If anyone has figured out how to teach them to use their back legs, I would be immensely grateful!
Start in a relaxed mode, with lots of the customary massage, petting, handling of every body part, with lovely rewards - and lots of loving explanation: "Now, I'm going to hold your little paw...." and just gently hang onto it for a few seconds, release, and thank profusely with treats. A few days of this, without trying to cover every single paw or location each time, until it becomes routine. Next step, of course, will be to touch the paw or toe with the tool - turned off if it's a grinder, or just a tiny touch/drag if it's a file. Do a few locations each time, and follow with much praise and a happy dance. You might wish to pick a nice comfy, sunny, location to do this exercise each day. Be sure to name the action, saying, "Wow, what a great job letting me touch your toe(s)!" Also be sure to describe what you are going to do BEFORE you do it: "Now I'm going to touch your toe with the grinder..." "GOOD job, letting me touch your toes with the grinder..." Be specific - not just "Good girl!", but NAME the job done!
