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The Pet Pig Podcast

What is it really like having a pet pig? What is the best way to prepare of a new piglet? How can I be sure a pet pig is for me? How can I care for my pet pig with confidence? What mistakes should I avoid and how do I do that? And the biggest question of all, can I really be successful with a pet pig? Whether your childhood dream is to have a pet pig, you are preparing for a pet pig, or you have had a pet pig and would like to learn why they act the way they do, this show is for you. The Pet Pig Podcast is a live - workshop style education podcast packed with actionable step by step tips that are helping thousands understand and enjoy their pet pig so much more. You can dig in, do the work and train your pig like an expert. Host Autumn Whitacre brings you two decades of experience and expertise with pet pigs. She shares everything she has learned from the best ways to prepare for a piglet to her tips to untrain bad habits and enable your pig to live a fulfilled life. Along with her best kept secrets to understanding pig behavior, she interviews pig experts and families from all over the country. With this new endeavor, she has a deep passion for supporting the pig community and bringing awareness to important issues that face pet pig families.

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

Dec 2, 2025·—

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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...

Leash Training Your Pig: Go From Stubborn to Superstar

Nov 25, 2025·—

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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...

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

Nov 18, 2025·—

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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...

When the Pig Becomes the Leader - Fixing Spoiled Pig Syndrome

Nov 11, 2025·—

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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...

Be a Good Leader: Preventing Spoiled Pig Syndrome

Nov 4, 2025·—

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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...

Can You Support Rescues AND Ethical Breeders?

Oct 28, 2025·—

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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"...

Life with Chucky: Ariana's Pet Pig Story

Oct 21, 2025·—

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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...

What to Expect the First 7 Days with a New Piglet

Oct 14, 2025·—

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Bringing home a piglet is one of the most exciting moments for any pig parent—but it can also be overwhelming, confusing, and a little emotional. In this episode of The Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn takes you step by step...

Book Review of "The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs" by Joel Salatin

Oct 7, 2025·—

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In this episode of The Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn takes a step outside the usual world of pet pigs to review Joel Salatin's book The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs. While Salatin writes from the perspective of a regenerative...

Rooting, Bonding, and Baby Brain Chemistry: How Piglets and Human Infants Aren't So Different

Sep 30, 2025·—

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In this episode of The Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn takes listeners on a thoughtful exploration of one of the most common yet most misunderstood piglet behaviors: rooting. We all know piglets root for food, for warmth, or...

Is Your Home Safe for a Pig? Piggy Proofing Your Home

Sep 23, 2025·—

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In this episode of The Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn shines a spotlight on one of the most critical yet often overlooked parts of pig parenting: pig proofing your home and yard. Many new pig parents underestimate just how...

Piggy the PTSD Therapy Pig: A Story of Healing, Friendship, and Hope

Sep 16, 2025·—

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In this powerful and heartwarming episode of the Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn welcomes Kevin to share the remarkable journey of his beloved pig, Piggy. Kevin's love for animals began in childhood, but severe allergies to...

Help! My Pig Screams When Touched

Sep 9, 2025·—

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Why does my pig scream when I touch them? If you've ever brought home a piglet or even an older pig, you may have been surprised (or alarmed!) by how dramatic they can be when handled. In this episode of The Pet Pig...

What Is Your Pig Trying to Tell You? Understanding Pig Body Language

Sep 2, 2025·—

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Piggy Health and Nutrition Kit In this episode of The Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn dives into one of the most important parts of being a great pig parent—understanding your pig's body language. Pigs are incredible...

Rooting: The Instinct That Drives Your Pig

Aug 26, 2025·—

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In this episode of the Pet Pig Podcast, host Autumn takes a deep dive into one of the most frequent questions she receives from new pig owners: "Why does my pig root so much?" Rooting—whether in the dirt, on furniture...

Joanna on the Joys (and Challenges) of Raising Rosey

Aug 19, 2025·—

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Instagram: pig_ture_perfect_rosey A short bio about Rosey's family: My name is Joanna and I am married to my husband, Nathaniel. We live 10 minutes north of Boston,MA. We have one dog, one pig and two cats. When we...

Why Pigs Love Food: Appetite, Taste & the Gut-Brain Connection

Aug 12, 2025·—

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In this episode of the Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn explores one of the most common (and misunderstood) pig behaviors: their obsession with food. If your pig begs constantly, roots endlessly, or always acts hungry—there's...

Thinking Pigs: What Science Says About Your Pig's Mind, Emotions and Personality

Aug 5, 2025·—

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In this episode of the Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn dives into groundbreaking research from the paper Thinking Pigs: A Comparative Review of Cognition, Emotion, and Personality in Sus domesticus by Dr. Lori Marino and...

Piglets & Toddlers: More Alike Than You Think

Jul 29, 2025·—

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In this insightful and entertaining episode of the Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn explores the many ways that pet pigs behave like toddlers—and why understanding these behaviors is crucial for any current or future pig parent...

Hot Days, Cool Pigs: Why Summer Hydration Is Critical

Jul 22, 2025·—

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In this episode of The Pet Pig Podcast, host Autumn highlights the life-or-death importance of keeping pigs cool and hydrated during hot summer months. Whether a pig lives indoors or outside, summer heat poses real...

From Hollywood to Hay: Lena Dunham on Life with Her Pigs

Jul 15, 2025·—

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In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, Autumn welcomes actress, writer, and director Lena Dunham to share her deeply personal and refreshingly honest journey into the world of pig parenting. From childhood dreams...

Piggy Playlists: How Music Influences Pig Behavior

Jul 8, 2025·—

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In this episode of The Pet Pig Podcast, titled "Piggy Playlists: How Music Influences Pig Behavior," host Autumn explores the surprising connection between music and pig behavior. Drawing from her own experiences at...

Pig Ears: Why Gunky Isn't Gross

Jul 1, 2025·—

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Podcast Episode Summary: "Pig Ears: Why Gunky Isn't Gross" In this episode of the Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn addresses a common concern among pig owners: gunky pig ears. While dark, greasy earwax might seem...

Piglet SCAMS for Sale Near Me

Jun 24, 2025·—

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In today's episode, we're tackling a serious and frustrating issue in the pig community—piglet scams. These scams are popping up all over Facebook and the internet, tricking people into thinking they're buying a piglet...

Hooves of All Kinds: From Pigs to Giraffes with Ben Pollak

Jun 17, 2025·—

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Episode Title: Hooves of All Kinds: From Pigs to Giraffes with Ben Pollak In this episode, we welcome Ben Pollak, founder of The Farrier Group, for a fascinating conversation about hoof care, animal trust, and a truly...