De' Vora Scratch Square (Small) (Medium)

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Scratch squares offer a designated surface for your dog to scratch on, giving them an enjoyable and satisfying experience.

Natural Wear: When dogs scratch on a scratch square, their nails come into contact with the surface, naturally wearing them down. Stability, durability, and ease of maintenance are crucial features to look for in a scratch square. Styptic powder, a fistful of treats, and long sniffy "find the hidden kibble" game to de-stress after both incidents and he acted like nothing happened.By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. We are in month 4 of de-sensitizing, heavily rewarding calm behavior regarding being handled, and I have been doing the paw/nail de-sensitizing since day one and the clipper desensitizing since he was 16 weeks.

By incorporating a scratch square into your dog’s playtime routine, you’re providing them with a stimulating and fulfilling experience. Not only is it cost-effective, but it also allows you to personalize the scratch square to match your dog’s unique personality. I have had Sokka since he was 8 weeks old, and right from the start I started with paw/handling desensitizing.

From understanding their natural instincts to choosing the right scratch square and incorporating it into your dog’s routine, we’ve got you covered. Scratch pads are primarily designed for satisfying a dog’s natural scratching instinct and providing an outlet for their energy. With three distinct functions: Stimulates play, trims nails, and rewards; Scratch Square can reduce the frequency of nail clipping and for some pet completely resolve the need to have their nails trimmed!

Dogs can be sensitive about their paws and may exhibit fear, resistance, or even aggression when it comes to nail trimming.So, silly me, thought that maybe he would do better with a professional, since he is OK with his paws being held but just needs to be distracted when they actually clip the nail.