vain, a dog should not scratch it ear often enough for them to cause injury to themselves or the ear ring.
A healthy ear itches minimally. No more than an infant discovering something attached to their ear because of sensitivity or just because there's something new there and potentially scratching themselves with their little nails.
That's how I view it. I really see very little difference between the two and both can be taken care of afterwards very similarly.
If you're to pierce, clearly do it at the base of the ear where it nears the skull. |