1. First, have your dog get used to you putting things in his mouth. Dip your finger in beef bouillon. Call your dog with a voice that means "treat" and let your dog lick the liquid off your finger. The rub your soaked finger gently over your dog's gums and teeth. After a few sessions of this, your dog should actually look forward to this and you can move on from here.
2. Next, place a gauze around your finger and dip it in bouillon. Gently rub the teeth in a circular motion with your gauzed finger. Repeat this for the number of sessions it takes till your dog feels comfortable with this procedure. Remember to praise your dog and keep and upbeat attitude.
3. Then after your dog is used to having the flavored gauze in her mouth, you are ready to start with a toothbrush, dental sponge or pad. You will need to get your dog used to the consistency of these items. Let your dog lick something tasty off the brush or pad so she gets used to the feel of it.
4. Once your dog is used to the cleaning item you are going to use, we can add the toothpaste or rinse. Dog toothpastes wither have a poultry, malt or other flavor that your dog will like. Get your dog used to the flavor and consistency of the toothpaste. Let your dog lick some off your finger and then apply some to his gum line with your finger. Don't forget to praise your dog.
5. Finally, your dog is used to the toothbrush and toothpaste or rinse and you are ready to start brushing. Talk to your dog in a happy voice throughout the process and praise your dog at the end. At first you may just want to brush one or both upper canine teeth (the large ones in the front of the mouth). These are the easiest teeth for you to get at and will give you some easier practice. As before when your dog accepts having several teeth brushed, slowly increase the number of teeth you are brushing. By making it appear to be a game, you both will have fun doing it.

How Often To Brush Your Dog's Teeth

Of course, the more often you brush your dog's teeth the better. Always aim for daily dental care for your dog, just as you aim for daily dental care yourself. he hardest thing about home dental care for dogs is just getting started. Once you have done it for a while, like anything else it just becomes part of your daily routine. If you cannot brush daily, brushing every other day will help remove the plaque before it has time to harden. This will still have a positive effect on your dog's oral health.

Other Dental Care Items

Studies show that hard kibbles are slightly better at keeping plaque from accumulating on the teeth. Avoid feeding dogs table scraps or sweet treats because they can increase the build up of plaque and tartar.

Another way to remove plaque is by using toys such as dental toys, rope toys or rawhide chips. Do not use toys that are abrasive and can wear down the teeth. If your dog is an aggressive chewer then choose toys that are not so hard that could possibly break a tooth on them. You may need to look for toys he cannot get his mouth around. Rawhide or other chews soften as the dog chews are another option. Always supervise your dog when he is chewing on a toy.