Use a small trimmer to trim excess hair around the eyes, ears and face. Bushy hair growth within the ear can be thinned with tweezers or blunt scissors. Never use a Q-Tip, which could cause damage to the inner ear if your dog suddenly shakes or jerks his head.
Gently wipe a cotton ball moistened with mineral oil, olive oil or witch hazel in your dog's ear, being careful to avoid the ear canal. Some smooth-coated dogs, like Basenjis and Boxers, and dogs with large ears, like Weimaraners and Great Danes, have sensitive ears that should be checked weekly for infection and cleaned with a cotton ball. It is always important to routinely clean your dog's eyes and ears, and examine for potential infections. Doing so will help prevent the development of infections that could seriously damage these amazing organs. Not all breeds and coat styles require routine trimming in and around the eyes and ears but all should undergo regular inspection and cleaning around these sensitive areas. If your dog’s nail starts to feel softer, that’s a good indication that you’re getting close to the quick. The nail is hard closer to the surface and becomes softer as you get closer to the quick. You can tell if you’re getting close to the quick by the texture of your dog’s nail. Instead, work gradually, shaving small portions of your dog’s nails off each time. Never trim extremely long nails down to a short nail in one sitting, because this is an excellent way to accidently quick the dog’s nail. Gradually increase the number of nails you clip in one sitting to help your dog get used to the process. Clip one nail, reward your dog with a treat, and stop to give him some positive reinforcement before moving on. Then, work gradually, shaving down just a thin portion of the nail at first to make sure you don’t reach the quick.
As you start to clip, gently press on your dog’s paws to help him become accustomed to the feeling of having his nails clipped. Provide your dog with plenty of positive reinforcement and even treats to help associate nail clipping with a positive experience. But with the right conditioning and careful cutting, nail clipping can be a simple, stress-free activity for you and your dog. Many dog owners are apprehensive about trimming their dog’s nails because they are nervous about cutting into the quick.
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