Not only are they terribly cute but Guinea Pigs are usually very sociable creatures who enjoy being around people, and yes, in many cases they can be trained not only to use a litter box like a cat or rabbit but to follow a few basic commands as well.

Litter training a Guinea Pig is not as easy as litter training a cat (let’s face it, there is not much to that) but they can be housebroken.

Most people begin to litter train a guinea pig simply by allowing them to roam a small area with a hay filled litter box close by. They then add a few of the animals' own droppings from his cage to encourage him to use the box as a bathroom. Many people recommend shielding the litter box with a chair or an end table as most Guinea Pigs are rather private and demure little creatures who will prefer to “do their business” in private.

Some Guinea Pigs get the hang of the litter box right away, while others need a little guidance, being put into the box and praised excessively when they “do the right thing”. On the other hand there are those Guinea Pigs that never do quite get it right, but they will still appreciate the “floor time”; you will just have to limit it to an area covered with newspaper to avoid too much mess.

Many Guinea Pigs learn their names, and can be taught to do simple tricks like beg for food. While this may be fun for you to watch, do not push the issue if your furry friend does not seem too interested in learning.