I had trouble naming my girls. I just couldn't think of a suitable name! The name for your pet says as much about you as it does about your Guinea Pig. Would you like to be called Miss Little Squeaks-a-lot or Prince Nibbles the third? But from Youtube videos of trained Guinea Pigs, the question stays at, "Does it matter what your Guinea Pig's name is?" Is it more scientific than you thought it to be?
Since the 1970's, scientists and biologists use different languages to communicate with animals. Sign Language. Characters. But mostly, these animals consist of apes, dolphins, and even dogs. Does that include Guinea Pigs? A poll shows that most pet names are human names or nicknames, such as Belle or Charlie. Research shows that pets respond to shorter names, and names that are easy to say.If you choose a long name, consider a two-syllable name, and make it easy to learn. Start the name with easy to hear and say consonants, like K, T, N, M, or S. They can be distinguished easier.
Here's another tip-Avoid names that your pet will outgrow. Do not name your pet "Squeaky" or "Scratchy". Your Guinea Pig might grow up to be quiet and nice... Also, avoid names that rhyme with command words. For Instance, Snow sound like no.
Dogs aren't the only pets that can be trained. A Goldfish was not only trained to respond to it's name, but when it was called, it would let his owner take him out of the water for a snuggle. How about that? Cavies, as well, can be trained easier with treats. My tow piggies are trained to do circles when I say "Circle." And, I did it from a simple treat. What's their favorite food? After they do a trick, give them a good nibble.
If you want your Guinea Pig to learn it's name, have a positive attitude. After they work hard, give them a cuddle and a yummy treat. Studies show that pets learn their names from their Physiological being and their actual awareness of their name. A trained dog can learn up to 160 words and phrases. Parrots can speak the vocabulary of an average three year old child.
Pet experts all agree, pets can learn their name. If a goldfish with the intelligence of a newborn baby can learn to hop into a person's hand, a Guinea Pig is very capable of doing the same.
Sources: http://www.guineapigtoday.com
Since the 1970's, scientists and biologists use different languages to communicate with animals. Sign Language. Characters. But mostly, these animals consist of apes, dolphins, and even dogs. Does that include Guinea Pigs? A poll shows that most pet names are human names or nicknames, such as Belle or Charlie. Research shows that pets respond to shorter names, and names that are easy to say.If you choose a long name, consider a two-syllable name, and make it easy to learn. Start the name with easy to hear and say consonants, like K, T, N, M, or S. They can be distinguished easier.
Here's another tip-Avoid names that your pet will outgrow. Do not name your pet "Squeaky" or "Scratchy". Your Guinea Pig might grow up to be quiet and nice... Also, avoid names that rhyme with command words. For Instance, Snow sound like no.
Dogs aren't the only pets that can be trained. A Goldfish was not only trained to respond to it's name, but when it was called, it would let his owner take him out of the water for a snuggle. How about that? Cavies, as well, can be trained easier with treats. My tow piggies are trained to do circles when I say "Circle." And, I did it from a simple treat. What's their favorite food? After they do a trick, give them a good nibble.
If you want your Guinea Pig to learn it's name, have a positive attitude. After they work hard, give them a cuddle and a yummy treat. Studies show that pets learn their names from their Physiological being and their actual awareness of their name. A trained dog can learn up to 160 words and phrases. Parrots can speak the vocabulary of an average three year old child.
Pet experts all agree, pets can learn their name. If a goldfish with the intelligence of a newborn baby can learn to hop into a person's hand, a Guinea Pig is very capable of doing the same.
Sources: http://www.guineapigtoday.com
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