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How To Train Your Pot Belly Pigs??? Learn Barely-Known Secrets about Potbelly Pig's

 

If you already owe or planning to buy a Potbellied Pig as a pet, than you shoud know how to take care of such pets, that's why this book is a “must have” for sure, if you want a nicely-behaved, healthy Pig. Author of this unique book explains a list of detailed facts about Potbellies that will supply you with all the information and methods to apply you need to be a happy Potbellied Pig owner. Here are some of the lessons you will find inside of this book:

  • STOP AGGRESSION
  • Help your Pig Communicate Properly
  • Control Social Hierarchy
  • Dominate your Potbellie
  • Improve your Pigs Immune System.
  • Easy Teeth and Skin Care.
  • Introduce a 2nd Pig with Ease.
  • What to do if you have to get rid of your Pig pet.
  • Amazing Tricks for your Pig.
  • Harness and Lead Train your Pig.
  • Weigh your Pig without Scales.
  • Housetrain your Pig pets.

 

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Such complete information in one place about Potbellied Pigs is hard or even impossible to find anywhere else on the internet. For a really low price you will find this book totally unbeatable in providing information about how to take care of your sensitive pets. If in some reason you are not completely Satisfied with this Product, you will be given a 100% refund within 60 days, so you have absolutely nothing to lose! 

Special treatment is very important to the development and socialization of a quirky little Potbelly pig. This book will help you to understand how they think, explain why you have to be attentive to their needs and personalities, why it is so important to take care of diet and many other important aspects of special treatment for these highly sensitive animals. If you really want healthy well looking and behaving pet it is very important to learn how to treat right your Potbellied Pig.

I finally figured out why my Pig never stopped sleeping. I took him to the Vet and he was not getting the right foods. I am now ordering the foods you suggested in your book and I have a different pig. My Pig would have died without your help. I will be forever grateful.

Tim Willow, UK

 

I will be forever grateful for buying you ebook. I was just about to give my pig to a sanctuary because of his aggression. Now I have stopped feeding him 4 times a day and I have built a play area out the back especially or him, he seems to be calming down. Will keep you updated. 

Wilma – Sydney
 
  
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Potbelly pig is highly sensitive animal and this means that you need to be careful about how you treat them, praise them and discipline them. That’s the reason why special treatment is highly important. Here you will find different useful tips how to make yours and your lovely pet life together happier, full of love and understanding.  

  
 
 
 
 
 
History Of Pot Belly Pigs
 
Originating in Vietnam, the pot belly pigs is a breed of domestic pigs that has been around for centuries. Smaller than the American or European pig that weighs in the vicinity of 1000, a pot belly pig can range in weight from 60 to 300 pounds. The average weight for these pigs however, range between 150 to 200 pounds. 
 

These pigs are distinguishable not only by their small size by their upright ears, straight tail, sway back and of course their rounded potbelly.

It is believed pigs as pets at one time were kept as household both in China and Vietnam long before dogs became pets. They were first imported to North America in 1986 by Keith Connell of Canada who imported 16 unrelated potbelly pigs to raise and breed for zoological gardens. Much to his surprise, their small stature and cut looks, drew the attention of wealthy well to do people who were looking for unique and exotic pets. It was not too long before these pigs became prized pets of the wealthy elite selling for prices as high as $20,000 dollars.

A second line of these pigs were imported to the United States a few years later, and most registered pot belly pig in North American can be traced back to these two lines, though there were other lines introduced later at the height of the potbelly pigs craze. 

As these pigs became more common and more popular their price decreased and now sell for around the same price as a purebred dog.

Pot Belly Pigs as Pets
During the 1990s, the potbelly pigs became increasing common as household pets. Their loving temperaments and their ability to bond well with humans made them desirable. Highly intelligent these pigs could be easily trained, and even litter boxed trained, and many people would walk them on leashes.

Most people however, had difficulty realizing that these animals took between 3 to 5 years to fully mature and that full grown they would often not fit as comfortably into apartments and homes as they did as babies. This often resulted in full pot belly pigs being abandoned in parks and other areas when they became to much for the owners to deal with.

Pig rescues were started and grew by leaps and bounds due to the enormous amount of pigs being abandoned. Changes laws prohibiting pot belliy pigs in many metropolitan areas contributed to the dying out of these animals as sought after pets.

Today while there are still some people who keep potbelly pigs as pets, most are regulated to zoological gardens and hobby farms where these animals enjoy a much more natural and healthy life style that in house living afforded them.

Changes In The Situation of the potbelly pig in Its Natural Habitat


In Vietnam and China the pot belly pigs has became a food source rather than a pet and with the introduction of larger swine for food consumption, China saw a dying out of the pot belly pig. Seeing the likelihood of this happening in Vietnam as well, the government there subsidizes farmers committed to continuing to raise these small potbellied swine.  

 
 
 
 
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Importance of Special Treatment for a Pot Belly Pigs

 

 The first Potbelly pig was an instant media darling when it was first introduced to the United States market in the mid 1980s. Although the country of origin for these exotic pets was Vietnam, the first US Pot bellied pigs were imported from Canada. Of course they created an immediate buzz among the public and the Pot belly pig instantly became the "must have" pet of the moment.

 

It seemed that everyone was suddenly talking about how cute and adorable a Potbelly pig was, and all that you heard were positive comments. Soon a Pot belly pigs were being promoted as the best pet on the market. They were touted as being exceptionally intelligent, inquisitive, cuddly, affectionate and clean. They were also "small" enough to be considered "pint sized" pets.

When the first Vietnamese Pot bellied pigs were sold in the United States they commanded prices from $3K-30K. These high prices that were being paid just fueled the desire of many people to own, breed and sell a Pot belly pig in order to turn a profit.

Special treatment is very important to the development and socialization of animals and especially in the case of a quirky little Potbelly pig. You have to learn about these pigs, understand how they think and be attentive to their needs and personalities. If you can do this then you have a good chance of helping your Pot belly pig to develop into a pet superstar.

Any Potbelly pig will enjoy bonding and spending time with its human family and you can expect these pigs behave in much the same fashion as any 2 year old human child might behave. This means that you have to give them the same kind of attention and special treatment to a Pot belly pigs that you would give to a toddler if you want them to listen to you properly.

These animals are highly sensitive and this means that you need to be careful about how you treat them, praise them and discipline them. If you show a Potbelly pig the love, kindness and attention it craves then the animal will develop into a playful, intelligent and humorous little companion.

You need to be careful about the diet for your Pot bellied pig. Young piglets can eat starter chow that is made with 12-15% protein. As your Potbelly pig gets older you can feed it farina, vegetables, fruit, breads and even dog food. Cat food is not recommended because it has too much protein. Do not feed your Pot belly pigs salty or overly sweet foods because these are unhealthy for them to eat. These animals have a tendency to become obese so monitoring the diet is a must.

These pigs can be very manipulative, are always on the lookout for food and a Potbelly pig can learn how to unlock a cabinet or door faster than most people. If a Pot bellied pigs are bored or upset they can pout, become neurotic or decide that your house is fair game for destruction. They will also squeal loudly and persistently if they are hungry. If you are sleeping this will not deter the squeals and noises from a Pot belly pigs, in fact it usually causes this animal to ratchet the noise level up an extra notch or two.

You should never leave a Pot belly pig alone in your home with nothing for it to do because it will become extremely destructive and can develop behavioral problems as well as anxiety disorders.  People often do not realize that a cuddly Pot belly pigs can also be territorial and can even become aggressive with younger children. Neutering or spaying your Potbelly pig can help but only proper socialization, special treatment and proper training will eliminate these problems.

If you use positive reinforcement with your Pot bellied pig it will make training easier and more productive for both you and your pet. These animals love their food and treats. Trust is essential and you should remember that a Pot belly pigs has a long memory, can harbor a grudge and responds poorly to negative reinforcement during training. Keep these points in mind and you can develop a great relationship with your Pot belly pig and your pet will reward you with its love, loyalty and good behavior.