Download the NEW 2009 Leerburg Catalog

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE BOARD
You are not logged in. [Log In] Leerburg.com » Forums » Health Issues » Grooming German Shepherds » Is a Dremel worth the $ ?
Register User       Forum List       Calendar       Active Topics       Search       FAQ
Search Leerburg.com

Want to Register?
Leerburg.com
Leerburg 2010 Catalog
Request a Catalog
Download Catalog

Table of Contents

Dog Training Videos
New Releases
DVD
VHS
FREE Streaming Video

Dog Training Equipment
Dog Training Books
K9 Healthcare Products

Dog Training eBooks
Free Dog Training eBooks
Dog Training PODCASTS

Dog Training Articles
Articles
Question & Answers

Leerburg Kennel
Our Kennel
Current Litters
Customer Testimonials
Stud Dogs
Adult Dogs for Sale
Our Kaiserhaus Malinois

Dog Training Categories
Dog Obedience Training
Aggression Problems
Dominance Problems
Dog Fight Problems
Puppy Training
HouseTraining Problems
Feeding Dogs
Breeding Dogs
Electric Collar Training
Schutzhund Training
Police K9 Training

Leerburg's Top DVDs
Your Puppy 8 Weeks DVD
Basic Dog Obedience DVD
Electric Collar Training DVD
Dominant Dogs DVD
Raising a Working Pup DVD
Bite Training Puppies DVD
All 120 Dog Training DVDs

How to Order
View Shopping Cart
Foreign Orders
Shipping Charges

Search Our Site
See Our Horses

Request a Catalog

Contact Us
Page 1 of 3 123>
Topic Options
Rate This Topic
#184809 - 03/08/08 09:43 PM Is a Dremel worth the $ ?
Kori Bigge
Leerburg Web Board User
**

Registered: 10/08/07
Posts: 658
Loc: Kansas

Offline
Right now I trim Kodee's nails myself (about once every 10-14 days I take off the very tips. I've worked really hard on making Kodee understand that he must tolerate this, even though he doesn't like it, and it's recently been getting quite a bit easier to groom him/trim nails, etc. However, even though they are kept short, they are still fairly sharp. I saw a Dremel that is specifically for pet nails (only has the nail sanding attachments) for under $25.00. Are they worth the money? If it's going to be a huge hassel, I won't worry about it - I will just keep doing his nails the old fashioned way. But if anyone here uses a Dremel tool, I'd like to know if you think it's worth getting.

Thanks!
_________________________
Top
#184810 - 03/08/08 09:52 PM Re: Is a Dremel worth the $ ? [Re: Kori Bigge]
Mitch Kuta

****

Registered: 01/31/05
Posts: 471
Loc: Ovilla, TX

Offline
for me yes!! clipping is to risky, only one shot and if to close not good. I grind mine very close to the quick than round off around. I like it.
_________________________
MJK

Top
#184827 - 03/09/08 08:05 AM Re: Is a Dremel worth the $ ? [Re: Mitch Kuta]
Michelle Berdusco
Leerburg Web Board User
**

Registered: 01/24/08
Posts: 623

Offline
I love my dremil for the boxer but the shep is super scared of it so I just clip his nails as he has zero problems with this method.
_________________________
Michelle
Top
#184855 - 03/09/08 11:53 AM Re: Is a Dremel worth the $ ? [Re: Kori Bigge]
Will Rambeau Moderator
***

Registered: 01/25/03
Posts: 5336
Loc: Idaho

Offline
I have used a dermel for my dogs nails for the past 15 years and I woundn't use anything else.

Once you know what you're doing with it, you can shape the nails nicely and leave nice, blunt edges - your floor/ carpeting will thank you! \:\)
_________________________
The Fetz dog:
http://www.leerburg.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/79673/page/25

Top
#184865 - 03/09/08 12:17 PM Re: Is a Dremel worth the $ ? [Re: Will Rambeau]
Melissa Blazak



Registered: 03/15/02
Posts: 592
Loc: Southern Ontario

Offline
Love the dremel!!! I didn't get one until my dog was about 8 and hand filed the rough edges of the nails when I needed to. The dremel was much better. I still clipped a little of the nail and finished off with the dremel.
My dog had no fear of it because he was a standard poodle and very used to the sound of hair dryers and clippers. It was just another piece of equipment to him.
You might have to introduce it more gradually to your dog. There was a really good discussion here about introducing the dremel a while back.
_________________________
Top
#184877 - 03/09/08 12:47 PM Re: Is a Dremel worth the $ ? [Re: Melissa Blazak]
Steven Lepic

***

Registered: 07/17/02
Posts: 890
Loc: Illinois

Offline
Yes, a dremel-type rotary tool is a god send. I used to use an inexpensive old craftsman one which worked just fine.

Be sure to use the disposable sand-paper cylinders. It's better at shearing off nail rather than just grinding against it and getting hot like a stone.

Edited by Steven Lepic (03/09/08 12:47 PM)
Top
#184878 - 03/09/08 12:47 PM Re: Is a Dremel worth the $ ? [Re: Melissa Blazak]
Nancy Jocoy

**

Registered: 05/03/03
Posts: 934

Offline
I think there is no question about how cool the Dremel is for this.

I would ask which one is the best buy -- the cheap one, I think, uses AA batteries and I have plenty experience with other things eating batteries and winding up costing more than the initial outlady of a more expensive model.

The more expensive Mity Mite may be a better buy in the long run. It is also a two speed with similar RPMs
Top
#184939 - 03/09/08 05:47 PM Re: Is a Dremel worth the $ ? [Re: Nancy Jocoy]
Melissa Blazak



Registered: 03/15/02
Posts: 592
Loc: Southern Ontario

Offline
I used the sandpaper rollers, they worked quite well. The Dremel I used was the one that ran on batteries. I used it every 3 or 4 weeks for about 5 years and only changed the batteries 2 or 3 times. At the time that I bought it I think it was $25-$27.
I only had one dog to do and that's why I bought the battery charged one.
_________________________
Top
#184980 - 03/09/08 09:35 PM Re: Is a Dremel worth the $ ? [Re: Melissa Blazak]
Will Rambeau Moderator
***

Registered: 01/25/03
Posts: 5336
Loc: Idaho

Offline
I used a Sears Craftman's re-chargeable dremel-type model in the past but they broke far too often ( and have no doubt, Sears *does not* stand behind their products ).

The real Dremel model has been grinding away in my shop and kennel for over six years without a hitch..... \:\)
_________________________
The Fetz dog:
http://www.leerburg.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/79673/page/25

Top
#184988 - 03/09/08 11:05 PM Re: Is a Dremel worth the $ ? [Re: Kori Bigge]
Shannon Reed
Leerburg Web Board User
*

Registered: 12/29/07
Posts: 136
Loc: Washington State

Offline
I love my dremel. My dogs have very thick nails and the dremel makes the nail care quick and easy. We got the dremel when our oldest dog was 2 and he tolerates dremeling and the rest have been dremeled since young pups and are easy.

Because we have big nails and many dogs we bought a heavy duty Dremel brand from the local home improvement store. I really like it as it has 10 speeds and a long flex shaft that makes it easy to use. I paid about $80 but it was well worth it. It also came with 71 attachments that I decided I could do all sort of fun project with. Of course the only thing we have used it for in 2 years besides dog nails is carving pumpkins. We had the coolest pumpkins in the neighborhood.

Here is a link to direction on how to dremel dog nails.

Shannon
_________________________
Top
Page 1 of 3 123>


Moderator:  Will Rambeau, Cindy Easton Rhodes, Deanna Thompson, Kevin Sheldahl, Ed Frawley, Kelly At Leerburg, Connie Sutherland 
Hop to:
New Products
Affiliate
Who's Online
9 registered (ED CARMICHAEL, Barbara Schuler, Tom Dumont, Elaine Haynes, Tammy Moore, Charlie Snyder, 2 invisible) and 70 anonymous users online.
details
Equipment
Newest Members
JoAnne Ehresman, Nichol Moore, Linda Jacobs, Elizabeth Laws, Tammy Huber
15680 Registered Users
Forum Stats
15680 Members
165 Forums
25005 Topics
262574 Posts

Max Online: 945 @ 07/29/07 04:46 PM
Obedience
Recent Posts
My Cookies · Mark all read Powered by UBB.threads™ Contact Us · Leerburg.com · Top

Generated in 0.036 seconds in which 0.002 seconds were spent on a total of 15 queries. Zlib compression disabled.

When purchasing any product from Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. it is understood that any and all products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. are sold in Dunn County Wisconsin, USA. Any and all legal action taken against Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. concerning the purchase or use of these products must take place in Dunn County, Wisconsin. If customers do not agree with this policy they should not purchase Leerburg Ent. Inc. products.

Dog Training is never without risk of injury. Do not use any of the products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. without consulting a local professional. The training methods shown in the Leerburg Ent. Inc. DVD’s are meant to be used with a local instructor or trainer. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. cannot be held responsible for accidents or injuries to humans and/or animals.

Copyright 2007 Leerburg® Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. By accessing any information within Leerburg.com, you agree to abide by the Leerburg.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.