Load their favorite treats.
Fill the recessed treat holes with small, tasty rewards.
The spinning dog nail scratch disk
Make nail care a treat game for your dog. Scratch for rewards and help file front nail tips.
Handheld nail file + 2 replacement discs + tote included.
Scratch for treats. Help file front nail tips.

TRAINING VIDEOS INCLUDED
Pop small treats into the recessed holes.
Turn the center dial to make rewards easier to reach.
Encourage paw contact. Keep the first sessions short.
Rex’s second session · Customer S. Bryant · Teal shown
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The TailMates complete kitScratch board + handheld nail file + spare discs
$49.99USDStart with treats. Reward the first paw. Training videos included.
“our big dog Rex caught on pretty quickly.”

THE COMPLETE KIT · $49.99
A scratch board for front nail tips. A handheld nail file for back nails and dewclaws. Spare surfaces to keep your routine going.
Adjustable difficulty with a filing surface pre-installed.
Fresh filing surfaces, ready when you need them.
For rear nails and dewclaws the disk cannot reach.
Also included: storage tote, training videos and extra grip pads. No separate floor mat.
Choose your kit · $49.9901 / Treats in. Paws to work.
As your dog scratches for the treats, the 80-grit surface helps file front nail tips. The center dial lets you adjust the challenge.
Fill the recessed treat holes with small, tasty rewards.
Turn the center dial to make the first rewards easier to reach.
Encourage paw contact and reward it. Build up to scratching in short, positive sessions.
See it in action. Watch the scratch-for-treats demo.
From real homes. With real dogs.
4.4 / 5
From 27 Amazon customer reviews.
“I have 3 mixed breed dogs that weigh between 40 and 50 lbs and they all got the hang of it within a few minutes.”
“Good system for dogs that don’t like getting their nails trimmed. The file is coarse, durable, and made of good-quality material.”
Kit photo supplied by TailMates.
Customer review · Brittany★★★★☆“It worked really well for my dog that likes puzzles. However, if your dog doesn’t use their paws for puzzles, this may not work for them.”
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TRY IT FOR 30 DAYS
Complete kit from $49.99, with free shipping. If your dog won’t use it, request a return within 30 days of delivery. Opened and used kits are accepted, and we pay return shipping. Email admin@tail-mates.com to get started.
A few things to know
The answers that help you choose your kit and get started.
Start by showing your dog the treats. Set the board to easy and reward the first paw contact, then scratching. Keep practice short, positive and supervised. Training videos are included. Every dog learns at their own pace.
The board is 30 cm across (about 12 inches) and 5 cm high. Introduce it at your dog’s pace and check that they can comfortably reach and scratch the surface.
Scratching helps file front nail tips. Use the included handheld nail file for back nails and dewclaws that do not contact the board. Check nail tips after each session.
Try the kit for 30 days from delivery. If your dog won’t use it, email admin@tail-mates.com with your order number within that window. We accept opened and used kits and provide a prepaid return label. Return the complete kit for a refund of the kit purchase price. Applies to orders placed on tail-mates.com.
Place it on a stable, grippy surface such as low-profile carpet. Three grip pads come fitted underneath, with three extra pads included. Follow the supplied pad instructions. A separate floor mat is not included.
One scratch board with a fitted filing surface, two replacement board discs, a handheld nail file with two spare filing pads, a storage tote, extra grip pads and access to training videos. Free shipping is included.
Shipping is free. Estimated transit time is 3–5 business days after dispatch for eligible destinations, with timing dependent on your address and stock availability. Email admin@tail-mates.com for help with your delivery.