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Ringo1 · 02-11-2010, 04:32 AM

Lucy is 6 months old this month. I will admit she has been pampered and spoiled because (a) my Westie wasn't thrilled with her when she first came home and (b) because we are re-testing next week for possible liver issues and (c) because she has always been quiet and docile.

BUT, lately, she has taken to growling and snapping if you try to pick her up from a comfy spot. Last night, she was on the couch with my son in his lap. He got up to go make popcorn, tried to move her, and she snapped and growled at him.

Later last night, I woke her up, gently, because we were all going upstairs to bed. She did the same thing to me! I quickly told her NO and put her on the floor.

Any suggestions to break this habit? No more on the furniture until we get a handle on this?

I mean, I hate to disturb her and all BUT sometimes I have to pick her up! She can't jump down off the couch and she can't walk down the stairs.

I can't believe my little Lucy is acting like this.

02-11-2010, 04:32 AM	#1
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	My sweet little Lucy snaps & growls! Lucy is 6 months old this month. I will admit she has been pampered and spoiled because (a) my Westie wasn't thrilled with her when she first came home and (b) because we are re-testing next week for possible liver issues and (c) because she has always been quiet and docile. BUT, lately, she has taken to growling and snapping if you try to pick her up from a comfy spot. Last night, she was on the couch with my son in his lap. He got up to go make popcorn, tried to move her, and she snapped and growled at him. Later last night, I woke her up, gently, because we were all going upstairs to bed. She did the same thing to me! I quickly told her NO and put her on the floor. Any suggestions to break this habit? No more on the furniture until we get a handle on this? I mean, I hate to disturb her and all BUT sometimes I have to pick her up! She can't jump down off the couch and she can't walk down the stairs. I can't believe my little Lucy is acting like this.