I'm scared to do it...I wanted to cry when I tried to do it, felt bad for Maximus
....so now I clean the ears...and wait till get to the vet and ask him to do it...I know I know....I'm a wuss. I think you are supposed to clean your dogs ears every couple of days and if you notice any strays after they have been throuoghly plucked(you, vet or groomer)..you are supposed to take them out...but like me I am at the vet every week worrying over something (can you say neurotic)..so Maximus ears are hair free...lol