How to Train a Rat to Jump

Many people enjoy showing off their pets, and what better way to impress your friends than to show off your rat's amazing tricks. Training your rat to jump is a fun and easy trick to try with your rat.

Things You'll Need

  • Rat treats
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Instructions

    • 1

      Sit on the floor and spread your legs into a V-shape.

    • 2

      Place your rat on one leg and hold a treat in your hand on the opposite side.

    • 3

      Wave the treat around so your rat knows it's over there and then tell him to jump.

    • 4

      Reward him immediately with the treat as soon as he jumps to get the treat.

    • 5

      Repeat Steps 1 through 4 until he gets bored.

    • 6

      Continue to train your rat frequently to jump. As he becomes more efficient at listening to your command and jumping, reward him with treats less frequently, such as after every two or three jumps. Soon he will be jumping on verbal command.