Beckky-Board: Walk-Over Nail-Filing Mat for Dogs
- Dogs get a nail trim automatically by walking across this mat
- Painless and stress-free for your dogs
- Like a big emery board,surface files down sharp nails. 32 in.W x 55 in. L
- Place in high-dog-traffic area (indoor/outdoor)
- Save on trips to groomer or vet
Full Answer
What is a nail trim mat for dogs?
A nail trim mat is basically a door mat with a emery board surface that files the dog's nails each time he walks on the mat. Dogs walk on their toes so the surface DOES NOT HARM THE PAW PADS. Place the BECKKY-BOARD where your dog walks on a frequent and daily basis, a high-traffic area such as a doggy-door, doorway or hallway.
Can you use a dog mat inside a kennel?
You can use the mat inside a cage or kennel as long as it only covers a small portion of the dog's floorspace. To clean, shake like a rug and hose off with a gentle spray of cool water. While not quaranteed chew-proof, the mat is thin enough to escape being mistaken for a toy or regular rug and the abrasive material is a sure deterrent.
Can you walk on a dog filing mat?
While not quaranteed chew-proof, the mat is thin enough to escape being mistaken for a toy or regular rug and the abrasive material is a sure deterrent. The filing surface will not harm your dog's paw pads; humans can also walk over the mat without concern.
How do I Clean my Dog's filing mat?
To clean, shake like a rug and hose off with a gentle spray of cool water. While not quaranteed chew-proof, the mat is thin enough to escape being mistaken for a toy or regular rug and the abrasive material is a sure deterrent. The filing surface will not harm your dog's paw pads; humans can also walk over the mat without concern.
Are nail filers good for dogs?
Files can be used on the nails of any dog, but they are particularly useful for smaller pooches as they can get to places where even grinders may have trouble reaching. They also don't produce the distressing noise some grinders make, meaning it's a calmer experience for your four-legged friend.
Do scratch pads work for dog nails?
A scratch board can be a very useful tool for teaching your dogs to shorten his own nails. It's a great option, especially while you are working on counterconditioning nails trims with clipper and/or grinder. Scratch boards are fairly easy to make and fun to train.
Is it better to file or clip dog nails?
Filing dog nails provides more control and less chance of damaging the quick. Regular nail trims also prevent a painful condition where the nerve and blood supply extends into overgrown nails.
Are scratch boards safe for dogs?
Older dogs have nails that are quite tough, and so it takes longer for them. Using a scratch board is a workout for your dog so it's especially important to keep the sessions short with your puppy or your older dog. I generally aim for 1-2 minute sessions. It's fine to do two sessions a day if they're short.
How do you cut an uncooperative dog's nails?
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How do you cut a dog's nails so they don't scratch?
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What is a dog trim mat?
Modern dogs do not traverse the types of rough surfaces which naturally wear down the toenails. Hence, the BECKKY-BOARD. A nail trim mat is basically a door mat with a emery board surface that files the dog's nails each time he walks on the mat. Dogs walk on their toes so the surface DOES NOT HARM THE PAW ...
How big is a cockapoo's toenail mat?
The filing surface will not harm your dog's paw pads; humans can also walk over the mat without concern. Each mat measures: 32 inches by 55 inches. Small cockapoos' toenails after using the BECKKY-BOARD for only two weeks.
Can you hear a dog's nails scraping against filing material?
You will be able to actually HEAR as the nails scrape against the filing material. Each dog is different; each results' time is different but be assured, as your dog walks over the BECKKY-BOARD, the nails are dulling and the sensitive quick is receding: all automatically.
Can dogs walk on their toes?
Dogs walk on their toes so the surface DOES NOT HARM THE PAW PADS. Place the BECKKY-BOARD where your dog walks on a frequent and daily basis, a high-traffic area such as a doggy-door, doorway or hallway. You will be able to actually HEAR as the nails scrape against the filing material.
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Product Description
Please visit the DiggerDog Nail File Face Book page to see videos and read more information about this file. This unique Nail File is designed to be used specifically and only on the nails of a dog's front paws.
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File Dog Nails with an Emery Board
I myself use an emery board to file my pups nails as he is a smaller dog with thinner smaller nails and doesn’t really like the noise of a dremel or battery powered nail file, however it can take some time to do it this way and takes patience.
Nail trim mats for dogs
Another recent and very useful invention is the nail trim mats or scratch pad/boards for dogs.
What do you need to make a scratchboard for a dog?
All you need is sandpaper, wood and staples. After building a few and trying them out with different sized dogs, it’s best to build a scratchboard based on your dog’s paw size.
How many front paws can a dog drag across a scratchboard?
In the beginning, your dog will drag one front paw at a time across the scratchboard. Our goal is scratching two front paws (digging style) across the scratchboard, making dog nail trims quick and fun. Keep that in mind when building a scratchboard for your dog. But what about filing down back nails?
Can coarse grit sandpaper cause dog nails to bleed?
If your dog is uncomfortable using a lower number (coarser) grit sandpaper, move up size. Now, coarser grit sandpaper won’t cause your dog’s nails to bleed. It’s dragging her nails across the scratchboard too many times that causes bleeding.