How to Build up a Close Bond With Your Guinea Pig

In a few simple steps you can learn how to get your guinea pig to trust you. in a short space of time you and your piggy will be good friends.

Steps

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   Pick up your piggy. Place one hand under his/her tummy and the other hand under his/her back feet. Hold your piggy close to your body with his or her face looking up at you.
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   Be confident with your knee. For small children an old cushion or a towel may help with confidence, and stop the claws digging into their lap.
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   Relax, your pet can feel your tension and this will make him/her scared or stressed. This can be bad for your piggy
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   Piggies love quite soothing music (classical is best) in order to calm them down. Quiet and soothing music, not the latest heavy metal tracks.
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   Brushing your pet may build up a bond and your local pet store will stock a small animal brush for sure.
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   Get some small treats or cut up veg to give your piggy.
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   Let them lick the sweat off your fingers. This may sound a bit weird but piggies love the salty taste of the sweat (but don't give them salt).

tips

• If you have more than one pig, try as best as you can to treat them equally. A jealous pig can lead to stress or a fight.
• Be confident.
• If you have three guinea pigs then show them that you care for them.
• Relax.
• If they misbehave, show them who is boss.
• Do not punish or shout at your guinea pigs; they will not understand and may get stressed.

Things You'll Need

• Treats
• Calming music
• Small pet brush
• Towel or old cushion