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FirstYorkie · 08-16-2006, 12:11 AM

RKeenan, one more thing that I meant to say. If the not wanting to be picked up is a fairly recent problem, I think the logical first step is to have a vet check him. There may be a physical problem that causes him pain when you pick him up.

Also, be 100% sure that picking him up is never A Bad Thing for pup. In other words, don't pick him up to scold him, don't pick him up to remove him from things that he wants, etc.

Does any of this help?

08-16-2006, 12:11 AM	#4
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	RKeenan, one more thing that I meant to say. If the not wanting to be picked up is a fairly recent problem, I think the logical first step is to have a vet check him. There may be a physical problem that causes him pain when you pick him up. Also, be 100% sure that picking him up is never A Bad Thing for pup. In other words, don't pick him up to scold him, don't pick him up to remove him from things that he wants, etc. Does any of this help? __________________ FirstYorkie We Love Clicker-Training!