One major reason to teach the stay exercises to your dog is that you will be more effective with grooming. Hence your dog will be healthier. The only way to clean your dogs teeth for example is if you can make him stay put for you. The other options for the dog are eventual gum and jaw disease or anesthetic dental work which does not always end well. Better to be a good owner and look after your dog's teeth and grooming yourself if possible. Once a dog knows the stay exercise firmly, you can save thousands of dollars in vet bills for dental work and when you do need to take the dog to the vet for yearly checkups the examination will go much smoother and the doctor will be able to be more thorough.
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| her healthy clean smile was worth taking time for a bit of training |
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| well groomed, healthy and happy |
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neglected, before scaling
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| after scaling brush with water twice a day to maintain clean and healthy mouth |
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| before picture shows gums inflamed and receding from build up |
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| Note build upon tooth on left compared to cleaned canines and front ...without anesthetic ... dog knows the stay command |
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| Grooming...knowing the stay... ears and eyes get regular attendance |
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Safety...knowing the stay firmly, she will not bolt through the open gate
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