I have a small poodle and he's very aggressive and does not enjoy getting his teeth brushed similar to most dogs. What can i do to make this more enjoyable for him and I. Last time i tried brushing his teeth he snapped at me.
2007-03-17 10:56:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
There is mouth washes you can get from vets that you just squeeze into the side of your dogs mouth.
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YOu need to get your dog use to having mouth touched first, begin by lifting up the lip then reward him with a treat for not biting, this may take several goes but work your way up to him allowing you to put a finger in his mouth.
THEN to introduce brushing: get a soft cloth or piece of material and wrapping it around your finger, gently rub his gums and teeth at the side, you can use water, 10% peroxide or dog toothpaste (never adult human as has too much fluride), once he is use to this then can move onto a doggy finger toothbrush.
2007-03-17 11:03:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
First you have to teach him that you can touch him anywhere you want. After all, you are the boss.
Put him on a vanity or table or counter so that you can stand and feel comfortable. Now hook your baby fingers into his collar so that you have control of his head. Using your thumbs caress the tear line slowly and methodically. You can dip your thumbs in warm water if you want to remove any debris that might be there. Now move your hands up and massage and check his ears. When you have finished the ears, without hesitation move your hand to caress and massage the muzzle. Lift the lips and hold them for a five count as you examine the teeth. If he makes any kind of fuss correct him vocally 'no' is the all time catch phrase and continue doing the exercise. Don't try to brush. Do this every day for a month. And each day the exercise isn't finished until you say so.
Now on the first day of the next month, take out the toothpaste (only doggy toothpaste) and when you finish examining the teeth smear a little of the toothpaste on the front teeth only. Do this for about a week.
Now use the toothbrush. Put a little on the brush and clean the front teeth only. Within a few days you should be able to start cleaning the sides. Don't bother cleaning the back side of the teeth because when the dog licks off the excess toothpaste the action of his tongue drawing the toothpaste into his mouth will clean that side.
Good Luck. This is the method that I teach in Puppy Kindergarten and all of my students that wanted to brush their dog's teeth are still doing it.
2007-03-17 12:45:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start with a meat flavored dog toothpaste. Begin by just letting him lick it off the brush the first time. After that wait a day or so. The second time put the brush in his mouth, but don't scrub his teeth. The third day, brush just a couple of strokes, and then give him several treats he likes. Each session add a few more strokes and throw in plenty of treats. Hopefully this will help you work up to brushing his teeth without any snapping. This is how I got my dog to allow me to brush her teeth. If he still resists even with baby steps, though, consider buying toys or treat that are designed to help clean your dog’s teeth without a toothbrush. Good luck!
2007-03-17 11:34:43 · answer #3 · answered by tinkyjo 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, make sure you have an extra soft brush or a brush that your vet gave you because you dog's mouth is sensitive. Next, you should find a toothpaste that your dog likes the taste of. Usually your vet can give you some samples like chicken or beef flavoring. Then, once you are ready to brush his teeth, try to do it when he is calm so it will not be so stressful for him. Otherwise, let him lick the toothpaste so he knows that it tastes good. If this does not work for your dog, you can go to your vet and ask him/her to do it for you.
Good luck.
2007-03-17 12:06:44 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ballerina♥ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try using a toothpaste that he likes and give him some of the toothpaste by itself without the toothbrush. Does he try to bite you when you aren't going for his teeth? If not, put the toothpaste on your finger the first couple of times before trying to use the tooth brush. Pet him a lot before and after so that he know's that it is okay. Don't get frustrated with him if he won't allow the brushing just take a break from trying.
2007-03-17 11:01:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Brush his teeth when he's tired from a long walk or a lot of playing.
Be gentle but firm with him and he'll get used to it. A lot of dogs prefer the finger brush to a regular tooth brush.
2007-03-17 11:05:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
They make a special toothpaste for dogs but since he snaps at you , you can't put it on your finger and rub it on his teeth. What about those green denta bones. All poodles tend to have bad teeth and horrible breath. Try giving him hard dog food only. The soft rots thier teeth and sticks to it and gives him further bad breath and rotten teeth.
2007-03-17 11:55:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
did you buy the chicken or beef flavor toothpaste? and get a doggie tooth brush? try other flavors.
2007-03-17 12:14:14 · answer #8 · answered by katie d 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to a vet or a groomer. They'll find a way.
2007-03-17 14:01:50 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why do u want to brush its teeth anyway?? why dont you just buy her/him some bones?? it works fine.
2007-03-17 11:06:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋