JustJon
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Thank you so much! This is very helpful. I will move forward with this method and post pics later in the evening!
How bad is this? Ear posting
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JustJon
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Toon your advice and did exactly what you described. We talked to the breeder via FaceTime and decided to do away with the bridge, so far he seems to like it much more, hasn’t been pawing and scratching it at all!
Just have to be careful not to tape too tight. Outer tape loosely and then kinda squeeze the loose tape on the ears by closing your hand grip on the ears/Backerrod. This will make for sure it isn’t too tight.
I would taco the scab as in pictures with ointment but would try to fanagle a way to not tape over it too much so it’s easier to get off. You can actually 3-4 piece tape the ear and not have to cover the taco spot.
There is a chance, if you leave on too long, that the ointment absorbs in and the taco may stick some into the scab. Just be easy with it. Saturate it with warm water to loosen it up and remove easier.
Did it many times with Ragnar, just have to problem solve and figure it out. I think you have it though. You are pretty detailed and organized with what you are already doing.
Keep us updated.
I would taco the scab as in pictures with ointment but would try to fanagle a way to not tape over it too much so it’s easier to get off. You can actually 3-4 piece tape the ear and not have to cover the taco spot.
There is a chance, if you leave on too long, that the ointment absorbs in and the taco may stick some into the scab. Just be easy with it. Saturate it with warm water to loosen it up and remove easier.
Did it many times with Ragnar, just have to problem solve and figure it out. I think you have it though. You are pretty detailed and organized with what you are already doing.
Keep us updated.
JustJon
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Vito is great! Unfortunately, it seems his scab came off prematurely… (I probably didn’t use your method correctly). So we have been just letting the ear heal completely, using vetericyn, keeping the ear clean and training in the mean time! My breeder did provide some pre-taped backer-rods, and some zonas tape. He advised me to do away with the wrap I was using that had the colorful paw prints… saying that; the material tends to shrink due to environmental temperature changes, and body heat, and that I should just use the zonas tap when I start back posting.
My anxiety has been up a bit… thinking I’m just overall failing him and that I’ll miss the posting window. At any rate, I will remain confident and faithful that we will get through this and be successful in the end. I will post pics of ear, and materials this morning.
JustJon
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The left ear was the more troubled ear… the right ear has a very small scab on it, which should be visible in the picture. And these are the materials being used… initially I was cutting the sticks in half and putting them in the middle of the backer-rod… making sure no stick was exposed in the ear canal. My breeders premade post are in the picture, and they do not contain any sticks, nor are they back taped, although he recommends they be back taped before put in the ear for posting
I have done a bunch of Doberman ears over the years and never, ever used sticks in their ears.
That missing chunk is not going to grow back either.
JustJon
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Trial and error… and my naivety didn’t run so far as to think that piece would grow back.
It won't, but you will be amazed that by the time he's grown it won't be very noticeable. Don't be too hard on yourself, we have all made mistakes.
Totally agree. Less of everything is better. I'm glad your breeder is helping and giving you support!
I can't recall how old he is now, but he doesn't appear to have a long crop and I don't think you'll have a problem with them standing.
JustJon
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He will be 12 weeks on the 9th of May. Yes, the breeder is very supportive, helpful and informative. I’m grateful for that. Thanks for words of encouragement and motivation!
JustJon
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A quick update and a pic! Little Vito seems to be growing super fast right before our eyes, we had a vet appt yesterday, ears look good and are healing well! Scab should be off in a matter of days! He’s weighting in at 28lbs. Today, we’re enjoying a little fun in the sun and doing some training with distractions!
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That face is precious!!!
JustJon
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Lol… thanks Jan! When is your girl coming? I’m excited for you to get her!
JustJon
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Lol. And “little shit” he is! He thinks he’s a tough guy. He surprised me the other day… we were in the front yard, he was on his leash and my neighbor walked in the yard and this little jerk perks up, does his “big guy” bark and holds his own! He did not want the neighbor in the yard… I do plan on doing some protection training with him, the drawback is that the only club near me is a long haul back and forth. However, it may be worth it since I don’t have a decoy to work with, and I want to be able to “turn him on and off” other than that he’s settling in a lot more and being that cute mischievous little jerk some pups can be. He’s great with commands and for the most part loves when it’s time for training sessions!
Thank you. Yet another generation of pups to grow up here at DCF. The last I heard the transport guy plans to pick her up on the 12th or 13th so it shouldn't be long now.
