puppy does not like being held

Question
I have a toy poodle, she is 7 months old. I took her for a
car ride one, and every since... she does like like to be
picked up or held in your arms.. She shakes, and then starts
panting. I praise her, talk to her, and even tried treats
while holding her, she wont eat. Then doesn't come by me for
awhile. what can i do to change this kind of behavior?  

Answer
She must be thinking that every time you pick her up, you are going for another car ride.  I would work at improving your bonding and giving her better leadership.  The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see all the people and dogs in the household as a pack with each having their own rank in the pack and a top dog. Life is much easier if the 2 legged pack members outrank the 4 legged ones. You can learn to play the role of top dog by reading some books or going to a good obedience class. A good obedience class or book is about you being top dog, not about rewarding standard commands with a treat.

''Quiet lying down: Place your pup on the floor on his side, with all 4 legs pointing away from you. Use your hands on his neck/shoulder area and middle, to hold him in this position. When he is quiet, praise him. Lengthen the time that you keep him quietly in this position. When he accepts this position well, handle his paws and muzzle, while keeping him quiet.''

The quotes mean this isn't my original work. It is copied from my Puppy Raising Manual. I have long used these or minor variations of them, and they are very effective. You may want to give him a belly rub while he is on his back too. Helps bonding. There is a big difference between him rolling over and demanding a belly rub, and you choosing a time to roll him over and rub his belly. The latter cements your place as pack leader.