I agree with the talking to her, with no pressure on her to do anything. We talk to our doggies throughout the day, telling them what we are doing, or just saying sweet nothings. I believe it is calming and helps in general training. It's amazing how many words they learn that become cues.
What kind of toys have you tried? Max doesn't like balls, so we stick to mostly soft toys. Teddy isn't really big on playing. He usually just sits with us, while I pet him. He just wants to go in the car, go places, and go walking.
Does your little girl like car rides? Does she like going places? It's fine if she would prefer to be carried. Then maybe she can slowly work up to being on the ground a little at a time.
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