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**Grace'sMom** · 11-29-2012, 11:40 AM

So in light of the thread about unexpected off leash larger dogs coming toward our fluffs.... I wanted to post this:

You should teach your little dog a "Lift Up" or "Pick Up" command. This will make the swift grab that happens in situations like those less jarring or unexpected for your pup.

Every time I pick my dogs up I say "Lift up"..... I've done it with both since they came home. Gus will actually help "jump" a bit when I put my hand under him. Grace just holds very still.

But I say, "Lift up" then pick them up.... Makes it much easier.

If I had to swoop them up really quick, it would be easy and they both would know what to expect

**wkomorow** · 11-29-2012, 11:45 AM

I use the command lift and Lucky stands there wagging his tail to be lifted. It is a great command.

**eiksaa** · 11-29-2012, 12:08 PM

Great idea. We use 'up' for Gustave and he helps with a little hop.

**Orla** · 11-29-2012, 12:11 PM

Oh that is such a good idea. I have never done that with Milo

Never too late to start I guess.

**Grace'sMom** · 11-29-2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Orla

Oh that is such a good idea. I have never done that with Milo

Never too late to start I guess.

No it's not.... Just start saying your command every time you pick him up

**Aarianne** · 11-29-2012, 01:34 PM

Good idea! I pick mine up regularly whenever we run into off leash dogs. Living in a rather isolated location in the country, it seems to attract the irresponsible owners with out of control dogs.

**Lynzodolly** · 11-29-2012, 01:38 PM

This is a fantastic way to pick my boy up .. We were out tonight in scotland walking and a yorkie off the leash came charging over with mine on a tight leash she lunged at him snapping I grabbed him up pronto !!

I was so mad and to.d that woman to get it on a leash if she can't control her dog , she replied " she don't like white dogs !!!" oh I walked away fuming !!!!!! X

**Leila'sMommy** · 11-29-2012, 02:41 PM

Great idea! I guess I already have been teaching Leila a command when I pick her up. It seems I always say "come here" as I'm lifting her...even though she's already there, haha. I think I'll go with your command and start saying "lift up" instead so she'll know the difference in being lifted and when I'm telling her to come when she's not right beside me. I didn't even think about my saying what I do until you posted this.

**Lacie's Mom** · 11-29-2012, 03:01 PM

Tori -- great reminder. I use "pick up" for mine and it does come in handy.

11-29-2012, 11:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Grace'sMom Maltese Guru Name: Tori Dog's Name: Grace -maltipoo, Gus - poodle mix Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,932	"Lift up" or "Pick up" - teach it to your small dog for emergencies So in light of the thread about unexpected off leash larger dogs coming toward our fluffs.... I wanted to post this: You should teach your little dog a "Lift Up" or "Pick Up" command. This will make the swift grab that happens in situations like those less jarring or unexpected for your pup. Every time I pick my dogs up I say "Lift up"..... I've done it with both since they came home. Gus will actually help "jump" a bit when I put my hand under him. Grace just holds very still. But I say, "Lift up" then pick them up.... Makes it much easier. If I had to swoop them up really quick, it would be easy and they both would know what to expect __________________ Grace (Dec. 4, 2011) & Gus (Dec.15, 2009) my lyme journey blog: purplelymegirl my lyme video (updated link): Tick,tick,tick... Time to see Lyme

11-29-2012, 12:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
eiksaa Maltese Guru Name: Aastha Dog's Name: Gustave Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,288	Great idea. We use 'up' for Gustave and he helps with a little hop. __________________

11-29-2012, 12:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Orla Maltese Guru Name: Orla Dog's Name: Milo & Amber Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 4,601	Oh that is such a good idea. I have never done that with Milo Never too late to start I guess. __________________

11-29-2012, 02:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Leila'sMommy Maltese Guru Name: Pam Dog's Name: Leila Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Columbia, SC Posts: 1,053	Great idea! I guess I already have been teaching Leila a command when I pick her up. It seems I always say "come here" as I'm lifting her...even though she's already there, haha. I think I'll go with your command and start saying "lift up" instead so she'll know the difference in being lifted and when I'm telling her to come when she's not right beside me. I didn't even think about my saying what I do until you posted this. __________________

11-29-2012, 03:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lacie's Mom Super Moderator Name: Lynn Dog's Name: Lacie, Tilly and Secret Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 14,334	Tori -- great reminder. I use "pick up" for mine and it does come in handy. __________________ Lacie, Secret & Tilly

11-29-2012, 11:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
wkomorow Maltese Guru Name: Walter Dog's Name: Lucky Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The Berkshires Posts: 1,036	I use the command lift and Lucky stands there wagging his tail to be lifted. It is a great command.

11-29-2012, 01:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Aarianne Maltese Guru Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 752	Good idea! I pick mine up regularly whenever we run into off leash dogs. Living in a rather isolated location in the country, it seems to attract the irresponsible owners with out of control dogs.

11-29-2012, 01:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lynzodolly Maltese Guru Name: Lyndsy Dog's Name: Albert Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Scotland Ayr Posts: 726	This is a fantastic way to pick my boy up .. We were out tonight in scotland walking and a yorkie off the leash came charging over with mine on a tight leash she lunged at him snapping I grabbed him up pronto !! I was so mad and to.d that woman to get it on a leash if she can't control her dog , she replied " she don't like white dogs !!!" oh I walked away fuming !!!!!! X

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