Training Your Guinea Pig. Gerry Bucsis

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Antics with paper and cardboard

       Toss toys

       Baked pine cones

       Balls

       Digging for treasure

       Stay away from…

       12. Training Technique #1 — Lure-Reward Training

       Luring with food

       Picking the treats

       Treats on the “no-no” list

       Turning in a circle

       Random rewards

       A positive experience

       13. Training Technique #2—Clicker Training

       What is clicker training?

       The clicker and the treats

       “Charging” the clicker

       Capturing a behavior

       Luring and modeling for results

       Shaping, step-by-step

       Adding a cue or command

       Unrequested repeat performances

       Phasing out the clicker

       Clicking for success

       14. Coming When Called

       Coming on command

       Luring and rewarding

       Using an alternative cue

       Clicking for your cavy

       Keep practicing

       15. Litter Training

       Fact or fiction?

       Coprophagy

       Picking a suitable litter box

       Litter choices

       Cage training

       Training in the play area

       Potty station

       Accidents will happen!

       16. Teaching Tricks

       Make life interesting

       Which training method to use?

       Touching a target stick

       Follow me!

       Stand up and beg

       Rolling a ball

       Ringing a bell

       The Guinea Pig Olympics

       More tricks for treats

       17. Lessons in Leash Walking

       Leash walking a guinea pig?

       Choosing a harness and leash

       Getting your cavy accustomed to the harness

      

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