Ears... i cant tell a pocket from a wocket

[Skatchkeb]

I had posted before about having issues after playing with tank, thinking his ears were done. I thought it might be pockets so I started posting with bumpers. I felt i was doing it wrong and started trying to figure out exactly what the concept was. While trying to work out a post im questioning if its even a pocket or just needs to stay in posts longer and eat some eggs. Advice appreciated.

 

[Ddski5]

In pictures posted, I think his ears look really good.

I do not see the ears T-peeing in.


Go back to the basic principles of:
1. Post should go deep into the bell
2. Make sure to pull up on the ear when putting in post.
3. 1hr break then repost.
4. No bridge.

 

[ArdynBane]

Its kind of hard to see from the photos, to be honest. Can you take a clear photo of the back of the ears? See if there is a crease.

 

[Skatchkeb]

 

[Ddski5]

Looks good there but hard to tell if ears are not on alert- vertical position.

If there is a pocket(s), when the pup alerts hard, one or both ears will fall/collapse inward.

If this is the case, providing a bumper at that pocket area will push the pocket out and provide support and strength to straighten out the ear.

What kind of harness does he have on?

 

[Tropicalbri's]

You can see where the ear goes inward at the base of the head on his right ear. That needs to have a bumper in place on the post.

 

[Skatchkeb]

He was out for almost a week and that started happening.

Its an icefang harness

 

[Skatchkeb]

You can see where the ear goes inward at the base of the head on his right ear. That needs to have a bumper in place on the post.
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Thank you soooooo much.

 

[Ddski5]

The pocket is on the inside near the skull (dark area left picture).

The fix is to add a bumper on side of post to push the pocket out and straighten the ear (dark area on right picture).

Have to excuse my artistic abilities.

Yours is on other ear though.

 

[Tropicalbri's]

Have to excuse my artistic abilities.

Budding artist.

 

[Skatchkeb]

Im hoping im doing this right. Its a bummer i ran into it. But Id have to learn one day most likely.

 

[Kaiser2016]

Cute pupper.

The STFU badge

 

[Tropicalbri's]

You can shorten those posts some. Will be less area for them to snag or bump something but I would do it before you put them in the ear to reduce risk of cutting the tip of ear. Lol

 

[JanS]

Handsome boy!

I agree that you can shorten the posts quite a bit.

I don't know if you've seen this thread on posting with bumpers but it's pretty helpful.
Ear Taping using bumpers

 

[Mystic]

You can always use cotton too and pack it behind the post to form and push those areas out. I actually like using cotton more. You could play around with both and see what you like better.

 

[Skatchkeb]

I think i am going to try the cotton ball method, its hard to target with the backerrod bumper

 

[Skatchkeb]

I have his posts with bumpers, Im honestly suprised how fast you can lose the concept of what youre doing when you stretch the ear out, it goes from a noticeable problem and location to having clue what to do in an instant. Hes 7 months now... Im assuming I have time to fix this.