ScratchPup Dog Nail Scratch Board with Treat Box

Most dogs get it within a few short sessions. Day 1: leave the lid open with a treat inside and let them find it. Days 2–3: close it so one paw swipe slides it open, and praise every scratch. After that, bring it out for a few minutes a day. If your dog won't use it within 30 days, email us for a full refund.

The full day-by-day plan, with fixes for dogs that nose the lid open or won't go near it, is on our free ScratchPup 7-Day Training Plan page. It comes with every order.

Front nails, which grow fastest and do most of the clicking on your floors. Back nails and dewclaws still need an occasional trim. You can tilt the board and gently guide a back paw if your dog is happy with it, but never force it.

It cuts them down, and the groomer bills with them. ScratchPup files the front nails, which grow fastest and do most of the clicking on your floors. Back nails and dewclaws still need an occasional trim.

The board is 35 × 25 × 3 cm (13.8 × 9.8 × 1.2 in) and weighs about 600 g. That's a comfortable filing area for the front paws of most small to large dogs. For giant breeds, measure the width of both front paws side by side before ordering.

It's a flat board of about 600 g, so a big, keen dog can push it on a smooth floor. Put it on a rug or a non-slip mat, or against a wall, and hold the edge with your foot for the first few sessions.

There's no blade, so there's no quick to cut. Keep sessions short and supervised, check paws after the first few, and stop once the nails look short or you can see the pink quick. ScratchPup is a nail-care tool, not a medical treatment. If a nail is cracked or bleeding, see your vet.

Long nails reduce traction and, over time, can splay a dog's paw and strain the tendons, according to the American Kennel Club. Long nails are also the ones that snag and break. A vet visit for a broken nail starts with a $32–64 exam and can run $300–500 if it needs anesthesia (Dogster 2026 vet cost guide).

It depends on your dog. A big, keen digger using it every day will wear it smoother within a few weeks; lighter use lasts months. When it stops feeling rough, swap in a fresh sheet. Our 6-pack of replacement sheets is the same sheet the board ships with.

Orders ship within 1–3 business days and arrive in 11–18 days. Shipping is free. If you or your dog aren't happy for any reason, email us within 30 days of delivery with your order number and we'll refund you in full; you keep the board..

Boards ship from our supplier's warehouse, which is how ScratchPup stays at $39.95 with free shipping. Every order is tracked, and you'll get the tracking link by email when it ships, usually within 1–3 business days.

Yes. Every ScratchPup comes with a 1-year limited warranty on the board and sliding lid. If either breaks in normal, supervised use within a year of delivery, email support@saelra.com with your order number and a photo and we send a replacement free. The sandpaper is a wear part, so it's covered by the 30-day guarantee rather than the 1-year warranty.