Clipping Your Bichon Frises Claws

I always find that I am a bit nervous when I clip my Bichon Frises' claws. I am always afraid that I may take too much off the nail, exposing the vein or quick and it will bleed.
While some dogs' claws have a clear whiteness to them, my Bichon Frise has dark claws, which makes it harder to see the quick.
When I clip his claws, I use a small set of clippers and make sure only to remove a small piece at a time. This helps me not to cut too far into the claw and cause damage.
I find it handy to always keep the firstaid kit nearby incase I do make a mistake in my clipping. To keep the nails dull between clippings, I often let my Bichon Frise run around on concrete.