Thu, Feb 14th 2013, 12:27 GMT

Did you ever do that alpha roll thing as punishment or hold him upside down when he was being bad? I wouldn't do that again, but it is important to learn to be cradled (on his back, between your legs) for grooming etc..Just cradle him til he relaxes, then he can be let up and given a treat... they are normally wiggly and squirmy as pups. Does he like tummy rubs? Will he be a big dog? Make sure he has more time on the ground running around and exploring then in your arms being coddled.

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Obi
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Thu, Feb 14th 2013, 12:25 GMT

stop holding him the way you describe. Try just having him in your lap. Most dogs do not like to be forced to expose their bellies. Hold him in a way that he is not upside down. Unless he is a toy breed, I advise not picking him up at all. He has 4 perfectly good legs..let him use them.

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Wiley

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