouble with nails. Find a good groomer who can help you through the journey. The effort will pay off.
I’d love to see your dogs nails and hear your experiences!
Has anyone started their zinnias outside yet, I’m chompin at the bit over here. I’m pretty sure I still need to wait a couple weeks tho :(