Jack (also show type) doesn't like me messing with his front paws either. Agree that trying to do them on the grooming table is a waste of time. Back feet he's more tolerant.
Early on, I taught him the 'play dead' trick. For feet and dewclaw trimming I sit on the floor (not the kitchen floor!) with outspread legs and get Jack to play dead between them, either head nearest me or tail nearest. After a minute or so of tummy rubbing, he's quite relaxed. With his head on my lap he's then in the perfect position to tackle front feet (a bit at a time while feeding treats - peel me a grape!) and any mats under his pits and round his family jewels (after turning him round).
It's not the perfect angle for doing dewclaws, but near enough and with the least stress for both of us. I do them once a month but only one at a time. No chance doing two in the same session.