So I have been thinking of going the dremel route, which brand do you like best and why.
Do you need a specific dog one or will any one do and what is the best attachment.
FYI I have an adult doberman and adult german shorthaired pointer
Thanks
I used the dremel.
it’s a neat little tool to have at the house, but it’s a bonus when you regularly use it. Big sanding drum attachment and voila! 
I used it do make some ‘art’ a while back, DH used it a little bit…
We have attachments for planned uses…
it’s really nice.
I prefer the Dremel for dogs v. the Dremel for household use (we have both). The dog version is a better size for actually working on the nails; the regular Dremel - at least the one we have - is too long and the handle/grip area is too far from the grinding head to really be able to comfortably hold your dog’s foot and work the tool, in my opinion.
I also like the fact that the dog Dremel will not go so fast that you can really do any damage quickly (as in without intention). The regular Dremel could be too powerful for dog nails and without very careful attention could go too far.
**disclaimer: there may be various types of Dremel tools - ours was just too large and powerful for dog use, in my opinion.
This is what I have for the dogs:http://www.petedge.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=44007&cm_mmc=Google--Pet%20Supplies%20PLA_Pet%20Supplies%20Grooming%20Tools--{creative}-_-Pet%20Supplies%20Grooming%20Tools_Exact&gclid=CO24yquwtbgCFdCh4AodcXsAaQ
Our regular Dremel looks something like this: http://greenupgrader.com/files/2009/11/cordless_dremel.jpg
Not positive that’s the one…it’s significantly longer than the dog version…
my machine is over 15 years old by now, they did not make them that small then 
I have a sunbeam nail grinder, it was super cheap but works pretty well. I use it on the pitty and poodle when I remember. I do find I go back to the regular nail trimmers if the nails get long (my neglect), then round them off with the grinder.
FWIW, both prefer the nail clippers to the grinder, I think because its quicker. A lot of dogs however prefer the grindrs.
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I do find I go back to the regular nail trimmers if the nails get long (my neglect), then round them off with the grinder.
FWIW, both prefer the nail clippers to the grinder, I think because its quicker. A lot of dogs however prefer the grindrs.[/QUOTE]
My dogs don’t seem to care either way but the clippers are definitely faster. I typically clip and then use the grinder…take back any growth with the clippers and then round/shape with the grinder to take off sharp edges and make them more attractive (for shows).
the pointer is such a drama hound, I quicked him once and he has never forgotten it, if he feels I get remotely close to the quick he gets fussy and will try and bite the clippers
I do give them each a cookie after each nail and always end on a positive note but it is stressful for all of us and I am hoping that this will be easier
my previous dog was great to clip his nails, he got a cookie after each paw and was not nearly as dramatic about life
I will say that the #1 biggest improvement for nail maintenance for my dogs was using a grooming table with noose. They get groomed frequently on the table so they are comfortable with it, but the noose keeps them from squirming too much and makes the whole process so much easier. They don’t like it, but they don’t hate it, and it’s quick and easy…much easier than on the floor…
So if you don’t already have a grooming table, I’d recommend one…you will use it more than you realize!
One of the few items I was pi**ed about after the divorce was my Dremel being “misplaced”. Ex the kind who had to have every tool under the sun, even though he’d never pick any up.:lol: Had caught him dragging my Dremel box to his side of the garage in the past, then arguing it was his when I had just ordered it!!
But this is timely as I’ve been trying to undo my bad past of letting my gal’s nails go too long, and was thinking about getting a Dremel again. She, too, had always been a drama queen, and even the vet had a hard time with her nails without getting the quick.
Did learn one trick though this summer. She is much better getting her nails done when lying stretched out on the grass. I just lay down beside her, and play with her feet. She’s so happy we’re hanging out together on the lawn she hardly moves. :lol:
Are those pet Dremels ok for BIG dogs, too? Thanks for the recommendations everyone. 
I use my normal tool type dremel. It has a variable speed option so I set it at the right speed and just go to town working on nails.
I have a regular / cheap Dremel from Home Depot. All of my dog’s nails are black, so it took multiple clips per nail with the clippers to be sure I didn’t quick her… She decided yelping every time for every nail was a good plan. >.< I’m not sure if it was pinching her or what.
So I bought the Dremel, and even though she clearly has the Oh God WHY expression on her face, she lies there and puts up with it. I keep it in my grooming kit and try to do it a couple times a week at the barn. Her nails were SUPER long when I got her (from the pound) several years ago, and it’s been a never ending battle to get them to a reasonable length.
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So I have been thinking of going the dremel route, which brand do you like best and why.
Do you need a specific dog one or will any one do and what is the best attachment.
FYI I have an adult doberman and adult german shorthaired pointer
Thanks[/QUOTE]
I have the Dremel 3000 which I use for my two Dobermans. I can do both dogs in one sitting without the dremel getting hot.
The biggest problem I’ve heard with the “pet” dremels are they get hot and you have to take breaks.
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So I have been thinking of going the dremel route, which brand do you like best and why.
Do you need a specific dog one or will any one do and what is the best attachment.
FYI I have an adult doberman and adult german shorthaired pointer
Thanks[/QUOTE]
I groom dogs for a living. We all use either the $20 Dremel or the $40 Dremel. Use a rough grit sand paper. The stones heat up way too quickly and you can cook the nail. The Dremel itself should last you for years. You’ll need to replace the sand paper a few times a year (its like $6 for a bunch of them). FWIW, the “dog” Dremel (has a paw print) is exactly the same as the $20 one you can find at Wal-Mart. Its more expensive because it has a paw print on it.
The dog specific ones suck. The motors aren’t very strong and the designs are goofy and unwieldy. They’re also considerably more expensive.
At home I do use the plug in one my boyfriend has for household use. Its heavier and more difficult to use, but it does get the job done. I use the same sand paper attachment on it as I do on the little ones.
Dremel with variable speed that plugs into the wall. Had one of the little ones with the rechargeable battery, but the battery life sucked - I couldn’t get three dogs done on one charge. (Now that I have 5 dogs, I’m very glad I upgraded!)
It is a bit bigger-bodied, but you get used to it pretty quickly, and you can always get this: http://www.dremel.com/en-us/tools/Pages/ToolDetail.aspx?pid=225-01 to give you something a little easier to handle. I don’t have one yet, but I want one!
I have a regular variable-speed dremel that recharges, no cord to mess with- I think it’s the Cordless Multipro model. It has a rechargeable battery you can pop off and replace with a fully charged one so no need to worry about running out of juice in the middle of a long job. It’s great. Can’t remember how much it cost, bought it many years ago. It’s the perfect size for dog toes, and came with tons of attachments.
I’ve heard little good about the dog-specific ones.
I use my little $20 Dremel on everything from chihuahuas to Great Danes. For bigger dogs I do clip the excess length off if the dog allows it, but some are violently opposed to having their nails clipped.
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