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Alice Ashburn
location_onPortland, Oregon, United States
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Using enrichment to modify behavior - Pt 2
Ice blocks/rings: using a large bowl, fill halfway with water; add a few pieces of fruit or veggies. To make an ice ring, place a glass in the center (to create the hole).
Using enrichment to modify behavior
The most important goal of enrichment should always be to enhance the wellbeing of your pigs. Enrichment should not been seen as method to stop your pig from doing other undesirable, yet NORMAL behaviors.
Mini, Tea Cup, Micro, Pixie Pig Enrichment
The American Zoo and Aquarium Association defines enrichment as “a process for improving or enhancing animal environments and care within the context of their inhabitants' behavioral biology and natural history.
Time Out Technique
If a pig displays a behavior that you do not approve of, you must discipline her immediately. The severity of your reprimand should be commensurate with the severity of the pig’s misbehavior.
Spoiled Pig Syndrome
According to Webster, the word DISCIPLINE is defined as “training to act in accordance with rules; to train by instruction and exercise; to bring to a state of order and obedience by training and control.”
The Secrets to a Successful Bath with Your Minature Pig
It is important to make bath time an enjoyable experience. The first bath can be very traumatic, and a bad first few baths can lead to a permanent fear of the tub.
How to Potty Train Your Micro Mini Pet Pig
Pigs Learn Fast... Good or Bad Behavior... Start Out on the Right Foot
Pig Smarts
Pigs are smart, intelligent and complex creatures. Learning how to understand your pig is the first step to the next 15-20 years you will spend together.
Micro Mini Pig Food: What Do You Feed a Teacup Pig?
It's important to make sure that your piggy gets the right nutrition and diet. They must get enough to eat of the right foods. Pigs will eat as much as you allow them, so you have to limit their diet to prevent them from gaining gross amounts of weight.
WHAT DO TEACUP PIGS AND PIXIE PIGS REQUIRE?
1. They require a lot of love. You will get out of your pet what you put into it. If you work with it and train it you will have a wonderful friend.
BRINGING HOME YOUR NEW PET TEACUP PIG OR PIXIE PIG
Your new pig is extremely intelligent. They can learn to do just about anything a dog can do but they learn it much quicker because everything you teach them is done with food motivation (treats).
Is a Pig Right for You? Part 6
So, you are thinking about getting a potbellied pig and want to know if you are doing the right thing.
Is a Pig Right for You? Part 5
So, you are thinking about getting a potbellied pig and want to know if you are doing the right thing.
Is a Pig Right for You? Part 4
So, you are thinking about getting a potbellied pig and want to know if you are doing the right thing.
Is a Pig Right for You? Part 3
So, you are thinking about getting a potbellied pig and want to know if you are doing the right thing.
Is a Pig Right for You? Part 2
So, you are thinking about getting a potbellied pig and want to know if you are doing the right thing.
Is a Pig Right for You? Part 1
So, you are thinking about getting a potbellied pig and want to know if you are doing the right thing.