See-Saw
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Step 1:
Begin by using a treat to slowly lure your rat over the see-saw. Reward every few steps, and make sure to stop the see-saw from tipping over too suddenly (as this can scare the rat). I recommend using a liquid treat for the initial training, as this allows you to reward your rat continuously.
Begin by using a treat to slowly lure your rat over the see-saw. Reward every few steps, and make sure to stop the see-saw from tipping over too suddenly (as this can scare the rat). I recommend using a liquid treat for the initial training, as this allows you to reward your rat continuously.
Step 2:
After several repetitions, begin to only reward after your rat has tipped over the see-saw.
After several repetitions, begin to only reward after your rat has tipped over the see-saw.
Step 3:
Finally you want to fade out the lure. You can do this by gradually starting to make less and less obvious movements towards the see-saw, until just pointing at it cues your rat to walk over it.
Finally you want to fade out the lure. You can do this by gradually starting to make less and less obvious movements towards the see-saw, until just pointing at it cues your rat to walk over it.
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