If you keep cutting dogs nails a little at a time, will the quick get shorter?

My chihuahua's quick is very long...and so are her nails. Also any tips on cutting my toy poodle nails? She fights it like crazy. I think the groomer got one too short and now she HATES it.If you keep cutting dogs nails a little at a time, will the quick get shorter?
In my experience, yes.


When I get foster dogs whose nails have been neglected, and the quick is very long I cut or grind them a little at time - once or twice a week.


The quick does get shorter as time goes on.





A lot of dogs hate having their nails done, whether they have been hurt or not.





I flip my (small) dogs over on their back on my lap when I do them, and start with the back feet (for some reason they seem to tolerate back feet better than front feet ). They seem to fight less that way, and I can see the nails better to cut them. I give the nervous ones a massage in between feet, and with the VERY nervous ones, we might only do one foot per session.





If you can get your dog used to the noise of a grinder, I find it easier to avoid quicking them using that rather than clippers.If you keep cutting dogs nails a little at a time, will the quick get shorter?
Yes, if you do it frequently.





Also, if she has to be put under anesthetic for any reason, ask the vet to whack them right back while she's under.





It's normal for them to fight if they're not trained for it. Just keep cutting the nails and let her have her hissy fit. I find that if I completely ignore the histrionics, eventually the dog gives up and behaves. Then I can tell them they're a good dog.
yes, and cutting just a little bit at a time is the best way to do it.





dogs who are indoors too much usually are the ones who suffer from too long nails. this also means that their owner isn't walking them enough.


walking and running on pavement or concrete daily is sufficient to wear down the nails naturally. you can also build a sandbox in your yard with stones and sand in it, and bury things in it. encourage the dog to dig in it.


the only one of my dogs who gets his nails clipped is 16- he can no longer take runs on the sidewalk with us.


when dogs wear their nails down naturally, the quick gets the shortest.
Cutting a dogs nails with clippers is painful for the dog. Grinding is much better and helps the quick recede (or get shorter). As to helping your dog overcome her fear of clippers, find a groomer that will grind the nails and understands dog behavior.
If you cut your fingernails a little at a time, will your fingers get shorter?


NO!
Of course it won't get shorter!
I THINK SO....IM IN PROCESS OF FINDING OUT, CUZ MY DOGS GOT LONG FROM NOT CUTTING
Yes they will retract. Filing is the trick. much safer.
let her round around outside on pavement that causes them to file down and you wont have to clip as often