This tool is the best for dogs nails. I've trimmed/done my dogs nails with it about 10 times. It's quiet for a tool so as not to freak out dogs. After two times she(My shelty) got used to it and now doesn't mind having her nails done at all. While sitting on the floor, I flip her on her back between my legs and grab one foot at a time and do them. Unlike conventional clippers or guillotine shears, which can cut through the quick and hurt the dog and make them bleed, the Dremel quickly sands the nail back and if you hit the quick, it doesn't cut it, it's just like rubbing an emory board on your skin. The manual shows the basic technique and shape for sanding the nails. Using this sanding technique also prevents sharp edges on the nail which can snag clothing. It also prevents split nails unlike conventional clippers. This is one of the best new gadgets for pets in a long time and the benefits are so obvious! I'm buying a couple as gifts for Christmas and telling all my dog friends about this tool!

After a year of battling our Sheltie every time we had to clip his nails, we finally have peaceful grooming. The dremel is amazing! It is easy to use and it doesn't cause bleeding if you get a little too close to the quick, it also doesn't split the nail. This is a great product and has made grooming so comfortable, Zeke now just falls asleep on my lap while I trim his nails. If you are looking to make nail clipping more comfortable for you and your dog, this is the product you need.

This thing works great, it is easy to shape and trim dogs' nails without "quicking" them. My dog tolerates this MUCH better than any type of clipper.

Two minor complaints:
1. For large dogs, the small sanding drum supplied is not big enough to do the nail well. I already had some larger dremel drums, but you can easily buy these.
2. Since my dog is large (rhodesian ridgeback) and has tough nails, this thing eats batteries like you wouldn't believe. I almost have to replace them every other time I trim his nails.

I have an Irish Terrier. I've used a file (slow and inadequate). Avoided a nail cutter (dark nails, got to the quick once and Michelle hates the sight of the things). I had another grinder (too big, too noisy and AC). This Dremel is great. It's compact, no cords, relatively quiet and two speeds (I usually use the slow speed). And Michelle doesn't mind it at all. Highly recommend.

This product has made my life so much easier! I have two Corgi mixes and both have dark nails...this is a nightmare when trying to use conventional clippers! I really never cut their nails down out of fear of catching the quick. With this Dremel tool, there is no real danger of hurting my dogs! I can shave the nails down quickly and when I start approaching the quick, they give me a little nudge to tell me that's far enough! The tool is so quiet it doesn't stress my dogs and it's lightweight, making it easy to file nails. The cost is the same as three trips to the groomer, so you can't go wrong there!

It took a couple of weeks to introduce this drill to our four month old puppy before she was comfortable with it. I will never go back to clipping now. I have small children at home that no longer get painful scratches from our lab puppy and the drill never splits her nails like clippers can. However....I switched to the 7.2V Rotary Tool Dremel. The batteries do not last long on the Pet Drill and the 7.2V is rechargable. The low setting on the 7.2V drill is inbetween the settings on the Pet Drill so it's compatible. My biggest problem with the Pet Drill was that it includes the 1/4" Drum Sander. I found out after I purchased this that the size included is for small to medium dogs only. If you have a larger dog (like I do) you need the 1/2" drum and sanding bands. The 7.2V Drill comes with the 1/2" drum and other accessories. I actually purchased the 7.2V Drill on sale and paid less than I did for this Pet Drill (761-03). Plus if I continued to use the Pet Drill I would have to purchase the 1/2" Drum and sanding bands (about 5.00 more). I gave this a four star because it worked well and I love this idea. However the 7.2V Drill is a better option for me because of the larger drum and the rechargable battery.

This is heads and tails over trying to cut enough off, but not too much, with the clippers. We just got a new puppy and she would not let us anywhere near her nails the other way. With this, we just feed her treats and then file her nails while she's focused on us. She barely notices.

I gave it 4 stars and not 5 because the batteries really do wear down quickly. There is a general Dremel model that's rechargable and that might be a good option. For us, we just got a set of quickly recharging batteries and that works fine.

We purchased the battery-operated Dremel to keep our Rottweiler's nails short. Rottweilers are not known for loving to have their nails done. This really has worked much better in keeping her nails short without the anxiety of having to "clip" the nails. It also allows for a smoother, rounded nail as compared to sharp nails after being clipped. The job is much easier and is accomplished much faster. Besides that, our dog's breeder recommended use of this tool for doing the nails!!

I love the Dremel Nail Groomer! It is a veritable dream to use when compare with dog nail clippers because there is no danger of clipping the quick. Here are a few things of note:

1. Some dogs don't like the sound, not a problem for my pups but something you might want to think about. Do not use it on Fluffy until they are comfortable with the sound. You can use lots of treats to encourage proximity if needed. When Fluffy ignores (or better yet investigates) the Dremel your good to go.

2. Have lots of treats handy (I use a high quality, small bite dog food as cheap treats-adjust regular feedings if needed). Treat Fluff often until they get use to the feel.

3. Use low speed and make early sessions short. One paw or so.

4. Sand in short, 1 or 2 second burst to prevent uncomfortable heat build up from the friction and to avoid the possibility of sanding off too much nail (the latter hasn't been a problem for me so far, but I have run into the former and the dog didn't like it).

5. Expect nail dust.

6. On low, accidental sanding of fingers feels funny but doesn't hurt! (Yep I've done it... lots. I haven't needed high speed, so don't know its effect.)

7. Two words: Rechargeable Batteries (Energizer NiMHs Rock)!! I'm not having the battery problems others are complaining about. With two medium sized dogs and several months of twice monthly trims I've only changed the batteries once. If you don't get rechargeable get batteries intended for high power consumption electronics.

I just ordered this tool last week and followed the tips of others (getting my dog used to the noise, giving her treats, only working for very short periods). Of course, the treats were "scarfed down" very quickly and then she wanted to quit.
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To any self proclaimed dumba**es out there such as my self who plan on using this to trim your dog's nails:

Be careful when using this on dogs with long hair around their paws. The hair could tangle around the dremel and therefore pulling it out and causing the dog a lot of pain. I found this out the hard way when my dog got scared and tried to get away. While he was trying to get away and I was trying to keep a hold of him his hair got caught on the tool and pulled it out. While I was trying to "rescue him" and turn the thing off I ended up "sanding" down three of my fingers. By the look of one of my fingers you would of thought I had the saw attachment on it, not just the sand paper. Just make sure to be careful and put a sock on your dogs foot and poke the nail through. This will hopefully save you a couple layers of skin.

This little tool turned out to be easier to use than I expected. It's not real noisy and my dog doesn't seem to mind it. It's been a big help in keeping my dogs' nails groomed without wasting money at the vets office. Thanks Dremel for such an easy and compact tool!

I bought the Dremel nail groomer based on the glowing reviews on Amazon. I have 2 dogs, one doesn't mind having his nails clipped and the other is terrified at the site of the clippers. I read the instructions and tried to slowly accustom the dogs to the vibration of the Dremel groomer. They were both terrified of the sound and the feel of the tool. It takes awhile to file their nails down because dog nails are so thick and the nail pads that came with the tool are kind of fine. So after 15 minutes of filing, there really was not much result. Pretty bummed out that I wasted $30 on the Dremel tool, but I think we'll be sticking to the dog clippers in the future.

I have Dremeled my dog's nails since he was a pup and there is no better way to do it. However, this item is cheap and weak and runs through batteries. Just do yourself a favor a get a Dremel that will do the job well in the first place. It costs a bit more, but is well worth it in reliability and saved aggravation. The one you want is the Dremel MultiPro Cordless 7700-02. (You don't need the 50 accessories that come with it for your dog's nails, but I've only seen it sold that way and that's how it's sold on Amazon.)

The two keys here are that it is a 7.2V Dremel so it is much stronger and better suited for large dogs, and it comes with a rechargeable battery pack so you don't have to replace batteries. Plus, you'll have a real Dremel around the house and you will definitely find other uses for it once you have it. Although the MultiPro may be more expensive initially, you will save money in the long run. Trust me, you'll thank yourself for getting the better tool.

This unit takes four (4) AA batteries, not two (2) as per the description.
In addition, the sanding drum and bands that come with it are for small dogs, something not mentioned in the description. If you have a medium or large dog, you'll need to separately order the 1/2 inch sanding drum and bands.

After many months of having to take my very resistant Bull Mastiff to the vet for monthly manicures, I picked this item up. This has been a great help. I found that the trimmings at the vet were very traumatic for both me and my dog, especially with the muzzle. Now we do her nails at home in the comfort of her own bed and she's much happier with this arrangement.

I've used this product five times since we purchased it and it's still running strong. I only recently replaced the batteries and the sander. I thought it would be more often considering some of the other reviews and her big thick black nails. I think the person who said the batteries died after the first use probably got an old set of batteries with their purchase. This happened to me with a scale I bought and after new batteries it was running fine. This kit is a dream come true and it only cost me what I would have spent on one and a half vet manicures.

A note to other large dog owners: If your pet is extremely resistant to any type of nail trimming then I suggest you discuss with your vet about getting sedatives for the dog. This makes them a lot more calm and even easier to handle. After the pet gets used to the grooming then the sedation can slowly be used less; until they're completely comfortable with the procedure without any medication. This is an immense help for the more difficult pets out there.

All in all, this was one great purchase. I have had no problems with the product and it saves time and money by being able to care for my dog at home. I highly recommend this item.

My greyhound is a bit timid, and when I first used the Dremel on her nails, she worried. After several weeks of doing a little bit at a time, she now falls asleep while I do her nails. It seems to mesmerize her. It sure beats clipping!

This product is good, but buy the Dremel 750-02 Minimite instead. Almost the same thing, but it has it's own rechargable battery and charger!! R
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There was not enough power in the Dremel to groom our Golden Retriever's nails. Product was returned for a full refund.

I show cats in CFA and their claws must be clipped before each show. Nail clippers (even the "special" ones for cats) seem to splinter their claws. I ordered this after reading all the reviews for it along with the other 2 similar types of tools offered on TV. This is fantastic. However, I would advise you to get the "fine" 120 grit sand paper rather than the 60 grit that comes standard with the Dremel Pet Tool (I got the 120 grit at the local Ace TrueValue Hardware store). The fine grit works much better on delicate feline claws. My two Russian Blues were not afraid of the tool, even on the first time. I use the low speed and you just have to work with your particular cat and their claws to develop your own technique. I highly recommend this tool - it leaves a smooth end on the claw and takes away all the hassle and struggles involved in clipping a cat's claws when he is not in the mood. THIS IS GREAT!

I had a minimite for the past 5 years and it was good, but the battery started to fail and wasn't holding a charge long enough to complete my dog's nails so I need a new one. The pet groomer is a battery HOG. Unsatisfactory run time. Going to find another minimite or other 7.2 V cordless dremmel.

My 2 small dogs received the cordless dremel as a Christmas gift. I loved it, they tolerated it. We did have to buy batteries by the box, perhaps rechargable would help. My only complaint is that the battery cover never stayed on properly causing power loss.

Received this product within four days of purchase, and immediately put it to work.

Two of my three dogs accepted it with no problems, the youngest one just doesn't like her nails done! I am sure she will learn to accept it in time.

The motor is exceeding quiet, and the tool is easy to use. The downside to the product is the short battery life. If your dog's nails are in good order and just need a touch up, this should not present a problem. But if the nails need to be worked back, or if you have more than one dog (like I do), then you will find yourself going through some batteries. I was part-way into the life of the second set before I was done. I suppose it would be possible to buy rechargeable batteries. Better yet would be an AC adapter. Being cordless is great, but sometimes you don't need to be.

The small (1/4") sanding drum may be useful on small or toy dogs, but if you have medium to larger dogs, purchase the 1/2" drum (#407, w/coarse band, apparently not sold with the fine band installed). There is a phamplet inside the packaging that says this - too bad this information is not available to the prospective user before the purchase.

While it may take a little bit longer to get the job done, I also found that using the fine sanding bands (#438 for six of the 1/4" size, #432 for the 1/2") produces less vibration, and may be more comfortable for the dog. If your dog is somewhat hesitant to let you do his nails, this alone could be the difference between acceptance and failure.

I don't much care for the power switch. While it does work, the sliding action is pretty sloppy.

All in all, a good product, with good pet acceptance and results.

But the directions for how to use the tool to maximum advantage are lacking. It takes quite a bit of practice and trial and error to figure out how best to handle the device and get the most nail trimming done. Once you do, the process is fairly easy and successful.

This is a fantastic product, particularly if you have a dog with dark nails - no need to worry about hitting the quick as you can monitor progress easily. (Also, no injuries resulting from wrestling with a corded tool!)

This is excellent for larger breed dogs - the dremel will not put as much pressure on the nail as a clipper (do be aware that the nail will vibrate and can get hot - so support the nail & limit the grind to

what a great Idea THIS IS!! My dogs never liked getting their nails clipped with a clipper...
I decided to give the dremel tool a try, and it has proven WONDERFUL!!

The first time I turned it on low, the dogs just looked at it and listened..they didn't get upset.

But make sure to read the booklet...as I did...because it is VERY important NOT to hold the tool on the nail longer than three seconds at a time, as the nail will get hot.

Just do three seconds on one nail, then move on to the next...three seconds, then the next..

then to the other foot.

If your dog's nails are very long, it will take some time to get them short, but once you DO, then the mainanence is easy!!! I highly recommmend this pet grooming rotary tool, because, used right, it is wonderful and your dogs won't go hiding under tables and chairs.....this product is amazing!!!

I can't believe how fast you burn through a set of batteries (4 Duracell AAs). You use it once and it's dead, especially if you use the high speed. It's also a pain to change the sanding bands on it. I am very dissatisfied with this product's performance.

I bought this particular dremel to groom my dog's nails because it was cordless, thinking the cord would get in the way. Unfortunately, the great idea of having no cord was overshadowed by the frustrating fact that the batteries (4 double AA) wear out after one use. I couldn't believe when I turned the Dremel on the second time and the thing wouldn't turn on! I returned it and Amazon gave me my money back. I now use the guillotine clippers on my puppy. You can use these carefully and you MUST start when the puppy is very young (preferably before they are 12 weeks old) otherwise the guillotine can be very traumatic and frustrating.

Although this does a WONDERFUL job trimming my two dogs' nails (JRTs), I would not buy it unless you own stock in a battery company. I literally have to buy new batteries every time I do their nails. Also, because the batteries have to be changed so often, the pieces of the tool are starting to wear from being taken apart/put together. I am going to buy one that plugs in!!!

After reading the great reviews, and knowing that my small 7 pound dog doesn't do well with nail clipping, I bought this unit. The dog hated it. It was a bigger struggle to "sand" the nails with this than just clipping them. Plus, the unit was not powerful enough to sand down the nails; and this is a small dog with small nails! I am sorry I got it. BTW, this unit is IDENTICAL to the pumpkin carving unit that I also purchased. Don't buy both !!

I had seen a similar gadget advertised on TV and had been thinking of buying one when I spotted this Dremel pet nail grooming tool in the Gold Box deal-of-the-day yesterday. Seeing it there motivated me to do a little more research, so I read blogs and comments. Then I went off to my local PetSmart and had a little chat with two of the groomers, both of whom grind dog nails rather than cut them.
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If you own a Doberman,like I do, or a large breed of dog, this product will not be strong enough to do the job. It took me 2 hours to get my Dobe's nails trimmed down. It worked, but way too time consuming. However, it does work well on human toe nails and stubborn foot calluses.

i purchased this item because my dog of 13 years, will not let anyone touch her nails, it's been a long and ongoing battle, first i could use the clippers, when she felt like it, and when she didn't she would let you know! i actually tried medication to calm her, even being put under because her nails were getting so long, but i would never go that route again with her age and all, but i did not give up hope, i tried this particular item and she actually let me trim her nails, it was a christmas miracle, but the batteries don't last very long, so then i purchased a rechargable one which is great i have her laying down, my husband will massage her head and keep her occupied while i trim trim trim

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I like the size and weight of the tool. Jordan is a big dog that would not let me touch his feet for two years after I got him from the Humane Soceity. I started out just turning it on and playing with my own nails. It has been about three weeks now and I can touch it to two or three of his nails for about a second or two. I expect this is going to gradually increase. I want to make it work, as the alternative of nail clippers is not acceptable to us. The tool would have to be completely silent for me to rate it a 5

My dog is part chow and HATES having her nails done. I spent years wrestling with her at grooming shops when they used the regular clippers. I started just taking her to the vet to have them do it. One day at the vet, a woman overheard me complaining about how my dog hated getting her nails clipped and recommended I go to a nearby groom shop that used a grinder. What a difference! She still would get nervous about her nails being grinded, but I could distract her with dog treats and she would go along with it pretty well, no scratching or biting. Instead of paying someone to do it, I decided to get this tool and try to do her nails on my own. This tool works well. It has two speeds and is very quiet. If you miss your dog's nail and hit your own hand or the dog's paw, for example, it won't hurt you or the dog. It does its work when its held down on something, via friction. Its also very hard to cut your dog's nails too short with this tool, since you grind them down gradually. I find that my dog lets me know when I'm getting too close to the quik. Much better to use than nail clippers!!!

I bought this item for use in an animal shelter. At the low power setting the dog if not as afraid but it takes forever. At the high powered setting it hurts the dog and the dog is afraid of the noise. So I'm down to using it to cut dogs nails that have just been neutered/spayed and haven't woken up yet.

The batteries die while being stored within the device, to lengthen battery life. Remove when not being used!!

The dremel bit did not fit (no I am not a poet!) no matter what we tried. We had to pay for it to be returned to the manufacturer for the proper fittings.

While in theory this Dremel should work great, in reality it does not. I have 4 Golden Retrievers so finding a better way to trim nails was very important to me. Not only does it take FOREVER to trim the nails with the Dremel, it also chews up batteries. I used 2 sets (4 each) just to trim my 4 dogs. I didn't even get the nails as short as I wanted to and ended up using a standard nail trimmer and sand paper. If this tool was electric, then I think it wouldn't be too bad. It did trim the nails, but at a very, very slow rate. It really was a waste of money and my time.

I bought this item since I thought it would be a quick and painless way to cut my two indoor cat's nails. OMG...My first cat is a little skittish anyways and absolutely freaked out when I turned the Dremel on. It makes a lot of noise and my cat when nuts. My second cat is so laid back and not usually afraid of anything. I got one nail done before he went nuts. I couldn't get near them with this thing. It's too loud and not as easy to use as I thought. I'm going back to the clippers. They're quicker and less traumatic. Too bad I missed returning them back in time. Now I'm stuck with them. Maybe in a couple years I'll get a dog and be able to use them on it if I need to. What a waste of money.

It is a good purchase for the price. It is a little underpowered, compared with my rechargeable Black & Decker. I could not find my B&D and so I found this one. 2 weeks later I find my B&D. Oh well, good to have a backup unit.

I clicker-trained my dog to let me use this file on her toenails. I can now do her nails in less than 10 minutes - it's that quick.

But I did invest in rechargable batteries and so should you!

The base doesn't click on like it use to and has to be held together with duct tape, which is why I give this product three stars and not four.

Otherwise, I recommend this product.

Great product. To bad Dremel doesn't advertise this product. I live 2 miles from their headquarters and not one pet store or any retail store in town carries it. Most don't even know it's part of their product line. I've never seen it in any of the pet supply catalogs I get in the mail either.
My dog is a rescue dog. Part Rhodesian Ridgeback. Big long nails. Her foster family started doing her nails as a puppy with a regular Dremel so she was kind of use to it. This product is about 1/3 the cost of a regular cordless Dremel. It's useful even if I her nails are clipped because that always leaves share edges and often splinters the edge of the nail. The Dremel smooths down all of this. If you can get yourself to groom them weekly you don't have to clip them at all. But if they get too long it's difficult to grind down a really long nail. The nail does get hot and uncomfortable for the dog with prolonged grinding. Instructions are included with the tool.
I have recommended to several pet stores in town to start stocking them.

I have 2 Westies and like this product very much. My dogs much prefer this method to clipping their nails. I had the more expensive dremel, with the rechargable battery, but I found that one did not hold a charge very long. I had to recharge it before every use and after about 2 years, the battery quit holding a charge (I do not store my rechargable tools on the charger). On top of that battery was not available to purchase seperately, so I would have had to buy a whole new tool. I wasn't going to spent that much money again. I do agree that this Pet Dremel does eat batteries, finding the last set pretty dead when I went to use it again, but taking the batteries out between uses solves this problem. Even using the 15 minute rechargable AA batteries is a good option. They charge much faster than my old dremel battery did.

i was originally going to buy the peticure tool online but it was out of stock...then i came upon this dremel made especially for pets...it's a great tool as long as your pets allow you to use it on them...once you get used to controlling it, it's great and works really well on getting my 20lb dogs nails down to a short length...now i don't have to trim as often as i did when using a traditional nail clipper...i recommend that you go to the peticure website for proper instructions on how to trim your pets nails with a rotary tool...overall a great product.

The poor dog usually shakes with fear when he sees us pull out the dog nail clippers, so we decided to pick up the Dremel nail grooming tool. Before diving in and using the tool immediately, I recommend turning it on and letting your dog get accustomed to the sound and the vibration. The instructions don't include how to angle it against the dog's paws presumably because you'll find technique and method that's comfortable for you and your dog. The vibration and spinning also rattles the tool so make sure you have a firm grip to prevent injury to you and your dog's paws. The dog's nails should be relatively short before you start filing away, otherwise, it will take a while to file it down to the desired length. We're also going to plan to groom the nails every other week or so to keep the nails from growing too long to be unmanageable.
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Takes a few try to control it and prevent sliding off the nails.
Pretty quiet and batteries last a long time - have used it 6 times on 2 dogs and it is still running. Very good product.

I was sort of afraid of the battery life after reading the other reviews here when I ordered it but when I got it I was surprised to say the least. I have 4 dogs, 3 of them weight at around 25lb and the other around 100lb. I was able to use the piece it came with on the slow setting on my 3 smaller dogs without a problem, it worked fast, quietly and safely. For the larger dog I bought a larger 1/2inch drum and fine sander piece and did his claws on the slow setting. I had no problems with this item at all, it's very quiet and the batteries are still going strong after doing 4 dogs. You just need to use a decent brand of batteries! Quit buying batteries at the dollar store if you want them to last. Great item and so much safer and humane than clippers.

The Dremel has worked very well for trimming my dog's nails. You have less of a chance of cutting into the quick. You do have to apply a little pressure, but that isn't a problem. I have even used it on my own feet. Works great.

I couldn't get my Standard Poodle to hold still for nail trimming with the clipper style tools, but with the Dremel I just give him a Kong with peanut butter in it and he is distracted enough to let me do it. I did find the small drum that comes with this Dremel is too small to do the job efficiently, I bought a 1/2" drum and it is very quick. The cordless feature is fabulous - I can just take the dog outside and trim his nails without looking for an extension cord - as for the batteries, since I always have rechargable AA batteries around for my other stuff (digital camers, etc) I find the battery usage isn't an issue. Bottom line: buy the larger drum and rechargable batteries, this tool is SO worth it!

I glad I bought this. It sure takes the guess work out trimming my dogs nails. Didn`t even break a sweat doing it like I have with the nail cutters. My dog didn`t squirm very much, only in the begining then she just laid back and let me do the work. Easy to operate. The instruction are clear and easy to understand. The tool goes together as the instruction say. Make sure to get rechargeable batteries. I recommend this item to anyone who has used nail cutters. A real pleasure to use.

I was just about to give up on my dog's nails... and then I got this Dremel. This was my last shot at attempting to do something about my beagle's overgrown nails and it worked!!!! With the nail clippers she would jump all the time and it was so ridiculously difficult to hold her down (and unpleasant to both of us). I tried both types of nail clippers and neither of them were good. My dog is the same way for professional groomers so I had to stop bringing her. My vet suggested a nail grinder as an alternative. So it arrived and I turned it on for her and got her used to it for a few days. When it was time to give it a try, I was nervous! But I was quickly AMAZED at how calm she was. She didn't mind it at all. Of course she didn't LOVE it, but she actually layed calmly the entire time my fiance grinded her nails! We even attempted the "high" setting and she didn't notice any difference. The tool is just amazingly quiet! I just praised and kissed her and it went fine. It took some time to file them down because they had gotten dangerously overgrown... but she allowed us to work on them (alternating between nails). My plan is to grind them once a week to maintain the length and help the quick to receed. It also looks as though the course grinding pad didn't wear down at all so they should last a good long time (and it came with extras)!!

This tool has CHANGED our lives... literally.

This is EXACTLY what I hoped it would be. Takes the nail right off without any pressure at all. I tried it on myself first and it took my nail right off..almost too easily. But I learned the pressure to give it. Battery seems to last a really long time. I am doing just a little tiny bit at a time until they (3 pooches)get use to the vibration. So far they don't mind too much, but I am very careful to not burn them by doing only a sweep over the nail.

I have two dogs, a small one and a large one. I've not had to change the batteries yet and am still on my first sanding band. I've had it over a month and it's taken a lot of work to get their nails in shape. They tolerate it very well.

I AGREE WITH ALL THE OTHER NEGATIVE REVIEWS. I HAVE A MINITURE DOXIE AND IT WON'T EVEN WORK ON HIS CLAWS. I EVEN INVESTED IN A 1/4 INCH DRUM MAKING THE SANDER BIGGER AND IT STILL DIES AFTER ABOUT 1 PAW.

Don't bother to spend your money on this grinder. I was hoping to be able to cordlessly grind my dogs nails but it is so lacking power that it comes to a halt just pushing it against the nails. I have big dogs so I gave it to a friend with little dogs and she said it wouldn't grind their nails either. It just doesn't have enough power. Go for something bigger is my advice.

After researching all the Dremel's available, I chose this handy, easy to use model. My intention was to use this tool for the sole purpose of trimming nails for my two small dogs. It was Ok at first blush. The file did not last through the first dog, had to switch out to a new one. The second time I reached for the tool to use it, it would not work...Changed the batteries, no luck. It's dead in the water. Upgraded to a multi-speed with a cord (personal preference). So far, so good.

I purchased the Dremel Pet Nail Grooming tool because it was rated as better than the pedi-paws. I guess it's not for just any dog, because my dog is petrified of the thing. She already doesn't like her feet being held to trim her nails, but the raucous noise of this thing scares the poop out of her and she runs and hides. I tried what another person suggested, turning it on and letting it run to get her used to it, but she just freaks out. I'm going to give it to my sister because her dog is older and partially deaf and has a more stable personality.

I have this for my 2 dogs nails and I have to say the batteries don't last very long. It is also not too powerful. When grinding a dogs nail you are not supposed to put pressure on the nail but the grinder should spin fast enough to remove the nail on its own. My dremel doesn't have the speed to do that unless i use new batteries each time. Of course, buying batteries left and right, I could have purchased the rechargable, more powerful minimite and at this point I would have spent less money going that route, I would also have a much better grinder.

The motor is very weak and I can only get one speed to work. this happened only after a few minutes of use. My dog doesn't seem to mind it much though, and you EVENTUALLY get the job done.

I was so excited to use this but so disappointed. Exactly what others wrote about battery dying after one use. Sanding drum is annoying to replace. I also had to use wider drum for my doberman, but for thick nails it takes forever! Not recommended for big dogs, better for smaller breeds.
Pros: quiet, portable, cheap
Cons: weak, eats too much battery, feels cheap.

My medium-sized dog was scared by the noise so I don't know how well it would have worked on him; for my larger dog's nails, it did not seem powerful enough to grind them down effectively. Even with the coarsest grinding wheel, it took a long time to do each nail and even then I was worried about the amount of "heat" building up from the friction. I regularly get her nails ground at the vet and no issues there, so perhaps the portable home-use variety is just an option for the small dogs with thinner nails.

The tool makes for an easy cleanup of your dogs nails and is much easier on the dog itself for a fidgety nervous dog. However I am very disappointed in the battery life of the device as it basically went through 4 Double A batteries in a single session. The device was running slow by the end of the nail cleanup, and although there was power left, the RPM's were quite reduced. An AC power cord would be a nice option.

If this dremel had a cord it would have been perfect. We only used it twice before the batteries went dead. Now we'll be buying a standard corded dremel with varying speeds.

the product overall worked okay.. it is sent in a blister pack, and it didnt look totally closed. the pictured wrench was not included in the package. after i first used it the HIGH speed stopped working, and it would only work on low. looking inside the unit i noticed a bent pin. i used a small screwdriver to bend the pin back to where i thought it belongs, and the high speed started to work again.

Good at what I need which is just smoothing out the nail after I trim it. Batteries don't seem to last long but could have something to do with me using rechargeable batteries.

This is really a nice tool. We have two dogs, one will tolerate it and one goes berserk. It really does a good job of filing down their nails, and you don't have to worry so much about cutting off too much. It doesn't eat batteries, either, which is nice. It is not particularly loud, so I don't think that is what bothers the one dog. For the dog that will let us use it on her, it is great.

Pretty much what I expected. I wish it had an A/C adapter though.

I started seeing these this past year and wondered if it would help with my dog that has fast-growing nails. Have tried clipping them but it is not fun for her or me. Yes, I have clipped too close and (pinched) the nails and it's a struggle getting her to sit still after the first couple of snips. I had debated on getting one of these (or similar) battery operated ones specifically for dogs but not sure if she would take to it and before spending the money on one I decided to try the Dremel I already had. It is corded and that really wasn't a problem. I used the lowest setting, 5,000RPM, and though she was a bit nervous she wasn't much opposed either. Will have to learn more about the alternating - as I did one foot at a time starting with the back. She did get impatient on the last foot but we managed to get through it. I was amazed! Her nails look great and not cracked, split or bleeding. Although I had the cornstarch ready, it was not used. She also gladly accepted her treat afterward. I'm sure not all dogs will like it, and am surprised mine did so well, but it's a good thing for pets and people alike. This one is probably okay if a cord seems bothersome or confining but I hate going through batteries like that. Otherwise, go for it - get it - and have a "pleasant" time clipping nails :P

I purchased this nail trimmer approximately two months ago and it has worked without any problems on our 60# mutt. We only hold it on a nail for 4-5 seconds, then move to the next one, working the entire paw until all of the nails are trimmed. Using the drums that came with the trimmer it takes about 6-8 minutes to trim all four paws. This may seem like forever to someone who can cut their dog's nails, but it is well worth the time for people who are nervous about using guillotine clippers (like me!).
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We adopted a puppy in September. Our older dog HATES having his nails trimmed so I decided to try the new "filing" method these drills offer. It took 2-3 days of exposing our puppy to the sound vibration of the tool, but after that he allowed me to file his nails. It's quick and easy. Little fido even fell asleep one time while I was doing it!

I feel like the Dremel causes my pet much less pain than clippers would but the length of time I have to keep her still to use the Dremel could be just as painful. They tell you not to press hard with the Dremel so therefore it takes quite awhile to trim one nail on my chocolate lab. I would recommend this product for small dog owners first.

I love this product much better than the one on the commercial. It doesn't leave it with a sharp edge like the commercial kind, recommend to everyone with a dog or cat.

I have 6 pups so I have to do as much grooming myself as I can. I am petrified of all the different nail clippers I have bought. But this tool makes me feel more confident that I am not going to hurt them. One thing to note, it sucks up the batteries so I bought rechargable ones!

When I was young, I saved a bundle by buying cheap tools.
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This dremel works great, in no time my dog's nails were groomed with no pain and no struggle. Also did not have to wait forever for it like the Pedi-Paws or Pedi-cure trimmers, which look the exact same as the above item.

I don't own this particular Dremel, but I do use another Dremel and I also have the "PediPaws". I much prefer using the Dremel over the PediPaws for 2 main reasons.
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I have a corgi with very difficult nails to cut. This has saved us a tremendous amount of time and effort to keeping the dogs nails trimmed.

IF YOU OWN A DOG, THIS PRODUCT IS FOR YOU!!! IT TAKES THE GUESS WORK OUT OF A VERY HARD TASK.. GROOMING TOE NAILS. I JUST GIVE MY PUPPY A TREAT, THEN I DO A TOE, ANOTHER TREAT, ANOTHER TOE, AND SO ON. YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO THEM ALL IN ONE DAY, AND I DO SUGGEST YOU GET YOUR PUP USED TO THE SOUND, IT ISN'T LOUD, BUT IT IS DIFFERENT AND THE VIBRATION WILL FEEL FUNNY TO THEM, BUT YOU WON'T HURT THEM. THIS PRODUCT IS VERY SAFE AND EASY TO USE, AND IS VERY REASONABLY PRICED, WORTH EVERY PENNY (WHAT DO GROOMERS CHARGE? HOW OFTEN HAVE THEY ACCIDENTLY CUT THE QUICK? OR HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU? THEN YOU ARE DONE FOR BECAUSE THEY DON'T TRUST YOU ANYMORE AND FIGHT YOU WHEN YOU TOUCH THIER FEET). I LOVE IT!!! MY DOG WILL NEVER KNOW PAIN FROM THIS METHOD OF GROOMING.
THANK YOU DREMMEL!!!
CARON MITTLER AND MY GERMAN SHEPHERD FINEAS

I have 2 large rescue dogs so I bought the larger sanding drum at our local Home Depot as Dremel suggests. Works great and neither dog fights it as they did the clipper. Best of all, it runs on 2 AA alkaline batteries.

This is the only thing that our pug will let us use on his nails. A great tool to have. There is not too much noise with this. It is also great if you are concerned about cutting to the quick. The dog will pull away if you start to get close. Even if you use clippers too this is nice to dull down the sharp edges left by the clippers.

My Boston Terrier, Maggie, used to run away from me when I got the nail clippers out. She would pull away and sometimes cause me to cut closer to the quick than I should. Now she lays in my arms while I file her nails. It doesn't hurt her and I don't have to worry about cutting them too close, or splitting them.

I bought this to use on my dog's nails because his are all black and I'm afraid I'll hurt him with the other type of trimmer. So far he's getting used to it, although I wouldn't say that he enjoys having his nails trimmed.

I was really disappointed with this product.
It simply can not hold a charge .
I go thru the 4AAA batteries like they were water, and I even changed battery brands with no success.
Four paws will cost you 16 batteries.
If you want to use it for a quick touch up, AFTER using another dremmel it would be ok..just don't use it as the main product.

I like the dremmel brand and have two other dremels including a chargable cordless that work fine..

I give this a 1 out of 10

I used it one time and it broke ---before it broke it didn't work well---you would be better off just tossing your money out the window rather then buy this piece of junk---a negative 5 stars
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We have a pretty mellow lab and even with giving her bones and treats, after she was good and tired, there was no way we were going to get her to allow us to use this product. It is simply too loud and traumatizing. For others interested in this product I really hope you have incredible patience and a lot of money to spend on batteries because that is what it will take to get your dog adjusted to the Dremel.

I am always afraid to clip my dog's nails in fear I will cut too short. I thought this would be a nice replacement for the clippers. My dog's nails were really long and I ended up just going back to the clipper because this took forever. I suppose on a smaller dog this would be fine, but my 55 lb German Shepherd has big feet, long, thick nails. Grinding down even one nail 1/8 inch takes forever, which my dog is completely unwilling to sit by and let me do to him. I hoped it would be super fast and powerful. It's just kind of disappointing. I use it now to smooth out the edges after I use the real clippers, which seems to be an OK role for this dremel.

I bought this because my dog has really long thick nails, And is scared of regular doggy nail cutters. It was easy to get my dog used to the product. I have been using it to slowly trim his nails back to short. I have found that this product depletes its batteries very quickly, It is not that powerful either. It takes a while to grind a thick nail shorter. I think it will work best on pets with thinner nails.

I did a great deal of researching before buying this product. I have sat with my dogs for a long time to try and get them use to this drill. However, I have large dogs with tough toenails. This drill doesn't go fast enough to take off any toenail. My dogs will tolerate for a while, but you have to sit there forever to get some toenail sanded off. They are only patient for so long. I only gave it a 3 because maybe I can use on some crafts that I have. I was very sadden to see that it did not perform up to my expectations.

I liked the idea of this grooming tool better than the execution. It works, but it was not really an improvement over a decent set of clippers. It drains batteries quickly and seems underpowered unless the batteries are brand new. I didn't expect this since I have another Dremel tools (corded) that has power to spare. That means it takes much longer than it should to get the job done. Although clippers are a bit more intimidating, they are about 10 times faster than this tool, unless you are constantly grooming. My dogs don't sit still any better for a long, loud grinding than they do for a fast, loud clipping.
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I like it for the most part. The metal piece that goes into the actual tool doesn't fit very snugly, but it still gets the job done. I would recommend this to anyone for home use.

The cordless dremel tool worked great for trimming my lab's nails. My dog would "freak out" when I tried using my electric dremel tool. This one has slow enough rpms not to burn the nails. Much more manageable.

I've got Shiba Inu's, and they've got a mind of their own. They do not like their nails cut at all.

This makes it alot easier to cut their nails..the key is to work fast and not dilly-dally when working their nails. If you can have 1 person holding a flashlight and stabilizing the dog while you work each paw, you will get the hang of it fast. Do HEED the warnings to not spend too much time on a given nail as you will burn them. Just keep moving from nail to nail and go back to the first one, so that there is time to cool down.

The battery life is pretty horid, but make sure you disengage the battery pack each time you are done, as it seems to continually drain when you leave it attached even though its off.

Surprized at how well this less expensive grooming tool works. Worth every penny!

I Love It! My Twelve year old golden retriever won't let anyone trim his nails and he doesn't mind the dremel at all, which is a miracle! The directions for introducing your pet to the dremel is the most critical component to making this process a success. Without that advice, it would not have worked out at all. So for those of you (and me!) that don't like to read directions, take the time, they are short and absolutely necessary. This is a great product. The first one I received was defective, so I was a bit skeptical, but the second one was great.

I bought this tool to 'grind' my papillon's nails. It works well although the two different speed controls dont seem to operate optimally. It makes keeping her nails short a breeze, it is quick and painless for us both. However I cannot get it near my other dog's feet, he snaps and snarls at the mere sound of the Dremel. It is great if your dog is compliant or you can train a puppy to get used to it. In essence the tool is great.

We purchased this cool little Dremel tool for your pet's nails. It is well made and it comes with several replacement grinding disks. It runs on AA batteries so it has no cord to get in the way. Our Chihuahua wouldn't let us use it on her nails so we didn't get much use with it. I think it would work well if your pet will allow it though.

I have tried the product once on each dog, they both sit quietly and relax!! Wonderful item, prompt shipment by seller. Great price!

I bought this Dremel after filing my dogs nails for the last year and being tired of it taking so long. My breeder had recommended one but I had never considered purchasing one. I found this and bought itbefore reading the reviews and became very concerned afterI did that the battery would die. It was too late to cancel the order so I decided just to try it. I'm glad I did. I have a 14 lb terrier mix, and two 25lb french bulldogs. I did all of their front paws and the battery didn't die or come close to it. They were a little hesitant at first but didn't put up too much of a fight and quit fussing after the first few nails were done. I did get it caught in my hair though, so l would follow the directions and tie your hair back if it's long!

I have 3 dogs and each one runs at the sight of the nail clippers. Getting them used to the Dremel was great, but somewhat time consuming. One of my dogs got used to the Dremel right away(didn't need treats for her), and the other two took about 2-3 months. It took a lot of treats and daily paw handling to calm those two down. But once I got their nails dremeled it was all worth it. Their nails come out nice and smooth and a decent length. No more worrying about cutting into the quick. I would highly recommend getting 15min rechargable batteries though.

Tess, my 8yr. old Boxer, and Rambo, my 14yr. old Shepard, absolutely HATE having their nails cut. Their stress only compounds mine, with bleeding nails and rough, jagged results.

I only wish I had discovered this years ago!

The product is a lower RPM, battery operated (rechargables, in my case) product from a company that makes some very durable home-improvement rotary tools. In fact, the replacement bands and 1/2" disc are readily available from the big box retailer and home improvment superstores-another plus.

I quickly acclimated mine to the tool by starting with some trimming incorporated into their regular teeth brushing. They love teeth cleaning because I use poultry flavoured toothpaste. I just gave them a little extra toothpaste treat when using the tool.

They were nervous at first because they associate my touching their paws with the old clippers and eventual blood loss and trauma, but once they saw this tool wasn't hurting them, they were fine.

Be sure to not apply pressure when filing-just let the RPM's do their thing. Also, keep it on each nail for just a fews seconds, to avoid heat build-up of the nail.

Tess was so intrigued by this thing she tried to lick it while moving, and got a light nose-buffing! I'm sure this stunt won't be repeated, but it gives you an idea how unthreateningly they perceive it.

The high speed setting with a store-purchased 1/2" wheel seems to work best on my 60lb'ers, but smaller dogs might prefer the supplied 1/4" wheel and the slower speed.

After just a week of short sessions, Tess has normal-length nails, and the slower accepting Rambo is about 50% there. Both wheels have grit remaining and the rechargable batteries haven't been exhausted yet. I do think regular batteries might get expensive over time with this product.

I'll report back in a year or so with my long-term findings. I think you'll love this based on my early results!

This is a great product. Some of these cost way above $50. This one is quiet and easy to use. The dog just comes to us and lays on his back when he notices that we have it. A must have for dog owners.

I never had much success with the nail clippers, so I tried this out and loved it. My dogs still don't love nail trimming time, but this tool gets the job done fairly quickly and I don't have to worry about hitting the quick and hurting them. It does suck up batteries pretty quickly, but I bought rechargeable batteries and that has solved that problem. If you are introducing your dog to this tool, you may want to take it slow, give lots of treats, etc. but overall this tool is way cheaper and easier than going to the groomers and I love it.

Dremel 761-03 7,000/14,000 RPM Cordless Pet Nail Grooming Rotary Tool
Can't beat the price. 3-4 saved trips to the groomer and it's paid for itself. Takes a little gettting used to, but you can do a decent job the first time. Don't really know why, but I hardly get any "attitude" from my dog anymore and he keeps his paws pretty steady compared to the jerkiness you get with the clippers. We'll see how long the drums last, but, so far, I'd have to say we're both happy campers.

Howdy folks, I and my dogs like the results of grinding instead of clipped their nails. By doing it every few days the quick has recessed a lot and the nails no longer make noise on the tile floor. I would suggest the 1/2 sanding bands with fine for small dogs and course for the large animals. Don't work on one nail for a long time. Best is to hit each nail a bit and return as seem to perfer it that way.

Since my dog always protested vehemently when getting his claws clipped (having once long ago mistakenly cut into the quick), my vet recommended this grinder. I've used it twice with virtually no resistance from my dog (other than "let go of my paw"). The little belts wear fairly quickly, but I got the fine grit only. When it comes time to order more, maybe I'll get both coarse and fine grit.

Item is the same great power tool as the double the price Mini Mite rechargable without the hassel of re-charging and waiting.

My dog Rex hates having his nails trimmed. This tool made it easy and painless on both of us. I was nervous to take a dremel to my dog's nails, but it took me about 5 seconds of using it to get over my nerves. One word of caution--keep fur away from the drum as it turns--fur will stop the drum if it gets caught. I had all the nails trimmed in about 2 minutes or less, and Rex was happy to be done so quickly. This is definitely better than using a clipper!

Dremel 761-03 7,000/14,000 RPM Cordless Pet Nail Grooming Rotary Tool I am very happy with this tool. It is small, light and easy to work with. Description of tool,and accessories by seller is right on. I highly recommend this grooming tool.

My rather large lab has dark nails and has always hated having his nails trimmed. In fact, I couldn't do it without injuring him, so I have always taken him to his vet for nail trims at about $12 to $15 a pop. I bought this Dremel after reading reviews for the assortment of similar available products. Then I had the vet trim his nails so that I only have to maintain them. So far so good. The drill is not very noisy and is easy to hold and direct. The lowest setting is sufficient for maintenance. I tried it on my own nails and fingertips with no adverse effects. I think that it will be a real money saver in the long run if I just maintain rather than trying to grind down overgrown nails. The only drawback is that the sandpaper does not last long with my big dog's thick nails and should be replaced after only one heavy or two light sanding sessions, but that is probably best for sanitation anyway and may not apply to smaller pets.

we used it on our umbrella cockatoo for years- the little kitty cat nail trimmers were okay, but constantly either hit the quick or left his nails sharp- (not fun to have him climbing your afterward) we now use it on the dogs (2lb yorkie on up to 85 lb lab)
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This is the best product I have ever had for caring for my animals nails. I was able to use it on all my dogs as well as my cats and ferrets. I think every animal owner should have one of these.

Item works very well and my dog likes having his nails done---NOW!!!
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Glad I made this purchase. It helps between grooming visits. Very quiet, does not scare my pet. Would recommend this product.

My Mom bought one of these. It does a terrible job. heats up, scares the dogs, freaks the cat out.
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This item "works" but my dog does not like it - after a month of trying to get him used to it, he still won't let me file his nails with it. I will keep trying but I'm not optimistic.

took forever to figure out how to put it together, but it works well with a minimum amount of fear from my dog.

I have a small terrier and really liked how quiet this nail groomer was. She did not seem so tramatized by it.
It did quite a nice job when it worked, but unfortunately, it did not last long enough to really make it worth it. Now when I put it up to her nails, it fizzles out immediately. I even ordered 3 more boxes of the discs, and now have no use for them.

This product does not work on High speed just Low speed. I tried rearanging the batteries but that did not help. The product does work for the porpose intended.

For a cheap plastic, badly designed, made in Mexico piece of junk, it's not half bad. It's very under powered and I don't think the switch will last very long. The batteries are hard to replace. If you have a big dog you will need a lot of batteries. I'm going to give mine away and buy a standard Dremel off eBay at not much more than I paid for this cheap junk.
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I bought this in hopes it would help me maintain my English Bulldog's nails. This tool is worthless, it does nothing! Maybe it's better for small dogs, but for a larger breeds I would say, save your money. I'm going to look to see if maybe another attachment will work with it and perhaps do the trick.

I wasn't terribly impressed with this product. I have medium sized dogs and it didn't seem to do much to trim their nails. I also wasn't happy with the amount of noise it makes or how quickly the nail heats up. I know you're supposed to alternate between toes to avoid heat build up, but that just gets frustrating when working with a dog who's already freaked out by the high-pitched whining noise. Also, I feel like it would benefit from a guard around the bit, similar to other products out there.

Your dog may not be as skiddish as mine, but my dog will not even come close to me when I have the dremel turned on. I'll keep trying to get her used to the sound of it, but so far not so good.

I am all for using a dremel tool for my dogs nails...of course it is best to start them out when they are young....BUT This one is NO GOOD. I can't even finish the nails on one dog before the batteries die. I am going to toss it and get a different one.

I bought the Pet-a-cure to do my Poodles nails, and I suppose this is similar. Just a hint that might help you out. I am also the caretaker for my elderly father. It cost a fortune to take him to the foot Dr to have his nails clipped and insurance didn't cover it. One day I thought, gee, wonder how that would work on his nails? It has been like a miracle! I can keep his thick unclippable nails down to a comfortable length and width with this tool. They never bleed like they do when I try to clip them and causes him no pain. So anyone with an elderly relative having problems with thir toenails might want to try this.

I haven't bought any of the gadgets yet, but will probably buy this one. After reading the reviews and visiting the websites of pedicure and pedipaws I have come to a wise conclusion I'd like to pass on: Most people don't seem to think much of those two gadgets but most people pretty much like the dremel. The VERY best recommendation----buy the dremel but go to the pedicure website!!!! The videos on how to use these nail sanders and especially on how to prepare your pet before using the gadget are GREAT!!! VERY informative and if you buy the dremel but follow pedicure's directions/videos I bet you AND your dog will be much happier. (I could be wrong but I have the feeling that those folks whose dogs hate the dremel did not take the time to properly get their dog accustomed to it BEFORE actually using the gadget on their dog's nails.)

isnt this the same as the pumpkin carver? different attachments? oh boy!! (sarcasm)
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All I received was the sander without a bit (called a drum sander) and a bag of five small 1/4"sanding bands. So I paid $7.00 for a Drum sander and shipping and handling. I rceived the bit or drum sander with a 1/2" sanding band. Now I will have to order more of the 1/2" bands since I cannot use the 1/4" bands which came with the tool.

I recommend that Amazon drop this product from its inventory.

Rec'd product from Amazon quickly and in good order, as usual from them. Product looks sturdy enough, tho I haven't had a chance to use it on my dog yet. Will reserve my review until then.

We tried to ease our dog into liking her nails trimmed but this set us back considerably. Before she did not like her nails trimmed and would only whine when we did. After touching just one nail with this, our dog is now possessed by satan when she sees the old clippers. I would steer clear.

BEWARE THIS TOOL COULD HAVE SET MY HOME ON FIRE!! 1st the batteries are an extreme pain to place in properly. It is like figuring out a puzzle each time batteries are replaced. Somehow the small tabular battery contacts became connected during battery placement. The result was a melting tool and 4 destroyed rechargable batteries. I had the tool in my hand and was able to feel the heat. Usually, I replace the batteries and throw it in a drawer full of paper. If I did this I would no longer have a home. POOR DESIGN.....DO NOT PURCHASESAFETY ISSUES

My dog hates it and so do I!!! She will not let me touch her claws with it and when I do I can not see where it does anything or takes any thing off. Not reccommended!!!

I used to have a poodle, Fifi, until she met the front end of a school bus. I never trimmed her nails. I waited until they grew about five inches, then dug out my handy old Craftsman chainsaw and hacked them off. That is, until I heard about the 85-horsepower Dremel CPNGRT. Or, as I call it, the Dremelinator. I would call it the Trimminator, but that sounds a little wimpy.
br /Anyway, sadly, Fifi died before I got a chance to try out the Dremelinator. I tried returning it (I bought it at a store, not at Amazon) but the thirty days were up, so I was stuck with a Cordless Pet Nail Grooming Rotary Tool without a pet to use it on. Initially I tested it out on the strays which hung around the area and on my neighbor's turtle. Then, by accident, I found out that the Dremelinator gives a great haircut! Yes, on humans! Pretty soon I was giving all the neighborhood kids haircuts in my backyard, and raking in a fortune. Word spread. Last year I made three million dollars in haircuts and product endorsements. I'm currently writing a book about my enormous success and have already sold the movie rights to New Line Cinema, the people who gave us Lord of the Rings and The Adventures of Pinocchio.
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