Cavy Savvy 101: A Guinea Pig Care Taking Class

Next 5-Course Block Starts: January 17, 2012 (at our new facility!)
Next Blocks Starts: Every Five Weeks
Pre-Registration Required: ClickHERE

Cavy Savvy 101 is an interactive, classroom-based program targeting all guinea pig caretakers and their families. Volunteers teach students comprehensive husbandry techniques as they relate to guinea pigs as companion animals. 

Classes are limited to 10 people and are scheduled by pre-registration only. Printed materials are available to take home. Class length is approximately 30 minutes with up to 30 additional minutes for question, game play and demos.

Bring your piggies to class and take advantage of other services provided by the rescue like nail clipping, well checks and anti-parasitic treatments

Complete the entire 5-course block and earn your Cavy Savvy Certification!

Classes in the Course Block Include:

Part 1: History of Guinea Pigs, Breeds & Color Varieties
Part 2: "What do I feed this cavy?" Feeding 101
Part 3: Behavior, Socialization & Body Language "What does that squeak mean?"
Part 4: Housing, Grooming & Clipping those Dreaded Nails
Part 5: Anatomy, Gender & General Health Care

Cavy Chat is a technology based, real-time online forum developed to answer basic questions regarding cavy husbandry. Volunteers field questions related to general care taking of guinea pigs. Because of the fast-paced nature of chat forums, questions are limited to basic guidelines only.

The program's ultimate goal is to increase the level of care and commitment provided to guinea pigs by their guardians all over the world.

Online session are usually held bi-monthly and are not limited by number of attendees or geographical location. Session length is approximately 1 hour.

As part of our commitment to provide unlimited guidance to the public at large and to ensure the expansion of qualified caregivers, Piggie Poo Rescue is dedicated to providing a variety of educational programs and services to everyone in the guinea pig community.

Humane education helps strengthen the bond of between caretakers and their pets, thereby reducing the number of animals surrender to shelters and private rescue groups.

If you have an immediate need or question, please contact us at info@piggiepoo.org or 623-551-2798. We are happy to assist you.