Nail Trimming:
When all they need is a nail trim, no job is too small.
Pricing: Included in every professional grooming or $5 to $10 depending on size and cooperation of the animal
Grooming needs in certain breeds, especially shot hair dogs, are often over looked due to the easy maintenance of the rest of the animal. If your dog doesn't need regular grooming by a professional, remember to pay attention to the little things that need to be done to keep the pet happy, healthy and comfortable.
Your dog's nails should be short enough that when it is standing up, its nails are not touching the floor. When the nails are touching the floor, they put pressure on your dog's toes causing a change in the shape of their feet, which may be painful to your dog. Long dewclaws (the claw that grows higher on the leg) can get caught on things causing injury or they may curl and actually penetrate your dog's skin! When you can hear your dog's nails tapping on the floor when it walks, it's usually a good sign they need to be trimmed.
The interval between nail clippings varies greatly between dogs. Larger dogs that walk a lot usually require fewer trimmings than small dogs that may not walk as much. Also, they usually require more frequent trimmings during the winter months as their nails don't come in to contact with harder surfaces as often. For some dogs, every 6 to 8 weeks along with their regular grooming is enough. Others may require more frequent clippings. Few dogs can go beyond 8 weeks between clippings.
Examples of how to trim your dog's nails are available here and another here.