VIROTEE Dog Scratch Pad for Nails - Nail File Scratch Board for Dogs Paw, Fear Free Nail Care, Alternative to Dog Nail Clippers 17inches * 10inches

It is a great idea - my dog picked it up in one session, we're fine tuning the command now within a couple of days, and her nails are already looking shorter.However, if you have a dog with any real energy, the hinges won't hold, and good luck with having it stand up without you holding it. After the screws on the hinges came out two or three times and I pinched my fingers badly trying to hold it up myself, I gave up and dismantled the whole thing.Now I have a piece of board with sandpaper stuck to it. Quite costly at $57. But, I tied a strap to the back, and can hold it securely myself with one hand, while giving treats to the dog with the other for each good series of scratches. The reality is that I could have made this for a few bucks and saved a lot of hassle.If you understand shaping a dog's behavior, teaching the front paws is very easy. I haven't started on the back paws yet, this will be more challenging, but with time, my dog will get it. But, I have experience with training behaviors. I'm not sure how easy it would be to train a dog to do back paws if you haven't that experience.As for the item - if you have a small dog with little enthusiasm for the game of scratching, it might hold up and work for you. Otherwise, I'd go to the hardware store and buy a piece of wood and sandpaper. I don't know why I ever thought that a bigger dog (Labrador retriever) would be able to scratch at something so flimsy and not collapse it every time.I'd recommend going for the idea and making your own solution, but saving your dollars on this actual item.

Bought a dog dremel and didnt know how to make my dog adjust to it and didnt have the patience for it either. Spending $50 something on this scratch board has been so worth it so far. It was pretty easy to train my dog to use it for her front paws. The back paws are more challenging but we'll get there eventually. My 40lb dog hasnt destroyed it at all yet.

I probably would’ve liked this product more had it not broken after being out of the box for 5 minutes. Now when my dog tries to stand in it when it’s on an angle it falls over and scares him.

The bamboo board isn't nearly strong enough - especially at the hinges. My 50lbs. dogs broke this during the second training session (at the hinges). It's just not worth the buy if you're considering getting it.

My dog broke the hing not really surprised he is a malamute but I was expecting it to be a little more stable.