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QuestionIs keeping eye contact with the judge important?Community AnswerVery much so. Keep your eye on the judge at all times; keep your pig between yourself and the judge; look at the pig from the corner of your eye; smile; be gentle with your cane or pig whip; be calm; and don't run.
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QuestionHow do I make my pig less stubborn to walk around?Community AnswerYou need to simply walk your animal every day, be patient, gentle, and reward good behavior with lots of small treats, like small pieces of apple, or mini marshmallows.
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QuestionCan I have a brush in my back pocket when showing?Community AnswerIn my experience, I've always been told it is okay to keep a brush and/or a rag with me to insure the pig stays clean.
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QuestionCan I use a pole to get my pig used to the whip or pole?Community AnswerUse what you're going to show the hog with. Don't try to change midway or on show day.
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QuestionHow do I get my pigs better at working and make them more gentle?Community AnswerFeed them treats so then they will start liking you. For working, get them treats if they did something good. If your pig doesn't like treats, you could spray them off for a reward.
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QuestionWhat do I put on the end of a stick to get a pig to lift its head?Community AnswerJust gently tap under the pig's chin with any cane. Then, if it lifts its head up, reward it with a small piece of apple or other small treat your animal enjoys.
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QuestionHow do I get my pig to stop running when I walk him?Community AnswerWhenever your pig starts running, stop walking entirely until he calms down. When he stops running, continue the walk. Eventually he will learn that running means the walk ends.
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QuestionWhat should I bring to the show?Community AnswerBring feed, the same water you give them at home (unless the show barn has the same type of water system as you), your hog stick, show cloths, hog shine, a brush, soap and a brush for washing, and pine shavings if your show does not provide them.
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QuestionMy pig has a shed that he would go in. How will I make him stop from going in there?Community AnswerYou can stop a pig from going into a barn/shed by putting a board in front of the door, gently guiding the animal away, and then rewarding the animal when it doesn't go near the barn.
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QuestionWhat breeds of pigs are there?Community AnswerThere are at least 71 breeds of pigs, but only 8 are major in the U.S.A (Berkshire, Duroc, Chester White, Hampshire, Landrace, Poland China, Spotted). Crossbreeding is also very popular.
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QuestionWhat happens if my pig poops in the arena? Also, how do I train my pig not to react to other pigs in the arena?Community AnswerIt is okay if it does; just make sure that nothing is on its rear end and it stays clean. Keep showing your pig, and it will get used to it and not react to others in the arena as much.
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