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Get the “Extra” Breathe Right strips and some ear glue – I get mine from Nature’s Farmacy at dog shows. Take the backing off of one of the strips and put a thin layer of the ear glue on the adhesive side of the strip. Set aside so it can set up for a minute or two. Clean the inside of the ear and if there is a lot of hair, you may have to shave the inside of the ear so that the strip will adhere. You need help to do this, so someone can hold the head while you shave it or even place the strip in it. Then simple put the strip in the ear starting just about the ‘bump’ on the inside of the ear and line the center of the strip up with the center of the tip of the ear. Hold the strip against the ear for 3 minutes or 4 minutes - so that it will set and you know it is adhered well. It is sooo simple and it really does help hold the ear up. I’ve used them on both ears on a pup that is about the same age as yours – he’s cutting teeth and the ears are taking turns ‘wilting’ <g> I even put him back in with his brother and they left the strip in – unlike using tape when they delight in ripping it off one another. It doesn’t work without the glue, though. I used Bish’s Original Tear Mender for Fabric/Leather Instant Adhesive. I got it from Nature’s Farmacy but they don’t have it listed on their website. I picked it up at a show. You might be able to find it on the internet – I just did a search and it seems they have it at K-Mart! I leave the strip in the ear until it starts coming off on its own – about a week. Good luck! I hope it works as well for you as it did for me. I did it without any help but if you can get someone to hold the pup that would be MUCH easier!
This method is best used on a younger dog, under 6 months. Often, when a pup reaches the age of around 4 months, an ear that has previously been up begins to droop. This is associated with teething. If you have a pup (especially a larger one with a lot of bone) and the ears are not up by about 10 - 11 weeks, you can also try this method, trimming the strips to fit your puppy's ear. Don't wait too long, as the longer you wait initially, the harder it is to make a floppy ear stand.
Let me know how this works for you. Stephanie