The back nails usually wear down naturally with walking. By keeping the front nails short and well-groomed, you address the most important issues: the pressure, posture, and discomfort caused by improper weight distribution. The front nails bear most of your dog's weight. They grow the fastest and receive the most pressure. Therefore, they require more frequent maintenance. If you still need to trim the back nails occasionally, it will be much less frequent and much easier than struggling with all four paws from the start.

The main contact occurs at the tip of the nail, not the pad, and there are no forced movements: your dog scratches at their own pace, for a few minutes, and voluntarily. When used correctly and with supervision, it doesn't affect the pads. In fact, it's much gentler than holding the paw and cutting by force.

Yes. Since there's no direct cut, you avoid the risk of cutting too much or damaging the nerve. It's a more gradual and less stressful alternative, especially for nervous dogs.

Yes. The board is designed with a safe filing surface that gradually wears down the nail as your dog scratches to reach the treat. It doesn't cut suddenly, but rather files progressively, reducing the risk of injury.

Yes. It's designed to work on small, medium, and large dogs. The filing surface is durable and effective regardless of nail size.