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Thursday, March 28, 2019

Thankful Thursday - Thankful for our Goofy Puppy

Last week, Hachi had the dreaded neuter surgery that strikes almost all puppies at some point. It went smoothly, and he's acting as if he's feeling 100% of normal already.

Yes, he's had to wear the cone of shame whenever we're not closely supervising him. It hasn't hindered his goofiness even the slightest bit.


He's been applying his substantial intellect to the cone problem. Here, he demonstrates an experiment in using his hind paws to pry it off.

Then, he contemplated biting at the velcro seam. That technique actually worked once but we're still not sure how. I'm guessing that our puppy genius will never tell us.

Finally, he made his last attempt of that morning...
... or perhaps he was holding his head in frustration and despair. Only 8 days to go, Hachi.

We thank our puppy for entertaining us even during his coned recovery from surgery.

And we thank Brian for hosting the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
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25 comments:

  1. easyweimaranerMarch 28, 2019 at 4:50 AM

    we are glad that everything went well and we hope the cone time is over soon ;O)

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  2. Brian's Home BlogMarch 28, 2019 at 6:14 AM

    Those cones sure aren't fun but you are doing it up right Hachi! Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

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  3. The PadreMarch 28, 2019 at 6:51 AM

    Soon, You'll Be Running Free. Hang In There Little Dude.

    Cheers

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  4. QuinnMarch 28, 2019 at 6:53 AM

    Oh my gosh, every picture made me laugh out loud! Thanks, KB :)

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  5. Yamini MacLeanMarch 28, 2019 at 7:50 AM

    Hari OM
    It will be interesting to see if he walks like a sailor when the thing eventually comes off - adapting to a 'sea' that isn't there!!! YAM xx

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  6. SandeeMarch 28, 2019 at 8:49 AM

    We always called those cones the cone of shame. Our Little Bit would be so miserable wearing her cone. I'm glad Hachi is doing well.

    Have a woof woof day, Hachi. My best to your mom. ♥

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  7. AnonymousMarch 28, 2019 at 10:22 AM

    OMGOSH. well there are cones. then there are CONES!!! LOL. I think Hachi might sense a bit of overkill. LOL!
    it seems so huge on that little head! but it will keep him busy no doubt.
    you'd think using his hind paws to get it off would have hurt! apparently not enough to thwart a good try.
    I LOVE these pictures and that puppy! xoxo

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  8. My Mind's EyeMarch 28, 2019 at 10:59 AM

    Hachi...might I say you wear the cone with great Regal-ness! LOL You are giving it the famous bunny kick with your back paws. Angel Madi loved to hold her toys with her front and kick the living daylights out of them with her bunny feet.
    Hugs Cecilia

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  9. Millie and WalterMarch 28, 2019 at 11:04 AM

    Keep trying Hachi. You just might be successful yet.

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  10. Nancy JMarch 28, 2019 at 11:28 AM

    And to eat might be the biggest problem, or is it off for those few glorious moments? Maybe they need to make a puppy size one in purple just for you, those attempts to remove it are worthy of a rosette.

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  11. My GBGV LifeMarch 28, 2019 at 12:01 PM

    Poor pup. Hope those last days go quickly for him.

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  12. Bella Roxy & MacduiMarch 28, 2019 at 12:55 PM

    He'll be happy to get that off once and for all.

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  13. jank1961March 28, 2019 at 1:00 PM

    At least it keeps him busy!! If he can't get physical exercise, at least he's working his brain! :)
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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  14. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥March 28, 2019 at 1:18 PM

    Ha Ha - we have that cone here too, in a couple of sizes. Where there is a will, there could be a way - hang in there, Hachi.

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  15. The Adventures of the LLB GangMarch 28, 2019 at 1:38 PM

    Hang in there Hachi!! Arty still needs to wear his cone at night, and can probably give you some escape advice LOL!

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  16. DukeMarch 28, 2019 at 1:58 PM

    You are more tolerant of that black lampshade more than I ever was, Hachi!

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  17. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenMarch 28, 2019 at 2:30 PM

    Awww that poor baby!!!!! That cone seems much larger than they usually are!

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  18. Tweedles -- that's meMarch 28, 2019 at 8:56 PM

    That Hachi is so adorable even when he is frustrated trying to get the cone off!
    love
    tweedles

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  19. Idaho PugRanchMarch 28, 2019 at 9:30 PM

    At least you have a soft cone Hachi, then next week will go fast!
    hugs
    Hazel & Mabel

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  20. RubyMarch 28, 2019 at 9:48 PM

    Oh dude, I hates those thingies! They freak me out, so I gives you props for tolerating it that much! if you figure it out, lets me know....
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥
    pees: sendin' lots and lots of POTP and cbd...it's suppose to be calming....☺

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  21. TarynMarch 29, 2019 at 5:34 AM

    Speedy healing to Hachi and may the cone days pass by quickly! It's tough keeping a young dog calm! Cedar has yet to experience this as I am letting him "enjoy" his male hormones a while longer. But his day will come, and I don't look forward to keeping him quiet. LOL!

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  22. Matilda the BoxerMarch 29, 2019 at 8:31 AM

    Aww Hachi, it doesn't last forever!

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  23. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3March 29, 2019 at 8:52 AM

    The bottom picture is so cute

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  24. lexitheschnauzerMarch 30, 2019 at 4:46 AM

    Hachi's cone looks softer than the plastic ones, but acts like blinders on a horse. He looks like he might be able to pull it off with his front paws. I'm sure he won't quit trying!

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  25. Tails Around the RanchMarch 30, 2019 at 7:52 AM

    Hopefully the next few days will go quickly with your whirling dervish of fur.

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