With a simple story featuring an elephant, pig, bear, and more, this little mini book is just right for beginning readers. How to hold a mini pig video june 21, 2015 lifewithaminipig 85 comments one of the trickier parts of our first few days with oscar was learning how to. Jan 19, 2018 mini pig training is an essential part of successful ownership. We do not support misleading marketing terms such as micro or teacup pig. This technique was the idea of lydia weaver and copied with permission. We have edited this manual to apply to the training of our pet pigs. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Offering basic information for a smooth transition and building a successful bond that can lead to a lifetime of happiness with your new mini pig. One of a pigs most admirable traits is its loyalty. Basic life skills, enrichment activities, how to manage bad behaviors, fun tricks, and more are.
Tricks, life skills, and communication with your mini pig choose from. We do not recommend underfeeding or overfeeding a pig. The american mini pig association, ampa has published an educational series to further educate the public on the care, behavior, and training of mini pigs. Demonstration of how to put a harness on a mini pig. I highly recommend buying this book for more training info if you are serious about getting a pig. She started trick training at the young age of 6 weeks old. Animal training manual part 1 by dolphin encounters edited by nappa. Mini pig trainingstarting basic skills charming mini pigs.
Teacup pigs and micro pigs, the complete owners guide lang, elliott on amazon. Tricks, life skills, and communication with your mini pig by kimberly chronister 2016, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Much of the preparation for your new housemate will depend upon how old the pig is, how long it has been weaned and away from other piglets, if it has been handled and socialized, and if it has had any litterbox andor outdoor training. With our three organizations, we have an audience of over 40,000 fans on our facebook pages, and 55,000 monthly visitors to our ampa website. Mini pig therapy pet in training meet poptart mini pig therapy pet in training. They will get there first vaccinations at 4 weeks, and will need a booster approximately 23 weeks later. Do not give the pig free run of the house while training. Do not make claims of full grown pigs under 50 pounds. This book is recommended for training and for dealing with any training problems that may arise.
This page is dedicated to helping mini pig owners learn how to move the pig. Offering basic information for a smooth transition and building a successful bond that can lead to. When you buy a pig from a breeder, ask lots of questions about how the pig has been handled, what and how. The one that i have found to be the most informative is called pig programming by priscilla valentine. Nappa is the oldest potbellied pig service organization in the world, offering education and training information about the pet pig. Dec 09, 2017 mini pig therapy pet in training meet poptart mini pig therapy pet in training. Pet pig education is strictly an educational site for new, prospective or current miniature or pot belly pig owners. Tricks, life skills, and communication with your mini pig at amazon. Mini pig training handbook american mini pig online store.
Mini pig training is an essential part of successful ownership. We are also here as a resource for breeders, rescues and veterinary practices to refer to. Kids can color in the illustrations and help cut out and assemble the pages, then read the story to boost their phonics skills. Pot bellies and other miniature pigs complete pet owners manuals. Go to the library and get a book from 5 years ago who does that anymore. Mobile pig hoof trimming the mini pig farrier mini pig. They are very social and intelligent animals and they will crave your attention much like a dog does.
Word searches, word scrambles, crossword puzzles, jokes, mazes, and coloring. Mobile pig hoof trimming services by the mini pig farrier. Mini pig training handbook mini pigs, training your dog. The perfect starter guide for new pig parents or pig parents to be. Tricks, life skills, and communication with your mini pig chronister, kimberly, matlock, stephanie, gottuso, kevin, brookings, jessie on amazon. Animal training manual i north american pet pig association. Mini pig books if you are interested in these books,you can get them from. American mini pig association puppy potty training tips.
She is a star on youtube with lots of training and trick videos. Potbellied pig behavior and training by priscilla valentine. Dolphin encounters generously provided nappa with their professional animal training manual to be revised for the training of the potbellied pig. Contains handyreference information such as the emergency medical care, healthy foods list, toxic foods list, deworming, and dippity pig. The other book we highly recommend is potbellied pig behavior and training by priscilla valentine. Tricks, life skills, and communication with your mini pig is the first training book of its kind.
For information regarding the sales of our patent pending holding device to safely and effectively restrain pigs during hoof trimming, please refer to our faq or contact johnathon directly at johnathonat. Its become an absolute passion since co authoring the ampa mini pig. It would be difficult to imitate this diet for your pig, but you can feed your pig a variety of healthy veggies along with the. Sharps minipig food is absolutely the best minipig food created on earth. We have several pages that discuss various aspects of training such as harness training, teaching your pig tricks, general training as well as dedicated pages that can help you with aggressive pigs, spoiled pigs and hard headed pigs. Training sessions before bedtime give your pig a great physical and mental workout. Tricks, life skills, and communication with your mini pig chronister, kimberly l, matlock, stephanie, gottuso, kevin, brookings, jessie on. Tricks, life skills, and communication with your mini. Pot bellies and other miniature pigs complete pet owners manuals storer, pat on amazon. Tricks, life skills, and communication with your mini pig kimberly l chronister, stephanie matlock, kevin gottuso, jessie brookings on.
It is important to understand pig personalities before having one as a pet. The articles in this section, submitted by individuals and groups, do not necessarily reflect the opinion held by nappa, but are offered to educate, amuse, and stimulate a variety of ideas regarding the care, health, promotion, and training of potbellied pigs. Our minipig food is created for pet pigs, by pet pig lovers. There are several pig training books i have come across. We wanted the best for our miniature pigs, and we are very pleased to share the best with all of you. Tricks, life skills, and communication with your mini pig.
Mini pig training handbook miniature pig feed in canada. The american mini pig associations condensed guide for new mini pig owners. What its like having a mini pet pig caring for miniature pigs. Its a form of communication that allows you to connect very deeply with your mini pig while you teach how you would like your pig to behave. Jun 20, 2015 during my mini pig research, i read over and over that mini pig potty training is easier than potty training a dog, but i was skeptical. They should be placed in a semi private area that is not too far away from the pigs main digs, but not too close. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The american mini pig association announces new educational.
Tricks, life skills, and communication with your mini pig at. During my mini pig research, i read over and over that mini pig potty training is easier than potty training a dog, but i was skeptical. Despite what many people hear, pigs do not like to be dirty. Teacup pigs and micro pigs, the complete owners guide.
This aggressive behaviour can lead to biting, among other issues, that. Each business or vendor attending will be promoted on the american mini pig association, american mini pig education group, american mini pig rescue advocates websites, facebook pages and social media. Petunia, the mini pig, is currently in a foster home waiting for her forever family. Numerous excellent books have been written about understanding, training and managing these wonderful pets. I have potty trained two dogs, and one was a nightmare im looking at you, rylee and the second dog was a little easier since he followed rylees lead and learned to use the dog door quickly.
Jan 18, 2018 im preparing these american mini pig babies for their new homes. Proper terminology would be the size classification such as mini pig or the breed such as american mini pig. We will provide them with there initial vaccination and worming. Any size pig can become obese very easilywithout proper food management. She was surrendered to suncoast animal league and her original name was piggy azalea. While training the indoor pig to use the litter box, keep himher confined to a small area of your home. The american mini pig coloring book miniature pig feed. They are also very clean and litter train extremely easily. Micromini pigs make great companions and are fun to have around, even with all their quirky behaviors. When you first get your pet pig, if it is a baby, you only need to give it 14 cup of pig feed in the morning and 14 cup in the evening.
May 29, 2014 demonstration of how to put a harness on a mini pig. It is recommended that your mini pig get an annual checkup. Piggie owners, however, are surprised they dont rank higher. Tricks, life skills, and communication with your mini pig by stephanie matlock, kevin gottuso. Categories ampa therapy pet program tags ampa, ampa therapy pig, ampa therapy program, clicker training, mini pig training, mini pig volunteer, registered mini pigs, therapy certification, therapy pig, therapy program, therapy registration, therapy training, train mini pigs, training, training book.
The american mini pig association published a comprehensive training handbook for mini pig owners. Written by mini pig breeders, advocates, and a well known mini pig veterinarian. I get emails all the time from people asking what they need to get before their mini pig arrives so i have created this page and included links to products wed suggest. Not only is petunia photogenic, but she is currently in training to become a therapy pig through. Potbellied pigs are omnivores, so their natural dietary intake in the wild would include berries, worms, raw eggs, roots, veggies, nuts, seeds, insects, and other little critters. This book addresses topics related to adding a mini pig as a pet. Mini pig care guide pretty little porkers mini pigs in. Petunia, a therapy mini pig in training, is looking for a new.
Unfortunately, miniature pigs can also be aggressive creatures, especially if they arent disciplined properly and consistently from a young age. Explore the facts of mini pigs, diet, training, intelligence, and the different breeds of pigs. They should be placed in a semi private area that is not too far away from the pigs main digs, but not too close, either. One prime example covered is teaching your mini pig to sit, the author tells how to do it simply by getting the mini pigs attention with a treat by placing it in front of its snout and once you have its attention slowly lift it upward, the mini pigs head will follow until soon its rear touches the ground, and then you can associate that position with the command.