[Fluffagrams]

Some Guinea pigs can be quite reluctant to be picked up and seem skittish around people and I've found that encouraging them not to see you as a threat by offering them a treat (such as their favourite vegetable) whilst you gently build up to stroking them can be helpful.

I've also found that they're more likely to allow you to pick them up if you get them to climb into a cuddle cup, snuggle sack or even something like a cardboard box (mine seem to love cardboard boxes and tubes).