Many pet owners who have dogs should like to hold their dogs and touch them well, but do you know that in the dog's heart, being picked up by the owner has these meanings.
"It's so high, let me down."
Some dogs are a little afraid of heights, and they will feel scared when they are picked up by their owners, but they dare not struggle, for fear of falling down, so they will shrink pitifully in your arms.
"Are you unhappy again?
If the owner is sad or stressed and likes to hold the dog to decompress, over time the dog will feel that you are unhappy when you hug it, and the caring puppy will find a way to comfort you.
"What game are you playing with me?"
The playful puppy will feel that the owner is actually playing a game with it when he picks it up, and this kind of puppy will generally be very excited when it is picked up by the owner, and the little tail is still flicking the ground, looking forward to the owner's next move.
"So you miss me when you go out."
If the first thing you do when you come back from work is to pick up the dog first, then the dog will think that you miss it very much, and the dog who has been thinking about you all day at home will be very satisfied at this time.
Holding a dog will really feel very healing, if your dog doesn't like to be picked up, you don't have to be discouraged, try the following methods of holding a dog, so that the dog can be more accustomed to and like your cuddle.
1. Put one hand under your armpit and hold your butt with the other
This holding method will allow the dog's limbs to have a place to support, so it will have a more sense of security, the first time you can hold the dog can use this position, the dog feels that it is not threatening to be picked up, and then you will get used to other ways of holding.
2. Let the dog lie on your shoulder
The dog can see farther when lying on your shoulder, and for the curious dog, it can see more interesting things, and it will prefer to be picked up by you.
With these two dog postures will make the dog more comfortable, but also more secure, slowly the dog will get used to your cuddle, if the dog is still not very comfortable, you can also try, while holding the dog to give it some snack rewards, there are delicious snacks to attract the dog's attention, it will not resist your hug.
The dog is not suitable for your hug, it is likely that the dog is not familiar enough with you, the pet owner should usually interact with the dog to play, and feed the dog personally, over time it will know that you are its "food and clothing parent".
Of course, you can choose a palatable dog food for your dog, and the delicious food will better capture the dog's taste buds, and it will rely on you more.
Epilogue:
Does your dog usually like to be held by you?