My dog is aggressive when cutting her nails.

She will not let anyone, including me who she is most bonded to, touch anywhere near her feet.

I’ve attempted desensitizing her with treats, it works a little to cut her paw hair but not much luck on nails. Very rarely I’m able to get a nail or two but it takes hours.

I’m taking her to the vet soon because I genuinely don’t know what else to do and I’m scared she is in pain from the overgrowth. I don’t know that a groomer would do it just because of how difficult she gets.

She’s a 12 y/o Yorkie with no teeth but she still bites and her bites are still quite painful and strong despite having no teeth. I’m worried she will bite the vet or about the costs for sedation if needed. I’m also scared she will require sedation for every nail trim which I’m very hesitant about.

I just wish so badly she could understand that if she would just let me cut them she would feel so much better.