If you haven’t trained your dog to like having its teeth brushed when it was still a puppy, there’s a great chance that every teeth-brushing session is like a wrestling match. Nothing can be more frustrating than having to wrestle with your dog just to brush its teeth. One of the simplest ways you can calm your pet down during teeth brushing is by getting it to go on a very vigorous exercise for at least 30 minutes. This will naturally release all the energy in your pet so that it will not have any left by the time you brush its teeth. Since the dog will be too tired from the exercise, it won’t resist your attempts to brush its teeth. If this is your dog’s first time brushing its teeth, then you can still use your thumb and index finger method but without the gauze pad. Just let your dog be accustomed to the feel of something rubbing against its teeth and gums. Don’t forget the treats. If ever your dog is already accustomed to feeling your fingers in its mouth, it’s time to up the ante by wrapping your digits with a gauze pad. Another way you can calm your dog while brushing is to bring its favorite dog toy. You have to remember to make the brushing a pleasant experience for your pet. Keep the sessions short, especially during the first few sessions.