One of the many techniques I use in training pigs is positive reinforcement. It works really well for pigs because they understand that if they do something that makes you happy, they will get a reward, so they will do it all the time for the reward. In our house we use “Magic Words”.

In this episode of the Pet Pig Podcast we will be talking to Monique. Monique's love for pigs started as a child. When she was about 8 or 9 years old Monique's father took her to a pet store, every week for a couple months, so she could visit the pot belly pig there named Pudgy.

There is a big misconception out that that a pig is only happy if they are fat. I feel so bad for overweight pigs because, just like people, when you are overweight you don't feel good and it is hard to move. I don't judge the owner because it is very easy for a pig to become overweight.

Kasleigh and her husband have been married almost 12 years and we have four kids. They are a family of animal lovers. And that love has carried over into their home because they have a rotating door of rescues and rehabs and a couple special needs pets of their own.

Everybody who has a pig knows that pigs squeal. We are going to discuss why they squeal and what we can do to teach them that squealing is not acceptable behavior. So let’s talk about why pigs squeal. Pigs are very vocal creatures. They are excellent communicators.

In this episode of The Pet Pig Podcast we talk with Cara about her nonprofit sanctuary Clover’s Pig Preserve. We also discuss the difference between a sanctuary and a rescue. 

What is a mini pig? There are many misconceptions about pig size. There are also those that say that a mini pig does not exist. So what is the truth? Does a mini pig exist? What is a mini pig? How can you know if the pig you are bringing home is a mini pig?

Michelle lives in Connecticut with her husband and 2 children. They also have a 5 year old Chiweennie named Minnie and a 2 year old mini pig named Gilbert. They love taking walks as a family, where the pig and dog are included. They love their animals and like to spoil them.

In this episode, Autumn discusses the reasons why so many pigs are rehomed.  The number of pigs rehomed within their first year of life is pretty high.  Why is this?  Find out in this episode!

In this Episode of The Pet Pig Podcast we talk with Maddie Johnson. Maddie is an Emmy-winning producer and animal rescuer living in the San Francisco area with what she calls her “farm-ily”(her dogs, pigs, chickens, and a llama) alongside a constant rotation of foster animals.