{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"When the Pig Becomes the Leader - Fixing Spoiled Pig Syndrome","description":"         Welcome back to The Pet Pig Podcast! In this week\u2019s episode Autumn tackles a big topic that so many pig families struggle with \u2014 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\u2019s not your fault \u2014 and it\u2019s absolutely fixable.          Spoiled Pig Syndrome happens when a pig believes they\u2019re the leader of the herd. In their mind, they\u2019re in charge \u2014 and pigs don\u2019t make gentle leaders! Autumn breaks down exactly why this happens, how pigs learn patterns of control, and how you can calmly take back your leadership role to restore peace at home.        Learn practical steps to help you reset your relationship with your pig:           -Don\u2019t react to bad behavior. Stay calm, don\u2019t yell, and don\u2019t give in. The moment your pig realizes their squealing or charging doesn\u2019t control you anymore, they\u2019ll start to change.           - Reward the good, ignore the bad. When your pig is calm or relaxed, that\u2019s the time to praise and reward them. Attention should come from good behavior, not bad.           - Make them work for every bite of food. Leadership starts with controlling resources. By asking your pig to perform simple commands like \u201cspin,\u201d \u201csit,\u201d or \u201cback up\u201d before eating, you\u2019re building focus, respect, and patience.           - Use helpful tools. For pigs with deep food anxiety, an automatic feeder can take you out of the equation and show your pig that food isn\u2019t controlled by their behavior.           - Move the pig daily. Gently asking your pig to move out of your way reinforces that you\u2019re the leader \u2014 not them. It\u2019s simple, but powerful.           - Teach obedience skills. Commands like \u201ccome,\u201d \u201cstay,\u201d or \u201cleave it\u201d help your pig learn self-control and strengthen your bond.           - Keep a predictable routine. Pigs feel safest when they know what to expect. A consistent schedule lowers anxiety and helps them relax under your leadership.          Autumn also shares a personal story about a young piglet she trained out of food aggression by making her work for every meal \u2014 and how that transformed her from a biting, nervous pig into a calm, respectful companion.          This episode is packed with encouragement and practical advice. Autumn reminds us that your pig isn\u2019t bad \u2014 they\u2019re just confused about who\u2019s in charge. With consistency, confidence, and clear leadership, you can absolutely turn things around.          So whether your pig is just starting to show some pushy behavior, or you\u2019re already living with a little boss hog, this episode will give you the tools, mindset, and confidence to bring calm and balance back to your home. Autumn\u2019s Links:  Website: https:\/\/www.autumnacresminipetpigs.com\/ Email: https:\/\/stan.store\/autumnacresminipetpigs Educational Membership Group: https:\/\/stan.store\/autumnacresminipetpigs\/p\/autumn-acres-educational-membership-group Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/autumnacresminipetpigs\/ Facebook:  HTTP:\/\/Facebook.com\/autumnacresminipetpigs Free Community: https:\/\/stan.store\/autumnacresminipetpigs\/p\/autumn-acres-free-community YouTube: https:\/\/youtube.com\/channel\/UCGue5Kp5AwOXkReCGPUyImA Stan Store: https:\/\/stan.store\/autumnacresminipetpigs Newsletter: https:\/\/stan.store\/autumnacresminipetpigs ","author_name":"The Pet Pig Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/autumnacresminipetpigs.com","html":"