New poodle owner here. I'm new. She is not. She is 8 years old, and we love each other dearly. I must say she has already trained me very well! ;)

But seriously, what about this ear pulling hair out thing? Paying $40.00 (estimated by the groomer to do her grooming) just to get her ears done is a bit #### my disability budget (oxygen 24/7, incase you're curious), and I need to know.

How to do.

Does it really have to be done?

Can one do clipping instead of yanking the hair out of the ears?

Thanks