5 Easy Tricks to Teach Your Guinea Pig FIRST

I get a lot of questions about which tricks are easiest to teach your guinea pig or which ones are best to start out with, so this video includes the 5 tricks I usually recommend, along with tutorials for each trick. Most guinea pigs learn these tricks pretty quickly, making them very beginner friendly.
3 of these tricks were tricks I introduced to TJ the first day I brought him home (paws up, stand up, and circle.) He also learned to go through a hoop and follow a target stick shortly after too. These 5 tricks are great because they're super adorable, but not incredibly difficult or time consuming to teach. They're perfect to help you bond with your guinea pig and get your training off on the right paw!
Tricks in the video:
1. Paws Up
2. Stand Up
3. Circle
4. Follow a Target Stick
5. Go Through a Hoop
Related Videos:
How to start training your guinea pig: • How to Start Training ...
How to make a target stick for your guinea pig: • How to Make a Target S...
How to make a hoop for your guinea pig: • How to Make a Hoop for...
More guinea pig tricks and training tutorials can be found on our channel and at www.guineapigtricks.com.
Thanks for watching!
Music:
"Fretless"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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[@AmazingAnimalTricks]

This video also goes hand in hand with this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWqcfmyVat6cn80 (How to Start Training Your Guinea Pig)

[@emmahewitt1403]

Love this video could I start training my piggies even if they are 2 years old. I tried training them when they were young but I didn't stick to it

[@Joshisbored1]

@@emmahewitt1403 mine are two years old and I tried and should’ve done it earlier

[@thomassherlock3377]

TJ is such a beautiful guinea pig. 😍💜

[@cheerupsouls6446]

Can you plz make a video on how to make them comfortable or can you say what did you do when he/she came first time at your plz

[@thatscrazybro4207]

My guinea pig just sits there and ignores me

[@Kaylam3335]

Unfunny same

[@wenchenng8466]

Same lol

[@isabellagale3234]

One of my piggies does that but the other one al least tries his best

[@choweepets4707]

Same

[@TrishEnthusiast]

Lol

[@forevertogether6191]

Me while watching: good boy!

[@cloudyequestrian]

My old piggie Ruby died a few months ago. One time I was scooping the poop in her cage, and she was following the poop scoop so I lifted it up in the air and she stood up! I kept practicing with her and sometimes she fell over on her back 😂 but every time before I gave her veggies, I had her stand up. Then after a few months of training, whenever she heard the fridge open and footsteps coming near, she would stand up on her own! She was such an awesome piggie. RIP Ruby ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@potatowofawrk]

Rip Ruby, I wish my guinea pigs will be as good as you someday

[@ryleeharris168]

My piggie does that to

[@buzzranger_]

R.I.P

[@ameliaksloan]

R.I.P Robbie, you sound like the best Guinea pig! Ours would have been good friends!❤

[@ameliaksloan]

I mean… Ruby!❤

[@AdelaTomankova]

I tried doing the circle one, but my guinea pig just took the treat and layed down 😅😅😅 He's lazy :P

[@AmazingAnimalTricks]

TJ can be like that too sometimes haha. :P It might help to give him a small treat halfway around the circle to keep him focused. :)

[@luciamejia73]

Same my Guinea pig hates me

[@lithuanianinbound589]

Mine dint do it at first i just did the hand trick for fun to see her reaction she knew the trick and my mind is like: she was just lazy !?!

[@loismarisaoancea4951]

@@luciamejia73 he dont! They have a string personality! And you will notice His! Maybe is a shy Guineea Pig or maybe an agresive one! You know!

[@Joshisbored1]

I’ve got a fat lazy boy and I’m trying to get him a little more fit

[@Yourmom-yi8yr]

Me: *trying to do the hand raising trick* Guinea pig: *scratches me to death*

[@jennaq-q4098]

So this is why when I play with them , I wear long sleeve ಡ ͜ ʖ ಡ

[@onyx80meddows39]

I guess I found something to do while in quarantine

[@danzsyy]

I was training with watermelon and he’s smart so he was doing the circle and when I let my Guard done he yanked it and ran to lay In his house smart buger He’s doing really good with the trick Omg thank you for the heart ♥️

[@geografixxxx]

How is watermelon doing after 3 years??

[@swannybannyswhenjunkos9105]

Guinea pigs are smart af.. Didn't know that :0

[@Joshisbored1]

Not if they are lazy like mine

[@brendamuldoon7236]

Yeah they are

[@Gildedbutterfly1976]

Yes! They also each have unique personalities! My friend has a crested guinea pig and she is so smart. She is potty trained. She also will listen too. He just got another one and she is so jealous of the baby but doesn't hurt her thank goodness. She is so used to literally spending so much time with him out of the cage. It's like he became another piggy to her lol.

[@bbydoll01]

The stand up one is the easiest for piggies to learn. Over half of my past pigs would stand up without me even teaching them! My boy nugget stands when he’s by himself lol he loves doing it. Thank you for this video!

[@isaqela2321]

I have a long haired guinea pig so you cant even see her paws half of the time xD

[@beenleenee]

Who tried this with their guinea pig? Leave a like if your's was too lazy to do any of them. (Mine Was) XD

[@kaitlynmcdougall3150]

Mine was its so disappointing 😭

[@limelightgalaxy600]

my guinea pig put his paws up!

[@waferplayz022]

Mine too

[@azureaqua_1177]

Wow congrats!

[@tashifsyed8574]

Mine stands I thought her in 3 days ! But still some practice might be needed

[@user-kw1cy1lw8j]

My guinea pig did the paws up, he also did the stand up one! Now everytime I put my hand down he will come over and stand on my hand waiting for his treat :3

[@angelinenakhla4774]

Aww, TJ is so cute and seems to be a quick learner - thanks to your patience teaching, Jenna and of course, yummy treats! 😀😀😀👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤❤❤

[@AmazingAnimalTricks]

Thank you! :D He is a very smart boy. ❤❤❤

[@tashifsyed8574]

I loved how the little guienapig waited with her paws on your knees

[@isaqela2321]

U mean at 0:48 ? Me too its so funny and cute uwu

[@patriotfromtexas7384]

What a little sweetie!

[@waffle2529]

love it! thanks for these! I've taught my pigs to stand on my arm/hand and to twist, they trust me so much that they've started yeeting themselves off the sofa assuming I'm gonna guide them back into their carrier 😂 and they're only 4 months old! I love my girls so much 💕

[@mistooncloud3965]

Mine hops off the couch and goes in her cage by herself! I didn’t even teach her that 😂 she also knows to go to the cage in my room so I’ll set her down and she’ll run up the stairs and go into my room then into her cage ❤️

[@AlexG_lover111]

Your guinea pig is so cute! And super smart!

[@AnaRodriguez-ls3jk]

It was really helpful my guinea pig did really well in the hoop and paw one

[@zfrozzy2128]

Also that is such a smart piggie. One of mine can do all of these and one can do half of em(she is only 4 months so its not weird she has 0 patience lol) the third one literally doesn’t get anything xD The spin I’ve tried for a year and she still just falls over cause she’s too lazy to walk all around. She is a little diva too she loves to complain about everything 😂

[@Gildedbutterfly1976]

Yes! Each one has a different personality! It is so crazy. They are really smart but some can be lazy.

[@Gildedbutterfly1976]

Omg how does she complain? I am laughing so hard because I know one that is so sassy. 😂😂😂

[@buzzybee0000]

Me: ok milky hand Milky: (takes treat and runs)

[@donnadrane4977]

This is one cute and smart Guinea pig.

[@amandawanggarciapena6920]

I'm going to show my future Guinea pigs this tricks. They are soo intelligent... And cute too

[@user-tf7tr5of4z]

My guinea pig ringo who is seven just absolutely loves tricks.He learns so quickly and enjoys it so mutch.And thanks to this video i now have more to teach him

[@AmazingAnimalTricks]

That's amazing! ❤️ Teaching tricks is such a great source of enrichment for them too.

[@opticalpsycho641]

The first time teaching him the circle :) he learnt so quickly!

[@chispychisp1690]

Aww your male guinea pig is so cute X3

[@shelbylobdell7228]

So cute ❤️ I will definitely be trying this lol 😂 but I need to get my baby's tame more they will eat out of my hand but really don't like to be picked up and the only way they let me pet them is when they are out of there cage

[@darceyroxie4873]

I tried doing the first one and it really worked!! Now my guinea pig does it without the treats but I do give him one after because I don’t want to disappoint him. I love Tj he’s so cute and I love his fur colour my guinea pigs black with brown and white bits on him. Thank you for your help and please can you do a video of how to keep your guinea pig happy because I want to gain his trust and know how guinea pigs can be happy because I might be getting one for my best friend and she has never had on before. Thank you for reading all of this ( you don’t need to do the one I said you can do it if it’s possible but if you already have then ignore that part )

[@AmazingAnimalTricks]

Thank you! I'm glad it helped, and I'll definitely keep that in mind. Thanks for the suggestion! :)

[@fashandmoca9770]

Darcey Roxie you need two pigs.

[@randomstuff4456]

Of course they will follow the follow the target because it is the moving thing in there interested in it

[@Gildedbutterfly1976]

I can't even express how much I love guinea pigs! They are literally the cutest and most lovable pets someone can have. Their little legs and round bodies are the cutest! The way they waddle! I wish they could live forever. 😢😢😢❤❤❤

[@makenziewilliams7437]

Omg thx so much for this video my brat adorable guinea pig ACTUALLY learned how to stand I love ur videos❤️❤️❤️

[@PatrickStar-on5fd]

Omg them I loved the my guinea now knows all these tricks cause I taught her awhile ag

[@waffle2529]

I've taught my 3 piggies to do paws up and even put their front paws on my pinky finger, i think any tricks involving skin to fur contact are also really great for helping timid guinea pigs realise you're not a threat! my newest rescue guinea pigs used to be very shy around me but now they jump up on my lap, alas not for strokes because they're super fidgets, but just because they're confident and want to investigate me 😂

[@lucas_playz3274]

GUINEA PIGS ARE SO CUTEEEEE

[@totallynotray616]

Me: cookie come here! (Boy) Guinea pig: -no words- *eats* Brother guinea pig: -??? -eats

[@Ac-vq2io]

My guinea pig is pretty tame so all I have to do now is teach her some tricks! Honestly I think I’m a pretty responsible GP owner. I’ve had her for a year now! ( her birthday is today April 13) I’m teaching her the first one in the list. She kinda gets it but I still have to lure her ;-;

[@shadowsdrago1146]

That is such a cute guinea pig

[@sandrasanchez6402]

Thank you for the help now my guinea pigs are learning circle

[@AmazingAnimalTricks]

Glad it helped! :D

[@Maddie-kw9kb]

Yay! Now my guinea pigs know a few tricks!

[@goramelroblox5409]

I'm gonna try this with my two piggies! :D Awesome tricks! I am so excited to teach my piggies!

[@frankskskskslulu9633]

Wow !! That was so cool omg and the ending 😍😆🙌🎆 I'm going to try this with my 3 month old piggie & 6 year old piggie 👏👏👏

[@emmahewitt1403]

My guinea pig stood up on its own when she was only 5,6 months

[@tashifsyed8574]

I had my piggie for 1 month 10 days And she is 2 month old and she started to stand up Both of ours piggies are smart

[@forevertogether6191]

That’s scary to me when they they stand it says to me “COME AT ME BOTCH”

[@rohannabendiola9897]

@@forevertogether6191 😂

[@_shqvers_4176]

Me : Holds out hand Pig : Jumps over hand 🤦‍♂️

[@dat1robloxperson-w-528]

Tried but my guinea pig said “I ain’t doin any tricks for food”

[@nur9257]

Just got two guinea pigs! Can’t wait to try these tricks 😊

[@Faith-vb6ed]

Nur Melek how are your piggy’s doings now? :)

[@roseteax]

Thanks for this!

[@mrs.lanning522]

Love it I’m doing the spinning one wish me luck

[@mkvlogs8916]

You just got a new sub amazing vid!

[@hi-yn4wf]

this was very helpful, thank you! you have earned a subscriber. the end was my favorite part😂💛

[@AmazingAnimalTricks]

Thank you! Glad it helped! :)

[@waferplayz022]

Cool

[@marlainasammons8241]

I am a new Guinea Pig mom! I have one boy that is very good motivated and I think I am going to try training him!

[@olga4035]

Amazing video! Thanks a lot)

[@randomdude6503]

Thanks so much for the advices😍

[@obitouzumaki6873]

Idk Why but my guinea pigs understand before I even teach them that this guy aint giving us our treat if we are not trying, so they just sit there 😅😅

[@popcornandmagnus8672]

This helps me so much! Thank you for putting the steps in.

[@guinealove644]

Amazing video! This will definitely be helpful! ❤️♥️

[@kawaiiwafers3341]

Tysm this is super helpful!😁

[@meadowmarie6060]

These are so cute!!!😍🥰😘

[@withanimalsinmind]

I'm working with my guinea pig. And I did the paws up for a bit. Then I switched to the stand up one and he was doing paws up on my knees lol. I guess I should space the new truck out more😂

[@magelcalixx5381]

So cute!!!

[@arottie4097]

Piggy Power!!!

[@tashifsyed8574]

10 min ago my piggy learned to stand up ! Thanks to you😊

[@AmazingAnimalTricks]

Yay, that's awesome! ❤️

[@tashifsyed8574]

@@AmazingAnimalTricks can you make a video on how to 24 - hour free range your piggy Cause I don't want them to be in heir cages even if I provide 10 hrs do floor time everyday(I do it )

[@stevengowlett8963]

Thanks so much

[@brendamuldoon7236]

Thank you so much I'm going to try these ony little piggies :)

[@sleepycloud1111]

Thank you so muchhhh

[@teddy9860]

Gosh you helped so much!!!!! I tried other ones and my guinea pig just sat down asking for food she was to cute so a gave her some and I ran out you saved me I was doing a talent show with her

[@ellaaaaaaa7994]

Wow cool definitely going to try theese

[@FlowerWold]

This will help me so much thx

[@deepfriedburrito3284]

One of my Guinea pigs did really well probably because he really likes to eat but the other one would just stand still and only his head would try and reach out to get the lettuce. After he couldn’t get it he just gave up.

[@danibyrne7748]

Now I want to train my guinea pigs!!! Thanks for this video

[@elliedarciefriedapiggies1202]

Aww 🥰 He’s so cute💗 I’ll definitely try and tech my Guinea pigs these🌟

[@millieplays2015]

Thank you for this!!! Now I know what tricks to do on my future guinea pig!!! I might get guinea pigs today!!!

[@Sleepii69]

That is adorable 🥰

[@abbyfuentes3645]

When they stand up we’ve been teaching that to our guinea pig we call it kangaroo

[@dogcat4477]

Thank you very much for you😇

[@sarahapples6616]

Amazing!!!

[@elLonelyBoy775]

your work is so awesome. Thank you. (A new Gpig owner)

[@jaonajackson7579]

I will try these tricks

[@hypergamertvstar656]

Cute guinea pig

[@nazrulislamislam4982]

Sooo cute and funny . I have a one guinipik. thanks for the information.🙋👍👍

[@millieandskyeagility6752]

This is so amazing! I’ve taught four of my pigs to spin but I’m definitely gonna try to teach them more tricks. This video is so easy to understand

[@AmazingAnimalTricks]

Good luck! They sound like smart piggies! 🥰

[@ice_cream9220]

Tysm for this video! I tot all these to my guinea pig and She is sooo smart now!

[@AmazingAnimalTricks]

You're welcome! Glad it helped! :D

[@nvembrace]

Nice video and they have a very nice owner

[@Maggieg444]

Hey guys! I have taught one of my Guinea pig’s the first trick, which I named press the button! I am about to try to teach it spin! Ty for making this vid!

[@Masterient]

Our little Lilo, the bravest one - loose their balance during the stand up trick very often, its so funny and clumsy ^^

[@sofiapham934]

I thought my guinea pig the first two trick super easy and thank for the great tips!!!!

[@sofiapham934]

*tricks* *Thank you* Sorry for the mispells

[@sislove123]

Nice 😊❤

[@TrishEnthusiast]

Cute guinea piggy

[@jessicajones9596]

It on,y took my around 3 day for one of my piggies to do spin!!!

[@miaandthepiggies9311]

I taught my guinea pig the stand up but she only does it to reach up for the treat. 😂😂

[@AmazingAnimalTricks]

Smart piggy. 😂

[@wieke363]

I know finally know how to unlaern that Reward a little :)

[@coolchannel9355]

Smart guinea pig

[@sweetiethepig5599]

Thanks

[@tashifsyed8574]

Great profile pic

[@yuko6794]

My guinea pig was able to jump on my hand- The frick

[@peanutandcream794]

I love this channel! So helpful. I subbed. IS there a video on how to teach your guinea pig to recongnize their name???

[@AmazingAnimalTricks]

Thanks! :D I have a video for teaching them to come when called, but not responding to their name yet. However, teaching their name is usually pretty easy. Say their name in a happy tone of voice and feed them a treat each time. :) It takes a lot of repetition, but over time they'll start to respond to it more and more.

[@peanutandcream794]

@@AmazingAnimalTricks thanks!

[@Joshisbored1]

This helps in quarantined

[@Kt-cn2rq]

I am going try these when has play time out of his cage.

[@syd.trischuk4765]

My guinea pig was like just give it to me it’s not hard

[@waferplayz022]

My guinea pig can do it the 1.paws up 2.follow target stick 3.go to around the houp And i teach him a go back to your cage with big treats

[@tashifsyed8574]

Hoop not houp

[@tashifsyed8574]

I should teach my durbalata the go back to your cage trick Did they learned yet?

[@mammaland1625]

nice my guinea pig does same first nd second one