Dotty wants to be just like big sister Orly. Which is (sometimes) great!
For instance, Orly loves to brush her teeth!
So, a few days after Dotty came home, I introduced her to the toothbrush. The first time, she got to sniff and lick it, Honestly, she wasn’t that interested.
She did watch closely as Orly got her teeth brushed — and got rewarded with a cookie.
The next day, Dotty was eager to try out the toothbrush, and she licked it a little.
Over the next few days, I slowly started to put the brush in her mouth, very gently touching her teeth.
Now she’s a pro. She sits calmly, little tail wagging, while I gently brush her tiny, needle-sharp puppy teeth.
And of course she eagerly accepts her cookie when I am done.
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