 Yes, she says, Dear Salt, the problem is not Pepper, but her owner, who is not performing proper dental hygiene on her. In Pepper's company, with your tube of doggy toothpaste in your mouth, go to her owner. If the owner misunderstands and brushes your teeth, endure it. Then make a big deal out of smelling Pepper's breath and pretend to vomit. If that doesn't work, my pal Buddy suggests biting the owner on the butt.