[header] How to carry a puppy [title] Bend down to the puppy's level. [step] Approach the puppy from the side of their body, so that you don't pose a head-to-head threat. Slowly bend your knees to the ground or lower yourself into a squat when you are near the puppy.
[header] How to carry a puppy [title] Bend down to the puppy's level. [step] Approach the puppy from the side of their body, so that you don't pose a head-to-head threat. Slowly bend your knees to the ground or lower yourself into a squat when you are near the puppy.
This will streamline your approach and help minimize the risk of unintended injury. [substeps] Don't just sit on the ground (overextending it will cause your pup to pull out from under you. Hold a few moments in this position with your hand extended to let the puppy sniff you a bit. [substeps] If the puppy acts agitated at this point by growling or attempting to bite, you may want to wait a few minutes and then approach again. If you bend down to pick up the puppy, you will have just enough height to support its weight. [substeps] Once you've lowered yourself down into a squat, your feet should be next to the puppy's hip bones, and your legs should be next to each other at shoulder level. This way, you aren't exerting force on the puppy's back. [title] Stick your backside into the puppy's face.