[nagdu] How to Get a Dog Used to Teeth Brushing

[Nicole Torcolini]

Hahaha, and don't get one of those toothbrushes that has a head at either
end or you will have one dog trying to lick the toothpaste  off the other
end while you are trying to brush the teeth of the other dog. When we had a
pet dog several years ago, the pet dog did this while my mom was trying to
brush Lexia's teeth, which was hard enough as it was because Lexia was
always trying to lick the toothpaste.
Anyway, as for how to get your dog used to having your hands near her mouth,
I might add to reward her for letting you touch near her mouth, and don't do
too much at one time or push it too fast.

Nicole and Lexia the toothpaste eater

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of debby phillips
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Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2014 8:59 AM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] How to Get a Dog Used to Teeth Brushing

You might start by touching her face, and softly rubbing it, and then go
closer to her mouth.  Some of the dog toothpastes really must taste great,
because my dog would freak out wanting that toothpaste in his mouth.  With
Neena I use wipes that I wrap around my fingers.  I'd just start getting her
used to you touching her face and getting closer to her mouth.  Then
eventually you can get your fingers between her cheek and gums and begin
brushing.  I wouldn't use a regular toothbrush.  They make ones that you can
put on your fingers and they are much 
easier to control.    Peace,    Debby and Neena

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