Ideally, you should trim the nail back to within 2-4 millimeters of the quick. If your dog has white nails, you should be able to see the pink-colored quick through the nail. If your dog has dark nails you won't be able to see the quick. Carefully trim the nails back a little at a time to avoid cutting into it. read more
Tools You'll Need to Trim Your Dog's Nails Dog Nail Clippers – there are several styles of dog nail clippers on the market including a guillotine-style nail clipper (easiest to use, especially for small breeds), pliers-style nail clipper (better for larger breeds), and a scissors-type nail clipper. read more