first thank you all for this forum. it is so helpful with the feedback and knowledge everyone provides. I am a noobie and still learning. which leads me to my problem.

lets say you have a pepsi can on a table. you walk up to it, stop and then pick it up. take a drink then set it back down. least thats what I am going for. heres what I get.... my figure approaches the can and it begins to float to her hand as she walks to it. how do I lock the can down not to move until the figure picks it up? I've done animations before with poser but I am missing something. I;ve watched a bunch of tutorials on animation but none really explain this with a prop. anyone have any thoughts?

thanks for helping =)