How to tame a guinea pig 8 Articles

by Lisa Jancaitis

Taming of the Cavy Guinea pigs, also known as cavies, can be great pets but they take a little extra care and patience before they warm up to you. Unlike a dog who is excited to be your friend the moment he meets you gu...read more

by Currie Jean

Guinea pigs have been raised and bred by humans for hundreds of years, and are considered livestock in several South American countries: they're as naturally tame and human-friendly as any farm animal. However, just like a...read more

by Rachelle de Bretagne

Taming a guinea pig takes patience and understanding of their nature, and children can be taught how to tame the guinea pig to respond to them and become their friend, just as adult owners can learn the same instincts by r...read more

by Jules Red

I have had a lot of experience handling various small animals and I would say that guinea pigs are by far the most friendly and lovable. They are highly sociable creatures that live in colonies and communicate verbally am...read more

by Lisa McGee

The way to tame a guinea pig is through it's stomach. When you become the source of special treats, you become your pets' best friend. Guinea pigs love to eat, no wonder they have the word "pig" in their name. Of co...read more

by Susan Hibberd

I have had guinea pigs for almost twenty years now, and have come to learn a lot about their behaviour and temperament. Guinea pigs are shy creatures, and in the wild will live away from all human contact. They spend th...read more

by Rena Sherwood

After thousands of years in captivity, the guinea pig species still instinctively looks all about for predators, like tiny fat wild horses. Although guinea pigs are curious about people, their instincts often make them to...read more

by Stacey Foxworthy

The guinea pig is an extremely delightful creature that has found its way into the hearts and homes of many pet owners. Despite the fact that they are naturally a prey species and are instinctually prone to being skittish ...read more