Dachshund Anxiety Sweater
Amigurumi Knit Pattern Designed by Sherry http://www.etsy.com/people/chiwaluv
ChiwaluvAmigurumiCritters 2012 Sherry Moore Our Story: Not to long ago a sweet little Red Dapple Dachshund puppy, came to live at our home, having raised many pups from a very young age, I soon discovered the extreme Anxiety that this breed can exhibit. She (Lucy B.T.W.) Would absolutely freak out , if I left a room, more so than normal puppies. If I was out of sight the barking and whining would commence, and it took about 30 mins, to settle her down when I would return to her. All the while whimpering, and whining ... Not wanting this to be a habit that continued into her adulthood, we started, penny can training, water bottle training, any and every method in the book, nothing seemed to work for the anxiety of being left alone... (The ,penny can did help some with the barking, however, we were left with an extreme whining dog! ) Yes, I almost went insane, it was this bad! Then I began to read online about swaddling therapy , (Like we do for our human babies) may also help with thunder, lightning and firework fears, trips in the car to the vets and groomer . This practice does not work with every dog, and may not work for your dog, but it has an 80% calming success for Lucy. She no longer whines, barks, or goes crazy when I leave the room, or get a visit from a neighbor or friend, its that good! :o) Happy puppy, happy human mommy! So I knitted up this little swaddling sweater for my little darling, and she is now a different pup entirely. Give it a try, if you are having issues with your pup, all your cost is, is less than a skein of Vanna's Choice yarn!;o) And a lot less expensive than the \$40 Thundershirt...however, if you got the bucks, by all means check them out, they are really neat!
PATTERNBEGINSHERE:
Dog Anxiety wrap (dachshund) Lion Brands Vanna's choice yarn in color of your choosing. Girth (chest) 14 inches- 16 inches ( if your dog's chest is larger step up 1 needle Size Length: 7 inches Neck: 2 1/4 inches NECK: work on two #7 24" circulars Cast on 44 sts , divide sts onto the circular needles ,work in two circular method . 1. Work 2 st rib pattern for 2 inches Cast off one needle in rib pattern (22 sts ） , (you will now be working flat ) BODY: work flat on one #7 needle 1. \*k1, m1 \* repeat \* to \* across ( 44 sts ) 2. Purl 3. Knit Repeat rows 2 and 3 Until You have worked 2 1/4 inches in stockinette , place markers on each end of next row, continue in st st till you have 4-1/2 inches. 3. Work 2 sts rib pattern for 1-1/2 inches , bind off in pattern turn to work along side of piece... Change to size 5 needles - work flat (NOTE: this is the wrap strap, you need a firm, snug fit around your dog, not to the point the pup is uncomfortable, but if it's to loose, the wrap will fail.) Pick up.... 16 sts along side starting at the last cast off stitch up to your marker placed earlier. Leaving the 2-1/4 inche open for front legs . 1.k3, purl 10, k3 2. Knit Repeat these two rows until piece is about 2 inches ChiwaluvAmigurumiCritters @ 2012 Sherry Moore ( NOTE: if you want to use Velcro to fasten , omit making button holes on row 3, just knit this row) 3. Botton holes - k 3 , bind off 3 sts, k4, bind off 3 Sts , k2 4. P3 , cast on 3sts, p4, Cast on 3 sts, p3 (16) 5.Knit 6. K2tog , purl to last 3 sts , k2tog Bind off Blessings to your family and your furry little kid! Look at it this way, if this does not work for your pet, you have a cute stylish little sweater , they can prance around in!
Slip over head , and fasten around rib cage are.. (Normally, Lucy would never hold still for a photo! ) ;o) ChiwaluvAmigurumiCritters @ 2012 Sherry Moore
Sweater off the dog.
ChiwaluvAmigurumiCritters ? 2012 Sherry Moore
