I use a little Peanut trimmer. I bought it at a beauty supply place. IT is great. I put it right up against my own skin and it does not cut so I think it is pretty safe. I trim down in a V (actually it's an up-side-down V) on both front and back of each ear -- maybe 1/3 to 1/2 way down. Then I also use the trimmer on the sides but I lay the hair out against my other hand and just put the trimmer straight down through the hair to my skin. This takes the hair away, prevents cutting the dog's skin and just makes it easier. It also gives a very nice straight cut. Now that I have said what I do -- I had better get to it! I still have not done my 5 puppies ears. They stand so straight and tall without a trim, they have let me be lazy! But they are more than ready or their first trim. |