For the guinea pig you just bought home, it is recommended to establish a seven-day observation period. Don’t touch it in a hurry. Feed it on time first to make it realize that it is not a threat. Then, talk to the guinea pig more and appear in front of it frequently. When it becomes familiar with your scent, it will slowly recognize you as your master.

How to handle the guinea pig just after you buy it:

1. When you first buy the guinea pig, don’t rush to hold it, touch it or tease it. First establish a seven-day observation period and let it observe you. You should also observe it more to make the guinea pig realize that you are not in danger.

2. During this period, the owner can feed it next to the cage. After the observation period, try to pet it while feeding. If the guinea pig does not dodge, you can start touching it more. If it dodges, stop touching it.

3. To enhance the relationship with the guinea pig, the owner needs to increase the frequency of appearing in front of it, feed it on time, talk to it more, and use a gentle tone, until it gradually becomes familiar with your voice and smell. , they will begin to recognize their master.