Product Description

Rats are the equal of dogs and cats in playfulness, personality, and intelligence--making them great pets for both children and adults. In fact, over half a million households in the US own a pet rat or mouse.

One of only a few books devoted entirely to rat training, The Complete Guide to Rat Training teaches you how to have fun and enhance the relationship you share with your pet rat. The step-by-step format thoroughly and concisely covers a variety of training topics, including positive reinforcement, clicker training, behavior modification, litter training, basic and advanced trick training, and how to set up games and science projects. The authoritative text explains how to read rat behavior and body language so you can understand your rat and learn the similarities between rats and humans. It includes plans and instructions for building training equipment such as mazes and intelligence tests, and provides guidelines that will facilitate a rat's adjustment to domestic life and help foster a lasting relationship between owner and pet. It also discusses the history of rat training, including tips from professional animal trainers who have trained rats for the entertainment industry.

Packed with color photographs and supplemented with scientific research, helpful tips, and illustrations, The Complete Guide to Rat Training provides the reader with a compact yet instructive manual that is informative, easy-to-read, and fun!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #50319 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 143 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780793806515
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Debbie Ducommun has a B.A. degree in animal behavior and over 18 years of experience working in the animal care industry with a background in training, nutrition, and health care. Known as "The Rat Lady," Debbie is internationally recognized as an expert on domestic rats. She lives in Chico, CA with her husband, Larry, and a varying number of pet rats.

Customer Reviews

Very well written.
This book is great. It's teaches you step by step exactly what to do. Very colorful illustrations and easy to read. I highly recommend it!

Awesome advice!
Within three lessons I was able to train my Eva to follow my hand into a carrying case (which previously terrified her), stand up on command, etc. I think she recognized the sound of the box of treats opening more than any verbal commands, though, lol!

Rat Saves Baby From Burning Building!
OK, it was a plastic baby from a cardboard building... so?? It's a pretty cute trick! The book was worth buying just for that picture. The rat is wearing a fireman's hat! eeeee!! I haven't read it all yet, but flipping through, this is a great quality book! Thanks Debbie!!