Ears!!

[Hali'smom]

When I got Hali from the breeder her ears were standing perfect. The very tip of both kind of curls in but I attributed it to being that long show crop. Now one of the ears is kicking in almost to the point of being ontop of her head. Should I post them? Don't worry- I know how!! I worked for a vet (I'm a cert. vet tech) that did show crops in FL, and I always did the posting. My husband thinks maybe it will straighten because she seems to have good control over them. What do you guys think?

[Dobs4ever]

Nope they will not correct themselves and that is the hardest thing to correct.

You must post them at a 10 2 position on her head to pull them out and hopefully get the muscle to relax. That often happens from them being posted in too upright a position.

You will most likely need a chin strap to hold them so she can't pick them up more.

You can pm me and I will give you the link to how to tape ears that will show you how I do the chin strap. Begin a vet or vet tech will not help you here. Some of the worst tape jobs I am seen were done by vets.

[Hali'smom]

Well, I can agree to that!! Lol! Especially since I taped them twice yesterday and once with a chin strap and she got them down both times. I used that "athletic" tape and I am thinking it was not sticky enough. Please send link!!

[tidibole]

Well, I can agree to that!! Lol! Especially since I taped them twice yesterday and once with a chin strap and she got them down both times. I used that "athletic" tape and I am thinking it was not sticky enough. Please send link!!You might want to consider using J&J Zonas tape, it is sticky and breathes, which is imperative to healthy posting. (I purchased 12 rolls from a vet supply at what I considered to be ressonable compared to what the vet intended to charge) I just recently saw a what I consider new posting routine, using the pipe insulation versus Tampax, etc. I am going to utilize this method myself. It is online! I have always had the best luck with SHOP paper towels, they are thick and solid when tripled. and rolled to fit the ear. Moleskin works well when utilized with prosthesis glue as well as shoe/foot pad, but in my opinion only when the ears are lazy and not needing a solid foundation! IN THE PAST, I have never had to utilize th chin strap as I have found that to be a potential annoying issue for the puppy, however, I HAVE utized the chin strap and it appears to also help for the future, when putting a show collar under the chin!!!

[Dobs4ever]

I used to use the zonas tape too but now they have come out with a paper tape that is awesome. Not as heavy on the ear - lets it breath and less irratating. You might try it. I love it so much more than the Zonas which I used for years until the paper tape was recommended to me.

[tidibole]

I used to use the zonas tape too but now they have come out with a paper tape that is awesome. Not as heavy on the ear - lets it breath and less irratating. You might try it. I love it so much more than the Zonas which I used for years until the paper tape was recommended to me.
I only hae about 4 rolls of the Zonas left! What is the new tape and where can I get it? Thanks

[Dobs4ever]

I use the nexcare paper tape and you should be able to get it at Walmart. I get mine at Walgreens but think I have also picked it up at Walmart. It is just so much lighter on the ear. I think you will like it when you do try it. It did surprise me that it sticks really wel but does not remove the hair.l. I still use a stickier tape for the back taping on the post to hold the post in the ear.

[tidibole]

I use the nexcare paper tape and you should be able to get it at Walmart. I get mine at Walgreens but think I have also picked it up at Walmart. It is just so much lighter on the ear. I think you will like it when you do try it. It did surprise me that it sticks really wel but does not remove the hair.l. I still use a stickier tape for the back taping on the post to hold the post in the ear.
Thank you, I will check at both stores...I am getting way too attached to this little monster!!LOL...

[Hali'smom]

New Ears!! This is after a week up again and taken down today!!

[OliveOil]

Oh my goodness, she looks so much like Olive in the first pic, except with floppy ears!! They look great.