Clippers require you to cut the nails in small sections, which takes longer but allows you to be more precise and careful with your dog's nails. On the other hand, grinders take off more of the nail at once. Grinders may be necessary if your dog has very thick or hard-to-cut nails, but they can be loud and scary for some dogs

As tempting as it may seem, skipping your dog’s grooming session can be dangerous – and not because long nails look unpleasing. Not only can overgrow, unhealthy nails cause pain for your dog, but they can also trigger irreversible damage that could’ve been easily avoided through a simple trimming session.