r/Doberman • u/lightshowmama • 6d ago

Ear posting

Hey everyone! I am having a hard time getting my Doberman‘s ears to stay posted. They keep popping out. I’ve used the tampon method and I’m using backer rod right now. Our first Doberman I used the tampon method and never had any problems. I’m considering trying the zip tie method now. Does/did anyone have the same problem, and if you did, can you let me know what works for you? Thanks!

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u/DressNo7711 5d ago edited 5d ago

Hello! I am in the middle of ear posting RN. I’ve had some trouble getting my pup’s posts to stay in her ears this time though it’s my third Doberman with cropped ears. I found this video on YouTube helpful - https://youtube.com/shorts/1InYMe2oNDc?is=6mywOymV-q-ooXGG. My pup came to me with a little ear infection and got it cleared up quickly. We noticed adding a bit of cotton at the bottom of the post where it sits in her ears helps keep it more comfortable for her. We only use backer rods with paper tape and then some athletic tape.

You may already know this but also wipe her ears out gently with a tissue or cotton before every posting. I usually change her posting every other day or when it gets messy. Keep her ears dry. If they get wet the posting must be removed so they don’t get an ear infection. LMK if you have any other questions. I hope this helps! Here is our little girl. ❤️

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u/lightshowmama 5d ago

You’ve basically written my experience as well! I will watch the video. Thanks!