"Long nails can lead to discomfort, affect their walking and posture, and even cause long-term joint problems." She points out that dogs who do ... not to rush things. "Cut just one dog's nail ...

"If they get too long and reach the ground ... "As a vet, I've had several dogs that hate their nails being cut so much that they need more than one person to restrain them." ...

To cut your dog's nails ... and you can do it yourself at home. All dogs need their nails trimmed regularly. "Long nails tend to break, and then you can get a split toenail," says Grace A.