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If your dog really hates getting their nails trimmed, you might want to invest in some products that are made specifically to help. We’ve rounded up some options from Etsy and Amazon that reviewers swear by, ranging from innovative nail filing scratching boards, extra-quiet electric nail grinders and even a distraction technique.

While you’re at it, make sure to give your pup ample praise (and treats!) once they complete a session to help them create positive associations with nail-trimming time. And if you’re really at the end of your rope, there’s no shame in visiting a professional groomer or your vet for help.

This handheld scratching board tool is a gentle alternative to clippers and electric grinders. It's designed to be both easy to hold and to use: You simply hold onto the "Knobby" and file down your pup's nails with their paw in your hand. It's such a low-key tool that one reviewer reported sneakily filing down their dog's nails while they relaxed together on the couch.

Its filing surface is made with durable maple and birch to gently yet efficiently file down your dog's nails. The brand offers filing surface refills and separate size options for puppies, small dogs and medium to extra-large breeds.

Promising reviews: "Works very well and really assisted in cutting down on both stress and time during our grooming routine!!" —Christie-Rose Leonard

"Easy to hold, can sneakliy take care of my dog's nails while we hang on the couch. Packed well, great item." —ElaineReed

Get them from KnobbyDogNailFiles: the mini for $22 (available in five colors), the small for $24 (available in five colors), and the medium to XL for $24 (available in five colors).

Many dogs struggle with the stressful noise that most popular electric nail grinders emit. This Casfuy grinder is a welcome alternative: Its quiet, under-50 decibel sound and reduced vibration helps keep nervous pets at ease, while its diamond bit delivers the quick, efficient trims that make electric grinders so popular.

This features two speeds and lets you customize the grinder's surface area for small, medium and large dogs.

Note: The brand recommends that you turn on the nail grinder for your dog before you begin using it on their nails. This method of introduction will help them get used to the grinder's sound and smell so using it will be easier on them (and you).

Promising review: "Amazing product. My dog HATES having her nails clipped to the point we put it off making it even worst. So I heard about these and decided to try it out. She was a little scared but I followed the instructions and let her get used to the sound and then I started. She did shake at first bud did not jerk away from me once. It was so easy and the nails were nice and smooth afterwards. Wish I had done this sooner. 100% suggest this grinder!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in six colors).

This nail file is similarly contoured to best treat canine nails, and sports a diamond-coated file for extra durability for pups with thicker nails. Its handle is also designed for an ergonomic grip that allows owners increased control while filing.

Promising reviews: "We have 2 xl bullies and their nails are as thick as your pinkie finger. They’re freaked out by a dremel so we had to find a quiet option. This is pretty heavy duty..and they don’t mind it at all! This one’s a winner!" —Kathy B

"I have a dog that was basically a wild dog for the first six months of her life. She then lived for six months at the shelter. It has taken a while for her to be at all comfortable with having her nails done. She has double dew claws, and they were curling around into the pad. I could not clip them without hurting the pad. I used this file to carefully get them away from the pad. It did a great job, and my dog accepted it well." —H. Jones

Another tactic worth mentioning for helping your pup sit through nail-trimming sessions is the method of distraction. This licking mat is designed to do precisely that. You can load it with wet food, peanut butter or another treat of your choice; then, suction it to your wall, floor or furniture with its three strong suction cups. Reviewers swear by it for enticing their dogs to sit still during baths or nail trimming sessions. It's made of BPA-free, FDA-grade silicone. It's also designed to help relieve boredom!

Promising review: "I purchased this to distract my French Bulldog's when giving them a bath and cutting their nails. I thought it would work so-so but it works amazingly well. I freeze natural peanut butter on the disk and stick it wherever we're working on them the tub or even the lower kitchen cabinet. It's a great tool." —Rusty80

Get it from Amazon for $14.12+ (available in three sizes).

Reviews for this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.