How to keep these ears up?

parisvee

I've tried multiple techniques to get my pup's ears to stand and what's worked best is having her wear the cone! After she was spayed and had to wear the cone for a couple of weeks her ears began to stand up. They flopped back down and we tried the cone again w/taping and up they went! Clearly she can't keep wearing this cone and she's about 15-16 weeks so I don't want to miss that window where they wont stand if not trained properly. 

Any suggestions on how to keep them up once the cone gets them up?

Thanks 

BulliesofNC

Continue with the tape training and while you're tapping the ears provide her some knox geletin which will help harden the cartilage in her ears.

King_the_bt

How much gelatin should you use?

JParanee

Copy and pasted from a good article

Gelatin
Feeding your dog gelatin has many health benefits. The main amino acid in gelatin is glycine, which carnivores normally get from eating the tendons, skin and cartilage of their prey. If you decide to add gelatin to your dog’s diet, the gelatin MUST be sugar free and fat free. The only two gelatins I personally recommend using are Great Lakes Gelatin and Knox Gelatin. Knox Gelatin is better used for small dogs than large dogs, as the amount needed for large dogs would require larger amounts of the gelatin and would be more costly, however can still be used for large dogs. Great Lakes Gelatin can be fed to all sizes of dogs, and this is the brand I recommend most.

The main benefits of feeding your dog gelatin are:
•Protects against seizures and brain damage
•Has anti-inflammatory actions that can reduce painful inflammation
•Supports a healthy digestive system
•Is fat free, cholesterol free and sugar free
•Helps harder the toe nails
•Supports cartilage growth and development, especially in the joints and ears
•Can help prevent arthritis, arthrosis and other degenerative joint disorders and diseases
•Strengthens tendons, ligaments, muscles and bones
•Supports a good coat, good skin and blood cell growth
•Increases alertness and energy
Things to know about using gelatin:
•NEVER use regular/dessert gelatin, such as Jello
•Sweeteners in regular/dessert gelatin can cause seizures and death
•The gelatin is most beneficial if fed from an early age as a preventative to avoid joint problems in the future, but can start being fed at any age which will still improve health
The gelatin is fed as a powder, sprinkled over your dog’s food. However, you can also make the gelatin and turn it into its jelly-form and feed it to your dog as a fun treat. It is easier to use Knox Gelatin for the treats, as it already comes in packets and directions for use. Pour the mixed liquid into ice cube trays and put in the fridge until it is chilled and reaches its jellied form. You can also put small pieces of apple, carrot, blueberries and other healthy foods in the ice tray before you put it in the fridge to harden. One pack of Knox Gelatin may require more than one ice cube tray, but they can be easily stored in a sealed container in the fridge. Putting a piece of plastic wrap between each layer can allow you to stack the pieces on top of each other without them all sticking together. Remember, although you are using gelatin for the treats, you do not have to reduce the amount of the powdered form you add to your dog’s food. A dog’s diet should not be changed because of treats, regardless of what the treat is made up, whether is it gelatin, chicken, beef, etc. Adding a little extra gelatin will not harm you dog at all, the serving size is just a general idea as to how much is needed to benefit your dog.
Gelatin Serving Chart
Dog’s Weight Serving
10-25 pounds ½ teaspoon
25-50 pounds 1 teaspoon
50-75 pounds 2 teaspoons
75-100 pounds 1 tablespoon
100+ pounds 1 ¼ tablespoon
**Feed as a powder twice a day. Serving size is per meal, not per day.
Most packages of Knox Gelatin come in packets of 4, so you will find it easier to buy a few boxes at a time and combine it all into a container or re-sealable bag.