Dogs are very cute, and people can’t help but want to hug them. Some dogs also like to be hugged, but many people make their dogs feel uncomfortable or unsafe because they hold their dogs in incorrect postures. , the dog will resist and refuse to be held.

There are certain things to be careful about when hugging a dog. Be sure not to do the following things!

1. Lift the dog by the back of the neck.

2. Hold the dog with its belly up, which will make the dog feel insecure.

3. Hold the dog’s armpits and let the dog’s feet hang in the air. The dog's spine cannot adapt to vertical pressure, so hugging the dog can easily cause damage to the dog's spine or soft tissue.

4. Lift the dog directly by its forelimbs. This posture may cause fractures, dislocations, joint injuries, and in severe cases, paralysis.

5. Pull the tail and ears.

6. Resist on the shoulders. This will increase the dog's desire to dominate.

Then, how to hold a dog?

For small dogs, hold its butt with one hand and insert one hand under the armpit of the front foot to gently support it. Keep your dog's side close to you.

For large dogs, it is generally recommended to adopt a horizontal hold method, with one hand passing through the middle of the forelimbs and holding the chest, and the other hand holding its PP and keeping it close to your body.