![]() Then, place the scratchboard down flat on the ground in front of your dog. Introduce your dog to the scratchboardīefore you begin, make sure that you’ve got a good supply of the best dog treats to reward your dog. It’s generally advised to fully train the front paws first before you tackle the back paws, so I only cover training the front paws here.ġ. Once I’d created my DIY scratchboard, I followed the steps below to train Fenwick to use it. ![]() I didn’t worry about gluing the sandpaper down or finding a more permanent way to attach it, as I knew that I’d have to replace it at some point anyway. I simply measured the sandpaper to fit the board and then fitted tape on all sides to make it as secure as possible. I used a leftover flooring sample (although any type of wooden board would work), a very fine grit sandpaper (although I would likely choose a medium–to–fine grit next time), and some tape. Making the scratchboard itself was even easier than I was expecting. Training a dog to use a nail scratchboard You can purchase ready-made options such as this Scratchboard but I decided to try making my own to start with. The concept of a nail scratchboard is simple – rather than the owner using nail clippers or dremels to shorten the dog’s nail, they do it themselves by scratching at the rough surface of a scratchboard. While she’s a sensitive soul, she’s also whip-smart and always eager to learn something new. ![]() I’d heard of nail scratchboards through seeing other dog owners use them on social media and thought that it was something Fenwick would easily take to. However, I’m still struggling to ensure that her nails are at the correct length (she’ll snatch her paws away if I linger near her feet too long, so it’s hard to gauge where exactly to trim her nails), so I wanted to try something different. Fenwick and I have come a long way in our grooming journey, as I’ve gone from not even being able to get the nail clippers anywhere near Fenwick’s feet to now being able to clip three or four nails per session.
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