{"product_id":"norillo-clawplay-the-nail-file-your-dog-scratches-on-no-holding-still","title":"Norillo® - ClawPlay - The Nail File Your Dog Scratches On, No Holding Still","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEvery time you hold the paw still, the next time gets harder.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour dog hides when the clippers come out. It takes two of you, you manage two nails before the paw is pulled away, and the clicking on the floor carries on. \u003cstrong\u003eThe problem isn't the nails. It's that the dog is being held still.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✕ The clippers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne big cut at a time. On black nails you can't see where the quick is, and one mistake bleeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✕ Holding still\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dog loses control and learns that paws mean danger. Next time starts with more resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✕ The grinder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoise, vibration and a long time close to the paw. And someone still has to hold on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur ClawPlay takes the grip out of the equation:\u003c\/strong\u003e the dog scratches on its own to reach the treat in the tray, and the abrasive surface shortens the front nails a little at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNail care your dog agrees to willingly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe treat tray turns nail care into a hunt instead of a fight. The dog scratches at the abrasive surface to reach the reward, shortening its front nails at its own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo holding still, no clipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dog sets the pace and can walk away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWears a little at a time instead of one big cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo guessing where the quick is on black nails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonest about what it does: the front nails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the dog wants to do the job itself\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA treat tray that starts the behaviour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reward sits in the tray under the surface. The dog has to scratch to reach it, so nail care becomes something it chooses to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn abrasive surface that shortens a little at a time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface wears away a small amount of nail with every pass. You never make one big decision about where to cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou never have to hold the paw\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou sit beside your dog instead of gripping it. It can walk away whenever it likes, and that's exactly why it comes back next time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort sessions that fit into everyday life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne to three minutes at a time is enough. Little and often gives more even nails than one long session that ends in a struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/9583\/1365\/files\/S018_clawplay_features_en.png?v=1786972174\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIt looks after the front nails, and we'll say so plainly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front paws make contact with the surface when the dog scratches. \u003cstrong\u003eThe rear nails and dewclaws don't\u003c\/strong\u003e and need looking after separately. We'd rather tell you before you buy than after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWears:\u003c\/strong\u003e The front nails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear nails \u0026amp; dewclaws:\u003c\/strong\u003e Looked after separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small to large dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequires:\u003c\/strong\u003e A food-motivated dog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-3 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supervised, put away between sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIt isn't the board that does the work. It's letting the dog decide.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fear of nail care is built by the grip on the paw, not by the nails. Take away the grip and what the dog actually reacts to disappears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe reward shifts the initiative\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe treat sits behind the abrasive surface, so scratching becomes the dog's own decision. A behaviour the dog chooses itself doesn't trigger the same defensive reaction as a grip on the paw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWearing instead of cutting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery pass removes a small amount of nail. So you never have to judge where the quick is on a black nail, and you can track the length between sessions instead of taking a chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRepetition builds the trust\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen nail care stops predicting being held, the dog stops predicting danger. That's why session two usually goes more easily than session one, and why the result holds instead of getting worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWood, an abrasive surface and a tray that stands up to eager paws\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/9583\/1365\/files\/Firefly_GeminiFlash_CandiddocumentarylifestylephotographinabrightScandinavianlivingroom_1-1squ738180_9aa612d0-54de-4adf-b1e0-72b103565ee5.png?v=1786927020\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur ClawPlay versus what you do today\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nrl-cmp-cp\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.nrl-cmp-cp{margin:26px 0;overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}.nrl-cmp-cp table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;min-width:460px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.45}.nrl-cmp-cp th,.nrl-cmp-cp td{border:1px solid #e3e3e3;padding:12px 14px;text-align:center;vertical-align:middle}.nrl-cmp-cp thead th{background:#f5f7f4;font-weight:700}.nrl-cmp-cp tbody td:first-child,.nrl-cmp-cp thead th:first-child{text-align:left;font-weight:500}.nrl-cmp-cp th.nrl-cmp-cp-us{background:#4f7344;color:#fff}.nrl-cmp-cp td.nrl-cmp-cp-us{background:#eef3ec;font-weight:600}.nrl-cmp-cp-y{color:#4f7344;font-weight:700;font-size:18px;line-height:1}.nrl-cmp-cp-n{color:#b5b5b5;font-weight:700;font-size:18px;line-height:1}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"nrl-cmp-cp-us\"\u003eOur ClawPlay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNail clippers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrinder\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe dog takes part willingly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"nrl-cmp-cp-us\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nrl-cmp-cp-y\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nrl-cmp-cp-n\"\u003e✕\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nrl-cmp-cp-n\"\u003e✕\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo holding the paw still\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"nrl-cmp-cp-us\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nrl-cmp-cp-y\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nrl-cmp-cp-n\"\u003e✕\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nrl-cmp-cp-n\"\u003e✕\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShortens black nails a little at a time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"nrl-cmp-cp-us\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nrl-cmp-cp-y\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nrl-cmp-cp-n\"\u003e✕\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nrl-cmp-cp-y\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuiet, no vibration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"nrl-cmp-cp-us\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nrl-cmp-cp-y\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nrl-cmp-cp-y\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nrl-cmp-cp-n\"\u003e✕\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorks without a second person\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"nrl-cmp-cp-us\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nrl-cmp-cp-y\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nrl-cmp-cp-n\"\u003e✕\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nrl-cmp-cp-n\"\u003e✕\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was two of us and a blanket every time. Now he stands there and scratches on his own to reach the treat. The first time, I laughed out loud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMost dogs get it within a few days\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePut the treat in plain sight first\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the reward on top of the surface so the dog dares to come close. No commands, no pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReward the first paw\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe moment a paw touches the surface: praise and reward. The first few days you're training the scratching, not the nails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort sessions, then put it away\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne to three minutes at a time, then put the board away. That keeps motivation up and stops the dog wearing down more than it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you're wondering before you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it do all the nails?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It's the front paws that make contact with the surface, so it's the front nails that wear. Rear nails and dewclaws you'll need to look after separately. We'd rather say so here than when the parcel arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long before my dog gets it?\u003c\/strong\u003e It varies. Some dogs scratch on the very first session, others need a few days before the penny drops. Food-motivated dogs learn fastest. It's the training that decides, not the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan my dog overuse it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, if given unlimited access. Some dogs find it such fun they'd happily keep going for a long time. Keep sessions short, check nails and paw pads afterwards and put the board away between times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if my dog isn't interested?\u003c\/strong\u003e It gets harder. Try dinner in the tray when the dog is hungry, or reward with a toy and praise when the paw touches the surface. If your dog has no interest in rewards at all, this isn't the right tool, and our 365-day guarantee applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsn't this just a DIY board?\u003c\/strong\u003e The idea is simple, the execution is what matters. Our ClawPlay has a treat tray that makes the dog scratch rather than sniff, and a wooden build that stays put when a big dog leans in. A home-made board that slides off teaches the dog it can't be trusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy dog is very fearful of nail care - will this fix it?\u003c\/strong\u003e If your dog trembles, growls or freezes completely at nail care, you should seek help from a vet or a qualified behaviourist. Our ClawPlay can be part of the plan, because it removes the holding, but it doesn't replace professional help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched within 1-2 working days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturns up to 365 days from the delivery date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay be returned used (except hygiene products)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% money-back guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"nrl-guarantee-title\"\u003eTry it at home for 365 days\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're confident your dog will love it, just like our \u003cstrong\u003emany customers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fill the tray, sit down beside your dog and see what happens when nail care stops being something done to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it doesn't work out for you, simply send it back and get \u003cstrong\u003eall your money back\u003c\/strong\u003e. No awkward process, no hidden conditions. If anything's wrong, we'll send a new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only thing you risk is another month of holding down a dog that doesn't want it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Norillo.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58816071172421,"sku":null,"price":49.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/9583\/1365\/files\/tnoajs.png?v=1787107784","url":"https:\/\/norillo.com\/products\/norillo-clawplay-the-nail-file-your-dog-scratches-on-no-holding-still","provider":"Norillo.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}