Comments on Murderous Musings: Confessions of a Conehead

Pat, veterinary collars such as the one Maxx is we...

2009-06-27T09:57:28.152-05:00

Pat, veterinary collars such as the one Maxx is wearing keeps him from injuring himself after surgery. An animal's natural instinct is to lick their wound, which can rip out stitches or destroy bandages. The collar's only impact on pooping is it gets in the way when they want to smell the ground to find their perfect spot to do their business. Maxx is much happier now that it's off.

Mark, I guess I just don't understand dog psychol...

2009-06-27T02:28:28.267-05:00

Mark,

I guess I just don't understand dog psychology.

If that collar is to keep him from pooping, shouldn't it be on the other end?

Pat Browning

Pat, I had to wear the stupid Collar of Shame beca...

2009-06-25T09:33:30.551-05:00

Pat, I had to wear the stupid Collar of Shame because I just got neutered. The vet said it's nothing personal -- he does it to every dog that's had surgery -- says us dogs can't be trusted. Well, I'm telling you -- wearing it was the worst week of my life! Yip, yip -- Cheerio. Maxx

Mark, I missed something. What was that thing aro...

2009-06-25T03:59:14.996-05:00

Mark,

I missed something. What was that thing around his neck and why was he wearing it?

Sorry -- it's been a long time since I had a puppy for a pet and all I remember is a lot of newspapers. (-:

Pat Browning

We just came back from watching the new Transforme...

2009-06-25T00:07:55.241-05:00

We just came back from watching the new Transformers movie. The movie was fun, and it also explained that Maxx is really a Decepticon. After we got home he turned into a little white mop on speed:) But that's what makes him fun, right?

LOL, Maxx and Mark. We went through the same proce...

2009-06-24T20:42:24.805-05:00

LOL, Maxx and Mark. We went through the same process with two puppies at the same time. They weren't cone heads but I felt that I needed one before they were trained. :)

Thanks, Bev. Maxx was about 95% reliable prior to...

2009-06-24T17:19:33.881-05:00

Thanks, Bev. Maxx was about 95% reliable prior to his becoming a conehead, but now that it's off, he's getting back to that. I just have to scratch my head wondering how such an articulate doggie could be so confused about where he's supposed to do his business. I'll be sure to explain everything to him after he wakes up from his nap. (He's exhausted after a walk around the nearby lake.)

Hi Mark Conehead's a dream.....and sooooo articul...

2009-06-24T16:51:20.238-05:00

Hi Mark

Conehead's a dream.....and sooooo articulate...

Listen up now...

How you get a doggie to ablute outside (instead of in) is: You lift up his pooh from the carpet inside and you carry it and place it in a place outside where you would prefer him to do his ablutions. Then you carry him to his pooh (outside) and you let him smell it and you say "There Maxx darling, nice Boy, you do it here next time, okay...." You do this very kindly and gently so Maxxie don't get hung-up on his potty training.

Bev, Cape Town, RSA

Thank you Elizabeth. My cone is off and now I'm f...

2009-06-24T09:52:26.334-05:00

Thank you Elizabeth. My cone is off and now I'm free! I celebrated by first scratching my ears, then running around the yard and house. Loads of fun! Still, I get the sensation that something is "missing". Maxx

Oh, that's too funny! Loved hearing from the cone...

2009-06-24T07:21:53.819-05:00

Oh, that's too funny! Loved hearing from the conehead. Cute dog...

Elizabeth
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