ok, so the overall assumption is that this is dog aggressive, but there are variable demonstrations of aggression. Aggression where the dog wants to kill the object (dog, other animal,…) or if it is fear aggression, then the thyroid has nothing (probably) to do with the 'aggressing' towards the other dog. If the dog has a fear or inability to socialize with other dogs, then the growling, lunging, last resort bite,(if that variable is actually followed through or if the snapping is done and the fearful dog retreats)...all have different methodologies of rehab with the fearful dog making better decisions in the area of his/her tolerance trigger. CAT or BAT is what you want to talk over with a behaviorist or trainer with the knowledge.
Knitted Dog Sweater
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For knitters out there, here is a link to a VERY simple sweater that anyone who can knit a scarf with a simple knit stitch can master. It allows for variation/customization with more advanced stitches/techniques as well. My first one turned out OK, I made a few minor adjustments on my second attempt and from then on they have turned out better and better with each one I make.
I use size 9.5 knitting needles and 2 strands of the cheap red heart brand acrylic yarn. I follow this pattern except I lengthen the neck section to 25 rows to allow for the turtleneck.
WARNING: dogs who chew can quickly unravel a hand knitted sweater simply by chomping through a single thread!
http://www.talkingtails.com/sweater.html
Here are a few examples…
Dude
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Great looking sweater..I like that..thanks for the link
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Nice looking sweaters. Knowing Jaycee would not last more than maybe one hour.
Rita Jean
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Nice looking sweaters!
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Nice sweater! Yes my pet shredder named Buddy would…... well you know.