Rat Training

by Fields-Babineau, Miriam

• ISBN13: 9781933958682
• ISBN10: 1933958685
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-06-16
• Publisher: Lumina Media

Summary

No longer confined to the cage, rats today can be found everywhere from the silver screen to the winners' circle at shows, performing a wide variety of entertaining and complex behaviors. You don't need to invest a lot of time and money-rats make curious, intelligent companions; are low-maintenance pets; and are highly portable. A proponent of positive reinforcement, author and animal trainer Miriam Fields-Babineau offers interesting tidbits, tips, and techniques that will put your rat on the road to stardom-at home or away.

Author Biography

Miriam Fields-Babineau has been training rats and other animals professionally since 1978, and she owns and operates Training Unlimited Animal Training Animal Actors, Inc., in Amherst, Virginia. She provides animals for television, film, and advertising and has authored several books.

Table of Contents

Rat Array: The right rat for you	p. 8
Rat-a-Roost: Acclimation, nutrition, and health care	p. 22
Rat Domain: Cages, play areas, and toys	p. 40
Rat Manner: Social organization and behaviors	p. 52
Rat-a-Tat, Tap: The basics of training	p. 64
Rat on a Rope: Leash and harness training	p. 82
Scurry and Hurry: Agility training and shoulder riding	p. 98
Dogs, Cats, and Rats, Oh My!: Pets living in harmony	p. 114
The Great Rat Race: Shows, extreme challenges, and acting careers	p. 130
Conclusion	p. 148
Rat Clubs and Resources	p. 150
Glossary	p. 152
Index	p. 156
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