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Puppies are invasive, no matter what breed you get. There’s nothing you can do about that: they’re curious. They’re new to the world. Everything they do is something they’re doing for the first time. I’ll never forget sneezing in front of my youngest puppy for the first time, mostly because she stuck her entire head in my mouth.
One Dachshund puppy must have taken a page out of her book, because when her German Shepherd brother opened his mouth, she decided it was time to take him to the dentist. Or, rather, to bring the dentist to him…
Ashley Chain has her work cut out for her with these two, but it’s not as much work as her Dachshund has cut out for her. You’ve got a tiny dog and a dog with the biggest teeth she’ll probably ever see! This is going to take forever!
He probably wouldn’t let her go for that long, but he’s being very patient with her at the moment. There are actually two German Shepherds in this house, so I wonder if they play rock-pa(w)per-scissors to choose whose turn it is for a cleaning. She’s not taking no for an answer!
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She actually loves to try taking on both of them at once sometimes, which is hilarious. Not only is she a Mini Dachshund to begin with, but she’s still a puppy, so she’s even tinier. Yet, in a house full of other dogs and cats, she is not struggling to hold her own:
Part-time dentist, part-time security guard. Is there anything this precious girl can’t do?!
Should You Clean a German Shepherd’s Teeth?
Keeping our teeth clean is important, and even though many people don’t know it, it’s just as important for our dogs. German Shepherds have a lot of big, sharp teeth. They need to stay in top-top shape!
German Shepherd holding something in his mouth. Image via Shutterstock / annabelle l
Dental hygiene for dogs doesn’t look exactly the same as it does for humans. Whereas we brush our teeth twice a day, dogs need their teeth brushed at least 3 times a week. Periodontal disease impacts over 85% of adult dogs, and it can lead to:
Ideally, you should start teeth brushing for dogs when they’re young, because that’s when they’ll be most receptive. Older dogs can learn, though. Regular dental checkups will help (and I mean checkups by an actual professional, not a sweet dog!).
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Apr 13, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.