I have 3 adult german shorthaired pointers and only one would tollerate it long enough to do 2 paws. She is my 12 year old. My 9 year old male and 1.5 year old female wanted nothing to do with it. Once it started vibrating, my male was attacking it!! As for the ease of returning the item...I am still in the process, so will try to keep you posted. (Im using the one my mother bought for me, and returned the one I bought)

Pros: keeps the nail filings contained, no mess

Cons: Noisy, time consuming

I did as suggested by another poster. I clipped Lexie's nails first and then went to smooth the rough edges with this tool. What a joke. She was not crazy about it and I could smell it burning her nail but not see any real results. Definitely not worth the money, nor the aggravation.

Pros: Sounded Promising

Cons: Doesn't Work As Advertised

I tried to follow the instructions to get my used to the sound and then so one nail and progress from there. But Jack hates it. He bites at the machine, and licks my hand which is what he does instead of biting (when he plays with me he is trained to lick not bite) It is really disappointing that it did not work out because i spent over a month trying to get him used to it.

Pros: It wasnt to expensive $20 at walgreens

Cons: my dog hates it

The first two times we used this product our dog proceeded to run away from it into his kennel as if he was in trouble! After a little getting used to the noise it makes our puppy was not so afraid it was just difficult to get him to sit in one place long enough to get every nail. To solve that problem.. one of us bear hugs him while the other files down his nails.. :)

Pros: Rounds off the pets nail so they won't tear you to pieces when trying to give you kisses!

Cons: Takes a little getting used to..and easier to use with 2 people!

I knew I was in trouble when I ready the instructions. I have 4 dogs and none tolerated the noise. It was stressful for them and for me. I see nothing positive about this product. After I tied on the first two, all four hid from me. Clipping is easier and less stressful. I don't want them to be fearful of me. Someone made a lot of money off sucking us in.

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Every once in a while I will break this out and give it a hot again. Dogs do not forget. One I turn it on everyone hides. Still a waster of 20 bucks.

Pros: NONE

Cons: noisy, hard to handle, grabs nails