The cats will do what they want to do, and having cats my whole life, I know that they can't be forced to do something. It really depends on how long you've had them. If you have just got them then you may be able to train them but if you have had them a while then they won't want to be told what to do (trust me). Consider why they don't like being picked up. Are you rough with them? Maybe if they are outdoor cats they have been scrapping with other cats or eachother, and want to be either left alone, or are maybe sensitive in some areas. If they don't like being picked up suddenly, but didn't mind before, there may be something wrong so if that's true, take them to the vets. I'm sure that's not the case though. :)
Can a cat learn to like being picked up?
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The cats will do what they want to do, and having cats my whole life, I know that they can't be forced to do something. It really depends on how long you've had them. If you have just got them then you may be able to train them but if you have had them a while then they won't want to be told what to do (trust me). Consider why they don't like being picked up. Are you rough with them? Maybe if they are outdoor cats they have been scrapping with other cats or eachother, and want to be either left alone, or are maybe sensitive in some areas. If they don't like being picked up suddenly, but didn't mind before, there may be something wrong so if that's true, take them to the vets. I'm sure that's not the case though. :)