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dottiesyrky · 09-22-2011, 08:27 AM

I too went thru every medical test when my little one became suddenly aggressive, but now I am sure it is probably due to our reaction to all the stress of moving house, some unknown trauma at the groomers, and/or his sudden eye disease etc etc. Our emotions do seem to affect dogs so much more than we know. Usually I am here 24/7 for him but while all the move was going on he did not get so much time. He is a 'needy' dog, probably due to his several homes before we adopted him, and does not like being ignored. Now post-op he has my undivided attention 24/7 and is happier with that, with very few signs of aggression!
I used the DAP collar and home diffuser together with the Thunder shirt, and both seemed to calm him. I can honestly say I do not know for certain what caused the aggressive moments nor what stops them???? It is interesting that you think it is hormonal, and it sure looks like the incidence of aggression coincided with your pregnancy onset.
As for sleeping, I keep my dog in a small flexible and very light foldable nylon 'crate' from Target (for $20) which is very portable. He sleeps most of the night in the crate by my bedside, but early around 4-5 am he gets lonely and I just lift the crate + him onto the bed and he is happy. (It easily fits between 2 people in a king bed) He really loves the crate and finds safety and comfort there. I do not like having him sleep on the bed directly as he may jump in the night and break something!
Good Luck with the pregnancy and with your furbabes.

09-22-2011, 08:27 AM	#37
dottiesyrky Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW USA Posts: 2,505	aggression I too went thru every medical test when my little one became suddenly aggressive, but now I am sure it is probably due to our reaction to all the stress of moving house, some unknown trauma at the groomers, and/or his sudden eye disease etc etc. Our emotions do seem to affect dogs so much more than we know. Usually I am here 24/7 for him but while all the move was going on he did not get so much time. He is a 'needy' dog, probably due to his several homes before we adopted him, and does not like being ignored. Now post-op he has my undivided attention 24/7 and is happier with that, with very few signs of aggression! I used the DAP collar and home diffuser together with the Thunder shirt, and both seemed to calm him. I can honestly say I do not know for certain what caused the aggressive moments nor what stops them???? It is interesting that you think it is hormonal, and it sure looks like the incidence of aggression coincided with your pregnancy onset. As for sleeping, I keep my dog in a small flexible and very light foldable nylon 'crate' from Target (for $20) which is very portable. He sleeps most of the night in the crate by my bedside, but early around 4-5 am he gets lonely and I just lift the crate + him onto the bed and he is happy. (It easily fits between 2 people in a king bed) He really loves the crate and finds safety and comfort there. I do not like having him sleep on the bed directly as he may jump in the night and break something! Good Luck with the pregnancy and with your furbabes.