Dog Training

BRUSH YOUR DOGS TEETH ITS NECESSARY

The most important things that an owner of a mastiff should do are brush his teeth daily. Just like ourselves we brush our teeth daily and clean our tongue daily. When the teeth are not cleaned on regular basis, plaque can build up which causes the gum to recede. This can make eating painful and result in future teeth loss (not to mention “doggy breath”)

There are plenty of health problems related to dirty teeth. Teeth that are not cleaned on a regular basis (2 – 3 times a week) are breeding grounds for bacteria and disease. This can put tremendous pressure on your dog’s immune system and internal organs, which leads to premature aging. Older dogs are especially susceptible to these issues, particularly with regards to heart disease. This is really an important task for an owner to do for his mastiff. Most people are simply not unaware of how important it is. They think it is very difficult. But its not that much hard to do once you will go for it you will achieve your goal. All it takes is patience and proper training. The first thing you need to do is to buy a children toothbrush, or one specifically designed for a dog. Next you will need to buy some canine toothpaste. DO NOT TRY AND USE TOOTHPASTE MEANT FOR HUMANS (like Crest, Aqua Fresh, etc) Human toothpaste contains chemicals that are dangerous for dogs, and will taste extremely foul to him.

Like any kind of dog training, it is best to start when your dog is a puppy. However, if your dog is not a puppy, you will just have to exercise more patience and do your best. If you are not able to get your hands on canine toothpaste, you can try using baking soda as a substitute. However, one of the advantages of canine toothpaste is that your dog will not need his mouth rinsed afterward, whereas he will with baking soda. Just like your own teeth, however, your dog should have his teeth cleaned by a professional once or twice a year. Instead of a dental hygienist, however, you should take him to a veterinarian that does teeth cleaning. The veterinarian will be able to put your dog under using a general anesthetic. He will then be able to properly scale your dog’s teeth, something you cannot do on your own. Call your dog over and have him lie down on your lap. Open his lips with your fingers, and start to gently rub his teeth with the toothbrush. At first, he may try and chew on the toothbrush. If he does so, quickly take the brush away and gently scold him. Try again. It may take awhile for your dog to get used to this, but there’s no other way. You’ll have to be patient. If you are able to brush a few teeth without your dog biting the toothbrush, make sure you praise him extensively. One of the hard things about training your dog for teeth cleaning is that you can’t really reward him with a food treat. All you can do is to be patient and consistent. Still, for your dog’s sake, the effort is well worth making. Healthy teeth make your mastiff general health strong. For more info click on http://www.varietykennel.com

This is author Garima jaiswal. I love nature; I love the beautiful creature’s dog which has been made by our almighty. I love to talk about them; I love to share my experiences about them with other people. They are the marvelous creatures. I love to write about them.

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