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Editorial Review:
Is your pet pig going through the "terrible twos"? Has he abandoned the litterbox, become destructive, refused to go outside in cold weather, screamed for his food, or dislikes visitors? "Potbellied Pig Behavior and Training" was written to provide easy solutions to the thirty most common pig problems. It also covers how to shape your potbelly's behavior from 8 weeks through the rest of his life. In addition, it contains two chapters on aggression, with a ten step program to "cure" it. Or, if you want your pig to be a TV star, there are simple instructions to teach him 20 amazing tricks! The delightful color photos and gorgeous cover will make this book a perfect candidate for the coffee table. But best of all, this book covers behavior modification that other books leave out. It explains why your pig acts the way he does, and why our solutions work. It makes training your pig simple and fun, and now in the 2007 edition, has almost 100 amazing and darling COLOR photos! It is the "Potbelly Bible" and only book you will need for the life of your pig. From the Publisher PETS / PSYCHOLOGY. Learn the common-sense approach to enjoy your potbellied pig from an expert trainer who has owned numerous Potbellied Pig Trick Campions of the World and has appeared on national TV countless times. Find out how to choose the right pig, train your pig to obey and how to discipline it, follow the Pig Programming philosophy, use the Ten-Step Program for behavior, and solve pig problems from A to Z. Includes 64 color photos, 21 black/white photos, an index, and an animated cartoon pig on the page corners with page-flipping.
Customer Reviews:
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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 
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A MUST READ for all Potbellied Pig Owners!!
We're a new PBP family and this book is the best that we've read so far!! Valentine is an expert at teaching about these wonderful creatures. I highly recommend this book to any PBP owner; new or not!
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great book
great reference book for new owners of potbelly pigs. I have three, my first experience and the book is excellent resource. Great color photos! a good bargain
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Very thorough book - highly recommended!!
Was extrememly helpful on giving me insight how to help prevent unruly behavior. Being as pigs are extremely intelligent animals with good memories - it is best to mold their behavior as they grow. We have just started teaching obedience. I have obedience trained dogs in the past, but have found (through this book) teaching a pig is quite different. We have started the basic training and are looking forward to teaching tricks - it helps build a relationship with these beloved animals. This book along with... more info
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AWESOME!!!!
So well written! If you are considering or own a piggy it is a must read. Images are fabulous! Information is priceless and clear cut. Very happy to have made this small investment. Thank you, Nellie and Valentine Piggers:-)
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