{"id":85210,"date":"2022-04-22T12:00:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-guinea-pigs-know-their-own-name\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:00:47","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:00:47","slug":"do-guinea-pigs-know-their-own-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-guinea-pigs-know-their-own-name\/","title":{"rendered":"Do guinea pigs know their own name?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-guinea-pigs-know-their-own-name\/#Do_guinea_pigs_know_their_own_name\" title=\"Do guinea pigs know their own name?\">Do guinea pigs know their own name?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-guinea-pigs-know-their-own-name\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_guinea_pig_to_know_its_name\" title=\"How long does it take for a guinea pig to know its name?\">How long does it take for a guinea pig to know its name?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-guinea-pigs-know-their-own-name\/#Do_guinea_pigs_know_you_love_them\" title=\"Do guinea pigs know you love them?\">Do guinea pigs know you love them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-guinea-pigs-know-their-own-name\/#Do_guinea_pigs_understand_their_names\" title=\"Do guinea pigs understand their names?\">Do guinea pigs understand their names?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-guinea-pigs-know-their-own-name\/#Can_guinea_pigs_tell_who_their_owner_is\" title=\"Can guinea pigs tell who their owner is?\">Can guinea pigs tell who their owner is?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-guinea-pigs-know-their-own-name\/#Do_guinea_pigs_get_attached_to_one_person\" title=\"Do guinea pigs get attached to one person?\">Do guinea pigs get attached to one person?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-guinea-pigs-know-their-own-name\/#How_do_you_get_a_guinea_pig_to_learn_its_name\" title=\"How do you get a guinea pig to learn its name?\">How do you get a guinea pig to learn its name?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-guinea-pigs-know-their-own-name\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_guinea_pigs_to_know_their_name\" title=\"How long does it take for guinea pigs to know their name?\">How long does it take for guinea pigs to know their name?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-guinea-pigs-know-their-own-name\/#Do_guinea_pigs_feel_love_for_their_owners\" title=\"Do guinea pigs feel love for their owners?\">Do guinea pigs feel love for their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-guinea-pigs-know-their-own-name\/#Can_guinea_pigs_feel_love\" title=\"Can guinea pigs feel love?\">Can guinea pigs feel love?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-guinea-pigs-know-their-own-name\/#Do_guinea_pigs_understand_affection\" title=\"Do guinea pigs understand affection?\">Do guinea pigs understand affection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-guinea-pigs-know-their-own-name\/#Can_a_guinea_pig_know_its_name\" title=\"Can a guinea pig know its name?\">Can a guinea pig know its name?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-guinea-pigs-know-their-own-name\/#Do_guinea_pigs_recognize_their_owners\" title=\"Do guinea pigs recognize their owners?\">Do guinea pigs recognize their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-guinea-pigs-know-their-own-name\/#Can_guinea_pigs_miss_you\" title=\"Can guinea pigs miss you?\">Can guinea pigs miss you?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_guinea_pigs_know_their_own_name\"><\/span>Do guinea pigs know their own name?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Long Does it Take to Teach Your Guinea Pig to Come When Called? It usually takes <b>between 1-3 weeks to teach your guinea pig to reliably come when you call them, if you&#8217;re working on it consistently every day. This varies from one guinea pig to another.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_guinea_pig_to_know_its_name\"><\/span>How long does it take for a guinea pig to know its name?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your Guinea Pig Follows You Around<\/b> It&#8217;s a sign of affection when they become so comfortable with you that they happily follow you around. Even if there&#8217;s no treat waiting for them, at this stage in the relationship they&#8217;ll stay with you simply because they like you and you make them feel safe.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_guinea_pigs_know_you_love_them\"><\/span>Do guinea pigs know you love them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Guinea pigs are intelligent and perceptive creatures. These social animals <b>can learn to recognize faces and voices, placement of objects, the specific treat in your hand, and even the sound of the refrigerator door opening.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_guinea_pigs_understand_their_names\"><\/span>Do guinea pigs understand their names?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Long Does it Take to Teach Your Guinea Pig to Come When Called? It usually takes <b>between 1-3 weeks to teach your guinea pig to reliably come when you call them, if you&#8217;re working on it consistently every day. This varies from one guinea pig to another.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_guinea_pigs_tell_who_their_owner_is\"><\/span>Can guinea pigs tell who their owner is?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When we are in their presence, they want to see, smell and hear us. This means that, <b>yes, guinea pigs do recognize their owners<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_guinea_pigs_get_attached_to_one_person\"><\/span>Do guinea pigs get attached to one person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>True. Guinea pigs generally enjoy the company of their fellow cavies. Although it is not a good idea to house too many of them in one cage, <b>most guinea pigs appreciate having a companion<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_guinea_pig_to_learn_its_name\"><\/span>How do you get a guinea pig to learn its name?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It usually takes <b>between 1-3 weeks to teach your guinea pig to reliably come when you call them, if you&#8217;re working on it consistently every day. This varies from one guinea pig to another. Some guinea pigs pick this up in only a few days, others can take a few weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_guinea_pigs_to_know_their_name\"><\/span>How long does it take for guinea pigs to know their name?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are you fluent in guinea pig? Being very social creatures, these adorable furry creatures <b>have a language all of their own that they use to communicate their feelings or information their environment to other guinea pigs. Especially when housed in multiples, guinea pigs will verbalize to each other throughout the day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_guinea_pigs_feel_love_for_their_owners\"><\/span>Do guinea pigs feel love for their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do guinea pigs bond with their owners? <b>Yes, they do form bonds with their humans, very much like cats or dogs. They&#8217;re able to recognize certain people according to scent, sound, and sight cues. As such, guineas can identify and respond to who they do and do not know.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_guinea_pigs_feel_love\"><\/span>Can guinea pigs feel love?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sometimes raising guinea pigs can seem like one-sided love especially when we would do anything for our guinea pigs. But you should not be discouraged! Guinea pigs love is shown differently from other pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_guinea_pigs_understand_affection\"><\/span>Do guinea pigs understand affection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cavies aren&#8217;t likely to be very affectionate at first. <b>Guinea pigs don&#8217;t understand that you don&#8217;t mean them any harm at first. They&#8217;re going to be very nervous and scared when you first bring them home. Try not to take it personally.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_guinea_pig_know_its_name\"><\/span>Can a guinea pig know its name?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Long Does it Take to Teach Your Guinea Pig to Come When Called? It usually takes <b>between 1-3 weeks to teach your guinea pig to reliably come when you call them, if you&#8217;re working on it consistently every day. This varies from one guinea pig to another.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_guinea_pigs_recognize_their_owners\"><\/span>Do guinea pigs recognize their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When we are in their presence, they want to see, smell and hear us. This means that, <b>yes, guinea pigs do recognize their owners<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_guinea_pigs_miss_you\"><\/span>Can guinea pigs miss you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, of course they will miss you and their normal routine. Our first family piggy back in the 70ies did a big dance of joy every time he came back home after a holiday. Now my piggies always visibly of relax when I come back from a family visit to another country.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do guinea pigs know their own name?How long does it take for a guinea pig to know its name?Do guinea pigs know you love them?Do guinea pigs understand their names?Can guinea pigs tell who their owner is?Do guinea pigs get attached to one person?How do you get a guinea pig to learn&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-85210","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85210"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=85210"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85210\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=85210"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=85210"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=85210"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}