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Ways To Teach Your Dog To Show Teeth:
If you get your dog used to teeth-brushing on a regular basis, your dog might become more accustomed to showing teeth on command -- simply because it's part of the exercise and it's a required behavior in order to get the teeth brushing done.
That, and the fact that some dogs don't like the taste of the doggie toothpaste and may make a face like this as a reaction to the strange tasting toothpaste.
For that matter, introducing any dog-safe human foods to your dog for the first time could lead to a teeth showing behavior. You never know... especially with strange or bitter-tasting foods that are safe for dogs to eat (like some fruits & vegetables).
As with most dog tricks... a dog is never too old to learn a new trick. However, the younger your dog is when you start teaching new tricks, the quicker they catch on and the easier it is.
And …
1. Simply watch your dog's own behavior.
2. At the very moment that your dog displays some form of teeth baring (maybe a funny smile), then you have to REWARD that behavior and call it something.
3. Be consistent... try to encourage your dog to do it again. And always call that behavior the same thing and always reward it -- IF you want your dog to do it on cue at some point.
Thank you for your attention, and don’t miss tomorrows edition, goodbye.
Subject: Momario's Daily News Knowledge 
Sat Jul 12, 2008 6:34 am
