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New Pig Owner's Course
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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!
Become a Certified Mini Pig Trainer
Help owners teach their pigs to improve their pig's behaviors and quality of life.
Happy Pig Parents
Ashley McGillis
Jess Mofo
From the Academy Blog
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