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Originally Posted by Mistymillar  This just made me wonder can they be hurt if the rear isn't supported? I am trying to think how I pick Alfie up, once up he is either tucked up in my arm with his bum on the inside of my elbow, or carried like a baby to get his belly rub, but I don't always hold his bum when picking him up. |
When I'm picking up my boys together, I wrap my hand around their chests from the side, under their front legs. Once they are up in my arms, their rear ends are supported by my arm/elbow as you described. When I pick them up individually, I support their rear ends (especially because my boys are bigger).
The people who picked up Max were essentially holding him by his front legs, facing him, and letting the rest of his body dangle. That is not good.
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Originally Posted by ironmike86 Parents need to teach there kids not to touch without permission. And when they grow up they can teach there kids and live by example. I never pet someones dog with out permission. Unless it runs up to me and start to lick/sniff me. But walking on a leash or if there held I always ask.
Simple manners imo |
Sadly, a lot of adults do not know how to behave around dogs. Teddy came to us perfectly trained and socialized and I believe he was ruined by people running up to us, squealing with delight, and trying to grab him. I don't blame him for being nervous around strangers.