Oh gee whiz, you've completely misunderstood what I was trying to convey. I was saying that dogs who spend 24/7 in their owner's arms tend to develop jealousy which can often lead to aggression. I know Chihuahuas in particular tend to develop jealousy problems which can be exacerbated by being in their owner's arms 24/7. That is NOT to say, however, that it is not okay nor acceptable to carry your dogs in the case that they are tired or if there is danger (i.e. age/health related problems).

I know people are recommended to socialize their puppies by carrying them in their arms because of the risk of parvo and other airborne diseases. However, if your puppy is now a physically strong adult with an uncompromised immune system, there is no reason to carry your dog unnecessarily. The reason that dogs who spend eternity in their owner's arms tend to lack doggy social skills is because they are often never in the presence of other dogs because they're in their owner's arms. I know several dogs who are like this and when they're placed in a doggy gathering, they tense up and freeze. They in turn are cuddled up again and the cycle continues. I'm not saying carrying your puppies is wrong. I'm saying that there is a problem when that behavior becames a dangerous habit.

I have a Pekingese and I'd never put him in that "purse". I'd much rather put him in a carrier that supported his legs.