Posting Ears
Posting ears is important for certain breeds especially Dobermans to prevent future health issues and to preserve the purpose of the breed. Breeds with long, floppy ears are more prone to ear infections and other ear-related issues, which can lead to discomfort and even hearing loss. Posting ears helps to prevent the ears from flopping over and restricting air flow, which can cause moisture buildup and increase the risk of infection. One of my favorite articles that throughly discusses the reasoning behind cropping and docking is “ Tale of Tails & Ears” by Avi Marshak.
Ear posting can be an intimidating task, regardless of whether you're a first-time dog owner or have been raising Dobermans for years. However, it's an essential procedure to ensure that your dog's ears develop correctly. Backer rod method is the technique I recommend, as it's the easiest, quickest, and yields fast results. The learning curve can be steep, but with practice and the right tools, anyone can master ear posting. To help you with the process, I've included some helpful videos below. While some of these videos do not use tarbot glue, I highly recommend it as it keeps the posts in place for longer and extends their lifespan..
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Tips and Tricks:
Put a coat of Tarbot on the ear and then on the Post. You will want to wait until the glue is tacky to stick in the ear. Then hold the post for 15-30 sec with pressure to the ear. Make sure ear is taught to post.
Make sure to always wrap ear post loosely with the tape then scrunch it to the ear.
When using Unisolve, pour the solution generously over the ear and ear post. Let it sit for 10-15 min before trying to take out the ear post.
Make sure the ear canal is dry before posting. I take a paper towel and wipe the canal before posting.
Do not give breaks! The only time the ears not be in post is when they are drying to be put back into post.
You will be posting until they are done teething plus a month. Usually around 7-9 months.
