From the day I brought her home, I would call Piper to me, then give her a little pat, period. Same thing if sitting on couch, she'd stand, got a pat, period. For the better part of year, when Piper would come, she'd lumber at me, head down, remind me for all the world of a little steer! These days (though coming when called is in and of itself still a huge work in progress), Piper will ask to be picked-up by standing on my leg and even tapping if I'm not quick enough. I can scoop her up at will without her becoming stiff. I can hear how sad and distressed Lacy's behavior makes you feel, and in spite of knowing better intellectually, I take everything with Piper very personally...but WE KNOW IT'S NOT US, right?! It'll be ok and she'll be accepting (and probably demanding) of being picked-up, etc., before too long. We just love them sooo much... |