The Ancol Ergo Dog Nail Guillotine Clippers offer a quick and secure way to trim your pup's long claws. Featuring an ergonomic, non-slip grip handle that fits perfectly into your hand for extra safety, the Dog Nail Clippers have a guillotine blade that is easy to use, even if you've never done it before. For best results, make sure your pooch is calm and still. Hold the toe firmly and pull the safety clip on the clipper downwards. Place the guillotine blade over the nail and clip only the very end off, being careful not to cut too much as this will cut the quick (vein) and cause pain. For dogs with dark nails, it is difficult to see the quick, so look from underneath the claw. Regularly clip long claws in small amounts to help the quick recede.