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Are guinea pigs afraid of dogs?

Updated: 8/11/2023
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For many dogs, it is in their nature to kill a small animal such as guinea pig.

A well trained dog will not hurt a guinea pig, particularly if it is a breed meant for herding rather than hunting, such as a border collie.

It is unwise, however, to leave the two together unsupervised - just in case.

House your guinea pig in a cage with a top and a closed open and closed area so the dog can not get in to the cage and hurt your guinea pig.

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most breeds do if you just let them see one another for short times then when you think their ready put them in one room together but stay in the room at all times if they get along then you can leav them alone together

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i have seen some that are and some that get along....... it depends on both the pets personallity.. :)

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yes mine gets along with my dog.

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