Back-Chaining Agility
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Step 1:
Start by training each of the obstacles in your course individually. Before moving on, your rat should be able to complete each obstacle on their own without any help.
Start by training each of the obstacles in your course individually. Before moving on, your rat should be able to complete each obstacle on their own without any help.
Step 2:
Now set up your entire agility course in order. Using a treat, lure your rat through the last obstacle on your course, then reward them.
Now set up your entire agility course in order. Using a treat, lure your rat through the last obstacle on your course, then reward them.
Step 3:
Now lure your rat back to the last obstacle. This time, point them towards the obstacle, then reward them for completing it all on their own.
Now lure your rat back to the last obstacle. This time, point them towards the obstacle, then reward them for completing it all on their own.
Step 4:
Lure your rat to your 2nd to last obstacle. Lure them through the obstacle, then reward them. Now cue your rat to go through your last obstacle. Reward your rat for completing the last obstacle without help.
Lure your rat to your 2nd to last obstacle. Lure them through the obstacle, then reward them. Now cue your rat to go through your last obstacle. Reward your rat for completing the last obstacle without help.
Step 5:
Now you want to lure your rat back to your 2nd to last obstacle. Wait until they've completed both the 2nd to last obstacle and last obstacle, then reward them.
Now you want to lure your rat back to your 2nd to last obstacle. Wait until they've completed both the 2nd to last obstacle and last obstacle, then reward them.
Step 6:
Repeat the previous steps for the rest of your obstacles.
Finally, you should start only rewarding your rat once they complete the entire obstacle course. Keep practicing until they master it to perfection!
Repeat the previous steps for the rest of your obstacles.
Finally, you should start only rewarding your rat once they complete the entire obstacle course. Keep practicing until they master it to perfection!
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