Ear Taping

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Step by Step Ear Taping

We hope you find this page helpful in learning to tape your puppies ears!

Why do you tape those ears?

Well, would you like your bully to look like this:

Or would you like the ears to look like this:

How do you know when to tape the ears?

When your puppy goes from this: to this:

Supplies needed:

Sports Tape (These will breathe and they come off fairly nicely)

** First aid tape is being used in following pictures, it does not stick well, use sports tape or duct tape!

Moleskin w/ sticky backing (Available where you purchase foot insoles)

Scissors for cutting the moleskin and tape

Rubbing Alcohol & Cotton Balls

2 quarters

Directions:

Clean ears thoroughly and allow to dry completely

Use rubbing alcohol and cotton to clean underside of ear, and outside of ear. Where ever tape will be applied.

Take one whole piece of moleskin, cut it in half. Cut each half roughly into the shape of the inside of the ear.

Take another piece of moleskin, cut in half, then in half again. Use 2 pieces to completely wrap 2 quarters.

Use the shaped moleskin, apply to inside of ear, starting where the ear naturally folds over into the V

Tape the moleskin wrapped quarter to the inside tip of the ear

Tape in all the moleskin, start from the inside of the ear, and fold over to outside. Be sure to go beyond the ear with tape. Pinch these "tabs" of tape together to secure them. (see above picture where fingers are)

Continue taping until all moleskin is secure. Gently rub tape to ensure it has bonded.

Repeat process on other ear.

Starting with one ear, tape from the ear, under the chin, up to the other ear. CAUTION: Be sure you can get at least 2 fingers between the tape and the puppies chin! If taped too tightly, not only will this increase the chance of moisture build up, but it can also affect your pup when eating and drinking. Secure another strip of tape from one ear, over the top of head to the other ear. Repeat if needed.

* Note: If you are using duct tape and are weighing the ear with quarters or washers, there is NO need for the chin strap! This also allows the ears to "breath" better. (New pictures coming soon!)

Leave tape on for approximately 4 days. Clean ears good after removing tape. Repeat process as needed between the ages of 3 to 7 months.

* Mystical Bullmastiffs does not guarantee this method will give your dog perfect ears. This page is ONLY meant as a suggested method to ear taping. Mystical Bullmastiffs or Deborah Abel will not be held responsible for any damages incurred by using this method.

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