Pig acts like a dog

But remember, “Don’t trust the pig.”

Rosie, the pig, and Beyoncé both sit still, awaiting a treat from their owners, Lis and Jordan Frentress.

Lis and Jordan Frentress’ pet, Rosie, lacks manners. When marching across the kitchen floor, she’ll stomp her pointed hooves on people’s feet, knocking over objects along the way. A triple-locked childproof latch for the garbage bin protects her favorite fixation (garbage), but you can’t blame her for honoring her natural instincts. After all, she’s a pig.

Rosie is a Vietnamese potbelly pig. The Frentresses had no intention of adopting a pig, but as Lis skimmed an online swap site featuring a teacup pig, it piqued her interest.

Lis messaged the person who was selling the pig, but Jordan wasn’t thrilled with the idea. They declined. A few weeks later, the owner reached out to Lis again, offering to give the pig away. They learned the owner was a teenager who hid the pig from her parents and fed it guinea pig food. Once her parents found out, she was forced to give it away.

“When we got her, we discovered it was actually a potbelly pig and not a teacup pig,” says Lis. “The pig wasn’t trained to be around humans.”

Since Rosie’s arrival, the couple has grown to love her, although the “clueless” pig lacked manners and needed to be socialized. They’ve potty trained her. When they ring a bell or crinkle a plastic sack, she comes running and hops outside.

Their dog, Beyonce, gets along OK, as long as Beyonce is boss.

“Beyonce rules the roost,” says Lis. “If she’s outside, then the pig waits by the door for her to come in.”

The two pets often vie for their parents’ attention. If Rosie gets in trouble for trashing the garbage, Beyonce cowers and runs away, as if she’s the scolded one.

Surprisingly, Rosie displays pet-like qualities. She jumps up on the 2-foot-high bed. When Jordan commands “sit,” Rosie remains still for a treat. Rosie’s biggest motivation tool is food. However, the couple watches her food intake so she doesn’t get too big. Some potbelly pigs can weigh up to 200 pounds, whereas Rosie tips the scales at 70.

They feed her a vegetarian diet (no bacon!) and avoid feeding her trash or leftovers.

Jordan is attempting to teach the pig manners. He explains, “When she eats, she destroys her food. We say, ‘Be polite,’ and she’ll back off. It’s a huge progress for her, a little at a time.”

Rosie is a homebody and prefers routine. When friends visit, they’re warned to avoid keeping drinks or food setting out on any tables. Jordan states their Rosie motto clearly to visitors, “Don’t trust the pig.”

Rosie sleeps in her own bed and gives “snout” kisses to Jordan and Lis. Both like the uniqueness of owning a pig.

“It’s definitely a conversation starter,” says Jordan. ♦