Positioning for Easy Brushing of Dog Teeth
In order to properly brush your dog’s teeth, you should allow enough time to do the job properly. If you try to rush through the job, your dog will become stressed, nervous, and less co-operative. First, ask you dog to sit. Hold his muzzle closed with your thumb over the top of his nose and your fingers underneath his muzzle. Keep his mouth shut and gently lift his lip at the side so that his teeth show. Apply a small amount of our pet toothpaste gel to a pet toothbrush. You should not use human toothpaste for several reasons.

* Dogs don't like the froth of human toothpaste.
* Dogs can not be taught to rinse and spit causing most of the toothpaste to be swallowed. This can lead to stomach problems over time.
* Have you ever seen a dog eat a mint? Dogs do not like minty tastes! Dog toothpaste has a malt or poultry taste, which is much preferred over mint.
Work the toothpaste down into the bristles of the toothbrush, otherwise, since it is so tasty, the toothpaste will be eaten up before it can be used to brush the dog’s teeth.

Brushing Dog Teeth
The toothbrush should be positioned so that it slides into the back of the mouth between the gums and the dog’s teeth. Begin brushing at the back of the mouth and move forward to the front of the mouth. Make sure to be gentle so as not to hurt the dog. Once you have finished brushing all dog teeth on one side, repeat this same motion on the other side. You usually do not need to brush the inside face of the teeth as the dog does a good job on his own keeping this area clean with his tongue. Finish the brushing job by cleaning those tiny teeth at the front of the mouth. This may tickle your dog, so it is best to brush these teeth last. If you start in the front and tickle your dog, you may not be able to clean the back teeth without a great deal of struggling and frustration.

Tips to Make Brushing Easier
* Start early! For puppies, examine and clean the dog’s teeth as part of a routine health check. Try to make brushing something fun, just as you would do with your children.

* If you didn’t get started early, it is never too late to start. If you are cleaning an older dog’s teeth for the first time, the dog may be surprised and uncomfortable the first few times you brush. Work up to a full brushing in stages to help your dog gain comfort with your fingers in his mouth. If you try to do a complete brushing the very first time, you are likely to frighten your dog and make any future attempts at brushing the dog’s teeth frustrating for both of you.

* Begin by helping your dog to relax. Examine his teeth and gums without attempting to brush at all. This will allow the dog to become comfortable with your fingers in his mouth.

* The next step is to rub your fingers over the dog’s teeth without a toothbrush. This will get the dog used to the sensation of brushing.

* If your dog is still nervous about having your fingers move over his teeth, try using just your finger before moving onto a regular toothbrush.

* As soon as you and your dog are ready, try the toothbrush!

* Toothpaste should be introduced as soon as you feel your dog is comfortable with the brushing process. You do not need to wait until you are using the toothbrush. If your dog seems to be getting nervous, stop and try again later. Try to make the brushing process as fun as possible for your dog. Keep your routine consistent so your dog knows what to expect next. This will also help make brushing easier on you! Make sure to constantly praise your dog when he is doing a good job of letting you brush. When you are done, award your dog with a tooth friendly treat!

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