Help with ears

lovely_jdw

So I have a stubborn boy and am unsure how to prevent him from getting at his ears. I'm having to only have them taped when we are home and taking them off at night and while we are at work (I know I know) because he very easily manages to get the tape off! hes only eaten one set and I will not let it happen again! I'm giving him cottage cheese twice a week (started that this week) and I am also giving him calcium powder per our breeders orders. Lol my vet will not tape them and I have considered contacting a local doberman breeder to ask for advice and assistance. I am using the strongest hold medical (cloth) tape I can find and it just won't hold up to his big feet constantly prying. I bought a cone yesterday and left him in his crate while I went to the store and his magical puppy powers ripped I off and successfully made it unusable. I have seen people use sports tape and was hoping for some input from you veteran owners! Any advice helps!

that1Boomer

The inflatable donut cone is the first thing to come to mind. Ours popped a hold after a few uses but, here is where we got smart. Instead of replacing it. We pulled the bladder out of it and made a replacement out of foam. Our girl still doesn't know how to get past it. Those e collar/cones are awful.
Good Luck. Nice looking boy you got there. Pointed ears or not, he is the same boy.

lovely_jdw

Thats a good idea! Might have to try it. I'm just being very persistent for now making him have them taped and if he rips it off I put it right back on. They are perky now just won't stand for longer than a few seconds at a time. :o3 and thank you!! Yours is beautiful as well!

corey90260

He's so cute with the ears down Good Luck

lovely_jdw

I'd say it's working! 8->

lovely_jdw

I dont want to create another thread so I'll post it here!
Does anyone know how to register him? I know to go under foreign registration because he's Russian but what are the actual steps (if anyone knows) because I'm a bit confused :-/ new puppy problems. Lol

lovely_jdw

All set! Thank you all

that1Boomer

Lovely_idw His ears look fantastic. Persistence, something you will need for the life of the EBT.

BulliesofNC

Here's an article I wrote a while back that I feel will be beneficial for you - https://bulliesofnc.com/tape-training-puppy-ears/