Teaching Your Dog to Cooperate during Brushing
When recommending tooth brushing, there are 3 strict requirements
1. A cooperative pet
2. A motivated pet owner
3. A pet owner who is confident to perform the task
Step 1 Acclimating Your Dog to Mouth Work
Start at an early age
Place a little Dog toothpaste on your finger
Let your dog lick the paste from y our hand
Do this several days in a row
Follow with a treat reward and lots of praise
Step 2 Simulating Brushing with Your Finger
Wrap soft gauze around your finger
Place a little paste on your pet’s large canine teeth in the front
Gently rub the tooth in a circular motion
Do this for several days
Follow it with a reward and praise
As the pet gets comfortable, extend the finger down the sides of the mouth
Step 3 Introducing the Tooth Brush
Place dog toothpaste onto a finger the brush or soft pet toothbrush
Allow your pet to lick it from the brush
Praise and reward your dog
Repeat step for several days
Step 4 Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth
Gently hold back your pet’s lips
Brush the outside of each tooth, moving the brush gently in a circular motion with the brush at a 45 degree angle
Talk to your dog ins a soothing voice & always following sessions with treats
Brush a few teeth the 1st time and gradually lengthen each session
Concentrate on the area when the gum meets the tooth
