Doberman cropped ear posting HOW TO!
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- Опубликовано: 25 июн 2024
- My experience over 30 years and posting hundreds of puppies' ears boiled down into one 22-minute tutorial. Just the basics ma'am! Learn how to measure for posts, supplies needed, making posts, making a bridge, cleaning ears (with anatomic models for added clarity), posting, and how to remove the tape/posts without pain or pulling off your puppy's hair. If you just need a refresher for a particular part, you can find the time-stamped chapters below. If you have questions, feel free to leave them in the remarks and I will try to address them.
If you disapprove of cropping, I celebrate your right to choose for your dog. As a Preservation Breeder of over 35 AKC Champion Dobermans, I choose to continue the tradition established by Louie Dobermann based on the original purpose of the Breed. Negative comments about cropping will be removed. The purpose of this forum is to gather together to celebrate our mutual love for this Breed, not divide us over differing personal beliefs.
My appreciation to Kay Backues DVM for her insight and use of photo of the puppy with ears crossed over the head (timestamp 15:15).
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:27 Measuring for posts
0:47 Supplies to make posts
2:52 Making posts
6:45 Making the bridge
8:32 Prepare the tape
9:27 Cleaning the ears and ear anatomy
12:16 Posting the ears
20:04 Pain-free tape and post removal
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Clear and detailed step-by-step explanation to post ears CORRECTLY. Thank you Elizabeth!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Outstanding and clear ear posting! I am saving this video for my next puppy. I won’t have to go weekly to my breeder to get my ear posting job. IT’s everything I use to see done to my puppies plus those extra tips! Thank you❤
That's great to hear, Betsy! Watch for a much more detailed video later this year that will cover more posting options and post-surgical care.
Just got a puppy and wow this is the most informative and well explained video on how to post! Thank you so much!
Congratulations on your puppy! Thanks for the nice feedback 😀
Sargents ears were becoming a nightmare with loads of stress and no progress. Breeder had similar system to yours except you had ear powder, backer rod, adhesive remover, turn scissors etc. I watched several others and your about 6X loaded with confidence my wife and I finished without an argument and ears look amazing. Thank you for all your time and energy that went into to making this tutorial (not a video) the links helped with product too. Sargents ears and we thank you.
I love hearing that! I'm so glad it was helpful!
May I kindly ask. So you used only this way to post your guys ears, and it went well? I'm getting real close to getting this going on my little guy. Just feeling a little overwhelmed by the hole process. Her tutorial is amazing, and I couldn't really find any other way that was explained like this vid. Thanks in advance.
Yes, once the edges are healed, this is the method I use until the ears are finished. I might make minor adjustments based on their progress, but it is still this foundation. If you have any problems let me know and I can try to find someone experienced in your area to help you.
Ahh, thanks so much. His ears are still healing. This Sat will be 2 full weeks. It's healing well. But, I want to make sure they heal before I start. Will that hurt in the posing process, by letting the ears stay down to heal? Also, There's a slight little curl on one of the ears, but I've done absolutely nothing other than clean them daily. Not sure, I'm hoping It'll fix itself, when I start posting. I'm in Toronto. Anyway, you could connect me with someone who knows, I'd be forever grateful. Thanks very much. @@TheDobermanWay
The curl is from the tissue contracting and healing. You may notice little puckers along the rest of the edge- this is the same thing. To correct this, the scar tissue along that healing edge needs to be gently stretched.
Until the edges are healed, 2-3 times a day, massage and stretch the ears. Start at the base of the ear, massaging with your finger pads (not tips) and work your way to the tip, massaging and stretching as you go. When you have reach the end of the tip, hold the stretch, particularly adding a slight increase in pull for the curled area. Hold the stretch for about 5 seconds and repeat the massage/stretch another two reps. Neither the massage nor the stretch should be painful- if it is, ease off until it is comfortable for the puppy. By the time you are ready to post the curl should be mostly gone.
after watching a couple of other ear posting "tutorials" I can confidently say I will be using this method for my puppies ears, some of the other people on here have no concern whatsoever for the dogs discomfort - putting the posts down the ear canal with hardly any cushion at all! thank you for taking the time to do it this way :)
Thank you, Maria, for your kind comment! Best wishes for your puppies!
Excellent video. Every single step slowly explained and well filmed (even if it went out of focus a few times 😊). I had been using duct tape to harden the posts instead of the zip tie, but I might just go with the ties from now on. And nice tip on the pool noodle for the bridge, I was just using another piece of taped backer rod.
The one detail that most people and even vets don’t do properly is the tape that goes over the top of the tip of the ears. Most people will go around the ear which is not preferable, and it could mean loss of blood circulation to the top of the ears. Going over the top is the right way to go. Again, this is top 3 videos online on how to post. For a beginner, this is the way to go. The only thing I would recommend is to have a second person to help you if your puppy is brand new to this. They usually aren’t as submissive at the beginning. Also, try to do the ears when they are tired and ready for sleep. Otherwise you’ll be getting nipped left and right 🤣
Your absolutely right! These clips are from multiple puppies, but they had one thing in common when I was working with them- they were tired from playing for hours! 😆 Thanks for watching!
I love love how u exsplan the ear cleaning… on point 💯.
I appreciate that, and thanks for watching!
Thank you so much!
Thank YOU for watching!
I 200% APPROVE of cropping. I just now got my 1st dobie girl pup*9 1/2wks* and I'm about to start posting in week or 2. She gets stitches out May 4th and has to heal all up...I'm nervous but feel confident bc she'll look gorgeous in the end❤❤❤
Congratulations on your puppy!
Nice work❤❤
Thank you for watching, and for taking the time to comment 😊
The best ear posting for ear cropping a doberman so far. Thank you so much!
Thank YOU for the kind words and for watching the channel!
@@TheDobermanWayplease share your contact number 😊
Thank you for taking the time to make this very detailed video and provide all these excellent responses to the comments. I think we learned as much from your responses as the video, vis-a-vis wear them out before you post. We lost our 10 year old girl in December, and can't stand life without a doberman and will pick up our new girl in March from a reputable breeder, cropped and healed. We will be applying your method, and have the supplies on the way from Amazon.
I'm so sorry about the loss of your girl... But it sounds like you are in good hands with a responsible breeder. Best wishes with the new puppy and let me know if you have any questions! Thanks for watching the channel!
Excellent video Elizabeth. I appreciate your kindness of doing all this work to educate us. You are exceptionally helpful in providing all the links to the necessary materials. That is the apogee to courtesy and goodwill to your fellow men. Thank you.
Thank YOU for the feedback! If you have any questions, let me know.
@@TheDobermanWay I'm picking up a puppy from Cambria's Dobermen in two weeks and I've found your channel to be very educational. Had I been closer to Georgia I certainly would have contacted you. Keep up the good work.
@@joeregina3627 You'll be very happy with a puppy from the White's. They are very conscientious breeders and well respected 😊
Great video! As always I am so happy and grateful for your knowledge and mentorship. So, thank you! What is the min/ max time you like to allow for airing the ears between postings?
Hi Sarah, my rule of thumb is for the first 2 months the ears go immediately back up. After that you can start playing with having them unposted for a few minutes to a few hours- providing that they don't start drooping or breaking over. You don't want to lose any ground you've made.
@@TheDobermanWaythat makes sense. Thanks!
This video is so helpful! Curious roughly when you start testing to see if your done posting? you mentioned 2 months…is that when you start to see if you’re done posting? Our dobe was cropped at 8 weeks and we’ve been posting him since he healed and he’s 4 months old now. We’ve had to give him a day or two for a sore he was developing and his ears were standing the whole time…does that mean we can be done as long as they don’t droop, or should we keep it up another few months?
Hi Katie, when Dobermans start teething, you often find that the ears have a setback. To be on the safe side, I would continue to post weekly until 6 months when teething finishes. Up until 6 months of age, if the ears are standing great when you do your weekly unwrap, then I would start letting them "air out" for an increasing amount of time. For example, the first week I might do 4 hours, the 6 hours the next week, 8 the following week and so on. If at any time during the airing out (or after 6 months when you think you are done posting) you start to see the ears tip, lean, wilt or outright break over, get them right back up on posts.
I hope that helps. Best of luck with your boy!
Thank you for the detail in the video. ! I have a quick question when my pup shakes her head the rods pop out the bell of her ear what do I need to do differently or is this normal?
This can happen if the rod is not pushed down far enough, or if the bell is very shallow due to the crop.
If it is due to the latter, I would start by using the smaller diameter, 3/8" rod instead of the 1/2 to 5/8". I once had a litter with bells so shallow that I had to use drinking starws as the starter posts in order to get something small enough in diameter to stay in the bells (a couple of weeks later, as the puppies grew, I was able to graduate to the 3/8" rod, then then eventually to the 1/2".)
If decreasing the post diameter doesn't do the trick, please let me know and I'll go over with you the next option.
Loved this video, it helped me prepare! Do you start posting immediately after it heals?
Yes, as soon as the sutures are out and all the edges are healed. If you post prior to the edges being healed, those areas will fester under the tape.
Best wishes for you and your new puppy!
Hello good video! Im curious why some people are foldung the natural fold and whyyou opened it before taping?
When I was taught 30+ years ago, it was to go with the fold. Over the past few years it became apparent to me that doing so was exacerbating the pockets, causing the ears to cross. In the final product, the fold is still there.
Thanks for watching!
Do you use a bridge for the full posting period, or do you leave off after the puppy has built up muscle strength in the ear? My 4.5 month old pup's ears are slightly tilted in (I need to work on the pocket), but she's able to hold the ears upright without issue without the bridge.
Also - love your content, please keep it up!
Micki, with the ears tilting in, I would suggest you do use a wide bridge- making it wide enough to actually tilt the ears slightly out to help compensate. This, added to addressing the pockets, should help rectify the carriage.
Thank you for your message and for watching the channel!
Best explanation by far! What’s the name of adhesive remover?
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I love this video! I'm getting my doberman pup soon and I want to be as prepared as possible for when she gets here. Her ears will already be cropped and the edges will be healed before she leaves the breeder thankfully. I'm still wondering if you use the bridge for the entire duration of posting, or if it's only for the first few weeks. Also, I've heard some people leave the ears unposted for a day or two to allow them to "air out" is this necessary, or should the ears only be down for as long as it takes for them to dry after cleaning them? I know it's tedious work, but the end result is looks so worth it. Dobermans are the best!!
Oh Jennifer, how exciting! I'm so glad to hear that your breeder will be cropping and not letting the puppy go until the edges are healed. This is generally a sign of a very responsible breeder :-)
Let's first talk about the airing out. If all is well with the ears when you take them down (no goop, no sores, no infection or infectious smell) then I gently clean them, and as soon as they are dry, I post them right back up. If they do have any of the mentioned boo-boos, then I will clean them, treat them as needed and let them air as long as necessary- that might be one day or a few days. The longer the ears are down between postings, the more ground you lose in what you have gained. But it is better to lose some ground than try to post while the ears are not healthy, which will only aggravate the issue. And BTW, if your puppy's posted ears get wet, take them down and make sure they are throughly dry before reposting. Wet tape can trap moisture underneath, leading to infection and necrosis.
As for the bridge...keep in mind that this is for my line of puppies. Other lines cropped by other veterinarians may be different in when they are ready. Around 4.5 months of age I start leaving the ears down for perhaps half a day before reposting. If the ears are still standing straight up at reposting, then next time I'll leave them down for a full day. If the ears are still standing straight up at reposting, then the next time I'll air them for a day and a half, and so on. If at any time the ears start angling out, drooping, etc., I put them right back up and will not air them that long the next time. When I see that the ears can stay straight up for a full day between postings, I will start replacing the solid bridge with either a "soft" tape bridge or eliminate the bridge altogether. Again, if I see any evidence of back sliding on my progress, I'll go back to the solid bridge.
Thanks so much for watching and best wishes for your new puppy!
Hi there! I finally got my puppy and she’s perfect! She’s been here for just over a week and I implemented your posting method about 5 days ago. I know it’s hard to diagnose through this comment section, but I noticed she has bumps developing on the top of her head and where her ear meets her head. The bumps are kind of crusty and they are in her fur and it seems like a skin irritation. It’s limited to her head and a little bit of her ears so I’m sure it’s related to posting. I’m using all of the products you linked and I’m wondering if you’ve ever experienced this before?
Amazing Video!!! Ho much time do you give in between ear posting?
My rule of thumb is for the first 2 months, the ears go immediately back up. After that, you can start playing with having them unposted for a few minutes to a few hours- providing that they don't start drooping or breaking over. You don't want to lose any ground you've made!
13:48 what’s the antiseptic powder you recommend to use? I don’t see it in the description
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Would this work for a Great Dane? I am getting a dane puppy in a few months and don’t know how to post his ears yet.
I honestly don't know. If you'll let me know where you live, I'll reach out to my network to try to find you someone with Dane posting experience to help you.
Sorry if this has been asked. My Dobe is almost 5 months. One ear stands great the other has always been the problem child. The last time I only posted the ear that flops over in the middle and not using a bridge. Should I post both again and use a bridge or is it okay to only post the one that isn't standing all the way?
You will need to post both so that the bridge can help support the bad ear while it is learning to stand. Don't let there be any 'down time' until you have good progress. Best wishes!
@@TheDobermanWay thank you! How do you know when to use the larger size of backer rod? I've been using 1/2".
You can swap to the 5/8ths around 6-7 months if you still need to post at that point. 😊
WoW... did you give your pup something before starting?
My GS is so wiggley I haven’t been able to start posting yet.
Davesxd, it didn't take me long to learn to do it after the pups have been out playing for a LONG time and are tired! 😆
Do I have to use the zip tie? And if I do was it pointing towards us or the ear?
You don't HAVE to use the zip tie, but if it is the heavy duty type I recommend, it will keep the caulking rod straighter- preventing it from curling or otherwise being bent during play, scratching, rubbing, etc.
You will initially start by beginning to insert the rod into the bell of the ear with the tie towards the ear. Twist the rod as you continue to seat the rod down into the bell (think as if screwing a cork down into a bottle) until the tie is then facing away from the ear.
I hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
@@TheDobermanWay Thank You! because I use a different method for ear posting but I will take the zip tie into consideration!
How can I keep my pupp from shaking his ear posts off. He hates it
Quick question. My Johnson Johnson tape is almost done and it’s only enough to tape the whole ear and not the backer rod. Is it okay if I don’t tape the backer rod just this one time?
You can give it a try, but you're going to lose the stiffness. But I'd rather you do that to hold you over a couple of days until you can get more tape than let the ears go unposted for that same time.
@@TheDobermanWay Thank you! But I found some athletic tape in the store and I think it’s fine to use it for now.
Great!
Hello, I hope you are well, I have a 21-month-old Doberman and he has had trouble keeping one ear up but the other stays up. My question is if you could recommend a veterinarian who can solve my dobie's ear problem. I'm from Philadelphia, PA.
Hi Carlos, as you may have already figured out, your boy will need a corrective procedure to get that ear to stand. While there are a few ear crop Vets in PA, I'm going to suggest you contact www.millstonepetdoc.com/
They are about 1 hr from Philly. Dr. Koster is a respected breeder of many AKC Champion Dobermans, so really knows her stuff.
Good luck with your boy, and thanks for watching the channel!
Appreciate you help, thank you very much.
Hi! For how long ear posting should be done to your dog? Im newbie,
Hi Duncan, there are so many factors in play with ear crops that it is impossible to give you a time frame. The ear set, length of crop, style of crop, thickness of the ear leather, degree of ear pocket and persistence of the ear poster all play into the equation. Some dogs are done by 5 months old, while others may still be posting at 1 year old.
What I do is after posting for 3 months straight with no down time (just take down and put right bCk up), I will take them down and let them air for 4 hours, then back up. The following week I add another 4 hours, and so on. If at any point during the airing out the ears start to droop, slant or break over, put them back up immediately and do not air out between postings for the following 4 weeks. Then start the airing out periods again at 4 hours.
I hope this helps! Congratulations on joining the Doberman family!
3 month old doberman, does it have time to keep its ears up?
Elias, if you are asking if it is too late to crop a Doberman at 3 months, yes it is. The typical window for Dobermans to be cropped is 8 to 10 weeks. Sometimes you can get by with 12 weeks but that's pushing it. Of course, all cropping should be done under a Veterinarian's supervision and proper anesthesia. I hope that answered your question. Thanks for watching the channel!
I recently got my very first Doberman at 8 weeks. At 9 1/2 weeks, when her ears were healed, i began posting the way the breeder showed me. 4 days later, when I went to change it, her ears had sores and were completely infected. Luckily she was already on antibiotics for a UTI. I waited over a week for them to completely heal. Needless to say we lost a lot of progress and her ears were at a 90° angle. Luckily i found your video and I am now doing it your way. She is 11 weeks now and i just started posting again. I have many questions...
1) Will I still be able to correct her ears since she's still so young?
2) how long do you recommend I post for now that I've had to start over?
3) how many weeks do you bridge for?
4) How long do you do the goal post plus a little? When do you switch to just the goal post?
5) the powder you recommend comes out a lot, real fast with one squeeze. Can I cover to top of the ear with a paper towel and do the power before the glue so it doesn't get all over the glue?
Sorry for the plethora of questions and thanks in advance for the answers 🙂
Hi Laura, I'm sorry you and your puppy had such a bad experience 😔
1. Because she is so young, you should be just fine! Just be persistent!
2. - 4. Look in these comments for one from Jennifer md3dr, and my response to it. I think that will answer these three questions.
5. The powder can make a mess! Yes, you can definitely put it in prior to applying the glue. You can also use a piece of tape to cover all but a couple of the powder holes.
Thanks so much for watching! Best wishes with your puppy!
@@TheDobermanWay so now I'm at a loss and completely discouraged. I followed your video, step by step... Washed my hands, cleaned her ears, did the post and the next day I noticed the tape was wet from the bell of the ear up about two inches. When I took the post out... It's all infected on the inside of the ear. (Not on the top of the ear where it was infected and completely healed from the last posting technique). I literally only had the post in one day. I have no idea what I am doing wrong. She kept shaking her head and scratching at the post while it was in. I tried stopping her and distracting her so she wouldn't scratch it. It appears that the backer rod rubbed the inside of the ear raw... Maybe from shaking her head. What am I doing wrong? I'm going to have to once again keep her post free until she heals.😭
Take a breath Laura, we'll get through this! Occasionally you'll have puppies that simply can't tolerate having a post down in the bell, due to a sensitivity to the adhesive in the tape.
In this case, you can start the posts just high enough that the bottom of the post does not touch the rim of the bell. Because this kind of posting is less stable, it will be vital that 1. You use the Torbot glue and 2. You use a solid bridge like the pool noodle in the video.
Also, I'm sure you're using the white athletic tape for the rods and posting, but I wanted to make sure. Some folks try to use duck tape on the rods. I find that pups tend to be far more sensitive to duck tape, so just in case you have been using it, stop and use the cloth athletic tape instead.
If you continue to have problems after using the steps above, let me know and I'll see if I can find someone I trust for you to go to.
@@TheDobermanWay thank you so much for getting back to me. I'm doing everything, step by step, that your video says. I ordered every product you have listed in the description. No duct tape. I will try doing the backer rod a little shorter. I think that will help bc to me it seems like it's rubbing it raw in the bell of the ear, from friction probably. I used the powder and put the cotton round at the tip like instructed, made sure the zip tie wasn't long enough to go into the bell of the ear... like you said, she must just have really sensitive ears. I think the new way you suggested should make all of the difference we need and I wouldn't have thought to do that on my own, given this is my first dobbie, so thanks a bunch for the advice!
@@LAURA-mi7nehow is it working out for you?
Could you do a video on Dobermans and skin care? My pup is having really bad dandruff and is itchy. I hear this is common but nothing I'm doing is helping (I'm not over bathing or using cheap shampoos).
AC C, what are you feeding, and what have you tried so far?
@@TheDobermanWay
Thank you so much for getting back to me. I'll do my best to provide information.
Food: PPP Salmon Rice for Sensitive Skin and Stomach (All Life Stages)-I massage light amount of canine appropriate moisturizer into fur occasionally, paying special attention after baths.
-Not over bathing, but also not avoiding baths all together.
-Using high quality shampoo and conditioner (Isle of Dogs).
-Adding fish oil and eggs to her diet.
-I make sure shes well hydrated and that her needs are met.
My next step is to try a humidifier because these issues only started when the weather truly got cold and dry. She was fine in the summer, but she's also only 9 months so these could be hormonal changes... I'm just not sure. She has not had her first heat.
I will be taking her to the vet after I try a humidifier. She's not losing patches of fur or anything, but looks irritated by the itching and has a lot of dandruff. I've heard issues like this aren't uncommon but I'm not entirely sure how to manage it and improve her condition beyond this.
I was going to mention putting a humidifier in the room she spends the most time in, but you beat me to the punch! Look at the bottle of fish oil you are giving- ignore what the front claims, go to the back. See how much EPA and DHA are in each pill/squirt (note that if the recommended dose is 2 capsules/ teaspoons/squirts for example, that that EPA/DHA needs to be divided by that number of capsules/ teaspoons/squirts. When addressing dry skin, you want to aim for 4000 units of EPA/DHA daily.
You can also try adding 1 Tablespoon coconut oil to her food daily.
Also get a Zoom Groom ( amzn.to/3D6EFOQ ) Use it daily to loosen dry hair and flakes, and stimulate blood flow to the skin. Use it in circles all over her body to loosen and massage, then in the direction of the coat to pull the hair and flakes off. Follow up with a damp cloth to pull off the remainder. The first few days you will make the dandruff worse as you loosen it up, but stick with it.
@The Doberman Way thank you, I'll try this for at least a month and update you later! Feeling hopeful.
@@TheDobermanWay I've gotten my cart mostly ready for checkout but I cannot find a brand of fish oil that has 4k units of EPA and DHA, even between 3 whole servings. The highest one I found(1000:800 EPA:DHA with 3 capsules per serving), I would have to give 12 pills a day! Do you have a brand recommendation by any chance? I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.
Once everything comes in I'm going to try it for a month to see if she improves. Thank you very much for you help, the Doberman community has been delightful and I'm looking forward to going further with titling my girl.
On average how many weeks / months do the ears need to be posted and when you remove the tape how many hours do you leave them before reposting? I think I caught 18 weeks but I’m not sure?
That's a tough one because there are so many factors at play- length of crop, style of crop, width of crop, thickness of the ear leather, persistence of the person posting, ear set, degree of ear pocket, etc.
My dogs are given moderate show crops and are typically standing by 6 months old.
I usually take the ears down and repost immediately until that time. Then I will take the ears down and watch them. If they start to sag/lean/curl/break-over I immediately repost them. If the bottom 2/3 of the ears are standing great, and just the tips are wavy, then I'll go to strips just for the tips. I will be making a separate video on that simple procedure.
Is the cement necessary or can the tape be enough?
Hi Christina, you can try it without the Torbot. I've done it a few times in a pinch. But if your puppy paws at its ears or plays with other dogs, the Torbot will really help sucure your work until the next time to post.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for such a detailed video! We've used your method from the start, we've been posting for about 2 1/2 weeks. Things are going well, other than after everything is done his ears tend to tilt forward. Am I doing something wrong to cause this? I feel like I have the posts all the way in, I'm turning the ears slightly forward when bridging...any help is appreciated.
It sounds like he has the really deep pockets. I would try increasing the padding you are putting in the ear pockets. You may have to almost over-compensate with the padding, so you'll have an obvious bulge. And in your boy's case, I'd eliminate the minute twist when applying the bridge. Give that a try for the next two rounds of posting, and let me know if there's any improvement.
@@TheDobermanWay thank you, we were thinking the same thing about not rotating forward! I will try the extra padding and let you know how it goes. Thanks so much.
How many days does the ear post needs to stay on dobbies?
Providing that the posts stay dry, you can let them stay posted 5-7 days. But check daily for odors or any discharge- if you note either, go ahead and take them down so you can investigate the problem.
Is the cement glue really strong enough to withstand him shaking his head?
Hi Nate, yes, the Torbot will be your best friend! 😆 When I have litters, they are, of course, pulling on each other's posts. The Torbot is the only way I can keep the posts in.
That being said, you'll want to check inside your puppy's ear bells to make sure there isn't any signs of sores, irritation, etc. If there is, that is likely the reason he shakes his head so much. You'll need to wait till that is cleared up before re-posting.
@@TheDobermanWay I used your video and posted exactly how you demonstrated after The first 8hours the puppies ears were irritated and had draining and light bleeding inside. Can’t really see sores but can tell from the drainage it’s irritated. We removed immediately. What’s your advice
Your pup may be one of the few that simply can not tolerate anything in the bell of the ear without reacting to it. I had one years ago like that.
You can follow the same procedure but without actually inserting the post into the bell. The bottom of the post should be just above the outer rim of the bell, so the post will not rub the rim and irritate it. You will still use the cable ties to stiffen the posts, wrap and then back wrap them, use the Torbot glue. The bridge will be vital to keeping the ears upright. Since this posting won't be as secure as a normal posting, you may find that you have to repost every 4 days or so.
If he starts to have irritation on the inside of the ear where the post is glued, let me know. Occasionally there are pups with very sensitive skin that reacts to the tape. If that happens, I can refer you to a product to create a barrier between the skin and the tape.
Hope this helps!
My Male Doberman is 20 months old, I was very good at keeping his ears posted, but still his ears won’t stand up. His cropped ears are absolutely beautiful! The just don’t stand up. But I’ve given up on posting. It kills me I seriously prefer the ears upright! How long will you post ears?
Oh Sheila, I'm sorry to hear that. Don't be hard on yourself- if you were persistent and they are still not standing, it is more likely an issue with the ear leather thickness, excessive length, etc. Once a dog is 14-16 months, if the ears are not standing, then it's time to throw in the towel. But don't give up hope yet! There are very talented veterinarians who can do tricks to get the ears to stand, if you are willing to go in for another surgery. If you want to go to Facebook.com/TheDobermanWay and Message me where you live, I'll see if I can help you locate a veterinarian that can help your boy get that Look of Eagles that we love.
@@TheDobermanWay oh my gosh your a lifesaver, yes please, I want to do what ever it take. I living In Texas about 1.5 hours from Dallas. I don’t mind traveling with him because it’s that important to me. ❤️🙏🙌🏻
Perfect! Google "Deborah Schaffer DVM" in Dallas. She does beautiful crops and is well respected. Best wishes!
Hello! I came here and watched this video and am looking for some advice. I rescued a Doberman back in May- he had just turned a year old. His ears were flopped over, but cropped (shorter crop). My questions are, is there any hope? His ears occasionally stick up on their own, which I believe indicates that some posting was done when he was younger, but they don’t stand consistently. I’d love to see him looking the way he was altered to, because I hate to think he went through the cropping procedure for nothing! Thank you for any response 🖤
Thank you for adopting a Doberman needing a home! 🥰
The chances of getting hos ears to stand through posting would be practically zero. You can go to an experienced ear Vet to have surgery to make them stand using an implanted splint or strings. They are pretty basic surgeries with small incisions and quick recovery. But it's not going to be worth the surgery and the money to some folks. If you decide you'd like to at least check out the cost, let me know where you live, and I'll see if I can suggest a reputable ear Vet close to you.
@@TheDobermanWay thank you for the quick reply! I have a vet in my area who enjoys cosmetic work, so my next step was going to be contacting him for his opinion! Thank you again for the input!
Looks nice. Any ideas how I keep my pup from ripping it all off?
Bobobogan, if you use the specific glue and tape I recommend in the video description, the ears should stay posted for a good week, even when playing with his/her littermates. If you use any other type of tape, or do not use the glue, then all bets are off.
What size is the backer rod
Markitos, 1/2" is the one I use 90% of the time.
I am confused about the direction to wrap the tape, as I was shown to go opposite way and leave the fold😮.
Hi Linda, I too was trained that way some 30+ years ago, but when I started wrapping opposite of the fold, I found the ears stood much straighter, with less chance of crossing over. Thanks for watching!
How do you get the puppy to sit nicely
The trick is to do the ears after the puppy has been out playing for a long time!
My puppy's age is 5 months 26 days....
Can i crop his ears now ?? And will it stand if i maintain posting?? Please help
I'm sorry, unless you have the ears cropped like a Pit Bull, they are well past the age to crop and stand. The norm is 7-9 weeks, 14 weeks at the very most but even that is really pushing it for even a medium crop length.
I received my puppy last week at 11 weeks old. She came cropped and posted. I removed her postings for a posting change and discovered that one ear is crossing over to the other ear. Is this fixable or is she going to have a Bad ear permanently??? So worried about this
At this age, you can definitely fix it! Be sure to use the cotton "bumper" shown in the video to help push out the pocket of each ear, and that your solid bridge is wide. In your case, I would want the posted ears to be bridged at 10 and 2 (as if seen on a clock face) to over compensate for the one ear. Once you see that the ear is back on track, you can progress to a bridge that is at 11 and 1.
Congratulations on your puppy!
@@TheDobermanWay thank you so much for the reply and putting me at ease!
How do you train a puppy to stay still during this process?
The key is to do it after the puppy has had a prolonged play session to wear it out!
Thanks! Just had to check :)
My dog is a year and a half that I I rescued. She is a Doberman and her ears were cropped when i rescued her but they do not perk up and stay down and floppy. My question is, am I still able to use your method to help her ears stay up?
I'm afraid it's too late now for posting. Your only alternative at this point is corrective surgery to force the ears into an upright position. If you are interested in looking into this, you'll need to find a knowledgeable ear cropping vet.
After you remove the post how long do you wait until you post again?
For the first couple of months, I repost immediately. After that initial 2 months, I will start letting the ears 'air' for a gradually increasing time. The first time may be an hour before reposting. The next time 2-3 hours, and so on. If at any time the ears are 'airing', they start to droop, fall or break, I stop and repost immediately, and during the next 'airing', I take a step back in time. For example, if I was to a point the previous week where I was trying to 'air' the ears for 8 hours, but they started to droop before those 8 hours were up, then this week I would only let them 'air' for 4-6 hours.
im trying this now, do you have available puppy?
I usually only have one litter a year, and a one to two year waitlist. However, if you have a puppy already, you do not want to get another until your existing pup is at least 18 months old and is absolutely solid on its behaviors and commands. Does not chew on anything that isn't his, always comes when called, etc.
Littermate syndrome (look it up) is legit, whether the puppies are littermates or simply a few months apart in age. You want the pups to bond with you, not become codependent on each other. And if you wait until the one you have now is at least 18 months old and solid in behaviors and commands, then your second one will follow the lead.
So this isn't about cutting ears? Its like training them to stick up?
Correct. Cropping should be performed under a licensed veterinarian. This video is intended to teach a basic method of posting the ears to train them to stand.
@@mgray999 ear postings are done after the cropping has healed.
How come my dog takes them off after I put it one here 😂 she don’t stay still how come my dog is not normal 😂
Hey Justchilling, if you use the Torbot glue I show in the video (and link to in the description) she shouldn't be able to take them off. If she can, then it may be the Torbot you have is not good (I occasionally have received Torbot that was too thin), you didn't use quite enough, or that you used too much but didn't give it time to air for a minute before applying the posts.
As far as being still, I learned LONG ago to wait to post ears until after the puppies had been out playing for a good, long time, so they were tired! :-)
Thanks for watching and go love on that puppy, normal or not! LOL!
My boys ears keep wanting to point straight out like devil horns when the posts are in. Very noticeable when hes at rest. Watched the video couple dozen times feel like something im missing. Also my pup is def not as still as yours is😂. We have trouble lining up the bridge every time we end up cutting and readjusting. Also the outside of the bottom of the eat is really wide. Feel like the vet did not do a proper job. Wish I could share pics
If you are on Facebook, go to my page The Doberman Way, and you can send the ear photos to me via Messenger.
@@TheDobermanWay Thanks for responding😀 will do!
Why cropp the ears??
Hi, I addressed this in my video description, but am copying here:
"If you disapprove of cropping, I celebrate your right to choose for your dog. As a Preservation Breeder of over 35 AKC Champion Dobermans, I choose to continue the tradition established by Louie Dobermann based on the original purpose of the Breed. Negative comments about cropping will be removed. The purpose of this forum is to gather together to celebrate our mutual love for this Breed, not divide us over differing personal beliefs."
Why not just leave the ears as they are.
Hi Solid9999fine, as I mentioned in the video Description, as a Preservation Breeder of over 30 AKC Champion Dobermans, I choose to continue the tradition established by Louie Dobermann based on the original purpose of the Breed. That purpose, as a protective companion, has not changed and thus the function of cropped ears and docked tail remain. If you disapprove of cropping, I celebrate your right to choose that for your own dog.
I hope that you will find value in the other videos on this channel, and thank you for your question!
If you want a hound dog, buy a hound dog. Otherwise don't comment on cropping a doberman's ears so it looks like a doberman........
Or you could just not get your dogs ears cropped because its an unnecessary aesthetic.
I celebrate every American's freedom to choose to crop or not crop.
Or you could troll another channel instead of someone who has spent years breeding to the standard, training in multiple disciplines and professionally handling and finishing hundreds of dogs across the country yet still takes time to help others learn. 🤔