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pot bellied piglet

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Question
I recently got a pot bellied pig...shes around 7-8 weeks old. She's what you could call anti-social....what do i need to do to get here to warm up to me and my family.One more question,how do i train her to use a litter box? I appreciate the help
                 Thank You,
                     Kara F

Answer
Hello,
The best training method when you first get your new piglet is the Infinity Plus Harness/Leash and DVD.  It will show you how to build confidence in your piglet. You can buy it on the royaldanie.com web site product page.  It will teach your piglet to come to you instead of running from you.
In the mean time keep your piglet in a small area.  Only catch her when you have lots of time to hold her and work with her.  Always be relaxed and calm when you handle her.  
As far as litterbox traning goes...she should be kept in a small area with her litterbox, bedding and water.  Pigs like to be clean and don't like to go potty in their beds.
Make sure the litterbox is easy for her to get into.  I use pine wood pellets.
Don't let her out of her small area until you know she has just recently gone potty.  Put her back in her area every 45 to 60 minutes and give her the opportunity to go again.
The biggest mistake most people make is giving a piglet too much freedom to soon.  

Hope this helps,
Patty