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What Is a Pig's Job? Understanding Your Pig's Instincts and Needs

Release Date: 02/11/2025

Zoning Laws & Pet Pigs: What You Need to Know and How to Advocate

The Pet Pig Podcast

https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs/p/are-pigs-legal-in-your-city In this episode, Autumn talks about an important question pig owners face: Are pigs legal in my area? Whether you’re already a pig parent or thinking about becoming one, understanding your city or county’s zoning laws is critical to keeping your pig safe and your family protected from unexpected legal trouble. Autumn explains why zoning ordinances matter, how municipalities typically classify pigs, and what can happen if a pig is kept in a zone...

Payton Moran: Life with Mabel the Pig

The Pet Pig Podcast

mabel_theminipig paytonmoran— In this heartfelt episode, Autumn welcomes Payton from Alabama, to share the story of her pig, Mabel, and the winding, emotional path that led her to becoming a confident and dedicated pig parent. Payton opens up about her love for pigs and how her first pig ownership experience didn’t go as planned. After bringing home her first pig during a difficult time in her life, she quickly realized she wasn’t fully prepared, and her life circumstances made proper care nearly...

Winter Weather Tips for Pet Pigs

The Pet Pig Podcast

In this week’s episode, Autumn tackles a challenge that every pig parent in colder climates faces: winter. Cold temperatures, snow, rain, and icy ground can make even the most well-trained pig slam on the brakes at the door. But keeping your pig indoors all winter leads to boredom, destructive behaviors, potty accidents, and increased irritability. Autumn breaks down a practical, compassionate approach to winter pig care with two major goals: 1. Motivating your pig to go...

What Temple Grandin Taught Me About Pigs: Eight Lessons Every Pig Owner Should Know

The Pet Pig Podcast

In this deeply insightful episode of The Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn shares the lessons that have shaped her understanding of pig behavior, pig emotions, and what it truly means to care for them well—through the lens of pioneering animal behaviorist Temple Grandin. Drawing from Grandin’s influential work in animal welfare and livestock handling, Autumn breaks down eight powerful principles that every pig parent can apply at home. These lessons reveal how pigs think, how they perceive the world, and how small changes in their...

Leash Training Your Pig: Go From Stubborn to Superstar

The Pet Pig Podcast

In this episode of The Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn answers a very common question pig parents have—how do I leash train my pig! Walking your pig can be one of the most rewarding (and sometimes frustrating) parts of pig ownership, and Autumn breaks it all down step by step. You’ll learn the difference between harness training and leash training, how to choose the right harness, and what to expect when your pig experiences that strange new feeling of being on a leash for the first time. Autumn also shares her favorite...

Sitting with Pigs: A Visit to Mary Bermingham’s Burren Nature Sanctuary

The Pet Pig Podcast

www.burrennaturesanctuary.ie In this heartwarming episode of The Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn speaks with Mary from Burren Nature Sanctuary ( Kinvara, Co Galway, Ireland). Mary shares her inspiring journey from growing up in London to running a 50-acre conservation farm on Ireland’s west coast — a place where people reconnect with nature through joyful experiences with animals, especially pigs. Mary introduces listeners to Amelia, her beloved Juliana pig who leads woodland walks that have become one of Ireland’s most unique...

When the Pig Becomes the Leader - Fixing Spoiled Pig Syndrome

The Pet Pig Podcast

Welcome back to The Pet Pig Podcast! In this week’s episode Autumn tackles a big topic that so many pig families struggle with — Spoiled Pig Syndrome, or SPS. This is when your sweet, cuddly pig suddenly starts acting bossy, demanding, or even aggressive. They may bite, charge, scream for attention, steal food, or destroy things around the house. It can feel discouraging, but as Autumn explains, it’s not your fault — and it’s absolutely fixable. Spoiled Pig Syndrome happens when a pig believes they’re the leader of...

Be a Good Leader: Preventing Spoiled Pig Syndrome

The Pet Pig Podcast

Welcome back to The Pet Pig Podcast! In this episode of a two-part series, Autumn dives into one of the most common challenges pig families face — Spoiled Pig Syndrome, or SPS. Don’t let the name fool you — SPS isn’t a hopeless situation or a sign that you’ve failed as a pig parent. It’s a natural result of unclear boundaries and leadership, and the good news is that it’s 100% preventable and fixable. Autumn explains how pigs view the world through hierarchy and body language, not words, and why...

Can You Support Rescues AND Ethical Breeders?

The Pet Pig Podcast

This week on The Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn takes on one of the most emotional and misunderstood topics in the pig world: Can you support both rescues and ethical breeders? For many people, the words “breeder” and “rescue” feel like opposing sides of a battle, but Autumn makes the case that both are not only important—they are absolutely necessary for the future of pet pigs. In this heartfelt and informative episode, Autumn unpacks why breeders as a whole often carry such a negative reputation. She...

Life with Chucky: Ariana's Pet Pig Story

The Pet Pig Podcast

Autumn sits down with Ariana, a passionate animal lover who took the leap into pig parenting after years of curiosity and research. As an adult, she decided to bring home her first pig — a miniature Juliana named Chucky — and her life hasn’t been the same since. Ariana takes listeners through every stage of her journey — from months of careful preparation and reading to the day she finally met her pig. Despite all her research, she quickly learned that nothing can truly prepare you for...

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This episode of The Pet Pig Podcast focuses on educating pig owners about the care and well-being of pet pigs. This episode discusses the importance of understanding a pig’s natural instincts and providing them with fulfilling activities, or “jobs,” to ensure their happiness and prevent behavioral issues. These key points will be covered: Pigs Natural Instincts, Challenges in Domestic Environments, How to Fulfill a Pigs Instincts! Also we are reminded that Understanding and respecting a pigs instincts is crucial for their well-being. Providing them with mental stimulation, a sense of purpose, and safe outlets for their natural behaviors can help them lead happy, fulfilled lives as part of the family.

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