A nail scratch board for small to medium dogs
Scratch. Snack. Sorted. The Meriklo dog nail scratch board.
Sandpaper on top, treats hidden inside. They dig for the treats, and their front nails file down.
Treats hide under this lid
Scratch the lid to open it
£24.99
VAT includedFree delivery to most of GB
34.8 × 24.8 × 3 cm · 1 board in the box
- Sent with Royal MailFrom a UK warehouse, usually 3–6 working days.
- 7-day training planA 7-day, reward-based plan to follow at home.
See it with a dog
The board in use: a golden Cocker Spaniel scratching the closed lid in a hallway.
Nail day shouldn’t need two people and a towel.
- Paws
- The clippers come out and your dog leaves the room.
- The quick
- Cut too close and it bleeds and hurts.
- Paid trims
- About £6–£20 a walk-in trim.
Clippers vs the scratch board
Drag the handle to compare the two scenes.
| Clippers | Scratch board | |
|---|---|---|
| Stress | Some dogs find it stressful | A treat game, not a struggle |
| The quick | A blade close to the quick | No blades near the quick |
| Hands needed | You hold the paw and clip | No paw-holding: you’re on treats |
| Yearly cost | £96 at our example | £24.99 for the board |
| Fun | Something to get through | A game with a treat at the end |
Example only: 8 groomer trims a year at £12 each, our assumption (vets usually charge more). The board lasts about 6 months to a year, depending on use. Try your own numbers in the calculator. Back nails and dew claws still need checking.
Treats not included.
Three steps. One very keen dog.
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Fill
Fill the treat compartment
Pull the loop to slide the lid back, drop in a few small treats, then slide it shut.
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Scratch
Let them scratch
They smell the treats and scratch the sandpaper lid to get at them. Their front nails file down as they go.
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Sorted
Reward and repeat
Slide the lid open, let them have the treats, and play again another day.
3D render
Lid, compartment, pads.
- Lid
- Sandpaper on top. It slides back on a pull loop.
- Compartment
- About 2.5 cm deep, under the lid.
- Underneath
- Non-slip pads.
- Size
- 34.8 × 24.8 × 3 cm
- Made for
- Small to medium dogs.
- In the box
- 1 board. No spare sandpaper.
What you’d spend on trims
Move the sliders to match your dog. The starting numbers are our example, not an average.
- Trims a year
- 8
- Price per trim
- £12
At these numbers, trims cost about
£96 a year
8 × £12 = £96
The board
£24.99
VAT incl.
The board files front nails. Back nails and dew claws still need checking, and may still need the odd trim. There’s no spare sandpaper in the box. The board lasts about 6 months to a year, depending on how much it’s used.
Sources
Nail care: Blue Cross notes that many dogs are sensitive about having their feet handled. Inside each nail is the quick, which carries blood vessels and nerves. Cut too close and it bleeds and hurts. PDSA advises keeping nail time calm, with treats, and stopping to try another day if your dog gets stressed.
Prices: independent groomers we checked charge about £6–£20 a walk-in trim, and vet practices about £16–£31. For reference, a vet-nurse nail clip averages £30.68 (ManyPets survey of 80 UK vets, January 2026).
General nail-care advice: PDSA, Blue Cross, RSPCA and Dogs Trust. None of them has reviewed or endorsed this board.
Choose your board
£24.99
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Mon 14 December
for Christmas delivery.
Based on Royal Mail’s published last posting dates for 2026, which can change.
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What size is it, and which dogs is it for?
It’s 34.8 × 24.8 cm, a little larger than an A4 sheet, and 3 cm deep. It’s made for small to medium dogs: they need to be able to stand their front paws on the board and scratch. It’s too small for large and giant breeds, so please don’t buy it for them.
Will my dog use it?
Every dog is different, and for most it’s a new thing to learn. That’s why we wrote a 7-Day Training Plan: short, reward-based sessions of 3–5 minutes that build up from a sniff to a proper scratch.
We can’t promise your dog will take to it. If they don’t within 30 days of delivery, email us and we’ll refund the board. You don’t need to send it back.
What about back paws?
Dogs scratch the board with their front paws, so it files front nails. It won’t file back nails or dew claws. Dew claws don’t touch the ground, so they don’t wear down on walks either (Blue Cross).
Keep checking all four paws, and trim the back nails and dew claws, or ask a groomer or vet, when they need it.
How does the treat compartment work, and which treats fit?
Pull the loop to slide the sandpaper lid back. Underneath is a compartment about 2.5 cm deep. Small, soft treats or pieces of their usual food work best. Slide the lid shut and let your dog scratch to get at them, then open it for them as the reward.
What’s in the box?
One board. There’s no spare sandpaper and there are no printed instructions; the training plan is on our website, so you can open it any time.
Should I supervise my dog?
Yes, always. Put the board away after each session. It isn’t a chew toy: if your dog starts chewing it, stop and put it away.
Check their paws afterwards, and stop if they seem sore or start licking their paws. If the sandpaper tears or starts lifting at the edges, stop using it and email us.
Is it gentler than clippers?
We don’t claim that. What we can say: there are no blades, so nothing sharp goes near the quick, and your dog sets the pace. Filing still needs care. Supervise, keep sessions short and stop if anything seems sore.
If your dog’s nails are very long, split or growing into the pad, see your vet first.
How often should my dog use it?
Little and often. The training plan ends with a few short sessions a week. Dogs Trust suggests checking nails every couple of weeks.
A quick test from PDSA: hold a paw flat on your palm; if the nails touch your hand, they may be a little long. Hearing nails on the floor doesn’t necessarily mean they’re too long (Blue Cross).
How long does the board last? Can I get more sandpaper?
About 6 months to a year, depending on how much your dog uses it. There’s no spare sheet in the box, and we don’t sell spare sheets yet. If the sandpaper tears or lifts, stop using it and email us.
When will it arrive?
Usually 3–6 working days: we pack it in 1–3 working days, then Royal Mail delivers in 2–3 working days. The date range on this page is worked out for you, skipping weekends and UK bank holidays. For Christmas, order by Mon 14 December.
Where do you deliver?
Free delivery to most of Great Britain. We can’t currently deliver to Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly, the Isle of Wight, or some Scottish Highland, island and rural postcodes (the full list is in our delivery policy).
If an order comes in for one of those addresses, we cancel it and refund you in full.
Where does it ship from?
From a UK warehouse, sent with Royal Mail. You won’t pay any import charges on delivery.
What if it’s not for us?
Our 30-day guarantee: if your dog doesn’t take to it within 30 days of delivery, email us and we’ll refund the board. No need to send it back. One guarantee claim per household.
You also have the legal right to cancel within 14 days of delivery, and to reject faulty goods within 30 days. Full details are in our refund policy.
How do I pay? Is VAT included?
Yes, £24.99 includes VAT and delivery is free to every postcode we deliver to, so there’s nothing extra at checkout. You can pay by PayPal, or by card or Apple Pay on our secure payment page.
Who are you?
Meriklo is a small business run by Yahel Dimnik. We’re based in Israel; your board comes from a UK warehouse and is sent with Royal Mail.
Email support.meriklo@gmail.com and you’ll get a reply from a person. Our full trader details are on the contact page.
Where can I read about nail care?
These UK charities publish free advice: PDSA, Blue Cross, RSPCA and Dogs Trust. None of them has reviewed or endorsed this board.
Good dog.
A treat game, not a struggle: no blades near the quick, and fewer paid trims.
Usually 3–6 working days