Wire nippers are great for dew claws...
a cutting board and a sharp knife for the tails...one stroke and it is cut off. Also need to cauterize the tail to stop the
Bleeding...
been doing it this way for almost 40 years and have never had a problem...best time to dock is between 3 and 7 days because the nervous system is not as sensitive at that age...cauterize the pups tail if it bleeds...