Most pet owners are familiar with these devices because veterinarians often recommend using them to prevent pulling out stitches from Spay and Neuter procedures. They are also used to protect injuries from a pet chewing and licking their wounds. It often looks uncomfortable, but the cone of shame dogs do not have to feel punished. Here are a few ideas for dressing up these devices to make life more enjoyable.
Making them fun. First options include adding lightweight toys that can not hurt your pet but offer a diversion from the added complication of a big round thing around their neck. Use soft, lightweight cotton ropes and staple them around the outer edge, so your dog can toss its head from side to side and have fun trying to catch the rope.
The basic cone of shame is at best very bland and sterile in appearance, but you can dress it up with stuffed animals and help your dog think of the cone as a personal tote bag. Anything small that your best friend considers a part of its possessions are great possibilities for improving your pet's disposition while recovering from surgery or injury.
Adding items to the cone of shame provides entertainment for the humans in the family and attaching different items of gender specific identity make for hours of good fun. Perhaps your female doggy likes fancy dog clothing so place some frilly items around the cone so she can see them, but not eat them. Boy doggies seem to like boy stuff so paint a cowboy hat on a part of the cone.
Flowering designs are popular with all generations and offer plenty of color choices. Large petals quickly create a huge daisy while round petals make excellent lily pads. Just staple them all together in a ring and then staple them down at the edges. Make sure the sharp parts are not able to hurt your dog.
If you are an artist and good with drawings, sketch out some creative designs that include things dogs like. Go for things like areas of the park you usually attend, or something comical that reveals your dog's personality. This is a perfect opportunity to practice obedience commands and have your dog's complete attention.
Out of character designs are also a neat idea. Dress your dog up like a parrot, or chicken. Maybe something more exotic like a finned lizard. Just remember other people are around and try not to get so scary your cause them fear. A dog dressed like a cat is pretty deceiving but done with humor you have a very fun activity.
No one likes it when his or her pet is injured or ill, and certainly the pets do not enjoy it. Just because they must wear this cone shaped device does not mean they have to feel shame. Take into consideration the reason for wearing the cone, and adjust the activities accordingly. If time is a problem, you can find these collars for sale and quickly get to the fun with all the work already done.
Making them fun. First options include adding lightweight toys that can not hurt your pet but offer a diversion from the added complication of a big round thing around their neck. Use soft, lightweight cotton ropes and staple them around the outer edge, so your dog can toss its head from side to side and have fun trying to catch the rope.
The basic cone of shame is at best very bland and sterile in appearance, but you can dress it up with stuffed animals and help your dog think of the cone as a personal tote bag. Anything small that your best friend considers a part of its possessions are great possibilities for improving your pet's disposition while recovering from surgery or injury.
Adding items to the cone of shame provides entertainment for the humans in the family and attaching different items of gender specific identity make for hours of good fun. Perhaps your female doggy likes fancy dog clothing so place some frilly items around the cone so she can see them, but not eat them. Boy doggies seem to like boy stuff so paint a cowboy hat on a part of the cone.
Flowering designs are popular with all generations and offer plenty of color choices. Large petals quickly create a huge daisy while round petals make excellent lily pads. Just staple them all together in a ring and then staple them down at the edges. Make sure the sharp parts are not able to hurt your dog.
If you are an artist and good with drawings, sketch out some creative designs that include things dogs like. Go for things like areas of the park you usually attend, or something comical that reveals your dog's personality. This is a perfect opportunity to practice obedience commands and have your dog's complete attention.
Out of character designs are also a neat idea. Dress your dog up like a parrot, or chicken. Maybe something more exotic like a finned lizard. Just remember other people are around and try not to get so scary your cause them fear. A dog dressed like a cat is pretty deceiving but done with humor you have a very fun activity.
No one likes it when his or her pet is injured or ill, and certainly the pets do not enjoy it. Just because they must wear this cone shaped device does not mean they have to feel shame. Take into consideration the reason for wearing the cone, and adjust the activities accordingly. If time is a problem, you can find these collars for sale and quickly get to the fun with all the work already done.
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