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What is it Like to Own a Mini Pig
Welcome to the AMPA Mini Pig Training Academy
Mini pig training builds a special bond between pig owners and their pigs. Through training you can develop a language that both you and your pig understand. We know that with proper training owners can help their pigs learn better manners. Training is enrichment that is essential for happy pigs. Happy pigs have happy owners! Happy owners are forever owners.
The American Mini Pig Association launched a survey in 2015 to pinpoint the reasons that owners chose to give up their pigs. The top 10 reasons were all related in some way to training and behavior.
Working with your pig to socialize in your neighborhood, community, local events, etc can do so much towards helping reduce boredom, aggression, and destructive behaviors.
Camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities help your pig learn to adapt and be accepting of new things. We know that pigs can get very set in their routine. They can become difficult and even challenging when things don't go their way.
Let us help to encourage you to learn the tools you need to train your mini pig! Welcome to Mini Pig Training Academy.
Special Skills & Trick Classes
Welcome to the Award Programs!
Our award programs celebrate mini pigs and their owners. We want to award those pigs that are getting out into the community with their owners. Pigs with special skills, talents, or incredible trick abilities can earn recognition with our awards.
Training and socializing our pigs is so essential for successful pig ownership. Getting our pigs out and into the community enriches their lives while creating opportunities to educate on the realities of pet pigs. Hiking, biking, camping are great activities to involve your mini pigs.
Community events such as parades, festivals, sporting events, and library visits can be a great way to introduce your pig to new people while busting the myths of the teacup pig and sharing the facts of owning mini pigs. Therapy pet visits at nursing homes, schools, and children’s events can be so enriching for you, your pig, and the guests that you visit.
Does your pig paint, is he or she a water baby who loves the pool or rivers? We want you to earn your award for excellence. However, we know not every pig is a go getter. That’s okay, we have a couch potato award for you. Find your pig’s award program below by scrolling over the images. We want to see all the award certificates that your pig can earn!
Beach Bum Pigs
Beach Bum Pigs Beach Bum Pigs Award! These mini pigs are some of the luckiest pigs. How fun to stroll on the sand. Splash in the surf. These pigs definitely …
View MoreTherapy Pig Excellence
Therapy Pig Excellence The therapy pig excellence award. Therapy pigs are trained to offer attention, comfort, joy, empathy to those in need. These …
View MoreTrick Pigs Level 2
Trick Pigs Level 2 Welcome to trick pigs level 2! If you have reached this level you must have achieved your pig’s award for trick pig level 1. You can …
View MoreAdventure Pigs
Adventure Pigs Adventure Pigs! Do you have a pig who is up for every adventure? Kayaking, camping, canoeing, hiking? Then your adventure pig deserves to be rewarded. It’s so special …
View MoreAgility Pigs
Agility Pigs Agility Pigs! Does your pig practice the special skills that are included in agility courses or obstacle courses. There are many fun props and obstacles that can be …
View MoreAquatic Pigs
Aquatic Pigs Aquatic Pigs! Do you have a water baby or a beach bum who loves going exploring with you? Pigs love to swim when it’s on their own terms. …
View MoreCivilized Pigs
Civilized Pigs Civilized Pigs! If your pig is well mannered, polite, and enjoys the finer things in life, then you have a civilized pig. Pigs that enjoy riding in a …
View MoreCommunity Pigs
Community Pigs Community pigs are those super stars that go out into their communities representing pet pigs. These pigs are sharing joy, creating smiles, and laughter. These are the pigs …
View MoreCouch Potato Pigs
Couch Potato Pigs Couch Potato Pigs! We all love a couch potato pigs and we feel that deserve to be celebrated. They deserve an award as much as any pig. …
View MoreMarathon Pigs
Marathon Pigs Marathon Pigs love taking walks. Either on a harness and leash or in a wagon or stroller, these pigs love get out for the fresh air and exercise. …
View MorePainting Pigs
Painting Pigs Painting pigs are all stars. They can express all their creativity onto a canvas. Creating masterpiece after masterpiece. Definitely a award worthy talent. If you have a Pigasso …
View MoreTalented Pigs
Talented Pigs We all love talented pigs. Does your pig have a special talent? Then, this award for talented pigs is just what they need. We recognize that pigs can …
View MoreTrick Pigs Level 1
Trick Pigs Level 1 Trick Pigs Level 1 All pigs should be a trick pigs! They have such a love for learning. The bond you create while teaching tricks is …
View MoreTrick Pig Champion
Trick Pig Champion Welcome to trick pig champion level! If you have reached this level you must have achieved your pig’s award for trick pig level 1 and 2. You …
View MoreTrick Pig Grand Champion
Trick Pig Grand Champion Welcome to trick pig grand champion! If you have reached this level you must have achieved your pig’s award for trick pig level 1, level 2, …
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