It was important to me to teach Bailey not to run from me when I wanted to pick her up. She's never liked being picked up much - she is now 11 mos.
1st - I sometimes bend over to pet and praise - then release quickly (so she knows that I won't always pick her up when I bend over)
2nd - I sometimes pick her up just for a few moments - pet, praise and release quickly.
3rd - For training -I tell her to "stop", pick her up, praise, treat while in my arms - then release.
Only a few times has she ever asked to be picked up - and it was during a thunderstorm (the little chicken!). So far, I have never said "stop" to pick her up and scold - just trying to keep it positive.
Good luck!!! |