A-Frame
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Step 1:
Start by using a treat to lure your rat over the A-frame. Do this back and forth a few times, rewarding on both sides.
Start by using a treat to lure your rat over the A-frame. Do this back and forth a few times, rewarding on both sides.
Step 2:
Once your rat gets the idea, begin to gradually fade out your hand. You can do this by making your gestures less and less prominent each time, until just pointing at the A-frame cues your rat to go over it.
Once your rat gets the idea, begin to gradually fade out your hand. You can do this by making your gestures less and less prominent each time, until just pointing at the A-frame cues your rat to go over it.
Step 3:
All that's left is to add in distance. Do this by gradually scooting the A-frame further and further away from your lap, each time cueing your rat to go over it and rewarding them. Continue to increase the distance until you are happy.
All that's left is to add in distance. Do this by gradually scooting the A-frame further and further away from your lap, each time cueing your rat to go over it and rewarding them. Continue to increase the distance until you are happy.
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