Epica Professional Pet Nail Clipper

Dad

You were sitting right there when I opened the box. What did you think of it?

Boldo

It smelled like a factory. Steel and that coating they put on new stuff. Not a good smell. Not a bad smell. Just... industrial. You seemed excited about the handle or whatever. I don't care about handles.

Dad

Let's talk about the smell. I know that matters to you.

Boldo

Already did. It fades after a day or two, which is good because you kept leaving it on the counter next to my food bowl. Now it mostly smells like your hand oil and that's fine. Could be worse. Could be pine-scented.

Dad

You've had some time with this now. You let me use it on you without fighting. Is it actually good?

Boldo

It's sharp. Actually sharp. Most clipper things aren't sharp enough and you have to squeeze harder, which is annoying. This one gets the job done. The blades don't pinch. Wait, is that the cat eating your dinner right now? He's doing it again.

Dad

Focus. I paid around $25 for this. Be honest—worth the money?

Boldo

Yes. I hate nail clipping. I hate it. But this doesn't hurt and it's fast, so you're done before I have time to be dramatic about it. The safety guard is actually useful so you don't slip and mess up. I'm not thrilled about the experience overall, but I'm less thrilled about cheaper ones that take forever.

Dad

Last question. Would you recommend this to other dogs?

Boldo

Sure. Tell them to get treats ready first. And tell their humans to keep it sharp—that's the whole point. It does what it claims. No surprises. Honestly, I respect that. Can I have a treat now for sitting through this interview?