thanks everyone for the great tips. i am going to try the coins in a can. he is just a puppy and i hope to stop the barking habit early . he does let me brush his teeth with no problem though. in the morning he loves to get his hair brushed and his teeth done. i read here from someone else that just the chewing they do on the bristles will do a better job than nothing at all, but sammy actually lets me get in there and gently brush his teeth. they are sparking white and he has a great smile
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