Incredible Basic Guinea Pig Tricks!

In the finale of the sequence of Peanut’s basic trick videos, Peanut the American Guinea Pig showcases more incredible, basic tricks. He is trained utilizing Positive Reinforcement and Clicker Training.

In addition, in several of the video clips you may notice that Peanut has developed a lump under his left arm. We have been aware of this for quite a while, but unfortunately, there is nothing we can do. As much as we want to have Peanut undergo surgery for the lump to be removed, we fear that he would not pull through. However, we are keeping a close eye on him and will inform you all if there are any updates. Please click the link to our blog (it can be found below) for more information regarding Peanut’s health and our future videos.

Special thanks to Josh Woodward for the song, titled “Swimming in Turpentine” (Full):
http://joshwoodward.com


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Thank you all for the 100 subscribers. :)

Peanut’s official blog, where we post updates on our furry family. One of our most recent posts contains more information on Peanut and our videos:
http://PeanutGuineaPig.blogspot.com

“Squeak” up and spread the word of positive training methods! :)

Summer/Fall Update

It has been quite a while since we've provided an update here regarding our furry family.

This is because the end of the year has grown busy for us, thus slowing down what time we would normally have to upload YouTube videos regularly. Nowadays, it is quite difficult to find time to share videos of Peanut, and although he's learned many new tricks since his latest debut, our YouTube activity will have to become limited.

Regarding Peanut's health...

Peanut is doing well, but it is obvious that he is slowing down. For those of you who aren't familiar with the care of guinea pigs, at age 4 they are considered "seniors" and require a bit more care and attention. Peanut is currently 4 years and 5 months old.  He's beginning to develop several problems. We would love to adopt another guinea pig, however our busy schedule and Peanut's preference of having all of the attention in the family prevents us from doing so. We will let you all know if there are any future updates concerning Peanut or new additions.

We also received a request about creating a trick tutorial through our YouTube channel. As soon as Peanut's next trick video is completed, we will begin work on it (if Peanut remains in fine form). Peanut's health is of utmost importance! We apologize deeply for any delays.

November update: Over the past few months, we noticed that Peanut developed a lump under his left arm (which we mentioned in the description of his latest video titled "Incredible Basic Guinea Pig Tricks!"). We also recently noted that the lump has increased in size, and that Peanut began to lose weight.

On November 20, we took Peanut in to the veterinarian's office and they performed a biopsy on his arm to determine if the lump was a malignant tumor. When the results came back, we were informed that Peanut was diagnosed with a form of cancer. Although we aren't sure of the type of cancer, we concluded that the lump could not be removed because the cancer had already spread to other parts of Peanut's body, including his lungs, and that it would be much too expensive and risky to treat (especially for Peanut's old age). Regardless, we received some antibiotics that would help ease Peanut's pain for the time being.

Now that there is nothing left to do, we've been given two choices: to either wait for the cancer to infect Peanut's body completely (which will happen in one of the upcoming months, if not a few weeks), or to have him put to sleep. This week Peanut will be coming on a trip with us (keep in mind that this trip has already been planned, and we have no choice but to bring him), so we have decided to wait until after the trip to have him put to sleep. We believe that this is the correct choice; throughout our vacation we will do our best to keep Peanut happy and healthy. We do not want him to suffer. :'(

Peanut sleeping after his latest training session.

Moving on to the topic of our YouTube videos: we will no longer be uploading to Peanut's YouTube channel. We apologize to any awaiting our upcoming trick tutorials and videos. The reason is that Peanut has lost all interest in performing tricks, and we do not want to upload videos of him doing something he does not have the strength nor will to do. When Peanut passes away we will surely notify everyone, but other than that we will only be active in commenting. However, it will be important for you to check up on Peanut's media sites regularly; if we ever have any news regarding a new addition to the family, it will be posted there.

There are no words to express the gratitude we feel for everyone's support and encouragement throughout this difficult time. These kind words are appreciated immeasurably.  Thank you.


Our official YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/PeanutGuineaPig
Our official blog: www.PeanutGuineaPig.blogspot.com

How to Target Train your Guinea Pig

This step-by-step tutorial demonstrates how to train your guinea pig using the method of targeting. Peanut, the guinea pig starring in this video, is trained utilizing Positive Reinforcement and Clicker Training.

Special thanks to Kevin MacLeod for the music:

http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/.

Don’t forget to subscribe for more guinea pig training tutorials here:

http://youtube.com/user/PeanutGuineaPig

Peanut’s official blog, where we post updates on our furry family:

http://PeanutGuineaPig.blogspot.com

“Squeak” up and spread the word of positive training methods! :)

Peanut Turns 4 - Peanut the Senior Guinea Pig

Happy 4^th Birthday, Peanut! Peanut the guinea pig turned 4 years old on March 2, 2015. This officially makes him a “senior” in the guinea pig world. To celebrate the occasion, we put together a video containing a handful of pictures of him.

Peanut has been a joy to our lives since the day we brought him home as a 9 month old guinea “piglet."  We are blessed to share our lives with him, and he brings smiles to our faces daily. It is impossible to imagine our lives without Peanut, and he is truly a member of the family. He is loved beyond description and there are no words to describe how much our little Piggie means to us.

Special thanks to Josh Woodward for the music:

http://joshwoodward.com. The music is titled “Hey Ruth” (Instrumental).

Don’t forget to subscribe for more videos of Peanut:

http://youtube.com/user/PeanutGuineaPig

Peanut’s official blog, where we post updates on our furry family:

http://PeanutGuineaPig.blogspot.com

“Squeak” up and spread the word of positive training methods!

Awesome Basic Guinea Pig Tricks!

In the sequel to his first basic trick video, Peanut the American Guinea Pig performs more of his awesome, basic tricks. He is trained utilizing Positive Reinforcement and Clicker Training.

Because “basic tricks” falls under such a broad category, we will showcase Peanut’s other behaviors in upcoming videos labeled up to Part 3. (Putting them altogether would have made for an incredibly long video.)

Special thanks to Josh Woodward for the songs:
http://joshwoodward.com. The first song is titled “Goodbye to Spring” (Full), and the one used for the credits is called “Crazy Glue” (Instrumental).

Don’t forget to subscribe for more of Peanut’s amazing trick videos here:
http://youtube.com/user/PeanutGuineaPig

Peanut’s official blog, where we post updates on our furry family:
http://PeanutGuineaPig.blogspot.com

“Squeak” up and spread the word of positive training methods! :)

Winter Wishes from Peanut the Guinea Pig

On the first day of winter, Peanut the guinea pig engages in family-friendly activities. Peanut is trained utilizing Positive Reinforcement and Clicker Training.

Special thanks to Josh Woodward for the music:

http://joshwoodward.com. The music is titled “I Wanna Know” (Instrumental).

Don’t forget to subscribe for more fun videos featuring Peanut here:

http://youtube.com/PeanutGuineaPig

Peanut’s official blog, where we post updates on our furry family:

http://Peanutguineapig.blogspot.com.

“Squeak” up and spread the word of positive training methods!

Happy Holidays to all! :)

Amazing Basic Guinea Pig Tricks!

Peanut the American Guinea Pig demonstrates his amazing, basic tricks. He is trained utilizing Positive Reinforcement and Clicker Training.

The only trick that required luring was “Jump over a Hurdle/Object." Due to the fact that Peanut is nearly a senior guinea pig, it has become a bit more difficult for him to jump over tall objects; therefore, we save such a behavior for occasions (and give him plenty of rewards at the end!).

Because “basic tricks” falls under such a broad category, we will showcase Peanut’s other behaviors in upcoming videos labeled up to Part 3. (Putting them altogether would have made for an incredibly long video.)

The cage shown in multiple clips in the beginning of the video is not Peanut’s actual cage. It was used for temporary reasons, and Peanut is now living in one of a much larger area which gives him room to roam and play as he pleases.

Special thanks to Josh Woodward for the song:

 http://joshwoodward.com. The song is titled “Golden Sunrise” (Full).

Don’t forget to subscribe for more of Peanut’s amazing trick videos here:

http://youtube.com/PeanutGuineaPig

Peanut’s official blog, where we post updates on our furry family:

http://PeanutGuineaPig.blogspot.com

“Squeak” up and spread the word of positive training methods! :)