Picking up and carrying a dog. The proper method of picking up and carrying a dog depends on the dog size and helps to prerequisites before picking up a dog. Apply a leash and crouch beside the animal. The leash helps prevent the dog from escaping the crouch Spears your back. Lifting even a small dog from a standing position can injure your back. Place one arm under the dog's head.

Place your other arm under the dog's abdomen with your hand pointed forward and your fingers between the dog's front legs. You can even carry small dogs in the same position.