Harness training should not be attempted until your pig is totally comfortable being touched all over, held and picked up. Take your time and be patient when training. Rub the harness on the pig’s body. Let your pig sniff and root the harness. This is called desensitization. Distract your pig with food treats and use soft words of praise while you secure the harness. Once the harness is in place, most pigs act as if nothing is different. But getting it on may take several attempts. It’s best not to push the pig too hard too fast. If your pig gets upset, quit the session and try again later.

After you have successfully harnessed your pig several times and she is familiar with its feel, attach the lead and let her drag it around. Be sure you are training in an area where the lead cannot catch on objects that will make it taut. The tightness will cause your pig to feel trapped and she will most likely freak out. Your goal is to make this process painless and as unthreatening as possible.

When you feel your pig has had ample experience with the harness being taken on and off and is familiar with dragging the lead around, it’s time for you to attach yourself to the other end of the lead. Walk ahead of the pig (harness in hand) shaking a treat can and using a command such as "this way." Don’t pull on the lead. Instead, coax the pig forward with the promise of a treat. When the follows your command, stop and reward Miss Piggy for her work. Continue this process for short periods of time and before you know it, you and your piggy will be taking longer walks each day. If your pig should bolt for some reason, I think it is best to let go of the lead and regain her attention with the shake can. Be sure you are training in a secure area.

Take any training slowly. Don’t expect to be able to introduce your pig to a crowded shopping mall or a family picnic upon completion of your initial harness training. You must desensitize your pig to different sounds, environments and situations in a logical manner and in a safe space before subjecting her to real-world happenings that could be dangerous.

As your pig grows and it becomes difficult to lift her in and out of the car, you may find it necessary to provide her with a ramp. You can build one yourself or have one custom made.