Training Your Guinea Pig. Gerry Bucsis

Getting ready for your guinea pig

       A cavy-friendly cage

       Commercial cages

       Build-it-yourself cages

       Assembly time

       Prepackaged kits

       Multi-level cages and extensions

       Prime location

       Bedding basics

       A hidey house is a must

       A vet for your pet

       2. Good Nutrition Is Important for Lifelong Learning

       Healthy body, healthy mind

       Nutrition basics

       A vital vitamin

       Vegetables and fruits

       Stay away from…

       H₂O

       Dietary changes

       3. Choosing Your Trainees

       Which little piggies?

       Where to buy

       An only cavy is a lonely cavy

       Breeds of guinea pigs

       Male or female?

       Young or old?

       Pick of the litter

       4. Training Your Cavies to Trust You

       Stress-free homecoming

       Settling in

       Connecting with your cavies

       Handling how-to

       Grooming builds trust

       Family fun

       No nipping, please

       Bonding takes time

       5. Fostering Friendship: Guinea Pig Introductions

       Time for another cavy?

       Which groupings work?

       Quarantine comes first

       Socializing sessions

       Be prepared for conflict

       Same-scent strategies

       A clean cage for a fresh start

       Neighbors, not roommates

       Guinea pigs and other pets

       6. Learning Guinea Pig Language

       Guinea pig sounds: a translation guide

       Wheeking

       Chutting

       Cooing

       Purring or chortling

       Chirping

       Rumbling

       Teeth chattering

       Hissing

       Whining

       Shrieking

       An audio guide

       7. Decoding Body Language

       Gauging your guinea pig’s mood

       Pop-corning