I am horrible, my dobe's nails are long as well. I have a groomer do them because I have to wrestle her and it hurts when she pins my legs behind my head. Actually my neighbor is a groomer so I walk all the way next door. I have 3 herniated discs in my neck (did I mention I was a clutz) and I cannot roll around with her atm. I see my surgeon Monday.. So soon I shall be back to wrestle and cut toe nails, but I do laugh when I hear them tap on the floor, which they do when short as well.