How to Help a Shy Guinea Pig: Real Taming Advice!

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Shy, scared, afraid and even terrified can all be used to describe guinea pigs at some point in their lives! If you have a very shy and timid guinea pig, this video will show you how to help them become more tame and confident around you. As well as taming tips, I recommend looking at your guinea pigs environment, herd group and even yourself - are you acting in the right way around your piggie?! All these things can make a significant improvement in the time it takes to tame a shy guinea pig! 😍
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00:00 - Introduction
00:48 - 1. Where they live
03:04 - 2. Other guinea pigs
05:23 - 3. The way you act
07:54 - 4. Taming tips: FOOD
08:55 - 5. Taming tips: LAP TIME
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@chipsandsoda4373 2 ай бұрын

I have 2 boys about 4 months old and their confidence levels are night and day. They are both developing confidence but one is waaaay more confident than the other.

@localwalker5696 2 жыл бұрын

When I brought my babies home I slept in the bedroom with them for a week ..I spent all day with them ..after 6 weeks they great ..can pick up ...tickle they know their names...but it was 100 percent full on for 4 weeks ..I'm lucky I'm retired...I spend all day in their bedroom ...I have large setup on the floor ..I sit with them they crawl on me ...the hard work was so worth it xx

@wafflebunnyrandom645 2 жыл бұрын

Hiiii I love your videos I'm getting guinea pigs in about a week and I'm so happy I found your channel. You have helped me to learn so much more a bout getting piggies 😁

@SqueakDreams 2 жыл бұрын

Thats great to hear thank you! And congrats! Best of luck with the new piggies 🥰

@Sophie-pf7qp 2 жыл бұрын

Yes she is very helpful! And congrats on you piggies!

@wafflebunnyrandom645 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!!! Only just seeing this I was getting the cage ready!!! I'm so happy you saw this comment!!!!!!

@BipolarGremlin 2 жыл бұрын

I love the advice you have to offer. I thought it was really interesting what you had to say about piggies needing a quieter environment but that they are actually quite good at adapting to noise. I have 22 male piggies that get to roam the garden during the day and get locked up of an evening. The first week that they were outside the next door neighbor had some construction going on. The pigs didn't care one little bit because they were comfortable in their environment and knew where they could retreat to feel safe if needed. They're not even scared of my dog doing zoomies in the yard because they're so familiar with her just doing her own thing and paying them no mind. They used to be scared of me coughing a lot too, but they're not phased anymore. I love that you touched on the fact that naturally they are herd animals in the wild and that gives them a sense of security. They 100% feed off of each other. They all have their own personalities and some are more curious than others, I love to watch my nervous pigs watch and learn from the confident ones. It's so effective. They are very smart critters.

@1_.moony._1 Жыл бұрын

I have a shy guinea pig myself, chip. Hes really scared whenever we open our cage (a c&c one) so this is gonna help me make him less scared! Thank you!!

@Veertjevdv 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for this video. My Caramel taught the other piggies not to be afraid of the vacuum cleaner. That they can get treats when they defy that hoover thing. Sadly Caramel passed away last year, but my other piggies are still begging for a treat every time I'm vacuuming. 😉

@Lxur4 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This got my piggies to eat with me around.

@TigonRise 2 жыл бұрын

As helpful as this is I just watch you cause your voice calms my anxiety

@Immaaad0rk2008 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for the video ❤️

@MICROWAVED_SEUNGBERRY Жыл бұрын

Thx for the help

@loopster3350 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. We are so loud around our pigs. This info helped so much.

@nhvnaturalpet 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing with us such helpful advice. 🙏 These are going to help our new guinea pig member to get used to her new place. ❤️

@Immaaad0rk2008 2 жыл бұрын

I love guinea pigs

@lemonpop7222 2 жыл бұрын

I have 3 Guinea Pigs myself! And they’re so timid & scared! This helped!! Thank you! 😃

@guineapigsue7785 2 жыл бұрын

I instinctively talk as I approach their room now. I like Pedro's comedy comments "sorry for all the poops, it was Phoebe" 😂

@WhoaWoken 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos

@ako12100 2 жыл бұрын

I might get guinea pigs soon and this was a great tip.

@littlestars7537 2 жыл бұрын

I was really happy to see that you made this video! I have two relatively shy Guinea Pigs, they live indoors. My Guinea Pig, Bumble, is the most timid pig and doesn't enjoy being held and starts teeth chattering if she thinks i'm going to pick her up, she's a year old and I've tried lots of taming tips but Im hoping she will become more social soon.

@jenniferhwaddington 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great video! I wish I knew this years ago as a new piggie mom. My newest girls have taken over a year to be comfortable around me, even when working with them every day. Thank you for the great advice.

@DavidbelongstoJesus Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your brilliant and sweet videos. They have helped us immensely with our baby piggies😊

@boniw698 2 жыл бұрын

I’m SoSo glad you have this video. I’m still working with my 5 month old Texile and my adult 1 yr old new to me both boars guinea pigs. I’ve learned them to run in the cuddle sack and do this about 3 times a week but I think it’s time to bump this up. I always give pea flakes when they get in the bag. Thank you again. So nice to see you and the piggies 💕🥰🌟

@isla769 2 жыл бұрын

love this vid

@maddiebunn9356 2 жыл бұрын

i have four guinea pigs and three different cages and your piggies are adorable

@user-cb5fj2bl2p Ай бұрын

Thank you for the great😊 information now I know

@mia.14 2 жыл бұрын

I recently discovered your channel and I can’t stop watching all of your videos on repeat! I hope that I can get Guinea pigs soon :)

@RaeAndABay 2 жыл бұрын

my parents told me never again for guinea pigs and now i have 5 and im getting 2 more! they are so cute :)

@2DogsVlogs 2 жыл бұрын

I had Bela out for some lap time, about 20 mins. She is my shy girl but she did enjoy herself. Different smells and being patted. Quite happy just to sit half on my hand and her back legs on the towel. Yes she is still that small. Now back in the cage telling her sister all about it, rumbling away.

@lifeonlowbatteries8153 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice. I will use this info for my newest baby, Rice (a brother to Beans).

@SqueakDreams 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you glad you found it useful! 😊😍

@celeste1564 2 жыл бұрын

I have 5 piggies. 2 of them are older than the others… One of the younger ones (Winston) is definitely the most confident. All of the others follow him around and do what he does. Its a good idea to have multiple females and one desexed male. :)

@Quit307 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice!!! 😊❤

@SqueakDreams 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@Quit307 2 жыл бұрын

😃

@chipsandsoda4373 2 ай бұрын

This is cutest channel ever

@jemma3459 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another brilliant video and some great tips-you really are a true ‘Piggy Whisperer’ !! Isn’t it funny how the noises familiar to them never bother them at all, no matter if they’re really loud like the hoover or TV and then sometimes they all just scoot for cover at a sound you really wouldn’t expect would bother them. Mine hate the sound of my keys jangling and if you dare to sneeze 🤧 in their presence… they’re gone in a flash, bless them! Love 💕 to you and the herd as always xx

@SqueakDreams 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jemma! Yes it is - their reactions seem random but mine definitely take a dislike to certain noises (only Phoebe and Roxy though), Lyra and Pedro nothing bothers them - sometimes I think Pedro might be deaf! xx

@cretancaptainidomeneus534 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, mine love the sound of my keys... They've learned that when I get home and put away my keys, I often went shopping or picked some grass and dandelions for them... It is so lovely to be greeted with anticipatory wheeks whenever I get home 😊

@myles8328 2 жыл бұрын

They really are the ultimate source of happy hormones - and always good to remind myself (for the future herd!) that it can take a long time. I remember as a youngster being in tears the day we brought Acorn and Basil home to their hutch (this was a long long time ago when we didn’t appreciate piggy well-being like we thankfully do now!) and I couldn’t catch them. I still feel bad for it but the future herd will be showered with so much care and love thanks to KZfaq piggy whisperers like yourself!

@roseannakapalila4715 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos they are very informative and I am planning on getting my own cavies 😄

@SqueakDreams 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And yay congrats! 😃

@roseannakapalila4715 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Immaaad0rk2008 2 жыл бұрын

My new piggeh is supperrr shy!!:-)

@Loxias1989 2 жыл бұрын

your guinea piggies are adorable fluff balls

@nirv_aanaa 2 жыл бұрын

Thx for help sm!!! My piggy is very shy :)) i want him to be friendly with me so tysm!!

@ikillzombies9975 2 жыл бұрын

We have 3 piggies 1 guinea loves head scratching and under the chin the other 2 just are like leave me alone lol,, we allways give them laptime and veggies guinea pigs have such big personalitys

@princesskristan 2 жыл бұрын

The footage of Phoebe and Roxy eating celery was too cute. My heart is full of serotonin

@localwalker5696 2 жыл бұрын

My older piggies loves the handvac..I use for poos..he let's me hoover him to ..lol xx

@alfiesucksatstuff8000 2 жыл бұрын

I got my piggie today and it was six days after this was posted

@highlordtedpool6081 2 жыл бұрын

:) I have 2 young pigs, very shy.. well they are starting to get comfortable with all that's going on in the house. They're in my 2 son's room.

@saylavi4325 2 жыл бұрын

I have 3/6 left, two are tame and comfy but one is still skittish, I think it’s just her personality. (Or maybe something happened when she was a baby?)

@BeeKayCee911 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You I will try this on Boys

@followerofchrist198 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have already started applying some of your recommendations. I was watching your video about cages and was wondering if you have ever bought anything from the little pet warehouse please?

@christinakaladjian442 Жыл бұрын

My new one is so shy and always hiding 🥺

@mapofthesoultagme7143 4 ай бұрын

I had a cockatiel named Squeak

@caseyj869 2 жыл бұрын

My piggies have definitely started to trust us more than when we first adopted them, they will eat from our hands and allow me to stroke their little paws when they put their feet up on the sides of the cage, excited for treats. However, if I try and move my hand to gently stroke their heads or anywhere else on their body they'll instantly run away. Picking them up is a bit of a nightmare, but maybe it will get easier in time!

@randir.3080 2 жыл бұрын

My senior boys are so much easier to bond with. They enjoy treats and pets and get so excited when I walk in the room. I rescued 2 girls that were severely unsocialized 9 months ago and I cannot even touch them. They got to the point they get excited when I come in the room and wheek from a hidey. They will take a treat from me if they really like it and if I'm calm and quiet they will move and eat in front of me. But it'd hard to bond when they are just so petrified. I think I'm going to try regular daily lap time to see if that helps.

@jaclynstoner6633 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to know how you made your Guinea pig habitat? Right now my three piggy’s are in a decently sized cage I bought at the pet store but I would love to make them something bigger like yours. Please post a video I love it!!

@MIKEHUNT7531 2 жыл бұрын

lol my friends have guiniea pigs for the longest and one in particular just won't stop running no matter what. You can walk in the kitchen or that Ginny just thinks you are coming in and they run immedietly. I once put a spoon in the sink gently but it did the smallest tink against a glass and they all scattered lol. Most of them come to me when I am feeding them they will even eat food from my hand but that one ginny pig seems so hopeless no matter how much I try and I've been here for a few months trying to get them to be comfortable. They had them for even longer before I got here but that ginny is more of a chicken then a ginuea pig lol.

@lucywalker3887 2 жыл бұрын

hiii, I love ur videos, I'm just curious what is the best hay to get for guinea pigs. I have 2 piggies and I'm thinking of changing their hay to a better brand any ideas? :) X

@rowanheart8122 Жыл бұрын

When I get my piggies, they're going in my room. I tend to hang out in the living room most of the day, and when I'm in my room, I'm relatively quiet. So I'm not worried about scaring them with noise

@nevemartin9998 2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️🥰

@ellianamcfarland2217 2 жыл бұрын

can I keep my guinea pigs in a c&c cage on my porch? (just for the summer, and they will have a fan & frozen water bottles)

@Ilikeanimexvx Жыл бұрын

My room is the least busy part of my house ,so hopefully my bday piggies will be happy when they get here

@SPEXWISE 2 жыл бұрын

Kale all the way. There's not a guinea pig on the planet that can resist it. Least not our 3 😄

@SqueakDreams 2 жыл бұрын

Haha nice! 😃

@terrilynch4888 2 жыл бұрын

I notice one of your piggies has hair loss on the sides. One of mine has hair loss exactly like that, but my other does not. I wonder if my more adventurous pig is barbering the other one? She does not have mites or mange or ringworm.

@Marcusthmusic 2 жыл бұрын

🤠

@gracechristie2 3 ай бұрын

So with the vacuum I’m able to vacuum with them in their house? I’ve been so scared of scaring my piggy’s that I always move them in a different room but then again moving them causes stress rn too (I’ve only had them for about 3 week so they r still new and nervous)

@selinarittenhouse1181 2 жыл бұрын

My former roommate, dumped his guinea pig who he had for 1 month. Im doing my best to look after her. I LOVE her so much. I just hate her biting me while we cuddle. Poor girl was really young when she got pregnant (gotta love petsmart for that) so she doesn't trust other piggies

@sprog84 Жыл бұрын

Hey. We've got 2 rescue piggies and have had them for a couple of months now. They're getting much better with us but still can be quite afraid whenever we try to handle them. Once out on our lap, 1 of them will just want to wander off - Other than plying them with a constant supply of food, is there any other advice for getting them to chill out when on your lap or in your arms?

@henrietteniemandt3257 2 жыл бұрын

I just got two baby girls but they were previously in a hutch so it's really difficult to spend time with them

@windingroadelven 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I’ve got a water bottle and a bowl of water but I’ve only seen my two pigs drink a sip once in the 3 months I’ve had them I feed them a lot of veggies but is this a cause for concern I get worried about it

@carls2761 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I still have real problems with lap time with my piggies. Both of them anxiously pull at the blanket on my lap and seem very anxious. I'm not sure what to do

@rosannw9357 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Are piggies scared of strangers? I took care of my 5 "grandpiggies" this past weekend at their home and every time I went there, they scurried into their hidies when I came near their cages and refused to come out except to eat. I wanted to pet and cuddle them, but they would have none of it. My son & wife say they are very friendly with them. I will try some of your tips next time I am asked to care for them. I want them to like me and not be frightened.

@Kzstro 2 жыл бұрын

They’re very scared of strangers most the time because they’ve never really been near you give it a week or two and they’ll literally love you.

@debbiesesso1951 2 жыл бұрын

is it ok if my piggies sleep inside and go out side in day if its not to hot or cold

@slay.6802 2 жыл бұрын

I'm getting 2 guinea pigs in about a week, but I switch between my mom and dads house and the piggy is staying at my dads the whole time. Do you think it'll be hard to tame them because ill be at my moms sometimes?

@monkeydonutssss 2 жыл бұрын

I have 2 Guinea pigs that live outdoors inside a hutch they aren’t that timid but one of them is I little more scared. I want to help not be so scared but I can’t move them inside, we are renting a house and the owner does not allow them indoors. Do you have some tips?

@yayirosado9744 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, so I have a problem. My sister gifted me a guinea pig (my mom almost killcd her for it because she’s not a pet person and we have 2 cats and a dog) however she only gifted me 1. She’s about a year old and I dont know what to do. I’m moving soon but until then getting a second one will include a LOT of convincing. Also if I get another one I wouldn’t know how to present them. Help!

@razidunno8375 2 жыл бұрын

haii!

@Laureen0117 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! I am sorry for asking but because of you I want to adopt my own Guinea pig, I’ve done my research and there’s just one thing I can’t seem to look up. It’s “is it ok to have a sound machine on in your Guinea pig’s room?” See I live in a very tiny house and my brother can have a reputation of… annoying-the animals. So I just wanna know if it’s ok. I just want to keep my baby piggies in my bedroom safe from my brother. If you know the answer please reply. xxx Love from Durham Nc

@user-uc7uq2wq2y 5 ай бұрын

Hi. I have had guinea pigs since I was young but I never binded with them or took that much responsibility for them. I am now a teen and have 4 piggies (2 pairs of boars). My older 2 are now tame. My younger 2 are so nervous. I have seen this video when it was posted but wanted to watch it again as they are so nervous. My 2 young boys niw take nuggets and veg from my hand but I am getting nowhere with handling them. I try to guide them into a hide but they kniw what I am doing and avoid all the hides. Amd they just run around like mad. I have tried cornering them too but they just jump over my hands so I end uo kind of having to grab them which I feel so guilty about but I am always as gentle as possible. And when trying lap time they are nervous and solid not really relaxing at all Im a bit stuck on how to get them more comfortable. Any ideas? Please help!

@MichaelZhou-bd7eu 3 ай бұрын

what should I do when they scratch me while carrying them?

@Mslavender1982 2 жыл бұрын

I am getting a texel guinea pig. So i was looking up texels and care for their hair. To my surprise i heard a familiar voice when i clicked on a video. Either its your old channel or some one sounds exactly like you. Piggles2810

@SqueakDreams 2 жыл бұрын

Yes very very very old channel! 😆

@misskripp 2 жыл бұрын

hey girl! i recently got piggies for my 19th bday (4/22) and they’re two males! a tri color named jugo and an albino named momo, (jugo is from naruto and momo is from avatar:)) i’m buying them a better cage, pea flakes, two hides, and chew toys 🥰they’re gonna be so spoiled !

@Kzstro 2 жыл бұрын

I wasted $300 dollars already on my two males lmfao I’ve only had them for 2 1/2 weeks they have a huge cage too and they love to jump on my bed and wake me up at 3 am at night.

@misskripp 2 жыл бұрын

@@Kzstro literally ab to spoil tf outta them when that money comes in😭😭

@claireramsey4100 Жыл бұрын

What breed is Phoebe .

@_.voldemort._ 2 жыл бұрын

Hi if you haven’t, can u make a video of if your guinea pigs don’t drink? That would be reallly helpful! If you have, can you give me the link?

@3bs325 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if I'm right about this but if your guinea pigs are too shy to come out and drink from their water bottle/bowl, give them cucumbers as it can hydrate them, but don't give them too much as it can cause an upset stomach and diarrhoea because of their high-water content.

@_.voldemort._ 2 жыл бұрын

@@3bs325 okay, thanks so much!!

@debbimor8003 6 ай бұрын

My piggies are terrible drinkers too! To combat this I keep a spray bottle and I spray down all of their fresh grass and salads, their toilet area is always well used, so they must be getting enough fluids.🤭

@evelynevilla261 2 жыл бұрын

can someone tell me why my 2 males fight all the time? they mount eachother which i know is a dominant thing. but i’ve had them for over a year already. shouldn’t they already decided who’s the boss of the cage?

@debbimor8003 6 ай бұрын

Unfortunately some piggies just will never get along, if you end up with 2 males who both want to be the dominant one, it can end very badly. I'm not sure of your set-up, but if you can, make sure they have plenty of room and 2 of everything, so each can have their own food bowl, hay, water, hide, toys, etc. and set up each piggy at the opposite end of each other. This may help them as they won't be fighting over the shared items. If they are still fighting, you may have to separate them, put a fence across the middle of their cage or even make the decision to rehome one and try to introduce a new younger male to the one you keep. ❤

@shayan9450 Жыл бұрын

I only have a small guinea pig

@kelstymarthel449 2 жыл бұрын

Hii I have a sweet baby Guinea pig and she always squeals for hay how much can I really give her??

@SqueakDreams 2 жыл бұрын

She should have unlimited fresh hay, too much is not possible 😊

@kelstymarthel449 2 жыл бұрын

@@SqueakDreams I really appreciate the help, thank you!! She’s really scared around me and I watched your videos to help and she’s been improving! 🥺❤️

@coragoesgaming2774 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah

@SqueakDreams 2 жыл бұрын

Hello 😊

@coragoesgaming2774 2 жыл бұрын

My Guinea pigs are so sad that they can’t see you in person

@coragoesgaming2774 2 жыл бұрын

I really want a 3rd piggie but my mom said we can’t. My cage can fit up to 3 piggies and I think it would really help with bonding can you help. Also can I have a shout out in your next video

@marcomoldovan525 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, can you help me? I don't know if i should get guinea pigs bc everyone says that it's too hard to take care of them. What do i do?

@razidunno8375 2 жыл бұрын

OMG! I have a guinea pig and their awesome. so cute. There not bad to be honest. my guinea pigs just kick some stuff out of their cage😂

@SqueakDreams 2 жыл бұрын

They are definitely a commitment and many live 4 to 7 years. Think where you'll be in that time and who can could look after them if you have other life commitments like studying away where you can't keep them with you etc. Day to day their care is not too hard but you need to be knowledgeable about them, their health and be able to take them to an experienced vet when they need it.

@razidunno8375 2 жыл бұрын

@@SqueakDreams Exactly! that's why I watch your channel to learn about my fat pigs!

@loopster3350 2 жыл бұрын

I watched so so many you tube videos before I got mine. I learned so much about caring for them. Now I have two pair pigs and I love learning more and more about how to make them more happy and healthy everyday.

@ruthlavoice593 2 жыл бұрын

I had my guinea pig for 2 years And he's still scared

@DuuuuuuchVanDerLinde 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not allowed to keep my guinea pigs inside 😭 they r kept in a hutch (they have a run) all year round... My parents think that it's ok to keep them outside and that I read false information 😭 anyone know how to convince my parents to let me keep my piggys outside???? I've already lost 2 piggys to weather, and they barely made it through this winter😭 plz help! Anyone got any tips...???!

@SqueakDreams 2 жыл бұрын

I think the fact that you've lost piggies to the weather must be reason enough! There are so many benefits to keeping them inside so I recommend researching as much as possible and presenting the information to them. Also come up with a cage plan and care plan for them inside to proof that you want to take full responsibility for them and they won't smell or anything 😊 best of luck!

@DuuuuuuchVanDerLinde 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I am trying my best, I just hope that I can sort something out by next Autumn!!! Hopefully I can pursuade my parents...