*Lolapalooza* Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I have a nice 8 month old puppy who lives with my sister, she cracks complete spacks when judges go over her teeth. She is completely spoilt to the point that she refuses to go outside without a treat (big sigh..... And we're working on re training my sister :/ ) She has a very stable temperament and is totally fine with actual going over etc but teeth the more I push they more she cracks it. Anyone know how to teach teeth are fun! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Start by just getting her used to having her muzzle handled without opening the mouth Firm but kind. Then having her lip lifted on one side/played with etc. Then progress to mouth exam. Do it in exchange for treats and with lots of praise and do it in stages. Has she finished teething? I remember reading from a well known US handler that he never shows/mouths a teething pup as he doesn't want them having a bad experience while their mouth is sore. Her mouth may be sore if she is still teething or she may recall pain from mouthing while she was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) deleted - double post. Edited March 25, 2012 by espinay2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellcara Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 does she let you "mouth" her ?? I have one that doesn't like judges checking teeth so as soon as the judge approachs I ask if they mind if I mouth ... had never had a negative reaction from a judge yet ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happydogs Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) I have had my baby scared off by rough handling when grabbed by the snout and mouth opened poor little thing was teething and he yelped of course next show big problems so have held him out from showing for a few weeks and back to basics as above and lots of encouragement and help from others just giving him a treat and gently touching his face his confidence is coming back and he is having fun again. Edited March 25, 2012 by happydogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie P Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I taught a command to my baby "teeth" for when the judge is going to check her mouth. Judges were rough when checking her mouth and head when she was younger and she started to squeal and resist when they tried to check her mouth. Unfortunately this crossed a little into when she was teething. I said the command/checked teeth and reward couple of times throughout the day for about a week and she soon got the hang of it and now that she knows what to expect she is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lolapalooza* Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Thanks guys, we're going back to basics. I think I will reposess her for 2 weeks from my sister and she can learn that she's a dog again, not the boss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 We use the 'Gotcha Game' works a treat. http://youtu.be/6jaxuTuH2ow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lolapalooza* Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 We use the 'Gotcha Game' works a treat. http://youtu.be/6jaxuTuH2ow oooh thanks! WAtching it now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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