Examining a dog’s mouth is an important part of early training.

The exercise has many purposes.  The exam is part of the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizenship test.  It is the beginning of dental hygiene.  It is a control exercise over one of the dog’s tools — his mouth.  It proofs the sit/stay command.

Stuart has his mouth examined as part of early, routine, basic training. The exercise has many purposes. The exam is part of the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizenship test. It is the beginning of dental hygiene. It is a control exercise over one of the dog's tools -- his mouth. It proofs the sit/stay command.
Stuart has his mouth examined as part of early, routine, basic training.