Help!!!

I got in on this late. But I always talk to my dog and stay calm. I am used to large dogs. When dealing with the mouth I stradle the dog like a horse and hold him with my legs. I get firmer if the dog tries to get away but still gentle as to not be mean. I hold the collar with one hand and with the other hand I do what needs to be done. I will not have a dog that will bite me. The other calming thing besides talking is to cover the eyes. You want it to be as quite as possible with only your voice and the eyes covered to calm the dog. I have had to get help removing things from the mouth. It works better when I do the holding.

I only get puppies. I will always pick them up and hold the belly up like a baby. Not too long just so they know I am in control and I will not hurt them. I also do all the feeding and watering I can. As puppies I make sure to pet them when they are eating so they know I will not take their food. Then when they are hurt and they don't like what I am doing they still trust me.