I think a major issue with their stubborn attitudes with this is their comfort in their home. When Maia was at the vets, she didn't move, flinch, tense up, nothing when he did it! She was out of her safety zone and completely distracted so didn't care that her nails were being trimmed........Some people use a harness, some kitties go comatose body when they have a harness on. In the spring/summer I put Maia's harness and leash on and take her out back on our roof top sitting area and trim her nails. Such an angel then!!!!!