Correct holding position for small dogs

Hold your puppy correctly. Even if your dog weighs less than 6kg, be sure to pick it up carefully. Start by finding the chest behind the front legs. This serves as a support when preparing to lift the dog. Hold the collar or leash with your right hand to control the dog's head and prevent it from escaping. Pass the left arm under the abdomen and lift the dog from under the chest.
*Hold the dog under your left arm and close to your body to try to prevent the dog from twisting.

Correct Holding Position for Medium or Large Dogs

Lift heavier dogs carefully. If your dog weighs more than 9kg, hold the dog under the neck with one hand and the other under the hips, lifting it like a board. For dogs over 18kg, find another person to help. One person is at the dog's head, with one hand under the dog's neck and the other under the chest. The other person puts one hand under the dog's belly and the other hand around the hip, and then both people pick up the dog at the same time.
*The person standing at the dog's head decides when to lift the dog and gives instructions. For example, you can count "one, two, three" together and then lift the dog together when you call "three."
Note: If the dog is very heavy, be sure to find someone else to help. You should avoid lifting dogs weighing 18kg and above alone. Everyone has a limit to their strength, so consider the safety of your dog and yourself when deciding to pick up your dog.
*If the animals are not held properly, they will feel that they are about to fall and they will struggle even harder. If you really can't hold it, just let it sit aside and cuddle it. Don't force yourself too much. After all, they may be bigger than you.

Notes on "picking up" a dog:

Maintain correct posture when picking up a dog. Remember to bend your knees and keep your legs straight while lifting the dog. Do not bend down to pick up your dog to prevent back injuries. Wrap your arms around your dog to hold him in place.
*Bending your knees brings you closer to your dog’s height. Don't bend down to pick up your dog. Most dogs are afraid of people who bend down.