[TxDobieLady]

I got my baby slices ears done. But the vet that did them charges for retapes and I lost my job a few weeks after she is four months old and has been untaped for three weeks I had to buy pup food instead so I've excepted that I completely wasted my money cropping her ears and I will love her no matter what.

 

[TxDobieLady]

Alices not slices lol sorry stupid auto spell check changer

 

[workingk9s]

It is not too late! There are tutorials here where you can tape them yourselves. Read up and give it a go.

 

[Jennie ATX]

It is actually very easy to do it yourself! Let me see if I can find you a tutorial..

ETA: http://www.dobermantalk.com/puppy-corner/47747-ear-posting-directions-photo-tutorial-my-method.html

There's a photo tutorial. To make it a little easier, you don't always have to wrap the posts in duct tape first, and personally I don't make "bumpers" for the posts either. I just back-tape the posts with Coach's tape (easier to find than Zonas tape, you can get Johnson and Johnson Coach's tape at Walmart) and then just put the post in the ear and tape around it.

 

[Jennie ATX]

Also, TxDobieLady, where are you located? I am in Austin and if you are fairly close, I can help you in person.

 

[Jhagman]

After struggling with my wiggly puppy, my vet suggested 1 Benadryl just before I wrap them.

She dozes and it is much easier to do!

 

[TxDobieLady]

I'm fourth min away from Bastrop on hw 21 any anyhelp in person would be awesome I read the thread on how to do to so but o couldn't find the supplies at any stores here in town

 

[Jennie ATX]

I'm fourth min away from Bastrop on hw 21 any anyhelp in person would be awesome I read the thread on how to do to so but o couldn't find the supplies at any stores here in town

Great!!!! You are not that far from me. Actually Ziggy's breeder lives near Bastrop off Hwy 21. She may be able to help you, and if not, I most likely can. I know she has been very busy since she had to evacuate her home during the Bastrop fires. I'll PM you.

 

[TxDobieLady]

So pretty much exactly an hour from Austin .

 

[jhowell]

Don't give up. Good luck!!!!

 

[MeadowCat]

You can do it yourself, and it's not too late! Hopefully you can meet up with Jenny or her breeder and they can show you how to do it.

 

[StarlightDobe]

I hope that with help you get some good results, at 4 months it doesnt seem too late to get the ears to stand, she still has alot of growing to do, and my girls were cropped at 12 weeks, and still in posts at the same age so it is likely if you get them up and just be patient and keep them posted for a little while you can get them to stand. I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya.

 

[Reds]

Don't give up. See if you can get some help from maybe a boxer or dane breeder close to you that crops ears if there are no dobe breeders close to you.

 

[TxDobieLady]

still no help never head from ATX so they arent posted and no stores in my area have supplies for me to do it myself or I would.

 

[Tater927]

What materials are you having trouble finding? We used tape ( I can check what kind) and rolled paper towels for Tater's ears.

 

[KCFilley]

Hi,

Did you get help from anyone? If not, post a photo so we can see how long her ears are and maybe I can put together some posts along with tape and mail to you. You can pm me your mailing address. I don't think it's too late to post her ears. Here is a link to the tape I purchase. Also, if you go to a local hardware store, they should have the 3/8" or 1/2" insulation/backer rod. Or, you could use the cardboard off the hangers from a local cleaners, you could use Tampax, or even tightly rolled paper towels.

Don't worry. Do it a couple of times, you'll probably screw up just like we all did. Don't get frustrated but keep redoing it. Post here if you have problems.

I give my pup good treats when we are doing ears. Sometimes I have to practically sit on her but we get it. Other times if she is laying on the sofa and slightly tuckered, I will post while she is drowsy. Believe it or not we get the rods in evenly like that as well.

Will your vet show you one time how to post?

Amazon.com: Zonas Porous Tape 1 inch 12pk: Pet Supplies

 

[MeadowCat]

still no help never head from ATX so they arent posted and no stores in my area have supplies for me to do it myself or I would.

You could send JennieATX a PM.

 

[Jennie ATX]

Sorry Tx, I had a job interview yesterday that I spent several days frantically preparing for.. :lol: (Got the job though, yay)

I can help you tomorrow, it would have to be fairly early in the morning. I'll give you a call this evening.