Behaviour
Why does my hamster bite the cage bars?
Bar-biting in hamsters almost always comes down to boredom, too little space, or bad timing, not a hamster that is simply naughty. Here is what drives it and what actually makes it stop.
Small Pets
Behaviour
Behaviour advice for small pets, written from real experience.
Behaviour
Why does my rabbit thump its foot?
A loud, sudden thump from a rabbit's back foot is a warning signal, not a tantrum. Here is what it means, what normally sets it off, and the one combination of signs that is not just a thump.
Behaviour
What your guinea pig's noises mean
Wheeking, popcorning, purring, teeth chattering. Guinea pigs are unusually vocal for a small pet, and each sound has a fairly reliable meaning once you know what to listen for.
Behaviour
Can you clicker train a rabbit or guinea pig?
Yes, and it is one of the best ways to work with a prey animal that would rather not be picked up or chased. Here is how to start, and what is realistic for each species.
Behaviour
How to litter train a rabbit or guinea pig
Rabbits take to a litter tray fairly readily, guinea pigs less so, but both can learn. Here is how to set it up properly and what to do when accidents keep happening.
Behaviour
How to bond a pair of rabbits or guinea pigs
Rabbits and guinea pigs are social animals that should not live alone, but introductions can go wrong. Here is how to bond a pair safely, patiently, and for the long term.
Behaviour
Why your small pet hides, freezes, or nips
A small pet that runs, freezes, or nips is not unfriendly, it is a prey animal that does not feel safe yet. Here is how to read that behaviour and build real trust.