Tunnel
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Step 1:
Start by training your rat to go through a thin hoop. Use a treat to lure them through it, then reward them on the other side.
Start by training your rat to go through a thin hoop. Use a treat to lure them through it, then reward them on the other side.
Step 2:
Once they happily go through the hoop, begin to gradually increase the length of the hoop (which should now be a short tunnel).
Once they happily go through the hoop, begin to gradually increase the length of the hoop (which should now be a short tunnel).
Step 3:
Finally, fade out your hand by making less and less obvious movements towards the tunnel. Continue fading out the lure until you can just point at the tunnel and your rat will run through it.
Finally, fade out your hand by making less and less obvious movements towards the tunnel. Continue fading out the lure until you can just point at the tunnel and your rat will run through it.
Video Tutorial:
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