Happy Pig = Happy Home
Pigs are highly intelligent animals, which makes them wonderful companions but can also present unique challenges. Some training approaches focus on asserting dominance or physically moving the pig to gain control. We understand this is not the experience most owners envision when bringing a pig into their home. Our approach offers a more positive, enjoyable, and effective way to build cooperation and trust between you and your pig.
Pig Empowerment Training Can Help With:
“Empowered Animals Behavior and Training has made a significant difference for my girl La-a and I. Using their training techniques I was able to understand the “why” behind La-a’s behavior. This enabled me to make positive corrections, reducing her (and my) overall stress level, leading to a significant reduction of bad behavior. Happy pig = happy home. La-a and I both would highly recommend Emily and Lizzy Cassell.”
– Shannon S. and La-a
3 Steps to A Happy Life with Your Pig
Step 1: Schedule your free 15-minute Discovery Call to tell us a bit about your pig and what you are looking for help with.
Step 2: We meet for our first consultation to create a customized behavior plan for you and your pig.
Step 3: We put our plan into action during our coaching sessions.
You enjoy a happy relationship with your pig!
Why We Do Things Differently
Pig owners know that pigs are incredibly smart, sentient, and sensitive! What most people don’t know is that training methods based on punishment have been demonstrated to increase aggression, the most common pig behavior issue. No one goes through the time, effort, and expense, to adopt a pig with the vision of having to repeatedly intimidate them just to coexist peacefully. Yet, this is the most commonly given advice out there. Not only that, these methods rely on the theory that a human has to be “top hog,” and there simply is no science behind that. Our goal is to get you the results you want, so we avoid these unsubstantiated approaches. Our evidence-based training methods use positive reinforcement, well-known for having no side effects and boosting the relationship between you and your pig. We work to increase trust and communication, which ultimately leads to reduced aggression, a happier pig, and a peaceful home!
You CAN Have a Happy Home with Your Pig!
Training Options for Pigs
In-Home Sessions
Our In-Home Training Sessions are perfect for those who would like a more hands-on approach. After you book your first appointment, we will contact you via text to set up a Discovery Call to confirm your address, discuss your behavior goals, and ensure we have everything properly set for your first in-home appointment.
We service the following areas:
| -Temple Terrace -Tampa -South Tampa -New Tampa -Wesley Chapel |
-Lutz -Downtown Tampa -Ballast Point/Bayshore Area -Westchase -Citrus Park |
Don’t see your home listed but still want to be Empowered? Let us know where you live during the Discovery Call and we’ll see if we can make it to you!
Duration: 1 hour
Price: $125
Virtual Sessions
Virtual Behavior Sessions are held over Zoom. On your first session, we will define goals, conduct a behavioral interview, and allow us to create a training plan to meet your needs. Virtual visits are great for pet parents that live within or outside of our service area. Let’s get started changing your pet’s behavior!
Once your appointment is booked, you will receive an invoice. Invoices must be completed for your appointment to be set.
Duration: 45 minutes
Price: $75
Bonding With Your New Pig
Pigs aren’t your typical household pet! Learn how to teach your piglet a variety of behaviors that will allow you to live harmoniously as they get bigger. Developing some solid foundations when your pig is small will help reduce fear, aggression, and other common behavior issues as your pig matures.
Pig Training Frequently Asked Questions
The behavior issue, your pig’s history, and your fidelity to implementing the behavior plan impact how long the change will take. When it comes to unwanted behavior, particularly aggression, our goal is to create a management plan during our first session that acts as a “triage.” This is designed to stop the problem immediately while we work on training for longer-lasting results.
Yes! We actually find Zoom training to be quite practical for working with pigs, who are often fearful of strangers. Coaching you from a distance keeps your pig comfortable and allows us to empower you with the skills to empower your pig!
We understand what an incredible difficult situation it can be when you feel you may need to rehome your pig. We know you never expected to be here when you first brought them home! We are here to support you with the realities of what it will take to change your pig’s potentially non-negotiable behavior problem. We know you want what is best for your pig, and sometimes our role in your journey is to provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision. We are here to support you, no matter what.
A Message from the Trainers
“We know that pig people are unique! It takes a really special person to bring a pig into their home. We know you’ve put a lot of thought and time into making the decision, and not a lot of people get it. We do, because we’re pig people, too! We know how hard it can be when your piglet doesn’t trust you or your best friend suddenly starts to become aggressive. We want to help you achieve the goals you had in mind when you adopted your pig, whether it’s harness training them so you can go for a walk together, helping them get comfortable with strangers so you can invite your friends over again, or just being able to leave them with a petsitter so you can go on vacation again, we are here to help you! Pigs are incredibly smart, and that sometimes means that new problems can develop quickly. Our coaching strategies not only help you have a pig who is a joy to live with, but we empower you with the skills to prevent and solve behavior problems long after our sessions have ended!”
