You will need

• - scissors,
• - medical alcohol,
• - potassium permanganate in crystals,
• - thread,
• - rubber,
• - newspapers or light-colored rags

Instructions

The first and most common method of tail docking is circumcision. This operation is performed when the puppies are an average of 5 days old, depending on the breed. For medium breeds, such as the cocker spaniel, it is best to have their tail trimmed at 4-5 days, puppies small breeds can wait a little longer - until the age of 5-7 days. But representatives such as cupping should be carried out no later than 2-3 days, otherwise there is a high risk of blood loss, up to fatal outcome.

Anesthesia or anesthesia is not required, because at the age of several days puppies are not yet very sensitive to pain. In addition, the vertebrae have a dense cartilage and cut very quickly. But if for some reason the puppy was not docked before 10 days of age, then this procedure can only be performed under anesthesia and with sutures. But you will have to wait, since the dog is allowed to be given anesthesia no earlier than 3-6 months.

It is best to call a veterinarian or an experienced breeder of this breed for circumcision. However, if you are confident in your abilities and are not afraid of the sight of blood, try it. This skill will be especially useful if you plan to breed constantly. You can contact a veterinarian for the first time, carefully see what and how he will do, and then repeat what you see yourself.

Before docking, send the mother dog for a walk or lock her in another room, because the babies will squeak, and she will worry and try to protect the offspring. Disinfect the scissors with alcohol, or you can boil them first. Be sure to soak your hands and table in alcohol too. Take one puppy at a time from the “nest” (the place where the bitch is with the puppies). You cannot cope with docking alone - you need someone to hold the puppy.

The puppy should be placed on the table with its back up, with its tail pointing towards the one who trims the tail. It should be held between the palms so that the torso and all limbs are fixed. Measure the desired length, stretch the skin to the base of the tail to the limit. hold your tail firmly between your big and index finger. Cut in one quick motion. Now you need to quickly turn the puppy upside down. Fill the wound with alcohol and sprinkle with potassium permanganate crystals. Watch the puppy on the table for about 5 minutes to see if it is bleeding.

If everything is in order, then you can put the baby in a separate box, lined with newspapers or light-colored rags - if bleeding begins, you will immediately notice it. If the bleeding does not stop, then you need to tightly pull the remaining part of the tail closer to the wound with a thread. In case of bandaging, do not forget to carefully cut the thread after 2-3 hours. For greater reliability, you can sew it up right away. After the operation, observe the puppies for half an hour, and then you can safely put them back to their mother.

There is also a method of cupping with an elastic band. The rubber band is wrapped around the tail in the right place. You can also wrap it around a pen cap, insert the tail into it and move the elastic band to the required distance. The puppy should walk with it for 2-3 days. The blood supply to the tail slows down and stops; after a few days, the dead tip falls off on its own. This method is good for those who are afraid of blood, and with this method there is practically no possibility of sepsis.

Before cutting, you should measure the required number of vertebrae - each breed has its own tail docking length. Although often veterinarians or inexperienced breeders leave only 1-2 vertebrae. So spaniels or wire-haired pointers are left with a third of the tail length, decorative poodle or Kerry Blue - half, and Rottweiler and Pinscher only 1-2 vertebrae.

Sources:

• website of the veterinary clinic “4 paws”
• Spaniel tail docking

Tail docking is an aesthetic procedure designed to improve a dog's appearance. Despite the apparent simplicity of this procedure, it must be remembered that any surgery can lead to various kinds of complications. Therefore, it is recommended to trust this operation to professional veterinarians.

Instructions

Tail docking is usually done in 1-7 days. In these caudal vertebrae of babies there is a density of cartilage and, thanks to this, wound healing occurs very quickly. In addition, it is generally accepted that sensitivity at this time is still minimal and it is almost impossible to cause pain to them.

If for one reason or another it was not possible to perform cupping at this age, this procedure can be carried out at an older age. In this case, the cupping operation is performed under general anesthesia and with suturing.

Tail docking with an elastic band. This method of docking is considered the least traumatic. It is based on impaired blood circulation in the tail. Take a tight elastic band. Pull the skin as far as possible towards the root of the tail. Wrap the elastic band tightly around the desired tail vertebra. Within 2-3 days, the tip of the tail, not receiving any influx, will dry out and die.

Cupping using an emasculator. Disinfect the instrument thoroughly. Have a helper restrain the puppy. Pull the skin on the tail towards the root. Firmly clamp the intended area and cut off the tip of the tail using special scissors - an emasculator. Keep the cut area pressed for 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle the wound with antiseptic. If the blood continues to flow, apply cotton wool soaked in hydrogen peroxide to the wound.

note

In order to minimize the risk of complications associated with cupping, it is recommended to perform this operation in veterinary clinic.

Helpful advice

Before performing docking surgery, you need to make sure that your puppy is healthy. Any problems with the baby’s health are contraindications for this procedure.

Sources:

• “Friend and Joy (Dog in the House)”, V.G. Guseva, Moscow worker, 1992
• Tail and ear docking in dogs
• Ear and tail docking in dogs

Ear and tail docking in some dog breeds is done for different purposes. For hunting dogs, for example, a shaggy tail serves as a noticeable hindrance. The same applies to dogs of fighting and guard breeds, which are hampered by pain-sensitive ears and a long tail. Boxers belong to guard breeds and, according to the standard, the tail and ears must also be docked.

When do boxers' ears get cropped?

But, if docking of the tail can still be done on your own, docking of the ears, even if you are a surgeon, is better done in a specialized veterinary clinic. Deworm him before surgery and do not feed him 12 hours before surgery. Try to keep him from being particularly excited; do not disturb your pet when going to the clinic.

Boxer ear cropping surgery

Having decided to dock, you should know that for several months the dog’s ears will have to be constantly treated, treated and glued, forming the correct position of the auricle. Prepare any medicines and medications you may need in advance. Buy solcoseryl jelly, brilliant green, hydrogen, antibacterial powder, and an alcohol solution of levomiticin at the pharmacy. You will also need diphenhydramine, voloserdin and dressings: sterile wipes, cotton-based adhesive plaster. Buy a collar for your dog that protects his ears.

Immediately after the operation and for several days afterwards, give the dog a few drops of voloserdin and diphenhydramine with analgin to calm it down and relieve painful sensations. The more she sleeps these days, the better. The sutures will need to be removed on the 10th day, and the dog must wear a post-op collar during this time. Regular treatment of sutures is a guarantee that they will heal quickly and there will be no adhesions.

Ear cropping for dogs – surgery by adjusting the shape, which is carried out with decorative or therapeutic purpose. Although debates about the need for docking continue all the time, many owners take this step in order to appearance The dogs met the breed standards.

Ear cropping was common for hunting dogs and fighting breeds. It was made so that the appearance of a dog with warily protruding ears would be more menacing, and it would be impossible to bite on them, and also so that tree branches, burrs and thorns would not cling to the ears during the hunt. The standards of many of these breeds require docking of the ears and tail. Correction of the ear is also performed for some other breeds - for example, for schnauzers or decorative dogs. Yorkshire Terriers.

Ear cropping for puppies at different ages. Central Asian and Caucasian Shepherds auricle almost completely cut off 2-3 days after birth, and sometimes during childbirth. This operation can be performed even without anesthesia. When it is carried out at 1.5-2 months, anesthesia is already required. For breeds with a more complex ear shape, surgery is performed 40-45 days before vaccinations are given. After the operation, the puppy needs special care; he will need to purchase a special collar that will protect his ears from scratching.

Before the operation, the dog needs to be fed no later than 10-12 hours before you go to the clinic. Postoperative dressing if veterinarian Once it is applied, it can be removed after 3-4 hours, in some cases it is not applied at all. The sutures are removed after 2 weeks. TO postoperative complications This may include inflammation, bleeding, scarring and thickening along the suture, often found in dogs whose ears were cropped late.

There are no changes in diet or walking for a dog who has undergone ear cropping surgery. The main task of the owner is to control the condition of the ears and postoperative suture. A special collar must be put on it immediately after the operation and removed only after the wounds have completely healed. Sutures and wounds should be treated with bath swabs soaked in 1% alcohol solution brilliant green, 3% hydrogen peroxide solution or weak solution calendula tinctures. Periodically, they should be treated with streptocide powder - to do this, simply crush the tablet. Veterinarians do not recommend using corticosteroids to treat wounds so as not to prolong their healing time.

To set the ears, in some cases, horns are used, which are made by pasting each dog’s ear in a spiral with an adhesive plaster and fixing them together. The dog must wear such “horns” for at least 2 weeks. If your ears roll back or forward at first, don’t worry; after a while, the muscles that support them will get stronger and your ears will stand up straight.

Buying a Doberman puppy in two or three one month old, you receive it already “complete” with all the services provided to it medical procedures. The puppy has all the necessary vaccines, ears and tail are cropped. And if the new owner never has any problems with the tail, then the ears will take a long time, and most importantly, work correctly to give them the desired shape after docking.

Correctly placed ears adorn the head and, in general, the entire appearance of the Doberman. Below you will find some tips on how to position your Doberman's ears.

First you need to purchase a special “crown frame”. This is a lightweight metal structure that is needed to position the ears, but in to a greater extent in order to give correct form ears.

The fact is that after cupping, a scar forms at the site where the ear was cut, which tightens the edge and thereby prevents it from standing.

Until this edge is completely healed, it must be treated with brilliant green, alternating with hydrogen peroxide.

To install the crown frame you will need:

two strips of adhesive plaster approximately 15 centimeters long;;

elastic bandage

medical bandage;

This crown is a fairly strong metal structure, which:

First you need to try on and adjust to the size of the dog's head; the part that fits on the head can be bent or unbent if necessary.

Then you need to wrap an elastic bandage with cotton around the metal base so that the metal cannot injure the scalp. If necessary, you can adjust our “crown” to the size of the dog’s head.

Afterwards, from a regular medical bandage you need to make a strap-tie that will help hold the structure on your head. After placing the “crown” on the dog’s head, take one ear by the tip and without special effort pull it to the top bar of the structure, glue half a strip of plaster to inner surface

ear, pass this strip through the top bar and glue it to the outer surface, while carefully pressing the patch, securing it along its entire length.

The same procedure must be done with the second ear, this is how we install the ears of a Doberman.

After the work has been done, tie the straps under the throat, but not too tightly. The puppy should wear this design for about a week, after which it should be removed to give the ears a rest, and later reattached.

Once all the stitches have been removed, you can discard the crown.

Problems with Doberman ear cropping

Soon after preparing for the cupping procedure, the ears doberman will have to be in a standing position, as the outer layer of fabric will be cut off. During the preparation period, which can last from several weeks to several months, you may encounter problems associated with this procedure, depending largely on the docking performed, as well as on the dog itself.

Is the puppy removing the clamps?

The most common problem with Doberman ear cropping is when puppy tries to get rid of the clamp, which can lead to infection or damage. Soon after the process the ears dogs may be painful, so ask your veterinarian to prescribe some pain medications.

Distract your dog by giving him lots of new toys, as the clamps will irritate him. If you notice that your dog is scratching with its paws in the area of ​​the clamp, tell it “no”, and when it stops doing this, be sure to reward it.

If you learn how to properly pinch a dog's ears, you will have less problems with cropping of her ears. A number 8 clip is useful for many people to wrap under the chin and above the head. If you decide to use this method, remember not to wrap it too tightly. If everything is done correctly, the wrapped ears will not bother the dog too much.

Can't wrap your dog's ears?

Majority dobermans don't like to be in confined space long time, most likely, like your dog. When trying to wrap a dog's ears, it is better to enlist the help of another person. While this person is holding the dog, you can easily wrap the dog's ears.

After you're done, give your puppy a treat. The next time you have to do this again, the dog will behave more calmly, since he will know that he will receive a treat for good behavior.

There are several ways to get rid of ear cropping problems and speed up the healing process. Dietary supplements in the form of vitamins E and C, as well as calcium, promote the establishment of cartilage. You will need to consult with your veterinarian about medications and their dosage, and also carefully monitor your dog for stomach upset. Is it possible to speed up the healing process?

Your Doberman will enjoy an ear massage soon after the itching and discomfort have subsided and the healing process has begun. Very gently pat and rub your dog's ears to improve circulation and also knead the cartilage.

Keep your dog at a moderate level of activity and you can speed up the healing process by continuing to take your dog to obedience classes. This will distract her and she won't touch her ears.

Are your ears constantly falling off?

Teething is another very important problem that is widespread in Doberman ear cropping. If after a few months you stop wrapping your ears dogs, and they fall, perhaps the puppy is teething. If the pain is quite severe, the tension is reflected in the fact that the ears do not stand up.

It is best not to remove the winding until you are completely sure that the ears are doberman will stand on their own. You must understand that the dog is the one who controls his ears when they stand up. It is normal for a dog's ears to droop slightly when he is relaxed, but there should be no folds or folds.

According to standards, ear and tail docking in Doberman Pinschers is mandatory procedure. It is believed that Doberman's cropped ears perceive sounds more clearly and are less susceptible to injury. The tail is docked mainly for aesthetic reasons, so that the dog, when alert, can carry it slightly above the horizontal.

How and at what age are Doberman ears cropped?

All novice dog breeders are interested in the age at which Doberman Pinscher ears are cropped so that the dog can endure this procedure painlessly. at six to seven weeks of age (by this age they should weigh 4-5.5 kg). At this age, they tolerate surgery more easily than at nine to twelve weeks. As soon as they come out of anesthesia, they are immediately ready to frolic, play and eat, and their ears heal much faster at this age. Sometimes Doberman ear cropping is performed at twelve weeks of age, before teeth change. Most veterinarians are willing to do this on eight-week-old puppies. Regardless of the age when the Doberman's ears are cropped, the puppy must be in excellent condition and free of worms; it is better to administer a small amount of anti-plague serum a few days before the operation.

So, let’s dock a Doberman – how to do it correctly? In order to correctly calculate the length that should be cut, you need to straighten the ear along the cheek without pulling it. To measure the length, you need to use a hygiene stick, placing it on the inner surface of the ear, along the outer edge, from the base to the tip of the ear, and make a mark on it. Having measured the length of the segment, we make another mark - approximately at a distance of a third from the first one and again place the stick in its original place so that we know where the cut will begin. If the ear is cut to exactly a third of the original length, it will turn out short, so crop it a little longer, depending on the gender and constitution of the puppy. Usually you can add 0.5-1 cm - this is quite enough. An experienced veterinarian can determine this length by eye. Having made an incision, the ear is cut from the tip parallel to the outer edge, strictly in a straight line, and at the base, so that it looks beautiful from the front, the incision is slightly rounded.

The video “Doberman ear cropping” will help you better understand how this operation is performed:

How to put on a Doberman puppy's ears after cropping and how to care for them (with photo)

The Doberman's ears need to be set after cropping. While the puppy has not come out of anesthesia and is lying calmly on the table, you can perform the “garter”.

How to put on a Doberman's ears after cropping so that they meet the standards? To do this, you need to take a four-centimeter wide patch and apply it on both sides of the ear, without covering the newly cut edge. The sticky surface of the patch treated with ether will stick to the ear more firmly. Then you need to make a bridge between the ears from a centimeter-wide plaster so that they stand straight up and forward, as they should be. In the process of putting on the Doberman's ears after cropping, remember that the bridge should be at a height of half the length of the ear, without covering the postoperative incision, then you can treat it twice a day, and healing proceeds much faster in the air. For treatment, you can use furatsilin ointment (“Furacin”) or “Panalogue,” and also powder the ear at the base with “BFI.” If folds appear, they should be carefully straightened out, otherwise the ears may subsequently stand up incorrectly.

How to care for Doberman's cropped ears after surgery? After a week, the thread is removed; if the edges were sutured correctly (with a continuous seam), then you just need to cut the knot at the base of the ear and pull it out.

This method is especially effective when the ears are erect, but one of them is a little soft. The idea is to benefit the weak ear at the expense of the strong one. Sometimes it is enough to simply connect the ears together with a strip of Plaster 2.5 cm wide. With this method, the dog can freely move its ears, catching the sound, and strain them, but where there are several playful puppies, it is better not to use it. If the dog is under the control of the owner or there are adult dogs in the house, it is ideal. Use this method if the puppy's ears first stood up and then suddenly drooped. You should not pull the ears together too tightly, otherwise it is better to cut the patch in the middle and connect it again, but more loosely.

You can also remove it in parts by cutting the thread in several places (most importantly, do not forget to remove it all, otherwise a scar may form in this place or a secondary infection may develop). If you don't trust yourself, ask your veterinarian to do it.

These photos show the cropped ears of a Doberman after surgery:

Method for setting up Doberman ears after cropping (with video)

One of the effective ways to set the ears of a Doberman is using foam rubber. How to install Doberman ears using this method?

First of all, the ears must be clean, that is, there should be no traces of blood on them; to do this, you need to carefully rinse it off and dry the wet areas with a hairdryer so that they are completely dry.

Before placing the ears of a Doberman puppy in this way, prepare a piece of foam rubber 5 cm wide (preferably soft, which is used for upholstery), a wig ribbon 2.5 cm wide (it can be purchased at stores that sell wigs), an adhesive plaster 1 and 2.5 cm.

The foam rubber is cut in the shape of a small wedge, so that the length of the base corresponds to the distance between the inner edges of the base of the ears, and the height is slightly greater than their length (for this they should be freely raised up). The base of the wedge should not be straight, but should match the shape of the puppy's head, so it should be slightly concave. Now you need to take wig tape that is sticky on both sides and wrap it around the foam. Having done this, place the foam rubber on the puppy’s head so that it sticks, and glue the ears on the sides ( back surface so that the inside faces outwards). Make sure they are positioned symmetrically, pointing straight up, and the cut edges are well aligned. While you apply a centimeter-wide patch from the base of the inner surface of the ear to its apex, and from it to the top and base of the other ear, the assistant should hold them upward. Now take a 2.5 cm wide patch, place it on the inner surface of one ear, glue it to the foam rubber in front and also attach it to the second
wow. The resulting bridge should be located midway between the tips of the ears and the top of the skull.

With this method of setting the Doberman's ears, the foam rubber stays well on the head until the ears are completely healed, in addition, they are well stretched and straightened. When you need to remove the foam, you can do it without difficulty.

Regardless of the method, make sure that there is no inflammation, otherwise the ears will not stand up correctly or will not stand up at all. The use of foam rubber is more acceptable for the puppy and is easier for him to tolerate.

The video “Setting the Doberman's ears” shows how to correctly perform this procedure:

Doberman tail docking and dewclaw removal

Dock the tail so that it is not only the correct length, but also does not have postoperative scar and seam marks have always been a problem. Often, for one reason or another, it is necessary to re-form them, which not only takes time, but also costs additional money. Some of them sew up, others don't. Often, the strongest puppy in the litter died for the simple reason that he was the most active and, having run away or played out, hit his tail, which caused secondary bleeding, accompanied by acute blood loss.

During one of his visits to England, Robert H. Walker, of Ferring Kennels, explained how tails were docked there. The tails that he docked were beautiful and without any traces of stitches. Actually, the method itself turned out to be far from new, but all veterinarians initially objected to it, as they were afraid of the addition of a second infection. However, it is no more dangerous than those used in the United States.

This method of docking a Doberman's tail uses an elastic band for model airplanes (3 mm wide) or a regular rubber band (up to 20 cm long for each puppy). Some people pre-cut the hair on the tail in the area where the tourniquet is supposed to be applied so that it does not get caught under it. Then a mark is made with a felt-tip pen on its lower surface. Doberman tail docking is carried out 36 hours after the puppy is born.

The operation is carried out in the presence of an assistant holding the puppy with its tail turned towards the operator so that he can apply a rubber tourniquet to the marked area and tie it with a simple reef knot. The operator makes a normal half-loop in the air (clockwise so it faces down) and brings it in from the underside of the tail. The assistant holds it, and the operator brings the loop to the mark made with a felt-tip pen, pulls it slightly and checks again to see if it has moved from the mark. You should not do this too strongly, because the puppy is growing and after 3-4 days the loop can cut through the skin, but it should not be weak either, otherwise it will simply slide off the tail. You should pull the loop carefully, with both hands, while making sure that it does not move from your intended place. About a quarter of all puppies tolerate this procedure easily, squeaking perhaps only once as the knot is tightened, but not as the tail falls off. Now you have to tie a knot, connect both hands holding the ends of the thread, which has slightly
It relieves compression of the tail - it should be at the top, and all you have to do is trim the loose ends, leaving about 0.5 cm so that the mother cannot bite them off (they should not be too short, otherwise they may come untied).

After 24 hours, blood circulation in the tail will be completely disrupted, and after another 5-6 days it will simply fall off. If it takes a little longer, don't be alarmed. After three days you should make an application oil solution antibiotic, for example Pananalog. Thanks to this method, where the tail was looked after, well cared for and kept clean, he never encountered any infection problems. The results, I must admit, are simply beautiful, and if you place the knot exactly above the joint, then there will be no marks left on the tail at all.

The best results occur when the knot is not too tight and the tail does not fall off too quickly - otherwise a scar may remain. Tails of docked Dobermans that grow back on the sixth day look better than those that fall off on the third.

Having finished the procedure with the tail, immediately remove the dewclaws (if, of course, there are any). It's not as scary as it seems. You just need to take disinfected scissors with curved ends (the kind used for pre-show grooming of a dog's whiskers), place them at the very base of the finger (with the curved surface outward) and cut it off (while making sure that you do not leave the main phalanx). Then, for a few seconds, firmly press a cotton swab dipped in hemostatic fluid to this area. The wound, as a rule, does not bleed.

If you are unable to perform the tail bandaging and dewclaw trimming procedure yourself, contact your veterinarian. Most likely, he will suggest that you dock your tail. operationally and sew it up. What do you gain by performing these treatments at home? And the fact that you don’t particularly expose your pets to the risk of infection dangerous diseases such as parvovirus and plague.

If the tail is docked surgically, it is better to leave no more than one centimeter. To avoid tension on the skin, it is first shifted to the end of the tail, then the tail vertebra protruding from the wound is isolated and the skin is sutured, simultaneously stopping the bleeding. Even after this procedure, you should apply a tourniquet made of round cord rubber, which was used when docking tails, at the base of the tail for about ten minutes. The disadvantage of this method is that the bitch, while licking the puppies, often bites through the sutures and an unsightly protrusion or scar appears in this place, which has to be removed when the ears are cropped. True, some veterinarians are “easy on their hands” and immediately dock the tail correctly, so that it no longer has to be redone.

DOBERMAN - ALL ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE BREED - DOBERMAN

INSTALLATION OF DOBERMANS EARS.
Based on materials from the magazine "Doberman" 6/98 (V. Kuzin)

When we buy a Doberman puppy at 2-3 months of age, we receive it complete with initial medical procedures. The puppy is vaccinated, his tail and ears are docked. And if, as a rule, new owners have no problems with the tail, then with the Doberman’s ears it takes a long time and painstakingly, and most importantly, to work correctly so that after docking they can be accurately positioned, giving the desired shape. It is no secret that correctly cropped and set ears always decorate the head and appearance of a Doberman as a whole. I would like to give some practical advice on setting up the ears, starting from the 1st day of cropping them by a veterinarian-cosmetologist.
First, purchase a special “crown frame” - lightweight metal structure, which is necessary for setting the ears, but to a greater extent - for giving the ears shape. The seam that is formed when the ear is circumcised, which is, in fact, “cupping,” heals, tightens the edge and deforms the ear, not allowing it to stand. Until complete healing, it is best to treat the cut edge with a solution of brilliantine - “brilliant”. To install the “crown” you will need two strips of adhesive tape 13-15 cm long, an elastic bandage, a medical bandage, and cotton wool.

Crown preparation
The crown is a metal, fairly durable structure that you:

1. Initially try on and adjust to the size of your head, if necessary, bending or unbending the part that fits on your head. (Photo 1,2)

2. Then you should wrap the metal base with an elastic (or simple) bandage (with cotton wool) so that the metal does not injure the scalp, if necessary, adjust the “crown” to the size of the puppy’s head. (Photo 1, 2)

3. Then, from a regular bandage, you make a strap that helps keep the crown on your head. You can use a wide (1.5 - 2 cm) ribbon or elastic band secured on both sides. Having put this design on the puppy's head, you take one ear by the tip and effortlessly pull it to the top bar of the crown, glue one half of the strip of plaster to the inner surface of the ear, then pass the strip through the top bar and glue the other half to outer surface, while carefully pressing the patch, thus securing it along its entire length. Do the same with the second ear, making sure that the tips of the ears are at the same level and the crown sits evenly. (Photos 3,4, 5,6, 7, 8)

4. After this, tie the strap under the throat, but not tightly. The puppy can walk in the crown for 7-8 days, after which remove it and give the ears a rest for one to two hours and repeat the whole procedure again. (Photo 9). After the stitches are removed and the edges of the ears have completely healed, you can discard the crown and begin gluing the ears.

ONE OF THE WAYS TO GLUE EARS.
MATERIALS:
Hydrogen peroxide, soft paper napkins, two tampons (for example Tamrakh), a 2.5 cm wide adhesive plaster on a cotton base.

PREPARATION OF MATERIALS:
First, cut and lay out 9 strips of adhesive plaster: two 5 cm, four 25 cm, two 10 cm, one 30 cm, all sizes are approximate, it all depends on your skill and the actual length of your puppy’s ear.

PREPARATION OF TAMPONS:
1. Remove the paper packaging.
2. Insert one cylinder into the other and cut the thread.
3. Return the cylinder to its place (one inside the other) so that the edge of the tampon is visible on one side. (Photo 10, 11)

Place a strip of plaster 5 cm long in a circular manner at the junction of the cylinders, securing them together. (Photo 12, 13)

glue the end of a 25 cm strip to the end of the tampon.
Unfold the strip and wrap it around the cylinder about 7/8 of the height so that the sticky side of the patch is outward and the edges of the patch slightly (2-3 mm) overlap each other when wrapping (Photo 14, 15).

Repeat the same with the second tampon.
Place the prepared tampon cylinders on a clean, dry surface.

GLUE YOUR EARS:

1. Gently but thoroughly wipe your ears with a paper napkin moistened with hydrogen peroxide: it cleanses delicate skin without degreasing. Carefully remove as many scabs as possible if the puppy's ears have not yet healed and you decide to glue them, but do not damage the edge so that it does not bleed.

2. Now wipe your ears with a dry paper towel.

3. If the edges have not yet healed, carefully apply a little neosporin ointment to them. It softens the edge slightly so the edge of the ear won't be pulled and the ear won't wrinkle. It is important that there is an even, clean line of scar tissue along the cut line of the ear as this will help the ear stay straight when the patch is removed.

4. Gently grasp the tip of the ear, pull it up and keep it OUT during the entire taping procedure. (Photo 16)

5. Insert the prepared tampon into the ear - all the way to the bottom of the ear, but without using force. (Photo 17)

6. Glue the sticky part of the tampon to the inside of your ear.

7. Take a strip of plaster 25 cm long, glue one end to the tampon at the base of the ear and cover the base in the direction of the curve of the ear (from the outside to the inside) - right ear dogs counterclockwise, arrow, left clockwise - so that the ear is not twisted or compressed, but remains in its natural position. (Photos 18, 19, 20, 21, 22).

BE CAREFUL - DO NOT FOLD YOUR EAR TOO TIGHT AND DO NOT PULL THE PATCH TOO MUCH.
Remember that the ears are glued in order to only HELP them stand on their own; the more the ear has the ability to work to support itself, the better.
GLUE THE BASE OF YOUR EAR WHEN IT IS RAISED!
Wrap the patch around the base of your ear at least twice, and then gradually upward in a spiral around your ear so that each wrap of patch partially overlaps the previous one until the entire strip is used.
Holding the tip of the ear together with the tampon, gently pull it in the same direction as you glued it. (Photo 23)

8. Take a 1cm long strip of tape and carefully wrap it around the top of your ear so that only the tip of the ear remains uncovered.
BE CAREFUL - DO NOT TWIST THE PATCH TOO TIGHT! THE EAR TIP SHOULD NOT TURN OR DRAG FREELY.
Only the middle part of the ear, between the two strips of plaster, will remain uncovered. As the puppy grows and his ears become longer, that part of the ear between the strips of tape also gets larger, and the ear receives less and less support from the tape. This is necessary because we want the puppy to be able to move his ears freely. This will give the ear muscles a chance to strengthen, and later the ears will stand without support.

9. Repeat steps 3-7 with the other ear. (Photo 24, 25, 26).

10. Holding both ears in vertical position(corresponding to the desired end result), take a 30 cm long strip of adhesive and stick one end to the base of one ear. Wrap the patch around the base once and then make a bridge to the other ear. Now wrap the strip around the base of the other ear and return to the first, bringing the sticky sides of the patch together. Repeat until the strip of patch is completely used up. (Photo 27, 28)

DON'T MAKE THE BRIDGE TOO SHORT. THE PUPPY SHOULD HAVE A NATURAL ABILITY TO MOVE EARS.

Step back and see what the ears look like.
They should stand exactly as they would later without gluing. The plaster bridge between the ears should sag a little when the puppy is excited (interested) so that the puppy can move its ears if necessary. Remember, the bridge is used to keep the ears from falling, not to support the ears in an upright position instead of the ear muscles. Check your puppy's ears regularly. If after 1-2 hours or later your patch begins to bother your puppy, you have placed the patch too tightly around the base or top of the ear. Check for swelling. redness and signs of infection. Proper gluing from the very first minutes does not cause any harm to the puppy. UNPLEASANT sensations. The ears should remain glued in the given position for about a week, then the bandage is changed. Don't let your ears curl or pull along the edges. After 7 days, remove the tampon and rinse your ears and let them air out. For some time, even if only for a short time, the ears should stand on their own; if they stand, wait one day without gluing, but never let one or both ears fall off. Glue them again in the same way.

INSTALLATION OF DOBERMANS EARS - 2.
Shibalova S.L. (Rybinsk) - for the website website

For those who do not have the opportunity to purchase a metal frame for setting up their ears, I would like to offer a “folk” alternative to this device.

We take a plastic bottle V 1-1.25 l. If you take 1.5-2 liters, it is wider, which can subsequently lead to creases in the ears at the base.
We cut the bottle on both sides; the height of this frame should be 2-3 cm higher than the length of your dog’s elongated ears (Fig. 1).

Then, one edge of the bottle, which will be in contact with your puppy's head, must be trimmed so that the cut edge does not crush the dog's head. We take cotton wool or a strip of foam rubber, place it on the edge of the bottle and cover it with gauze or a cloth (Fig. 2,3).

Then we poke 2 holes on opposite sides to attach this frame to the puppy’s head (Fig. 4).

Having secured the crown on the head, we pull out the puppy’s ear and attach it to the frame with a strip of adhesive tape (Fig. 5). We do the same with the second ear. So our simple device is ready.

The crown can be put on the puppy as soon as it heals. top part ear, about 3-4 days after trimming.
These are the funny puppies with these crowns.

DOBERMAN EARS - 3.
Luther-Kea - website for website

We take the ears, fold them lengthwise, outside inside. Pull towards the chin. And glue it with adhesive tape.

First, one ear is glued, when it is glued, the patch from it is applied for use in the form of ties.
Then do the same with the other ear. Those. The ties are made from the same plaster as the rewound ear.

by Auerbach
On one tip of the ear, glue a strip of plaster from the inside and pass it under the chin and glue the other end of the plaster to the other tip of the ear, so that the ears fit tightly, like a scarf, to the head.
Well, so that the patch does not stick to the “adhesive side”. Paste another strip of plaster on top of it. And at the ends it turns out outside.

from L.Raspopova
For some reason, there is a myth among dog lovers that ears with a thick linen will themselves lie beautifully adjacent to the head,
and ears with a thin cloth need to be attached, glued, etc., etc.
Well, I can say this is just a myth! Since any ears urgently strive to stand on top of the head, as the ancestors of all dogs bequeathed. After all, there are no floppy ears in nature. So that was the introductory part, and now the main part.
We take the puppy, sit down and decide whether we will dock or not.
If we do, then this story is not for you, but if we leave it,
then I’ll try to clearly describe the process itself, which will take much longer than working with cropped ears.
And so you already have a puppy, we immediately start by stroking the puppy’s head as often as possible, which by the way cannot be done if the ears are cropped, we stroke it with only one purpose - to make the muscle that is located between the ears lazy and soft, since this muscle is responsible for ensuring that the cropped ears stand perpendicular to the head, we stroke in different directions, that is, along and across the head, as if rubbing this muscle, this is usually done until the dog is six months old, in addition to stroking, we collect the skin between the ears into a roller and we roll it between the fingers, thereby we make the muscle lazy and it no longer wants to gather into a clever fold, which we see between the ears of Dobers with beautifully standing and high ears, but of course these strokes will not be enough, since the ears also stand up due to cartilage on the roots of the ears, this cartilage must also be kneaded, for this we massage the ear as if pinching along the edge of the cartilage that runs along the side of the ear that is adjacent to the head, we pinch and rub between the fingers with a movement like salt, massage this part, and move on to the actual ear, we take the ear cloth with both hands and simply begin to wash it, that is, rub it between our hands - just like we wash a rag in the kitchen. You can simply collect your ear in a handful and rub it in one hand, you can rub both ears at the same time with both hands, especially carefully knead the side of the cartilage that is located behind the head and which is cut off during docking, the so-called root of the ear, and the last movement, firmly, with both hands we move from the center of the top of the head to the very ends of the ears, as if giving them the correct position, at the end pulling the ears down, as if pulling them under the chin, it is advisable to do this three times every day, or at least in the evening while sitting in front of the TV, the dog perceives this as affection and gladly puts his head on your lap, my Dobermans, even when their ears are already lying beautifully, come up to me at least once a day with the goal of - Mom, rub your ears.
For uncropped ears, the only thing you need to do is a dog's life this is once a week with cotton wool or a bandage wrapped around a finger, thoroughly wiping the inside of the ears, and once a month treating with cleansing drops like "Bars", but it seems to me that this should be done with cropped ears too. That seems to be the whole procedure, which, I repeat, needs to be done for about six months!