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Hazelzmibaybee · 08-24-2010, 03:07 PM

HI!!! one of the user sent me this link to get Hazel's ears to stand up. i did everything they said. shes all taped up now, and i must say she knows something is up there and she is NOT happy about it! shes scratching and rubbing her ears against everything trying to get it off. hopefully she'll get used to it

Ears
Check the Ear Channel first, if there is any offensive odors, redness, or a reddish brown discharge, have your Vet look at them. All could be signs of infection, and need to be treated if so.
If there is hair in the channel, remove it by pulling it out with your fingers. Whether the hair is oily or not, using a plucking powder lightly will make it much easier to do. Note: Pull quickly, not slow.
Now for the outer ear you will use the Pocket Pro Wahl Clippers. Clip the excess hair on the inside of the ear leathers about 1/3rd way down. Then you'll clip the same amount on the back side but trimming the hair off in the shape of a V. With the Wahl clippers, it is even safe to go along the outer edge of the ear to finish it off neatly.

http://www.yorkie.org/images/front_t.../back_trim.jpg

Tapeing Ears
For Down Ears

The most important thing to encourage ears to stand upright is keeping the excess hair trimmed. But, if they are not up by 6-7 weeks of age they should be supported. This method will work even with older pups, it may just take a longer period of time. If you purchased your puppy, the ears should have been up prior.
Cut three pieces of 2 inch masking tape in triangles, and lay them on top of one another. Use better quality tape, because the less expensive brands do not adhere as well. Place this so the adhesive side is next to the skin on the inter-ear leather. Next, cut a strip of tape approximately 3-4 inches long. This is centered on the "back side" of the ear, and the remainder is folded over the front, on top of your tape inserts. You may need to repeat this step, using two strips depending on ear length and weakness.
Leave these in place, checking or replacing them every 2-3 days. Sometimes the ears will be up in the first 2-3 days, others can take weeks, and some may never stand correctly depending on the breeding and ear type.

http://www.yorkie.org/images/taping-...s/taping-3.jpg
http://www.yorkie.org/images/taping-...s/taping-5.jpg
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Hazelzmibaybee · 08-24-2010, 03:09 PM

sorry the links didn't work! i have no clue why they aren't. message me if you want them!

JeanieK · 08-24-2010, 03:09 PM

I sometimes have to retape every couple of hours in the beginning. Eventually they leave it alone.

Hazelzmibaybee · 08-24-2010, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeanieK

I sometimes have to retape every couple of hours in the beginning. Eventually they leave it alone.

uggghhh i hope shes not successful in getting the tape off!

Fatalivy · 08-24-2010, 03:42 PM

I had to tape Paris' ears today as well and she acts as though nothing is up there. I sure hope this works. She's 14 wks old and they have been floppy since I've gotten her. Sometimes the left one stands for a few hours, but the right one never stands. How old is your pup?

Hazelzmibaybee · 08-24-2010, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Fatalivy

I had to tape Paris' ears today as well and she acts as though nothing is up there. I sure hope this works. She's 14 wks old and they have been floppy since I've gotten her. Sometimes the left one stands for a few hours, but the right one never stands. How old is your pup?

Hazel is 10 weeks. Her hears look as thought they want to stand, but don't right at the tips. u was scared to cut the hair down because she hasnt been groomed yet, but i got her when she was sleepy and trimmed the hair. i had to wrap her up in a towel like a taco to keep her from squirming so i didn't hurt her. eventually she was calm. i think the hair was a big issue. hopefully this works!

Fatalivy · 08-24-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Hazelzmibaybee

Hazel is 10 weeks. Her hears look as thought they want to stand, but don't right at the tips. u was scared to cut the hair down because she hasnt been groomed yet, but i got her when she was sleepy and trimmed the hair. i had to wrap her up in a towel like a taco to keep her from squirming so i didn't hurt her. eventually she was calm. i think the hair was a big issue. hopefully this works!

Yeah, I trimmed her ears as well, no problem. Sounds like Hazel's ears will be standing in no time since it was only her tips. Paris' entire ear flops over. Oh well. If she keeps it on, I will remove the tape on friday just to see if progress has been made. Good luck to us.

Fatalivy · 08-26-2010, 06:09 AM

Well, Paris did not leave the tape on her ears until Friday like I planned, The tape cam off this morning, BUT after 2 1/2 days, her ears are UP!!!! They are HUGE, no wonder they didn't stand up on their own. LOL. How is Hazel doing?

143julz · 08-26-2010, 06:17 AM

I'm confused, I thought they would stand up on their own after a certain age

I never had to tape mine

Learn something new every day on YT

AllDogBoots · 08-26-2010, 06:18 AM

I've taped Max's floppy ears for 2 consecutive days at a time for a bunch of times now. When I take the tape off, they stand up for an hour then flop. I'm going to wait until he's 15 weeks and try the tape again.

AmyBeth · 08-26-2010, 06:21 AM

Hazel sounds a lot like my Stormy! Stormy is a little over 9 weeks. I took her to the groomer yesterday and had them trim her ears for me and today she is going to the vet and I'm going to ask them if they will tape them for me.

If not, I'll do it when we get home. But her ears are just floppy at the top too like you are describing Hazel's. Good luck and I hope she gets used to it soon!

AmyBeth · 08-26-2010, 06:22 AM

P.S. How much does Hazel weigh right now? She looks about the size of Stormy, but I can't find any clothes that fit her! And your Hazel looks so cute in her little outfits.

Maybe you can give me some tips on where to get tiny clothes?

furbutt · 08-26-2010, 11:28 AM

I dont mind if poppys ears are floppy it will be soooo cute lol

up or down i dont mind xxx

Hazelzmibaybee · 08-26-2010, 12:49 PM

Hazels ears are still the same =\ i am going to try retaping again today!

AmyBeth · 08-26-2010, 12:59 PM

I taped Stormy's today. I did the method where you fold them in half lengthwise and tape them together that way. Like this. She really didn't give me too much fuss about it. Only fiddled with them for a minute and has left them alone since.

08-24-2010, 03:07 PM	#1
Hazelzmibaybee YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Jersey Posts: 439 Blog Entries: 1	? ? ? ? taped Hazels ears up ? ? ? ? HI!!! one of the user sent me this link to get Hazel's ears to stand up. i did everything they said. shes all taped up now, and i must say she knows something is up there and she is NOT happy about it! shes scratching and rubbing her ears against everything trying to get it off. hopefully she'll get used to it Ears Check the Ear Channel first, if there is any offensive odors, redness, or a reddish brown discharge, have your Vet look at them. All could be signs of infection, and need to be treated if so. If there is hair in the channel, remove it by pulling it out with your fingers. Whether the hair is oily or not, using a plucking powder lightly will make it much easier to do. Note: Pull quickly, not slow. Now for the outer ear you will use the Pocket Pro Wahl Clippers. Clip the excess hair on the inside of the ear leathers about 1/3rd way down. Then you'll clip the same amount on the back side but trimming the hair off in the shape of a V. With the Wahl clippers, it is even safe to go along the outer edge of the ear to finish it off neatly. http://www.yorkie.org/images/front_t.../back_trim.jpg Tapeing Ears For Down Ears The most important thing to encourage ears to stand upright is keeping the excess hair trimmed. But, if they are not up by 6-7 weeks of age they should be supported. This method will work even with older pups, it may just take a longer period of time. If you purchased your puppy, the ears should have been up prior. Cut three pieces of 2 inch masking tape in triangles, and lay them on top of one another. Use better quality tape, because the less expensive brands do not adhere as well. Place this so the adhesive side is next to the skin on the inter-ear leather. Next, cut a strip of tape approximately 3-4 inches long. This is centered on the "back side" of the ear, and the remainder is folded over the front, on top of your tape inserts. You may need to repeat this step, using two strips depending on ear length and weakness. Leave these in place, checking or replacing them every 2-3 days. Sometimes the ears will be up in the first 2-3 days, others can take weeks, and some may never stand correctly depending on the breeding and ear type. http://www.yorkie.org/images/taping-...s/taping-3.jpg http://www.yorkie.org/images/taping-...s/taping-5.jpg __________________

08-26-2010, 06:17 AM	#9
143julz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,294	I'm confused, I thought they would stand up on their own after a certain age I never had to tape mine Learn something new every day on YT __________________ Dudley Doo and Dexter too!!! RIP (12/93-10/08) MY LIL JULZ!!!

08-26-2010, 06:18 AM	#10
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	I've taped Max's floppy ears for 2 consecutive days at a time for a bunch of times now. When I take the tape off, they stand up for an hour then flop. I'm going to wait until he's 15 weeks and try the tape again. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

08-26-2010, 06:21 AM	#11
AmyBeth Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 206	Hazel sounds a lot like my Stormy! Stormy is a little over 9 weeks. I took her to the groomer yesterday and had them trim her ears for me and today she is going to the vet and I'm going to ask them if they will tape them for me. If not, I'll do it when we get home. But her ears are just floppy at the top too like you are describing Hazel's. Good luck and I hope she gets used to it soon! __________________ Amy & Stormy "My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from the love in my dog's eyes."

08-26-2010, 06:22 AM	#12
AmyBeth Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 206	P.S. How much does Hazel weigh right now? She looks about the size of Stormy, but I can't find any clothes that fit her! And your Hazel looks so cute in her little outfits. Maybe you can give me some tips on where to get tiny clothes? __________________ Amy & Stormy "My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from the love in my dog's eyes."

08-24-2010, 03:09 PM	#2
Hazelzmibaybee YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Jersey Posts: 439 Blog Entries: 1	sorry the links didn't work! i have no clue why they aren't. message me if you want them!

08-24-2010, 03:09 PM	#3
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	I sometimes have to retape every couple of hours in the beginning. Eventually they leave it alone.

08-24-2010, 03:42 PM	#5
Fatalivy YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 414	I had to tape Paris' ears today as well and she acts as though nothing is up there. I sure hope this works. She's 14 wks old and they have been floppy since I've gotten her. Sometimes the left one stands for a few hours, but the right one never stands. How old is your pup?

08-26-2010, 06:09 AM	#8
Fatalivy YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 414	Well, Paris did not leave the tape on her ears until Friday like I planned, The tape cam off this morning, BUT after 2 1/2 days, her ears are UP!!!! They are HUGE, no wonder they didn't stand up on their own. LOL. How is Hazel doing?

08-26-2010, 11:28 AM	#13
furbutt My Princess Poppy Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: England Posts: 802	I dont mind if poppys ears are floppy it will be soooo cute lol up or down i dont mind xxx __________________ Natasha & Poppy Yorkietalk guardian angels saved my little girl

08-26-2010, 12:49 PM	#14
Hazelzmibaybee YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Jersey Posts: 439 Blog Entries: 1	Hazels ears are still the same =\ i am going to try retaping again today!

08-26-2010, 12:59 PM	#15
AmyBeth Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 206	I taped Stormy's today. I did the method where you fold them in half lengthwise and tape them together that way. Like this. She really didn't give me too much fuss about it. Only fiddled with them for a minute and has left them alone since. __________________ Amy & Stormy "My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from the love in my dog's eyes."