How to post cropped ears

Nitro z Padoku 4 months

I made a quick decision to crop my puppy’s ears, took a long drive to Riverside for the surgery, and then realized I forgot how to post cropped ears. It’s been over 15 years since I’ve done it. What materials to use, how long to post, what to watch for? Nitro is 14 months now… Continue reading How to post cropped ears

Posting doberman ears with cotton swabs and nasal strips

Posting doberman ears with cotton swabs and nasal strips

Read my previous article – an overview on how to post cropped ears that describes different ear posting methods. Posting doberman ears with cotton swabs and nasal strips is an easy method. I recommend to use this method only for correction of already standing ears. I began using this method when my puppy was about… Continue reading Posting doberman ears with cotton swabs and nasal strips

Ear posting with tampons – modified method

Posting ears with tampons

Read my previous article – an overview on how to post cropped ears that describes different ear posting methods. Ear posting with tampons seems to be the most common method. I found a Family Dobes ear posting tutorial that was easy to follow: There is an alternative way to use backers rod. It didn’t work… Continue reading Ear posting with tampons – modified method

The easiest way to post cropped ears – tape tubule

Tape tubule ear taping method

Read my previous article – an overview on how to post cropped ears that describes different ear posting methods. Well, Chihuahuas also want to be pretty! For the lack of another image, I’m using this photo (found online). I think this is the easiest way to post cropped ears. It is easy for a dog… Continue reading The easiest way to post cropped ears – tape tubule

Light ear posting method – tape crown

Light ear posting method - tape crown

Read my previous article – an overview on how to post cropped ears that describes different ear posting methods. I got this light ear posting method from my friend in Poland. Her puppy has a European show crop. This method uses only tape to shape the ears. I like this method because it is very… Continue reading Light ear posting method – tape crown