Zoey did that back up thing for months and months when I first got her at 13 weeks. She just recently started to put herself in position for me to pick her from her enclosed area. It use to drive me crazy that she would back up every time I would try to pick her up, but she seems to have figured out that the only way she can get out of the enclosure is to come to me to get picked up. All said and done, when she is out of her little area she loves to play and cuddle with me, so I don't think it matters that they do that little "back up thing" I think it's just a one of those little "Yorkie" quirkes. Zoey also still runs, and runs around the house when she is let loose and I have to corner her to pick her up. I think she loves to run free and wants to have me chase her. She always comes when I call her and then runs again when I reach down to pick her up. She is a little over a year old and still loves running free. I guess it will take some time before she settles down and comes to me without taking off again. So, "YES" to your question I think this is common behavior for puppies. |