Reel In A String
Props:
- Weight
- String
- Small Object
Step 1:
Start by tying your string to your small object, and place the other end under the weight. Now place your finger under the string and show it to your rat. Click and reward them for any interactions with the string, until they begin biting/pulling it (if necessary rub a treat on it to get them interested).
Start by tying your string to your small object, and place the other end under the weight. Now place your finger under the string and show it to your rat. Click and reward them for any interactions with the string, until they begin biting/pulling it (if necessary rub a treat on it to get them interested).
Step 2:
Once your rat is biting/pulling the string, slosly fade out your hand until your rat is finding and biting the string on their own.
Once your rat is biting/pulling the string, slosly fade out your hand until your rat is finding and biting the string on their own.
Step 3:
Gradually require your rat to pull the string more and more times before rewarding them.
Gradually require your rat to pull the string more and more times before rewarding them.
Step 4:
Finally, only reward your rat for pulling the item in all the way.
Finally, only reward your rat for pulling the item in all the way.
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