nail clipper phobia

Question
Hi, I've had my jack russell terrier for over 2 years now.... in this time I had to clip his nails whenhe was sleeping as a puppy because he just wouldnt sit sitll, and after he got bigger I had to muzzle him because he hates me clipping his nails So much, I always wondered why i mean he'd been with me since he was 7 weeks old I'd never clipped his claws too short before...once around chirstmas time last year because I was doing it by myself and he was struggling so much but the blood cam only  a pin prick makr on the nail...not a deep cut...but even before this he had to be muzzeled I mean he growls so he has to be but why? I can clip my labrador retiever's and boston terriers nails without a problem my boston will sit on my lap and wait til I say ok I'm done and kiss her before taking off my lab  just watching in amezment as I do hers lol. Is it because he ahd his dew claws removed as a puppy? they were done when I brough him home...by the breeder not by myself he hates the clippers so much I have such a hard time doing them be myself and mostly I have noonto help with his nails and I dont want teh vet cutting them too short since the quicks are over growing with the nails...I know how to make the quicks recede without hurting him over time but my question today lies with why on earth does he hate the clippers so much? i have always used the plier style ones...and replce them when they get dull... i've never used the gilateen type one for fear of clipping too short. He will struggle so much during his clipping sesion he is panting  for breath after I remove the muzzle I literly have to pinhim to my lap to cut his nails..... do you think its because of the dew claws being remove he is like this? my other dogs have there dew claws.

Answer
Some dogs just don't like the process.  I am not sure if it related to the dew claws of not?  I would suggest 2 things.  First, change clippers.  Maybe a different style will help as he won't recognize them.  Second, clicker train him on getting his nails clipped.  If you are unfamiliar with clicker training, find a trainer in your area that has clicker experience (send me where you live and I may be able to help) and they can show you how to do it.