Clipping Your Poodles Claws

I hate clipping my Poodles' claws because I am always afraid that I will cut too much off and cause him a painful experience. I have to take care not to cut into the vein or quick, as it will bleed profusely.
My Poodles' claws are black, which makes it quite hard to see the vein. Other dogs may have clear or whitish color claws, making finding the vein much easier.
By using small clippers and only taking off a bit at a time, I can stop when I see the end of the vein showing.
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 Poodle run around on concrete.