Cavy's Choice 1: Consent
Choice is a huge component in my taming and training method. A lot of people underestimate the power that choice has: Allowing your...
Platform work tutorial
Training a guinea pig to hop onto a platform is an important skill. It's the foundation to training them to load up into a carrier and...
Nose-to-hand touch tutorial
Teaching your guinea pig to touch her nose to your hand is another important foundation skill. It, like the target stick, serves many...
Conditioning a training marker
Some people would like to argue that the use of a clicker for training a guinea pig is not necessary. However, using a clicker or any...
When to add food to the taming process
It's a common and well-intentioned piece of advice: The way to your guinea pig's heart is through her stomach. And it's true. Giving...