you can find the vest/harness leashes at pretty much any pet store that has a good small pets section. The large chain stores always seem to, the only hard part is finding one that is small enough for a guinea pig (ferret harnesses are a good fit as well) instead of bunny ones, they tend to be too big. I'm sure you could find them easily on ebay as well by typing in guinea pig harness and looking for something that seems more like a shirt than straps :)
you're right, pigs aren't meant for leashes in the context of a collar around the neck/throat. Their necks are too short and thick for them to work in a humane way. My pig has a harness on which is perfectly safe and comfortable for him, its akin to him wearing a shirt.
guineapigs are not built for leashes. if they need exercise put them in a play pen!. if they need more grass, put the playpen outside! leashes are really harmful!
It's not cruel it's very sweet and nice. The guniea pig gets to be out in fresh air and walk around more. So to the ones saying that this is cruel, I bet you Never took your guinea pig outside. Cue vid.
Is it cruel to put them on a leash or do they not mind it? I think it would be healthy for them because they could go out with you to a park or something and get some exercise in the fresh air and maybe eat some nice grass. I'd be worried about them catching something though. :( How long does it generally take for them to get accustomed to walking with you on a leash? Very cute guinea pig by the way!
He doesn't seem to mind the leash at all. :) It definitely doesn't look cruel, he looks like he might be having a good time. Probably because he's got a patient and awesome owner. :) Great job with him! I just read some of the comments on here and they're very informative. That's a great idea to get them used to the harness while in the house first before taking them outside, it'd be less stressful for them too I'm sure. Thanks!
that is gorgeous :) How old was yours when you started teaching it? Our family has had over 20 in the past, but it was only this last one that i started training. she comes to me when i call her name, but won't walk on a leash; she's almost two years old now, so i'm worried she might be a bit old. I got another one a few weeks ago, so she's less than 12 weeks, but she's a little too small and i'm afraid the harness will fall off. thanks! xx Rach
@92rachh hey Rach, my boy was about 5 months when I started getting him used to his harness and just walking him around the house. I began by putting on his harness only and leaving him in it for about an hour while he was running about having floor time. He got used to it really fast, though I think he was just distracted by play time. The next day I put the leash on and it was mostly a lot of just dragging him across the hardwood floors the first day, lol. Next day he had the idea already :)
it took several visits to the park before he finally got the hang of walking instead of just eating the grass under him. I found that putting him down right next to my feet and then walking away slowly suddenly made the "follow the leader" instinct kick in. He needs to be able to see my feet in order to walk, so concentrate on getting yours to notice your feet and follow and hopefully it will work sooner than later.
you can find the vest/harness leashes at pretty much any pet store that has a good small pets section. The large chain stores always seem to, the only hard part is finding one that is small enough for a guinea pig (ferret harnesses are a good fit as well) instead of bunny ones, they tend to be too big. I'm sure you could find them easily on ebay as well by typing in guinea pig harness and looking for something that seems more like a shirt than straps :)
blackenedwidow 2 weeks ago
where do you get them certain leads from
wilmathepiggy 2 weeks ago
I have one and my guinea pig jut sat there to
emilyhawkins69 2 months ago
you're right, pigs aren't meant for leashes in the context of a collar around the neck/throat. Their necks are too short and thick for them to work in a humane way. My pig has a harness on which is perfectly safe and comfortable for him, its akin to him wearing a shirt.
blackenedwidow 2 months ago
guineapigs are not built for leashes. if they need exercise put them in a play pen!. if they need more grass, put the playpen outside! leashes are really harmful!
Casey97531 3 months ago
It's not cruel it's very sweet and nice. The guniea pig gets to be out in fresh air and walk around more. So to the ones saying that this is cruel, I bet you Never took your guinea pig outside. Cue vid.
DogsGoWhat 3 months ago
i did that and my piggie just sat their. :( waste of money.
theplushfatty01 4 months ago
Cool i need to get my guinea pigs a leash
TheLuiscool1 5 months ago
AAAAAA thats sooo frickin cute. i didnt know you could geta leash for them. i am soo getting one for my two guniea pigs :) :)
TheEoaj 8 months ago 2
He's so little! How much does he weigh?
chichirinuriko20 8 months ago
hes like no no were going this way!!!
juggalettetillidie1 9 months ago
My guinea pigs all have been absolutely terrified of the harnesses and panic to get them off- was yours like this?
shaynapulley 9 months ago
That is so cute... I dint know they sell leashes for guinea pigs...can't wait to buy one for my guinea pig :)
MsJmstar 9 months ago
why would someone dislike this? every video even if everybody likes it there has to be at least one person that doesnt like it. HATERS
nummynumskullz 10 months ago
how do you train it to walk? mine just sits there. he only knows how to walk into his cage by himself. :(
nummynumskullz 10 months ago
where did you buy the leash? the one i bought doesnt seem to fit
NoobBirdie 11 months ago
I have a guinea pig who will be three in august. he is boring. all he dows is sleep and eat and beg for more food
DAN5675able 1 year ago
Is it cruel to put them on a leash or do they not mind it? I think it would be healthy for them because they could go out with you to a park or something and get some exercise in the fresh air and maybe eat some nice grass. I'd be worried about them catching something though. :( How long does it generally take for them to get accustomed to walking with you on a leash? Very cute guinea pig by the way!
RockoutDarci 1 year ago
He doesn't seem to mind the leash at all. :) It definitely doesn't look cruel, he looks like he might be having a good time. Probably because he's got a patient and awesome owner. :) Great job with him! I just read some of the comments on here and they're very informative. That's a great idea to get them used to the harness while in the house first before taking them outside, it'd be less stressful for them too I'm sure. Thanks!
RockoutDarci 1 year ago
My guineapig just grazes on the grass.. ¬_¬ he doesn't walk when i put him on a leash
hurray4han 1 year ago
that is gorgeous :) How old was yours when you started teaching it? Our family has had over 20 in the past, but it was only this last one that i started training. she comes to me when i call her name, but won't walk on a leash; she's almost two years old now, so i'm worried she might be a bit old. I got another one a few weeks ago, so she's less than 12 weeks, but she's a little too small and i'm afraid the harness will fall off. thanks! xx Rach
92rachh 1 year ago
@92rachh hey Rach, my boy was about 5 months when I started getting him used to his harness and just walking him around the house. I began by putting on his harness only and leaving him in it for about an hour while he was running about having floor time. He got used to it really fast, though I think he was just distracted by play time. The next day I put the leash on and it was mostly a lot of just dragging him across the hardwood floors the first day, lol. Next day he had the idea already :)
blackenedwidow 1 year ago
sooooo cute!
Michelle45631 1 year ago
Your guinea pig is very intelligent :) And you look like a really nice owner. I think that you're great :D
SWEGTA 1 year ago
my guinea pig doesnt walk when i put on a leash
hanna206206 1 year ago 9
it took several visits to the park before he finally got the hang of walking instead of just eating the grass under him. I found that putting him down right next to my feet and then walking away slowly suddenly made the "follow the leader" instinct kick in. He needs to be able to see my feet in order to walk, so concentrate on getting yours to notice your feet and follow and hopefully it will work sooner than later.
blackenedwidow 1 year ago