[Monroe-Rylee]

Yes, she may just not like being picked up. If you want to get her used to being pick-up maybe try treats or a massage… Rylee hated being on her back when I first got her and I’d turn her over for a few seconds at a time & give her a quick massage. Now she’s got no problem being on her back for chest brushing at night. But, if you don’t need to pick her up you can always just accept she may not like it.

To teach them to come, I always made sure not to call my girls unless I knew I could get them to come (ie. they were on a lead I was in control of or within reach). If I gave them the option they would have never learned that they have no choice but to come when called.

Even still they have stubborn moments though… just last night Monroe wanted to stay asleep on the couch rather than go outside before bed. She heard me call her, opened her eyes, but didn’t even bother raising her head to actually look at me! After a very stern “Monroe, come here” she came, slowly and stretching on her way… Ugh, so stinking cute I know why these babies get away with murder!