When it comes to removing those quills a pair of scissors are pretty handy. Just cut the point of the quill (the non-business end). It will partially collapse making them much easier to remove (even by hand).

Had one lab ( a yellow) that after the first experience with a porky always gave them a wide berth. A buddy's lab (a black) no matter how many times it got "quilled" would go looking for them. After getting stuck after getting the quills would go back for "seconds".

Hopefully Tye will be a fast learner.

Curt