category Free Inquiry

Looking back, teaching Nutmeg tricks has been one of my favourite projects that I’ve ever worked on. I had my reservations when it came to deciding on a topic for my free inquiry project, I mean could I really teach… Continue Reading →

This week Nutmeg learned how to jump through a hoop! I have to say this trick turned out pretty cute, I’m really happy with how it turned out!I made Nutmeg’s hoop out of cardboard, following the instructions I mentioned in… Continue Reading →

When you think of an animal jumping through a hoop, a dog doing agility comes to mind. Jumping through a hoop is typically a trick we associate with dogs but it’s certainly not limited to dogs, guinea pigs can jump… Continue Reading →

Looking back at teaching Nutmeg to spin, it was certainly a more difficult trick for both of us to learn. I found it took more time, effort, and practice compared with our previous trick ‘Paws Up’. I had some trouble… Continue Reading →

This week I spent some time investigating how to teach Nutmeg the trick spin. Spin involves Nutmeg turning in a circle on her own without me guiding her. See the following video for an explanation/demonstration. From my research, I’m anticipating… Continue Reading →

Things I learned this week: Nutmeg loves food and will do anything for treats Training everyday is great exercise for her She learned much faster than I expected Trust and comfort levels are very important factors in her performance Short… Continue Reading →

I spent this week researching the first trick I will be attempting to teach Nutmeg. This first trick, pictured above, is called “Paws Up”. The goal of the trick is to have Nutmeg climb up and rest her front paws… Continue Reading →