Guinea pigs can recognize their owners, but it takes a long time. They are not as smart as cats and dogs, but guinea pigs are emotional animals. As long as they get along with their owners for a long time, they will become familiar with the environment and trust their owners. Slowly begin to recognize the owner. Therefore, the owner needs to be patient and feed the guinea pig frequently and interact with the guinea pig frequently so that the guinea pig can become familiar with the owner as soon as possible.

How guinea pigs recognize their owners

1. Guinea pigs can recognize their owners, but the premise is that the guinea pigs have had enough time to become familiar with the owner's smell and footsteps. Sometimes they will develop a strong sense of dependence on their owners, and may even be very clingy.

2. When the guinea pig shows willingness to be touched by its owner, does not tremble in fear or bites the owner, and can respond to its own name, then the guinea pig will recognize its owner.

3. Guinea pigs can distinguish subtle differences between the footsteps of their owners and other people, so they will scream excitedly when their owners approach.

4. When guinea pigs are in a strange environment, they will have a stress reaction and freeze on the spot. They may also be frightened and run away. However, after receiving comfort from the owner, they will quickly adapt to the situation.