- Initially confine your pig to a small area when not directly supervising him
or her. - Take the pig outside frequently (every 2 hours), and especially on waking
and after meals. - Come up with a command to use when you want your pig to urinate or defecate
e.g. 'Do your stuff.' - When the pig urinates or defecates outside, use lots of praise and a give a
bite of its favorite treat. - Establish a routine for eating and going outside, which will help your pig
understand the idea of going outside to eliminate. - If your pig has an accident in the house, say 'no' firmly and take him or
her outside immediately, but only if caught in the act. Do not punish your
pig! - Supervise the pig and limit his/her access to the house by closing doors and
using baby gates until reliably trained. - When leaving the house, confine your pig to a small room with a baby gate.
Try to avoid using newspapers on the floor or the pig may get confused. - When a pig has an accident in the house, clean soiled area well with vinegar
or commercial pet stain/odor remover. - If your pig starts having accidents once training is underway, back up and
start with confinement and supervision again.
Tips:
- Your pig will respond best to rewards for success. Give your pig lots of
opportunities to go outside, and lots of praise and rewards for success. - Spaying and neutering, in addition to health and other behavior benefits,
will decrease marking behavior and make house training easier. - Lots of patience on your part may be required, but should be rewarded with a
well-trained pig!