won't step up

[david55]

I brought Annie home yesterday, she would step up yesterday, but today she won't. I say step up, but she puts her head down and lets me rub her neck.

[Talon]

Awww....how cute. She loves you. Give her time, she is trying to figure you and all her surroundings out. B)

[seankly]

Be careful that you are not rewarding her by scratching her neck when she doesnt step up. :unsure:

 

She might start thinking you saying 'step up' means: 'put your head down and i'll scratch it'! :blink:

 

Lift her foot onto your hand and gently lift her up till she has fully stepped onto you whilst saying step up. Give her lots of praise and maybe a treat until she starts stepping up willingly again.

 

Give her good reason to step onto you, treats are always a good way to start. Eventually you will be able to offer your hand and she'll step on...well thats the plan anyway!

 

Good luck!