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Originally Posted by QuickSilver  The average person bends over the dog, makes eye contact, and reaches over the dog's head to pick her up. All of these actions are threatening to the dog.
Do you have a lot of experience with dogs? If not, I encourage you to read up, watch Animal Planet, surf the web, contact a trainer, etc. Knowledge is power!  If you haven't already, I recommend enrolling the two of you in a puppy class. A teacher will be able to answer a lot of your questions. |
What you say makes sense. I DO reach over her head to pick her up. I'll make a conscious effort not to do that anymore. Sometimes I'm in a rush and that is the quickest way to scoop her up!
I have had dogs in the past but don't have extensive experience with them. Yes knowledge is power and I already do spend waaay to much time surfing the internet about yorkies---you should see my "favorites" list! Now I have an excuse to continue. Thanks.