well with both of our doggies Andrew (eskie) and Tinkerbell (chi) they are both "submissive" so they listen really well, and are more calm.
But i started trimming, and grooming from day one to get them used to it. I mean Andrew even lets us brush is teeth and cute his nails no problem
Tinkerbell is doing good too. . . I just do a little bit at a time. Although my hubby cuts their nails, I just can't handle it. lol.
I would recommend doing one nail at a time, and make it fun, give them treats, and tell them how good they are doing constantly even if they are being alittle figity. lol.

That is what we did at least, and they are both doing really good so far.
