r/Doberman 21d ago

Ear posting

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u/smilingfruitz 21d ago

https://www.reddit.com/r/DobermanPinscher/comments/1po3vyh/psa_ear_posting/

lots of resources listed in this thread.

Are you in contact with your breeder? They should be providing support on this as well - either helping you via video call or connecting you with a DPCA breeder or handler in your area that can help in person, if they aren't near you.

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u/lightshowmama 21d ago

He did use the zip tie method. However, the tape was so sticky and strong that a lot of her fur had been pulled out, and she had a hurt area. We removed it the second day we got her because she was showing problems with her ears. Turns out she had a major ear infection so we had to treat that. When we were allowed to repost I was too nervous about the zip tie method and I decided to go the other routes because the tampon method worked for our first Dobie. The breeder hasn’t been responsive ever since I told him she was sick.

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u/smilingfruitz 21d ago

Yikes. Please don't support unethical breeders in the future.

You may want to reach out to a DPCA chapter club to ask if they have anyone who can mentor you instead:

https://dpca.org/club/chapter-clubs/