Training & Behavior · Pocket Pals & Beyond
The Pocket Pack
Practical small mammal care, plus Paola's personal field-tested tips from years of living with guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, and other small mammals alongside dogs, cats, and birds.
Practical small mammal care for multi-pet homes, plus Paola’s personal field-tested tips from years of hands-on experience.
About this course
This is the Real World Edition of the Small Mammals & Multi-Species Households course. You get the core care guidance, plus Paola's personal, unfiltered tips from decades of hands-on experience managing her own multi-species household. It's more conversational, more practical, and more real. Some of Paola's personal tips are not backed by modern behavioral science or formal training methodology — they're observations from real life, clearly labeled throughout. Use your judgment, and reach out to Paola directly if you want professional guidance.
What you'll learn
- What guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, and hamsters actually need to eat — and why seeds and pellets alone aren't enough
- How to keep a small mammal busy so it doesn't chew through your walls or develop stress behaviors
- Why small mammals hide when they're sick and how to read their body language before it's an emergency
- The hard medical truth about cat and dog saliva and why a single scratch can be rapidly fatal
- How to build an escape-proof enclosure and why certain bedding and aerosols are deadly
- How to handle small mammals safely without triggering a panic bite
- The Pasteurella bacteria that dogs and cats carry and why two physical barriers are non-negotiable
- Why monkeys are terrible pets — the Herpes B virus, aggression, and the zero-contact framework
- How to share a room with small mammals without sharing the floor — the 'zero physical contact = zero risk' rule
- Paola's daily routines and her unorthodox tips for managing a complex multi-species household
Who this is for
This course is for anyone sharing their home with a guinea pig, rabbit, rat, hamster, ferret, or other small mammal alongside dogs, cats, birds, or reptiles. It's especially for people who want the science plus the real-life perspective of someone who has actually done this for decades. No prior training experience required. Questions? Check the FAQ below or send a note through the contact page.
Course outline (10 modules)
Quiz & Certificate
Knowledge quiz
After completing all lessons, take a short quiz to test your understanding.
Go to quiz →Completion certificate
Pass the quiz and earn a shareable certificate of completion.
View certificate →Frequently asked questions
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$9.99 · Lifetime access · 10 lessons