Is This Dominate Behavior

[Jenny Harrison]

I have to female girls. I got them two days ago. And they are about 2. One will constantly put herself in front of the other one when I hold them and then run up to my face and have to have their bodies near me face and they stare at me. And they are starting to lick my face to is any of this dominate behavior. I have added a pic of how close they need to be

 

[Wiebke]

Hi! Licking is friendly behaviour. When dealing with more dominant and sometimes jealous piggies, it is always advisable to feed, handle, groom and pick them up first, observing the existing hierarchy.

You may find these guides here helpful in understanding guinea pig social interactive behaviours:
Bonding: Illustrated Dominance Behaviours And Dynamics
Sow Behaviour
Understanding Prey Animal Instincts, Guinea Pig Whispering And Cuddling Tips
How To Pick Up And Weigh Your Guinea Pig

Getting Started - New Owners' Most Helpful Guides

 

[Merab]

Hello and welcome.
Those look like lovely piggies.
Please let’s see more pics.

 

[Jenny Harrison]

Ok here is pic from tonight lol

 

[Merab]

Beautiful piggies

 

[ElizaCavies]

This is normal and called nasal gazing. It is much more normal in females than males and this means that they are bonding with you. That is very quick! Well done! Are these your first piggies? They are gorgeous!