Small Mammals:
Training, Behaviour,
and Management
Tailored Care and Support for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, and More
Small mammals are delightful companions with specific needs. Riverness Animal Consulting helps you understand their behaviour and provide optimal care.
Training:
- Handling Training: Teaching small mammals to feel comfortable being picked up and handled.
- Litter Training: Helping rabbits and guinea pigs establish proper toileting habits.
- Trick Training: Engaging small pets with simple tricks to enhance mental stimulation.
Behaviour:
- Aggression Management: Addressing territorial or fear-based aggression.
- Stress Reduction: Creating calming environments during household changes or vet visits.
- Enrichment Strategies: Promoting natural behaviours like burrowing, chewing, or exploring.
Management
- Health and Wellbeing: Routine health checks and preventative care for small mammals.
- Diet & Nutrition: Balanced diets for species-specific nutritional requirements.
- Enrichment: Toys, tunnels, and playtime activities for mental and physical stimulation.
- Enclosure Design & Fitout: Setting up spacious and engaging hutches, cages, or enclosures.
- Pets in the Workplace: Tips for safely introducing small mammals to office spaces.
- Pets at Weddings: Ideas for including small mammals in ceremonies responsibly.
- Pet Travel:
- Car: Safe and stress-free travel with carriers or enclosures.
- Train: Managing calm public transport journeys.
- Plane: Guidance for small mammal-friendly air travel.
- Boat: Ensuring comfort and safety during water-based transport.
