My puppy shivers and runs when picked up. How can I calm her?

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My baby starts shivering everytime i pick her up and love on her and she runs from me when i call for her she's the only one out of all my puppies who does this..is there anything i can do to help her feel more calm? is this normal? is there anything wrong with her? it all started about 2 weeks ago. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 30 days old

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Molly is adorable! I don't think there is anything medically wrong with her. She may not like being picked up. I would slowly start to regain her confidence but having her fist not run from you. Sit on the floor with treats and toys and have her play with you, giving her treats often. Keep doing that until she stops running from you. Then you can gradually start to pick her up but keep the sessions brief and don't "love" on her until she is good with being picked up. Every dog has a different personality but something may have scared her from enjoying this time with you. I hope this helps and I wish you and Molly the best!

My puppy shivers and runs when picked up. How can I calm her?

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