OP here. Dog in question is actually a beagle as well.

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Anonymous wrote:Im not saying this to be snarky, but if you walk your dog on concrete regularly, like a sidewalk, they dont need their nails clipped. Its all a marketing ploy.

This is not true for all dogs. Our first Beagle never had to have his nails clipped. Our second needed to be clipped - the concrete did nothing. We are on our third and he is somewhere between the two - gets walked on concrete every day but every once in a while still needs a trim. I guess it all depends on the density of he nails and rate of nail growth.

Yeah my beagle is walked miles per day on concrete and still needs her nails trimmed.

Anonymous wrote:Im not saying this to be snarky, but if you walk your dog on concrete regularly, like a sidewalk, they dont need their nails clipped. Its all a marketing ploy.

Absolutely not true. We walk 3 miles every day, mostly on a paved road, and his nails grow like weeds. There is also a genetic component to the speed of growth, even within the same breed.

Anonymous wrote:use a dremmel

This. My dog wouldn't let me near his nails with a clipper after I hit the quick once. He's fine with this.

Anonymous wrote:Im not saying this to be snarky, but if you walk your dog on concrete regularly, like a sidewalk, they dont need their nails clipped. Its all a marketing ploy.

OP here. I appreciate your non-snarkiness, but you should know there are times when a dog may not be able to be walked regularly on concrete. Like my dog. He is awaiting two surgical procedures on his legs, is limping on 3 legs as a result, and can't even be let out in our grassy backyard without a leash to use the bathroom for fear of the damage he will incur. Total bed rest ordered by the vet, only to go outside to use the bathroom and to return immediately. The recovery period is months and suffice it to say, he will not be walking regularly anywhere, much less on concrete. Hence, I need nail clippers.

Anonymous wrote:Im not saying this to be snarky, but if you walk your dog on concrete regularly, like a sidewalk, they dont need their nails clipped. Its all a marketing ploy.

This is not true for all dogs. Our first Beagle never had to have his nails clipped. Our second needed to be clipped - the concrete did nothing. We are on our third and he is somewhere between the two - gets walked on concrete every day but every once in a while still needs a trim. I guess it all depends on the density of he nails and rate of nail growth.

Im not saying this to be snarky, but if you walk your dog on concrete regularly, like a sidewalk, they dont need their nails clipped. Its all a marketing ploy.

use a dremmel

Wondering if anyone can recommend a brand? The reviews of ones from Petco all say the sensors don't actually work. My dog has a combo of dark and light nails, though more dark ones than light.

Thanks!