How to Train Your Guinea Pig

Guinea pigs are good first pets.

A guinea pig is a popular pet choice for kids. They require children to be responsible about caring for their pet on a manageable level. Guinea pigs can be trained with basic instructions.

Things You'll Need

• Treats
• Small litter box
• Leash

Instructions

1. Designate one part of her cage the "bathroom" by placing a small litter box there.

2. Place some of your pet's waste into the litter box to encourage him to follow the scent and go in that one place.

3. Reward your guinea pig with a small treat when she goes in the litter box.

4. Expand litter-box training by placing the litter box on the floor when your guinea pig is allowed free time.

5. Have plenty of treats on hand and be quick to reward good behavior while ignoring bad behavior.

Tips & Warnings

• Use commercially marketed guinea pig food for treats.

• Never punish a guinea pig for missing the litter box. Ignore bad behavior and focus on rewarding good behavior.

• Keep in mind that you can't fully train a guinea pig to use a litter box.

References

• Go Pets America: Guinea Pig Litter Box Training

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish