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Originally Posted by Bizzymammabee  Best time to brush them is when they are being bathed. I bathe my pups every sunday and while they are in the sink during bath time they get their teeth brushed. You have to be persistent so they get used to it. Mine don't like it all that much but they are resigned to know that I will do it. I usually hold their mouth with one hand and use the brush with the other. Plus giving them a lot of hard chews also helps with their teeth.
They will eventually get used to it...you just have to show them who is the boss there. |
Yeah I agree with this, they aren't going to like it at first, but they do learn to tolerate it. Last time, in fact, Joey actually was great, and really let me get the back ones. I use poultry flavored toothpaste that he likes, and I hold the chin hairs with one hand. Joey's breeder said a couple of times a week is enough, and I also do other things, that I believe help. I use kibble, (doesn't stick to teeth as much) Petzlife spray (soften tartar), and Merrick Bully Sticks (helps scrape tartar and stimulate gums).