When Lucy was a puppy - she would growl everything I tried to pick up her up IF she was lounging in a comfy spot. If she were on the couch or a soft pillow - would make her mad if I tried to move her.
I started putting a soft blanket around her before I picked her up and that helped. Then I started approaching her with treats and that helped.
Now I don't have to do either of those things.
But she's still a little crazed if you try to take something out of her mouth. She's alwasy got something in there that she shouldn't. There again, I've found the 'trade' works well. Trade what you have for a treat. Works every time.
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