Dear Pig Lover,
Pot belly pigs can be the cutest, most affectionate and lovable pets you can own. But before buying one as a pet, you should learn all you can about potbelly pig ownership. Piglets are not like puppies in the way they learn or behave ?in fact studies have shown that piggies are much smarter than dogs and a mature pig will have the intelligence of a 2 year old. This is the reason why people say having a potbelly is the same as having a toddler for 15 years!
I love pigs. And I have owned and bred potbelly pigs for over 10 years and after spending so much time around them, I抳e discovered the easy and more importantly effective methods that can be used to train your pig, keep your piglet in line and obeying your commands. It wasn抰 easy though. In the beginning there were no resources or information available and everything I抳e learned I抳e had to do so through trial and error and speaking to other potbelly owners and vets. My first pig, Bacon, became aggressive after I had him for around a month and it took quite a while to tame his aggressive ways. But we eventually won the battle and ever since that time Bacon has been an inquisitive and affectionate companion.
Dear Sean,
I am writing to let you know that my pig FINALLY understands who is Boss. Your suggestions on regular feeding habits worked, although it took 3 weeks for Peter to begin to realize it. Peter didn抰 like to be told what to do, but the more I refused to give into his demands, the less aggression he now shows.
The 慙ocked Fridge?trick is a real gem, as are many of the other suggestions in your book. I am suggesting this book to my friend, who also has a two year old Potbellie that is currently acting up and wrecking her garden. Thanks and all the best!
Louise Simpson,
Arkansas
Some of the Lessons you will Learn
- STOP AGGRESSION in it抯 tracks with a 10 step guide
- Teach Amazing Tricks such as:
- Sit
- Bow/Curtsy
- Lie Down / Play Dead
- Stay
- Spinning, Figure Eight
- Playing a bicycle horn or childs piano
- shaking 慼ands?and waving hello
- Fetch
- Playing Golf
- Playing Soccer or Tenpin Bowling
- Slam Dunking a basketball
- Rolling out the red carpet
- Shaking head 搚es?or 搉o?
- Crawling
- Jumping through hoops
- Pushing a toddlers pram
- Help your Pig Communicate Properly
- Control Social Hierarchy
- Improve your Pigs Immune System.
- Easy Teeth and Skin Care.
- Introduce a 2nd Pig with Ease.
- Harness and Lead Train your Pig.
- Weigh your Pig without Scales.
- Housetrain your Pig.
