Front + Back Nail Kit
Nail trims without the wrestling.
- No clippers, no holding down
- No blade near the quick
- A short treat game, not a grooming battle
- Free US shipping
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Real email support
- Secure checkout
Ships in 1–3 business days · Tracked delivery
What's in the box
- 1 Kind Paws Scratch Board (sliding sandpaper panel, pull loop, hidden treat compartment)
- 2 spare sandpaper sheets
- 1 Kind Paws Scratch Board (sliding sandpaper panel, pull loop, hidden treat compartment)
- 2 spare sandpaper sheets
- 1 Back-Paw Nail File
- 1 Kind Paws Scratch Board (sliding sandpaper panel, pull loop, hidden treat compartment)
- 2 spare sandpaper sheets
- 1 Back-Paw Nail File
- 1 Paw Cleaner Cup, in the size you choose
30-day money-back guarantee
Your 30-day money-back guarantee starts the day your order arrives.
Didn't work for your dog? Email us within 30 days of delivery and we’ll make it right.
Arrived damaged or wrong? Email within 14 days with a photo. We replace it free or refund you in full, and there's nothing to send back.
Write to support@kindpawshome.com and a real person takes it from there. Refunds reach you within 5 business days.
Size & materials
Board: 13.8 × 9.8 × 1.2 in (about 35 × 25 × 3 cm), about 2 lb (900 g).
Pale natural wood base; the top is covered in coarse black sandpaper.
A sliding sandpaper panel with a pull loop opens a square treat compartment, about 1 in deep.
Made for the front paws, one paw at a time. Small to large dogs.
Back-Paw Nail File: a wooden handle with a round sandpaper pad, used by hand.
Paw Cleaner Cup: a cup with soft silicone bristles inside, in Small, Medium or Large.
Front + Back Nail Kit
$53.99
See it in action
Videos by Kind Paws Home
How it works
A wooden board with a coarse sandpaper top and a hidden treat compartment. Your dog scratches to get the treat, and the sandpaper files their front nails a little each session.
- Sandpaper files nails as they scratch
- Hidden treat compartment keeps them keen
- Pull the rope to reveal the reward
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Step 1
Hide a treat
Tuck a favorite treat into the compartment and slide the sandpaper panel closed.
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Step 2
They scratch
Your dog digs at the board to get to it. Nobody holds them down; they choose to play.
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Step 3
Reveal the reward
Pull the loop to open the panel. Their nails get a little shorter every session.
What experts say about scratch boards
“Your dog does most of the work himself! No clippers involved.”
“Dogs learn quickly how to use a nail board with minimal training.”
Quoted from published articles. They don't endorse Kind Paws Home.
Who it's for
- Dogs who fight the clippers, panic at the grinder's buzz, or have black nails where the quick is hard to see.
- Rescue dogs and nervous dogs who hate having their paws held.
- Owners who are done with two-person trims and groomer bills.
- Small to large dogs, one paw at a time.
- Very long nails: see your vet for a trim first. The board keeps nails short.
Teach it in 3 days
Day 1
Treats on the board
Let them sniff and eat treats off the board. Just good vibes.
Day 2
Reward any paw touch
Treat the moment a paw lands on the sandpaper.
Day 3
Reward real scratches
Reward real scratches, then pull the loop to reveal the hidden treat as the prize.
Questions
What if my dog won't use it?
Most food-motivated dogs get it in a few short sessions; some take a couple of weeks. Start with the three steps on this page: treats on the board, then reward any paw touch, then reward real scratches. Keep sessions to a few minutes, and email us if you get stuck.
Still not working after 2 weeks of training? Email us within 30 days of delivery with a short video of a training session, and we’ll refund you in full.
Does it work on back paws?
The board is made for the front paws, the nails that click the most. For the back paws, the Front + Back Kit and the Complete Paw Care Set include the Back-Paw Nail File, a small wooden file you use by hand. Or get a quick trim now and then.
What size dog is it for?
Small to large dogs, one front paw at a time. The board is 13.8 × 9.8 × 1.2 in (about 35 × 25 × 3 cm). Big dog? Put the board against a wall or rest a hand on it so it stays put.
What happens when the sandpaper wears out?
Swap in one of the 2 spare sandpaper sheets that come with the board. When the surface feels smooth, it's time.
Is the sandpaper safe for paws?
Keep sessions short and supervised. The nails do the scratching, not the pads. Stop once the nails look short, and take a break if the pads look pink or sore.
My dog's nails are very long. Can I start with this?
Ask your vet for a trim first. The board is for keeping nails short, not for fixing very overgrown nails.
How long does shipping take?
Orders ship in 1–3 business days and usually arrive in about 2–3 weeks (7–15 days in transit). Shipping is free in the US, with tracking, and you never pay import fees.
What if it doesn't work for my dog?
Follow the training steps for at least 2 weeks. Still not working? Email support@kindpawshome.com within 30 days of delivery with your order number and a short video of a training session, and we’ll refund you in full. Arrived damaged or wrong? Email within 14 days with a photo and we replace it free or refund you in full.