Can i teach tricks to my guinea pigs?

Question

how?

what tricks?

can they learn theyre own name?

Answer 1

Hi there... absolutely!!!  You can teach them how to stand up, jump through a small hoop, retrieve, follow your finger,  come when called and so much more.  

Consider visiting the following websites to learn about a training technique called "clicker training" for animals:  

http://vickysclickertraining.com/guinea_... and

http://www.clickerbunny.com/article_clic...  This is the most effective method to train any animal including guinea pigs.

Some videos of clicker training in action with guinea pigs:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=CKftLNS1wQ...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=nO8YcsAMyo...

Additionally, consider picking the following book up at your local library or book store: Clicking with Your Rabbit: http://www.clickerbunny.com/aboutbook.ht...