I usually take my BP out once a week for a good 30minutes to an hour... but sometimes it doesnt go well cause she likes to turd a lot so I have to be careful...
You can hold ur little guy anyway you want... hands, and lap.
Sometimes my BP will try to get away but I just keep picking her up and put her back where she started... back and forth... lol Sounds like u have a squrmey fella. I dont think he is afraid, if he was afraid he would ball up most likely...
Good luck to ya Ninja Man, and keep ur stick on the ice!