For many pet owners (and their dogs, for that matter), trimming the nails is one of the most dreaded parts of the grooming process. A bath for a dog who despises water or a tooth brushing session for the dog who tries to bite the toothbrush are two apprehension-causing steps to a handsome doggy, but for some reason, cutting the nails tops out as the number one activity that has owner and dog trembling with dread.