 "Nail trimmer" | 2008-10-03 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3CD4DBJ7BGIDP |
| This works pretty good. My dog was a bit nervous at first but soon realized it wasn't trying to eat her feet. it was a bit messy and you get covered with nail "powder" from grinding the nail. I have a large american bulldog with black nails so I would say it may work better on a dog with finer nails to get through. Although, I think she would rather have me use this than a conventional trimmer which she HATES. It takes a bit more time but with practice, you can really customize the trim. Added bonus is no sharp edges left like a regular trimmer. |
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 "Works very well,Take my hint though" | 2008-09-29 |
| - Reviewed By danbook3 |
I bought this to keep me from hurting my dogs toes while clipping. It is too easy to snip and cause a bleed. I have not been able to do one of my two dogs because she is just to fearful of the noise. The first time I used it I was quite disappointed because it did not have enough power to do the job. I used new alkaline batteries (had for a couple of years, but the exp. date was 2011). I tried new rechargeable NiMH AA size batteries and thought because they were only 1.2 volt vs. the regular 1.5 volt that it would be even worse. BUT No, the Dremel worked fine and had plenty of power. I did all four paws and still had power left. I suggest using Quality Rechargeables, at least 2300 mAH's- 2650 even better and you will save a bundle of money over the years. For the cost,probably the best tool of it's kind. The ones on TV are higher and if you dog is more than 20 lbs. or so, they will try to switch you to the "enhanced" model. The advertised one is for cats and small dogs.
Good product to have on hand, and has household/hobby uses as well.I got mine from amazon very quickly.
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 "Sucks Batteries" | 2008-09-27 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2THA5S1ESU06I |
| This worked for about 3 nail trims, and then the batteries started dying. Without brand new batteries, this thing doesn't have enough power for nails. Buy a real Dremel that is rechargeable instead. |
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| "My dog loves it!!" | 2008-09-25 |
| - Reviewed By User: ASZLSMP9CVCDE |
| My dog has never enjoyed having her nails trimmed, until now...once I introduced her to the Dremel Pet Nail Rotary Grooming Tool she isn't the least reluctant to have her nails trimmed. When I ask her if she wants to "spiff up" her nails, she jumps up on her chair and is waiting for me to get the Dremel! It's quiet and does a great job without pain. |
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| "Nada for dog nails" | 2008-09-25 |
| - Reviewed By User: AAWOIPHM2FCCW |
| Tried this for my dogs' nails, and just wasn't powerful enough. I returned it to Lowe's for a refund, and have now ordered the Minimite from Amazon.com. |
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| "Works great for sanding nails" | 2008-09-21 |
| - Reviewed By hotrod5749 |
| Filing your pets nails is WAY better than clipping them. You don't have to worry about cutting the quik and making them bleed and cry in pain. I filed down my 90 pound retriever's nails with this and so far so good. It was fast and painless. br /br /I would recommend you file your pet's nails outside or someplace where there is proper ventilation. The sanding of the nails flies all over the place and will make it hard to breathe. br /br /File down in quick 1-2 seconds burst as to not create too much heat. Your pet will thank you. |
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| "This is one of the best things I've ever purchased!" | 2008-09-20 |
| - Reviewed By smasterson2003 |
| I have a dog with terrible nails to cut, very thick black nails. She absolutely hates to have her front feet touched. I started weeks ago acclimating her to a normal dremel tool (AC powered) but found it was too loud and had too much vibration for her to ever be comfortable with it. Enter this tool...it is fabulous! Don't think you can just use your regular dremel. This one is much quieter and less vibration. It does eat through batteries so use rechargables. THE MOST IMPORTANT key to success is to take a long time getting your dog used to it. Start by just leaving it on the floor and put treats close to it. Then turn it on for 1 second, give the dog a treat. Over a week, get your dog to the point that you can leave it on and put a treat next to it so the dog gets used to it very slowly. Then when it's time to try it on your dog, use one nail only and STOP. Treats, treats, treats and praise. Be careful to not leave it on a nail more than just a couple seconds (due to heat build up). If you do this right, your dog will begin to look forward to the sessions. My dog is afraid of everything...and this is working just great with her. Just be patient...take your time. Oh...one more thing, for a big dog, definitely use 1/2" drums. |
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| "This is it!!" | 2008-09-14 |
| - Reviewed By bellassymphony |
| I have four dogs, which means having their nails clipped by a professional can get a little pricey, but doing it myself was not fun for them or me! They ran when I got the clippers out...they hated them. When the Dremel arrived, I followed the instructions and just turned it on and held it in my hand. They came up and sniffed it and soon became bored with it. Next, I tried filing... no struggle, no fear. Precaution, though, trim the hair around the nails. If it catches hair, it grabs it and wraps it around the grinder. It pulls their hair and it can be difficult to get it untangled. |
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| "It's alright..." | 2008-09-13 |
| - Reviewed By adoremykids |
| We bought this for the "pet tool" it's advertized to be, but it is difficult to use. It doesn't have a guard, so it is messy, but is also hard to control on the dog's nails. It's also a bit too loud, so it frightens them. It's still a struggle to trim the nails, but I guess still better than cutting. |
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| "Worth Its Weight in Gold" | 2008-09-12 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1NW5JJSEIJJY5 |
I've had the Dremel for just two days, and really have no major complaints. I am the proud new owner of a Boston Terrier who was rescued on a puppymill raid. He's afraid of basically anything and everything, at times, even his own shadow. I left the Dremel laying near his usual hangout, and after a few snifss, he ignored it. Throughout the day, I walked over to him, turned it on, and just let it run while holding it near him until, after a few times, he ignored it again. It took about 3 or 4 times of actually using it on his nails before he started ignoring that, too. I've been doing this over the course of two days, and my batteries are still working just fine. But the point is, if my dog can handle it, yours almost definitely should be able to! :)
My only complaint is that filing his nails down with the Dremel is a slow process, but I knew that it would be when I bought it. I would rather lose a few minutes out of my day than knick his nailbed and lose my dog's trust. |
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