Edens Ear Cropping Progress

[AresMyDobie]

I would ditched the bridge or use a tape bridge set at the ten and two position . That will help with the flopping because her ears will be working out more. Don't let them out of post for longer then an hour. Be sure to post through teething and when out of post make sure she isn't squishing her ears and stuff.
Should look like this
I now use even less tape then this with only two pieces. You don't need vet wrap either

 

[Edens_Daddy]

I would ditched the bridge or use a tape bridge set at the ten and two position . That will help with the flopping because her ears will be working out more. Don't let them out of post for longer then an hour. Be sure to post through teething and when out of post make sure she isn't squishing her ears and stuff.
Should look like this
View attachment 54485 I now use even less tape then this with only two pieces. You don't need vet wrap either

OK so ditch the bridge and nothing between the two? Just the post in the ear?

Also when you say I don't need the vet wrap either what are you referring to?

 

[JanS]

OK so ditch the bridge and nothing between the two? Just the post in the ear?

Yes, they only need that bridge for the first couple of postings, then it's better for them to use their own muscles to hold them up. Using the bridge too long can make them pull together and you definitely don't want that.

Also when you say I don't need the vet wrap either what are you referring to?

The colored stuff you have wrapped around them. Just a piece of tape at the top and bottom are all you need.

About like this.

 

[AresMyDobie]

How much ear control does she have with the ear that flops ? If it isn't much I'd use a loose bridge set at the ten and two position for it get strong this is only if the ear control isn't that great @Archer helped me tons when I started doing this so she will hopefully chime in here. Once she gains good ear control I'd lose the bridge but she seems old enough to me that you don't need it. The vet wrap is the pink stuff you don't need it just the tape

 

[DreamingDoberman]

Don't even give them a chance to flop. Clean her ears, make sure they are dried and then put her back in posts.
She is beautiful!

 

[Archer]

@Edens_Daddy it's Vit C that you give for ears, but only if you are having issues with them. It is not required for what you are seeing. Never supplement calcium to a growing LB puppy as it causes developmental orthopedic disorders in the long bones.

What you are seeing with the ear flop is normal at this point. Keep posting and make sure that you are getting the post deep in the canal and pulling up on the ear when you attach it to the post. On a longer crop, this is crucial. Also, what diameter backer rod are you using? 1/2" is the best for the longer crops. The tip needs a narrower form to wrap around to "set".

Personally, I would ditch the bridge. It will only cause you problems in the long run. Bridging too long will cause the ears to point into the head, which is not a proper position. Plus, she needs to be working those ear muscles and the bridge casts the ears into one position. You don't need the Vet Wrap either. I know some vets like to use it, but those ears need to breathe. You can accomplish the same thing by using 2-3 pieces of tape like Jan showed.