Guinea pigs are intelligent animals and can be trained to follow simple commands and perform tricks. In order for the training process to run smoothly and correctly, make sure you take good care of your guinea pig and meet all their daily needs. Keep in mind that each guinea pig is unique and it may take some time for him to understand the commands during training. Be patient and use positive encouragement on your guinea pig; Over time, he will be able to follow basic and more difficult commands.
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Part 1 of 2: Teaching the Marmot the Basic Commandments
Step 1. Train him to come to you when called
Like most pets, guinea pigs can learn to approach you when called with a little practice and motivation in the form of treats. Make sure you say his name often and say his name when feeding him and snacks.
- You can also practice getting him to come to you when called upon by removing him from the cage and placing him a few steps away from you. Call her name and hold on to one of her favorite treats.
- Your guinea pig should be motivated to come to you. When he does, give him a treat as a treat. Practice this at least once a day and over time, it will come to you when called upon while your guinea pig is outside and in the cage.
Step 2. Practice the command to stand
This is another simple command you can teach your guinea pig using treats.
- Hold the treat over the guinea pig's head so he has to stand up to pick it up. Say the command “stand up” and then let your guinea pig eat its treat while it is standing on its hind legs.
- Repeat this command once a day consistently. Gradually, your guinea pig will stand up when you command it, even when you're just holding a treat.
Step 3. Execute the command to spin
You can practice this command with your guinea pig both in and out of the cage.
- Hold the treat in your hand and allow your guinea pig to approach you. When the guinea pig is in front of you, move your hands in a circle, and say "turn around."
- Your guinea pig will follow the movement of your hand holding the treat and will form a loop. After he succeeds, give him a snack. Repeat this exercise once a day until he can turn on command, without any snacks.
Part 2 of 2: Teaching the More Difficult Commandments to Guinea Pigs
Step 1. Train your guinea pig to push the ball
Use a ball that isn't too heavy and bulky, such as a tennis ball, so your guinea pig can control it easily. You'll also need a long, flat snack, carrot chunks.
- Place the carrots on the floor, then place a tennis ball on top of them.
- Encourage your guinea pig to try to push the ball away from the treat so he can eat the treat, then say, "push the ball."
- Repeat this step and over time, you won't have to use the treats so your guinea pig can learn to push the ball on their own, without the treats.
Step 2. Teach your guinea pig to jump over hoops
You will need a circle with a diameter of 15-25 cm, or you can use a pipe cleaner to form a circle that is close to that size. The top of the ice cream stand or a non-netted tennis racket can also be used. Make sure that whatever you use as a hoop, there are no sharp edges or anything that could pinch your guinea pig while learning to jump.
- Start by holding the hoop until it touches the floor of the guinea pig's cage. Hold the snack on one side of the circle, or ask someone else to help you hold the snack while you hold the hoop.
- Call the guinea pig by name and make sure he sees the treat on the other side of the circle. Say "get in the circle". You may have to poke your guinea pig a little or push gently to get her into the hoop. Gradually, he will be motivated by the treat so he will jump through the hoop and grab it.
- Praise him and give him a treat when he makes his way through the hoop. Repeat this step until your guinea pig can make it through the hoop on its own, without the motivation of a treat.
Step 3. Train your guinea pig using a litter box
Most guinea pig owners teach their pets to defecate in the litter box. However, this requires patience and practice. When it's your first time training your guinea pig to use a litter box, be prepared for times when your guinea pig is open and don't scold or punish your guinea pig if this happens. Your guinea pig will respond more to positive support and praise.
- To train your guinea pig to use a litter box, place the litter box in a corner of the cage that is usually used as a place to defecate. Place a handful of hay in the city and some guinea pig droppings in the form of pellets.
- When you see your guinea pig using the litter box, give them a treat as a compliment. Over time, he will understand that using the litter box is a good thing, so he will accept treats and he will start using the box regularly.
