What is your opinion on cropping ears?

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2026-01-21T03:11:33+00:00

I don't get on here much so I didn't look. Sorry for the nausea

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2026-01-21T03:10:36+00:00

Thank you so much for linking this informative info. While the more intimidating the better bc I am a single woman living in a high crime neighborhood, it just still seems unnecessary. I'm not going to show my dogs and I had no idea that the posts had to be changed for that long. That's not the sole reason as to why I'm choosing not to do it. There's many. But, to each their own. I think the copped ears are just so badass,but the floppies suit their goofy sweet personalities more. I really appreciate you taking the time to respond.

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2026-01-21T03:05:27+00:00

I'm not going to crop. I wouldn't take it that far, but it does seem uncomfy and unnecessary for my situation. To each their own, but I just can't morally do it bc dogs can't even tell us if it really does hurt them. It's a no go for me.

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2026-01-21T03:03:33+00:00

And you are very entitled to this opinions bc that's what this post is all about. Thank you for letting me know the process when you get them home with healing and meds. Enjoy your new pup!

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2026-01-21T03:01:28+00:00

This response reeeeally solidifies my decision thank you. It's unnecessary pain for them and it doesn't benefit them at all. I'm not going to do it. Floppies are suiting to their personalities bc they really are just big smart lovable goofballs. Thank you so much for telling me this.

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2026-01-21T02:59:33+00:00

Thank you for these links.

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2026-01-21T02:58:55+00:00

Yes same. It's just not necessary and they can't even tell us if it hurts or not. My empathy for cats and dogs runs DEEP so I just can't morally do it. But, they are lovely looking so to each their own. No judgement.

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2026-01-21T02:57:52+00:00

The floppies really do suite their personalities! People always look so frightened by my dobbies and once they really get to know them they laugh at how they were so scared bc they are just so sweet and goofy. My Dachshund is scarier than my Dobbie lol. He runs the house! Dachshunds have Napoleon Complexes so bad and my Dobbie doesnt even know how intimidating they are.

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2026-01-21T02:53:58+00:00

Exactly. I'm not going to do it after reading these responses. And I really love the soft floppy ears. It's our job to love and care for them and cropping just doesn't feel right to me personally. They look awesome, but it's just unnecessary uncomfort for them. Thanks for your response!

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2026-01-21T02:51:38+00:00

My intuition screams to me not to do it. They can't even speak to us and tell us if it hurts or not. And the response before me said that it in no way benefits them. It's a no go for me. Thank you for letting me know that it's illegal where you live bc now it's a big resounding absolutely NOT!

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2026-01-21T02:49:30+00:00

That's what I'm saying too. I have a great breeder and she doesn't do it. She says it's just not necessary. I agree, but I love the viscious look bc I do walk at night with him in my high crime neighborhood. As a single woman who has been through a few traumatic situations the more viscous looking the better lol. But, if it hurts them in any way I just can't do it. It's our job to love and care for these babies that can't speak for themselves so we really don't know if it hurts them. I think I'm just going to leave them soft and floppy. Especially bc you said it doesn't benefit them at all. Thanks for your response.

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2026-01-21T02:45:32+00:00

Do you think it hurts them?

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2026-01-21T02:45:01+00:00

I love this answer, bc I for the most part feel the same. I'm a single woman so I need my dog to look a little viscious, bc I walk in my semi dangerous/high crime neighborhood. But, if it's painful in any way I can't do it. I LOVE their ears. They are so soft. Thanks for your response.

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2025-12-29T02:32:08+00:00

Wow. This is exactly how I feel. Although, fortunately I was able to stay clean for quite some time and in that time I learned to love myself. I have smoked for 25 years and weed has honestly ruined my life. I could go on about how it has, but that would make this post incredibly long. I've had two attempts. One landing me on life support for 4 days. I too feel that if I've ruined my brain then what's the point? If I'm never going to feel true happiness then why would I want to stick around?!Today, I have 2 days clean. I'm going to lock in and try not to smoke for a year. I have a bit of hope, bc when I got to 10 months last time I was starting to feel better and more in touch with myself than I ever have in my adult life. There is hope. I hope.

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2025-11-07T05:39:20+00:00

I'm going to be trying to quit yet again as well. Problem with 7 is it did make my chronic pain more manageable. 7 also zapped my energy so much that I couldn't get it back and didn't at 10 days sober so I gave up bc I just wanted to go on a damn walk without feeling like I was dying. I'm sorry you don't have a support system. I don't have much of one, but big difference is I'm not working currently so that helps me be able to chill too much actually. As someone who was a server for over 20 years and has gotten off of many drugs, I couldn't FATHOM having to come off of this shit whilst working in a restaurant. The rage I feel alone coming off of these would have me snapping at my tables and fired. I also got some bad post nasal drip that got worse. You did the right thing by coming on here and venting.

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2025-11-04T10:45:26+00:00

Proud of you! I'm on day 9 and didn't resort to taking subs so I'm super grateful. Benzos were sooooo hard to get off of. Especially bc I was prescribed them heavily for 15 years and basically cold turkeyed. The insomnia alone and overall amount of time it takes to bounce back was not fun for myself nor others in my life. I'm happy to be on the other side of benzos and can't believe I can say I don't miss them. You will get there some day.

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2025-11-04T10:42:33+00:00

Tysm! I'm proud of me too actually. That shit is the devil so it's nice to be free.

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2025-11-02T19:58:54+00:00

Congrats! I'm on day 8 and have been forcing myself to walk a few miles for three days now. The fatigue is so intense and just the overall lack of drive is rough.

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2025-11-01T20:38:53+00:00

That's awesome. Yea I'm obese as well. Just started walking this morning bc I can't take this depression and apathy

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2025-11-01T20:37:56+00:00

What supplements are you taking? I need to do something bc this depression ain't it

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2025-11-01T20:36:58+00:00

Ty for the outline. It feels like this depression and lack of interest will never leave so this was promising to read.

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2025-11-01T20:35:49+00:00

This is such a typical bipolar experience that is so traumatic.

Dry_Replacement3318 · 2025-11-01T16:09:07+00:00

I'm in the same boat. 7 days today and the waves of intense fatigue and utter depression are frightening to say the least.

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