Figure-8 Around Feet
Step 1:
Start by using a treat to lure your rat around your feet, rewarding after every weave. I recommend using a liquid treat for this initial bit.
Start by using a treat to lure your rat around your feet, rewarding after every weave. I recommend using a liquid treat for this initial bit.
Step 2:
After you've done this several times, begin to only reward after several weaves.
After you've done this several times, begin to only reward after several weaves.
Step 3:
Now gradually begin to fade out the lure, using your hand to motion your rat in the right
direction as opposed to leading them with treats.
(Don't forget to reward in various places to encourage a continuous weave!)
Now gradually begin to fade out the lure, using your hand to motion your rat in the right
direction as opposed to leading them with treats.
(Don't forget to reward in various places to encourage a continuous weave!)
Step 4:
Finally finish fading out your hand and continue gradually increasing the number of figure-8's your rat must do before you reward them.
Finally finish fading out your hand and continue gradually increasing the number of figure-8's your rat must do before you reward them.
Video Tutorial:
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