Wouldn’t it be awesome if you could teach your dog how to brush his teeth? Talk about a conversation starter! We all know this isn’t possible, but what you can do is introduce some awesome teeth-cleaning exercises that your pet will love. It’s important that you and your canine both enjoy the oral hygiene process – these habits will become second nature if they’re fun!

You can’t rely on those bagged kibbles that promise clean, healthy teeth. Dogs need big, natural recreational bones to chew on – how can kibble even compare? Under direct and constant supervision, an appropriately sized marrow bone can really keep those canine teeth extra healthy. Your pet will love and look forward to a few minutes each day with these natural bones, no dog training required!

There are toothbrushes and specialized dog toothpaste available on the market for vegans and other pet owners who may otherwise opt out of using real meat bones. You can teach your dog to love these sturdy brushes with a little fun reinforcement and some tasty trials with organic peanut butter – just make sure to do your research for safe, all-natural dog toothpaste and choose a size-appropriate brush.

Of course, you should work with positive reinforcement or clicker training to get your canine to faithfully drop any objects on command – just imagine if your pet decides to chomp on the toothbrush or run away with the chew bone! He needs to know this command for safety reasons before he should be given anything that is not safe to swallow.

Good oral hygiene helps to ward away foul breath, periodontal disease, and various other health threatening disorders. You can’t teach your dog how to take care of his own teeth, but you can help him keep those chompers bright and white. Start with a good diet, plenty of chewing, and rely on a good toothbrush if necessary – it’s just gotta be done!