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1K views 8 replies 7 participants last post by  thinkpink 
This is what I did to teach them its ok for me to touch there mouth.
Hold puppy right under the chin with your index finger and thumb, you do this by holding a little bit if the hair under the chin closer to the mouth then the neck.
Then look in puppies’ eyes, say “good or girl good boy”, “Stay”. Then give a treat.
You have to keep repeating this action like when bathing or grooming.

Step 2) While in that position place your index finger sideway along the lips/ teeth. Then puppy will open his / her mouth. Say open. When they open Say “good , girl’ “good boy” , then Treat. Keep doing this for a week everyday, you will have no problem with step 3

Step 3) Get the tooth brush and put the tooth paste allow them to investigate.
Then use the tooth brush and say open. Puppy will gladly open there mouth for the nice taste of beef or chicken tooth brush and allow you to brush their teeth.
You will also have an easy time given medicine when required.
I just say open and place my finger in their mouth.

NOW, I would not do this with a puppy that is still nipping. You have to teach them not to nip first. I know this will not help you for tomorrow, but puppy will be a pro for next year.
 
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