Pigs: Not The Dirty Animal You Think

While some folks would never consider sharing their home with a pig, there are many who are enamored by the charm, intelligence and the striking personality of their pet pigs. Pigs are charming creatures who do make great pets and are not the dirty animals like people believe. Pigs do take a lot of work to care for but pigs are very interesting to take care of. Pigs are fun to play with and very loving despite the care and attention they require.

There are always positive and negatives to own a pet. The same is true for pigs. Raising a pig has many positive qualities. Pigs are affectionate, curious, playful, and easily trained. Many pig owners consider their pet an essential part of their family and involve them in all their activities just like a dog or a cat. Yet there are some downsides that potential owners need to be aware of.

Pigs are very intelligent creatures and are trained just like a dog without too much trouble. But, their intelligence can make them a bit of a handful too. They are playful and curious but also headstrong and sensitive. Without sufficient stimulation, they will become easily bored, lethargic and very often destructive too. They have a lot of energy and that energy needs to be put to good use. If you keep them locked up all the time they will get bored and make a big mess and destroy lots of things.

Pigs love to eat and are relentless in their desire to find and eat food. They are smart enough to open fridges and cupboards if they smell a meal. They have an uncanny knack to beg for food, most of the times demanding more and may even get aggressive with kids having food. Make sure you feed them well so that your house does not become a pig pen.

Additionally, you need to train your pigs well and make sure they understand that you are in power. They need to be taught respect and trained. They can be trained like any other animal and it just takes work and positive reinforcement. Set rules and regulations and make sure you are consistent in what you do. Use the tone of your voice to train them and you will find them respond quickly and behave well. Training them is like a training a dog.

Pigs are very social creatures who demand a lot of interact with their environment. For potential owners with appropriate expectations, a pig will make for a rewarding, entertaining and a much loved pet. Pigs are best for people who have a lot of outdoor space for pigs to roam around in. Pigs are not very good city pets. However, they are great pets to own if you have the space to have one. Kids love them and they are very playful.