OMG - what a cutie! Look at those ears!! Radar as a name that comes to my mind!!
Yes, Bailey only likes to be picked up on her terms. In the beginning, I was concerned about that and I didn't want her to run from me as I picked her up - so I taught her to tolerate being picked up - on my terms. Of course, treats were involved - what else!! First, I started bending over to pet her (no pick up) -so that she wouldn't associate my bending over with being picked up all the time. A treat in hand is helpful in the beginning - but then fade them away. Next, bend over and pick up once in a while - praise and treat while in your arms.
At about 12 mos - Bailey started asking to be picked up. Albeit not often, but sometimes!! If she thinks she missing something, she will ask to be picked up so that she can check it out!!
As for barking - nope, Bailey doesn't bark - unless she's playing. She will stop barking on demand. Bailey is an only dog - so I think that has a lot to do with it.
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