For dog owners...

[Tippiechick]

Nikki - I have a pug that is awful about her nails being clipped.

My suggestion is to get someone to help you hold your baby. They need to wrap their arm under the stomach. Then, take the other arm and wrap it around your baby's head pulling it to their chest. (Your dog will be sideways if you are facing it.) They need to hold tight. You need to get a good hold of your babe's leg. It will pull hard. But, they know better than to pull so hard as to hurt themselves.

If your boston has white/clear nails, you'll have no prob. You just get nail clippers from a pet store and cut ONLY the white/clear part or the nail. DO NOT cut into the pink. If you do, it is the same as ripping off your nail into your quick. If they are solid black, just clip off the ends. It it easier than trying to judge where the quick is. If you still need help, pm me and I'll guide you through it.

If you quick your babe's nail, take a BAR of soap and rub the nail into the bar. Eventually, it will stop. If it is bleeding for over 10 minutes or you have REALLY cut it short, you'll have to take it to the vet to have the nail cauterized.

If you can find a grooming shop near you, they will usually clip them for a small charge. We charge $5.00 for nails being done. And, they really only need to be done once a month.

As far as bathing, you only need to give a bath every 4-6 weeks for a Boston. (Unless he/she gets into something stinky, etc.) And, a zoom groom tool would reduce the shedding.