How To Brush Your Dog's Teeth

[@sniperdoodle2402]

Thanks, my dog just ate a rat in my back yard...

[@SaraOndrako]

🤢 Good luck with that, glad I could help!

[@sniperdoodle2402]

Sara Ondrako :)

[@snowyseal4359]

yuck! make sure u use proper a dog toothbrush and proper dog toothpaste. and to change that toothbrush once in a while! if my doggy ate a rat I would definitely want to brush his teeth too but try brushing ur dog’s teeth as many times a week 😃

[@itscoco5716]

@@snowyseal4359 no, you can use a human tooth brush if you don’t have any close local stores it’s totally fine , and yes do not use human TOOTH PASTE but you can make ur own dog tooth paste with organic coco oil and baking soda and start brushing awayyy

[@lilywolf6967]

that is so scary

[@lornacy]

Thank you for showing a dog who is not completely trained. My dog chews on the brush too and I thought I was doing something wrong. Now I feel encouraged to persevere. 😊

[@SaraOndrako]

I'm glad you found this helpful! It's not unusual for them to want to lick it or chew it initially. I recently started filming a start-to-finish video series (all rolled into one video) to demonstrate how I condition this in to reduce or extinguish the chewing and licking. I should have it out in the next month or so, so if you are subscribed, you'll see it come through, and it may help a lot! 😊

[@reeeeeeeeee4364]

my hand is now gone thank you :)

[@hi-te6pu]

XD

[@H1TMANactual]

U have a spare

[@damonbtww]

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[@eyeso-_-iq9410]

😂

[@ssammyay]

Fuck you

[@iam0rion1]

What a good dog.

[@angus6032]

I mentioned to my dad he may want to brush his chihuahua's teeth. He decided to ask his vet's opinion. The vets response was " only brush the teeth you want the dog to keep". That summed it up nicely.

[@COMPUTER.SCIENCE.]

😂 this sounds horrible but funny at the same time 😅

[@rahjahdat]

I love the way she looked at you while You were talking about the toothbrush head hehe. She’s so sweet

[@catcakie]

This is the most thorough and helpful vid I've found so far for brushing a dog's teeth. I've had to go through several to find something genuinely useful. Thank you!

[@jasminbebe2488]

Lmao it always is so funny how awkward dogs get over things like this. My dog can’t stand when I do her teeth but I’d rather her be annoyed than have any issues. We only get them with us for so long, have to keep them healthy!

[@JosephMullaney]

Extremely well-presented, professional presentation. Incredible poise and confidence. Thank you!

[@SaraOndrako]

Thank you kindly!

[@suzyra1212]

My puppy keep on moving to refused to brush her teeth every dog brush teeth and she need to 😳😵

[@lilwinged5291]

Yes and a great dog mom..🥰

[@chrislorgeat8832]

omg i just love pitbulls tooooo muchhh they are too cute for me

[@elaina6868]

Thank you! I’m going to do this now with my two beagle/bulldog mixes!!

[@marianadevesalaux7261]

Thank you it help me learn how to brush my dog teeth

[@SaraOndrako]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@SpiritsEnchantments]

What a good girl!!!

[@lanitablue5534]

That’s a beautiful pup

[@mollymiller6107]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate your research and your time that you put into this video!

[@4seeableTV]

I use a Sonicare brush on my dog. It's an older one that I'm not using anymore. It's takes a while to get the dog used to that noise and vibration, but it works so much better than a normal toothbrush, and I get it all done quicker. In fact, I don't even use toothpaste. I just dip the head in water a couple of times. It's the sonic action that removes the plaque.

[@bizzarebear]

Ew omg you put your dirty used tooth brush into your dog's mouth?? Jesus.... If you wouldn't brush your teeth with someone else's tooth used brush why do that to your dog?? Please don't do this anymore that is really unsanitary and can make your dog sick....

[@tylerd8609]

@@bizzarebear “Ew” 😭

[@SaraOndrako]

That’s a great idea! Thank you for sharing!

[@vive335]

@@bizzarebear bruh they said they don’t use it anymore

[@computercanine]

@@bizzarebear hey ! it's an electric toothbrush... you can change the head ! 🙃

[@SpiritsEnchantments]

What a good boy!

[@cherdancheers98]

Thanks for using the pit ! Cause I have one as well and wanted to see this on a larger breed rather than most of these videos w small dogs

[@TS-tv2ik]

My God! You are brave!!

[@TheMolli555]

What a sweet pup!

[@SaraOndrako]

Blue Ivy is the sweetest girl ☺

[@wesleyhempoli5548]

Brushing away from the gum line works miracles (not possible with that type of brush). I was able to completely reverse my own gum disease by adopting the proper technique. Also I don't think it would hurt too much to push the toothpaste further into the bristles

[@garyschmidt8360]

Thank you Sarah!

[@SaraOndrako]

You’re welcome Gary 😊

[@MOOMOO2728]

😱 omg, what beautiful well behaved lady. So beautiful girl❤️❤️❤️❤️. I hope this works for my older chi boy

[@SaraOndrako]

Thank you!

[@Truther567]

This really helped get me started brushing my dog’s teeth so thank you. 👍

[@SaraOndrako]

Wonderful! So glad that you found it helpful!

[@ChristopherAddes]

Thank you for the demonstration it was helpful

[@sunnydays9144]

She's pretty good about it, my dogs hate it, they're chihuahuas and I'm struggling to find a small enough toothbrush 😅

[@shawnbruce6934]

Cute Pupper.

[@tylerd8609]

What a beautiful pit bull, she seems so sweet :( makes me want to cry idk why lmaoo 😭

[@ElizabethBlaise-e9f]

can you give a link to the 3 bristle toothbrush you use in the video

[@Zeroroom71]

thank you! my dog has really bad breath and i dont know what to do and hes old and his breath really stinks

[@SaraOndrako]

If his breath is really bad, you should have his veterinarian take a look in his mouth to see if he has advanced dental disease. The only way to do much about that is to have a dental cleaning and then keep up with brushing afterward to avoid tartar build-up. Having really full anal glands can also lead to bad breath. It would be worth a visit to the vet just to see 😊

[@Zeroroom71]

@@SaraOndrako ill get my mom to take him to the vet to check, im only 11 so i dont think they would take a dog from a kid where im from

[@SaraOndrako]

Great idea and way to be so responsible at your age!! 😊 Your dog has a good human looking out for him!

[@Zeroroom71]

@@SaraOndrako thank you :) I have 4 dogs so it’s kinda hard to take care of them all at once but I try to take care of them and love on them equally:)

[@frankchen7346]

Thanks for the video. Would a finger brush work?

[@SaraOndrako]

Absolutely!

[@yewonkim216]

thank you it is really help ful for my dog bcause i will be having a pet dog in indonesia i hope i can love dog and so the dog love me i will do step by step thank you

[@rigodiego2753]

My dog doesn’t stay still like that. She begins to move her head all over the place like a angry bull trying to get a cowboy off their back. And snaps when she sees me approach w the brush😅

[@xXRubella666Xx]

How often should we take our dogs for dental? Also, thank you for this vid! I just bought a toothbrush and beef flavoured toothpaste. Excited to try them out tomorrow with my dog.

[@SaraOndrako]

Great question! It’s totally dependent on your dog and how much oral upkeep you provide. Small breeds and dogs fed strictly canned food tend to require more dental cleanings but it can vary widely as genetics aside from maintenance also plays a role. If you brush your dogs teeth daily to every other day - they may never need a dental 😊 If enough time goes by in between brushings to allow for tartar to build up, (you can see it on the tooth) then it’s time for a dental cleaning. It’s all about the health of the gums and the buildup present. Your vet (or a tech/nurse) can also help you determine if it’s necessary or not. Many owners will plan for a dental cleaning once a year with dogs over six or seven that have okay to poor home oral habits. The more you brush and give those yummy CET dental chews, the less likely your dog will need one. Hope that helps! And I hope your pup loves the beef! 😊

[@dhruvpuri6546]

@@SaraOndrako can you tell, should we clean pug (female) tootapaste she is almost 1 year old should i start it

[@arwen08]

@@dhruvpuri6546 you should yes. brushing them early on will allow them to get used to it faster

[@suzyra1212]

That won’t work

[@Unknown-hu4gf]

Use Petsmile toothpaste as it works the best out of all the ones I've ever used. It actually removes tarter and I've seen it first hand!!!

[@Beebz29]

The first time I brushed my dogs teeth she was so fussy I gave up after 2 minutes

[@BBD40]

what a great looking k9 you have there, she is beautiful

[@yujiazhai6175]

Where do they sell the healthy treats?

[@melyagu]

Great info! Thank you!

[@SaraOndrako]

You're welcome!

[@Chiquindola0330]

Hi Sara, Thank you for this post. I will be starting this for the first time for my 8 yr old furbaby. Thanks for the tips and links to items. Could you double check the post for the t/d food to give as treats. The link isn’t working for me. Thank you!

[@AgentCP]

What kind of toothbrush is that? Thanks for the video 🙏

[@SaraOndrako]

Hi Tony! It's a three sided tooth brush. You can get one on Amazon here: amzn.to/2FRHgBj Happy brushing!

[@mkdasher6418]

Thank you so much😊😄

[@jewell1243]

what a beautiful dog I wonder if people know how many dogs like this are put down at animal shelters because people think they are mean and will not adopt so please if you are looking for a dog give your animal control a visit and see what is happening to these smart dogs!!! You cannot buy love, but you can rescue it!!!

[@valentinafangirling]

I can already tell this isn’t gonna work for me bc that dog is licking the toothbrush since the beginning 😭😭 my boy tries to escape as if i were torturing him🧍🏽‍♀️

[@acjaxyz4930]

Did you figure something out? My dog bites back hard runs away and everything and above he really hates it. It would turn into a wrestling match every time.

[@valentinafangirling]

@@acjaxyz4930 so i did try it on my dog and he allowed himself the first couple times but then his body language was getting very uncomfortable and while my dog has NEVER bitten anyone ever, my past dog had bitten ppl so i felt like the body language was similar. Before i could risk it more (especially bc my current dog is bigger than my former dog) i had to stop it. I did learn that one spoon of coconut oil a day (or try to spare it around the teeth as much as you can, like maybe putting it amongst their food so they chew it) helps a lot with their teeth as it combats their bacteria!!! However look up how much is recommended for your dog depending on their weight/size AND if your dog is overweight you might not want to try it (due to the fats of the oil). I also try to just give him greenies like 1 a day or every other day

[@lucaswilson6444]

Notice how she uses a pit bull lol. Most gentle breed

[@SaraOndrako]

They are my favorite! 🥰

[@lucaswilson6444]

@@SaraOndrako I have two of em. Sweetest things ever. Except one ate her poop which is why I watched this video lol

[@SaraOndrako]

Eww! Lol. Yep - this a good video for you! She could probably use some CET dental chews and Oravet Chews for clean teeth and better breath - those help too. Have you tried any of the chews that help prevent coprophagia (poop eating)? I know some people have success with them while others don't see any response. Just curious!

[@applechor6536]

@@SaraOndrako is having a Pitbull is not very hard??🙄🙄at home and going on walk with Pitbull 🧐🧐😂😂he bark on the wild dogs😂😂

[@applechor6536]

@@SaraOndrako and I am very scared of wild dogs 😂😂bcz I this is india man!!!😂😂

[@claudia_youtube]

Very good video❤

[@SaraOndrako]

Thank you 🤗

[@claudia_youtube]

@@SaraOndrako 🐾

[@malcolmdastur4411]

I love this video, but my dogs will not allow me to hold their mouths open as they have never had their teeth brushed. They are older dogs and have both had their teeth cleaned by vet, one has had a tooth pulled.

[@PamDSouza]

Thank you ☺👍

[@SaraOndrako]

You're welcome 😊

[@melodywel8855]

Que cachorro bonzinho❤

[@kelvinhall5136]

Good work

[@ElizabethBlaise-e9f]

Hi Sara, what's the toothbrush you are using in the video

[@JGD185]

Where can I find that tooth brush you're using?

[@sandradosscomedy]

You mentioned that antlers are not the best to give to your super chewer, but I don’t see where you posted safer alternatives. I have a power chewer French Bulldog puppy and I want to make sure what he chews will not harm his teeth.

[@elbareyes2838]

Thanks. Anyone can answer. Do dogs always has to be put under anesthesia for their annual dental cleaning? My dog is 2 yrs old

[@DaStrangeWeasel]

Your dogs are so good :)

[@hyejincha1377]

thank you 🙏

[@SaraOndrako]

You're welcome 😊

[@joshchelvolski1033]

Hello sara, can you provide me with a link in the description of the tooth brush you used in the video. My dogs teeth seems to be going bad as some of the teeth is shrinking and turned black. I honestly didn't know that i had brush my dogs teeth before watching this video.

[@steffhernandez2537]

She send the link in a comment so here is the link she used www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003R0Y08S/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003R0Y08S&linkCode=as2&tag=ondrako-20&linkId=f9140b4ab466bdeca39c58c9465cc2b6

[@joshchelvolski1033]

@@steffhernandez2537 Thank you very much steff, i am much grateful.

[@steffhernandez2537]

@@joshchelvolski1033 No problem

[@vanshikaandkhushishow8518]

Thank you mam

[@SaraOndrako]

You’re very welcome! 😊

[@suzyra1212]

My puppy didn’t like to brush her teeth is there any solution and advice on how to get dog teeth to open to brush her teeth i don’t know what to do she has to get use to this already and she keep on moving ? 😳😵

[@dobermanguy9437]

I've been brushing my Dobermans teeth ever since he's been a puppy I use dog toothpaste and a medium bristle brush he's five years old and has beautiful teeth my dog has never had a professional dental cleaning because his teeth are brushed everyday it's pretty obvious this dog hasn't had his teeth brushed on a regular basis you can see all the tartar

[@phaldaz]

This is the way it should be, your dog appreciates you!!

[@dobermanguy9437]

@@phaldaz thank you I'm sure my dog appreciates it he gives me a kiss after every brushing😅🤣😂 and he never has stinky dog breath

[@zuezsz]

What do you feed your Doberman? I know off topic but my Doberman is picky with kibble , I tried raw she seems to like it but I'm not sure which route to take. She likes science diet the kibble , but she skinny but doesn't show any ribs

[@dobermanguy9437]

@@zuezsz right now I'm feeding chief a Walmart brand about 29.00 for one bag called Pure Balance PRO LARGE BREED one of there more expensive foods they sell he does very well also I throw a little bit of coconut oil in his food is very good for dogs also feed him chicken backs I will thaw them out and give it to him Raw remember raw does not splinter only when cooked will bones splinter we have a local store here called paw lickin good that sells nothing but raw food for dogs here's a video of him eating raw chicken backskzbin.info/www/bejne/fIXSkmuCrtJ4l9E

[@SaraOndrako]

@LKMFO.S I’d be careful to take any nutritional advice from anyone that isn’t well educated in nutrition - it can mean the difference of a long healthy life or a shorter, less healthy life. Talk openly with your vet - he/she can help you make feeding decisions that match your dog and your budget if needed. I highly recommend reading the book The Forever Dog for excellent nutrition information that is current and science-based. I’m working with a beautiful Doberman right now and both my dogs and her eat Nom Nom fresh food. Hope that helps!

[@bizzythebrokerbreaker8156]

That dog looking at her like "you got me all the way fucked up" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@matthewjimenez2905]

Cool thx

[@donnaisfairlyodd]

I’ve never heard that ice was bad! My boy prefers to chew his water whenever possible! Ice cubes, snow, etc! He’s 14, so we’re gonna give him what he wants, but my next dog I’ll be more cautious!

[@SaraOndrako]

Awe! I love senior dogs and totally agree - at that age - give them what they want and let them be as happy as possible :)

[@lahall4942]

Fabulous

[@pawsdelightgroomingkarenro7179]

Can you use a jet flossing tool that jets water on to the teeth and clear all th tarter away is the human one ok to use on dogs

[@LunaNBee]

Are Bully sticks ok?

[@people_people520]

It's a good tutorial but my dog did not appreciate me brushing his teeth

[@blakelisser1936]

Belle : high per active she’s very jumpy and an attention seeker it’s gonna be a tought one Simba : a football player dog loves to run into me and doesn’t like his head touched Snickers : stubborn and won’t listen Juicy : she’s terrified of anything that touches her mouth Wish me luck!

[@SaraOndrako]

Wow - forget the luck, you need backup! 😊 Belle: No attention unless she cooperates - relationships, even with dogs are mutual - the same rule applies to your dog too! Simba: I'm imagining a big bobble-headed pittie 😆 Only respond to Simba when he is giving you calm energy - no attention for the energy leading to head butts - the game ends when the head-butting starts. Try using a jerky treat or something that takes while to eat, offer the treat, once he's nibbling, your hand goes to his mouth briefly, then your hand goes away, then the treat goes away. That's a start! Snickers: As Dr. Sophia Yin used to say - "they're not stubborn, you're boring". While a bit harsh 😬 it does help to be more exciting than the outside environment. You can do that by spending a lot of one-on-one time with your dog and building a good relationship with them, as well as figuring out what makes your dog tick - food, praise, toys, etc. - and use that to your advantage. Juicy: Poor thing! Go slow with the goal to just tap and treat around her mouth not in her mouth. Gradually build up to holding your hand there for 2 seconds instead of just a tap, then treat. Then go to moving your hand closer for a tap then treat where she's a bit more nervous to be touched, then repeat the hold for 2 seconds and treat. If you do it gradually, she will learn that only good things are coming when you are near her mouth and not to be afraid. Then, once she's comfortable with that, you can slowly start tackling teeth brushing.

[@scmccuiston4052]

When I tried to brush my dogs teeth her gums wanna bleed. And bum barely getting them. We just had em cleaned. And I love how her breath isn’t a dragons anymore. Lol

[@libbey1976]

Is there anything we can use to brush a dogs tongue or gums as well ?

[@SaraOndrako]

Yes! you can use the toothbrush for that as well and brushing the gums gently is an excellent practice.

[@reibei170]

Thank you my dog actually likes it now BAHAH

[@febs.3678]

how many times a day should you brush it?

[@SaraOndrako]

It's recommended that you brush your dog's teeth once daily. 😊

[@chianuaralu8795]

This is unbelievable😳

[@TG-fn2ri]

Dog toothpaste costs 10x what mine does and it is half of the size of my tube.

[@wsgtjay5308]

God bless🙏🏾

[@misteranyone8575]

I have a dog named max because I got him on chistmas and I was thinking about the grinch and the dog is named max

[@tylerd8609]

Gonna try this I’m scared lmaooo my dog doesn’t bite but he’s stubborn on purpose

[@NerdSnipingBatman]

The thing about rawhide isn't really factual. Rawhide is less digestible than things like cartilage or pig ears, but overall it has a digestibility of around 78-98% by the time it reaches the small intestine. There's studies on this i can link if anyone is interested.

[@ryanvasquez100]

I don’t know how to make my dog stop moving his head to get at the paste on the brush. How can I make him stop moving?

[@SueGarrett]

How do you manage to reach your dogs back teeth

[@SaraOndrako]

Hi Sue! With practice and only brushing briefly the first few times, my dogs become very tolerant of me sliding the toothbrush all the way back. I really like the three-sided tooth brushes to help cover the whole tooth for each of those back molars so I don’t have to move a single head brush around in the back of the mouth as much. Hope that helps!

[@SueGarrett]

@@SaraOndrako she’s not intolerant she just loves the toothpaste. She once stole the tube and punched a hole in it. As soon as she sees the toothpaste going on the brush she tries to grab it to lick the toothpaste off.

[@bmxbbq295]

Can you start with a dog that is a few years old and is OK with you opening his or her mouth m?

[@lucasargandona4658]

Are you supposed to rinse the toothbrush with water while brushing her teeth or just use toothpaste all the way?

[@SaraOndrako]

Hi Lucas - great question! I find the toothpaste spreads much easier if you wet the toothbrush just a bit first, like you would with human toothpaste. You don't have to but that's just my personal preference. Hope that helps!

[@a.l9073]

my dog and i end up practically wrestling every night bc he wont let me open his mouth but i think he secretly likes it💀

[@suzyra1212]

Mines doesn’t like to brush her teeth and do another way 😳😵

[@connorrhodes9268]

Are greenies safe?

[@SaraOndrako]

Hi Connor - Great question! There's a lot of information out there about Greenies causing obstructions but also information out there about Greenies changing their formula to better break down in the system now. It's tough to say and my default is always to go with a chew that I know will break down in the system if your dog has a tendency to bite off and swallow large pieces. I like Oravet chews, VeggieDent, and CET chews the most. Hope that helps!

[@lilaammons7298]

What’s the treat you gave your dog?

[@BLADE-yf5mc]

Hopefully my dog doesnt bite my hand clean off (i have a rotwheiller)

[@RigmorTalonbeard]

Such a well mannered pit bull, too bad alot of people have no clue how to train one.

[@SaraOndrako]

Thank you 😊 Nature and nurture ❤️

[@shantayprueeissen8914]

I have heard very good reviews about Weedborn CBD products.

[@shiyeon9516]

I tried this but she growled and bit my finger :( her back molars has a lot of plaque )

[@TG-fn2ri]

What a beautiful sweet girl

[@curlyhead_toniocurlyhead_t8429]

Am I only one here to see how Sharp dogs teeth are

[@in5taki775]

My dog wont even try the toothpaste and she pulls away whenever I touch her mouth, she gets so scared and starts shaking

[@kashsa916]

My dog is a puppy and has never gotten her teeth brushed

[@SaraOndrako]

Puppyhood is the perfect time to introduce teeth brushing! :)

[@monicasmith8004]

Ha thanks KZbin

[@bonnie6285]

Hi Sara: I like your videos , Can you tell me toothpaste link thank you , Bonnie

[@SaraOndrako]

Hi Bonnie - no problem! Here is a toothpaste that I really like and the dogs find very palatable: amzn.to/3oCPDSp Be sure to checkout the video description as well for other dental hygiene products for your dog to keep their mouth in great shape. Best!

[@matthewjimenez2905]

Does it Hurts them

[@SaraOndrako]

Matthew Jimenez not at all! 😊 If done right, your dog should look forward to daily brushings! 🦷🐾

[@YungWu2offical]

At first I was confused because when I brush my teeth it hurts my gums

[@zmchoilee3125]

Can we use human toothbrush? It seems better quality

[@SaraOndrako]

Yes! You sure can :)

[@vanessamarin4111]

My dogs keep closing their mouth and escapes 😐

[@ThaTruPlug]

WHAT!!?? 5:35

[@Ogkadie]

Touch and open any part of their body. SMH

[@Ogkadie]

3:51 open her up

[@sarahfellows3074]

She stays so still comparrr to my bichon. He moces constantly to stop me. Its his personality.😫