AboutPriscilla Valentine Expertise Behavior, health, aggression issues our specialty , litterbox or house training problems, finding a healthy baby pigs to buy, finding a book on potbellies,
Aggression and biting, overweight problems, medical problems, history of the breed, hoof and tusk trimming, parasite control, zoning, proper diet, veterinarians in your area, socializing babies, proper
housing, training tricks and obedience, proper behavior, birthing, training tricks.
Experience We are professional trainers/breeders and have had house pigs for over a decade, we also wrote "Potbellied Pig Training and Behavior" book. We do most of our vetting and specialize in consultation. We are Valentines Performing Pigs.
Former Board of Directors of NCOPP (2 terms)Publications we have written for include PPRSI , Potbellied Pig Journal, NAPPA, NCOPP, SCAMPP, National Geographic, Exotic Animal Magazine. Education/Credentials include a BA in English and Psychology at Central WA University
Awards and Honors, World Pig Trick Champion (NCOPP)
World Pig Obedience Champion (NCOPP)
4 Permanent Potbellied Pig Champions (NAPPA and NCOPP)
Expert: Priscilla Valentine Date: 6/18/2008 Subject: New Piggy Parent - Piglet tried to bite me
Question Hi,
We are new to owning a pot belly pig baby.
Our Daughter got her for me - Prunella Pea is 6 weeks old today.
Last night my daughter and I sprayed our hands with kitten flea spray and was rubbing it on her because we saw two fleas on her - next thing I know she snapped her head and tried to bite me. She did this twice.
I have read that you are not to smack a pig for any reason so what am I supposed to do if she does this again??
Can she draw blood or break skin?
I have more questions about raising a house pig but this is the most important thing I need help with.
Thank You
Ellen
Answer Baby piglets are very "oral".
If this happens many more times, a firm tap on the end of the snout with a NO warning first could be tried. Use the palm of your hand. Then PRAISE her when she is not nipping.
If you would like to join our pig info group, go to http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/PigINFOandCHAT/
Good luck,
Priscilla
