It is just so important to make sure your dogs ears are clean. I personally check my dogs ears quite a bit. And it is rather easy to do especially if you pet your dog a lot like I do around the ears. It is important in their overall health and grooming care. And by just checking your dogs ears every once in a while you will be able to eliminate future problems. Here is an article I was reading about good dog ear care...
Ear care is an important part of grooming. Ear infections can not only be painful, but lead to permanent hearing loss. The signs of a problem with a companion animal's ears include redness, constant scratching, head shaking and odor.
How to Clean Your Pet's Ears
Check your companion animal's ears twice per month. The skin .....Read more here...