just say NO when you don;t approve his behaviour. Also, praise him a lot when you pick him up and doesn;t snap, praise him a lot and give him treats...put him up and down...all the time, so he can understand it is a good thing and you won;t hurt him.
My chihuahua would never let me lay him with his belly up (that's how dogs show that they are submissive). he would snap, growl...anything to get away, a few months ago i could finally give him belly rubs (and it has been almost a year we had him)
So be pacient and give him time, you will see it is worth it and he will make you proud!! |