[NAGDU] tools to clip nails

Thu Apr 13 20:25:39 UTC 2017

Yes, let's do explore the statement: *How "even sighted people cut too 
short*

To me it says that we shouldn't even try because if the sighted folks 
can't even do it, why should we even try?  That's the underlying message 
to me.

The thing is though, that nail clipping isn't a blindness issue. If your 
dog has black nails, most guide dogs do because of the breeds used, then 
vision isn't going to do you much good because you can't see the quick 
anyway.  Nail trimming has to do with confidence, skill and quality 
tools.  And a dog at least mostly agreeable.

If you can't or don't want to trim your dog's nails yourself, there's no 
issue with that.  There are vets and groomers available to sighted and 
blind people alike.  the thing is though, that saying it isn't possible 
because of blindness alone is very damaging.  To me it feels like we are 
lowering expectations of ourselves.  Of course not all of us choose to 
do everything possible, that's life.  I avail myself of all sorts of 
services...lawn mowing, washing machine repair, packaged foog...but I 
feel that if I wanted to mow my own lawn, fix my own washing machine or 
make every meal from scratch, those things are possible for me as a 
blind person.  I do not have the time or inclination to learn the skills 
necessary and that's okay.

Maybe what I'm trying to say is to not let blindness be the excuse.  I 
think we need to get brave and really real with ourselves.  I think it's 
okay to make the decision not to cut dog toenails because you are 
scared, not confident, can't afford the tools or don't have the time or 
desire to learn the needed skills.  Where I struggle is saying that 
blindness is the factor that prevents you from doing something that you 
would otherwise do.

Julie

On 4/13/2017 1:18 PM, Buddy Brannan via NAGDU wrote:
> Field rep? Unless you've met unusual field reps, generally speaking, the schools will more likely try to put the fear of god into you about nail trimming. You know, how you can really hurt your dog. How "even sighted people cut too short" (let's explore the subtext of a statement like that another time?).
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>> On Apr 13, 2017, at 2:09 PM, Becky Frankeberger via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Great job dear Jenine. Also a vet tech should be happy to show you how and how to be safe. Your field rep from your school will also show you.
>>
>> Safety first gang, ahem Jordan, warm smile.
>>
>> Becky and sweet Jake
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>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jenine Stanley via NAGDU
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>> Cc: Jenine Stanley <jeninems at icloud.com>
>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] tools to clip nails
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>> OK Becky, <smiling>
>>
>> Stuff to have on hand:
>>
>> Quick Stop powder. I can’t recall exactly what this is made of, alum I think, but it stops bleeding if you hit the quick. Just stick the nail into the container. Clean it out of course afterward, or pour some of it into a bowl when you start clipping.
>>
>> Small scissors for trimming any fur around the paws, esepcially if you use a grinder on Goldewns or GSDs, any dog with fur growing over the nails. That fur gets caught and stops the grinder immediately.
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>> If you have longer hair that droops down when you bend, tie it back. It hurts before that grinder stops with your hair in it.
>>
>> Finally, treats. Do not forget special high value nail trimming treats.
>>
>> Did I get them all? <sile>
>>> On Apr 9, 2017, at 6:21 PM, Becky Frankeberger via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>>> You need more tools at close hand then just clippers. Come on gang
>>> give the full story on what you need to grab quick if your dog moves.
>>>
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