So replacement large wire crate was delivered weds morning. Weds night he had his cone on in the crate and got out. was NUTS about his cone.
Cone has been off since (he seems all healed up; no new injuries getting out and not crate damage to speak of), and he's been out almost 100% since. Zero issues. He's been really good. Crated him during dinner last night withthe crate covered, no issues. Need to be sure he can still be okay with crating for popup and for boarding. So far so good.