German Shepherd Puppy Ears Back. Don’t panic if your young gsd puppy’s ears are doing funky, wobbly things that don’t quite fit into any of these puppy ear stages. Before we get into some natural ways you can support your german shepherd puppy's ears, here are some common questions folks ask me about ears.
German shepherd ears should never be rubbed excessively or played with by human hands. It is common for a german shepherd puppy’s ears to remain floppy during the teething phase, as some of the calcium that aids in ear development is being diverted to tooth development. Whenever they respond to a noise or a stranger’s voice, their ears rise but quickly fall back to floppy.
Pinned back ears are a sign of your dog being fearful or anxious.
Below, i will mention a number of reasons why your german shepherd might be doing it and the signs to look for. It is common for a german shepherd puppy’s ears to remain floppy during the teething phase, as some of the calcium that aids in ear development is being diverted to tooth development. Wait to see if puppy's ears stand up naturally. Often, dog owners recommend giving puppy supplements like calcium to help their ears grow upright and perky.