Circle Around Your Lap
Step 1:
Begin by sitting down cross legged. Now use a treat to lure your rat around your lap, rewarding them periodically.
Begin by sitting down cross legged. Now use a treat to lure your rat around your lap, rewarding them periodically.
Step 2:
After you've done this several times, gradually begin to fade out the lure, motioning more with your hand instead and rewarding in various places.
After you've done this several times, gradually begin to fade out the lure, motioning more with your hand instead and rewarding in various places.
Step 3:
Once you have completely faded out the lure, just pointing should cue your rat to circle your lap.
Once you have completely faded out the lure, just pointing should cue your rat to circle your lap.
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