The Complete Guide to Rat Training: Tricks and Games for Rat Fun and Fitness

I just read through this primer, having wanted to start learning more about animal behavior and training. I have rats, and thought this would be a good start! I appreciate that the author begins with information on understanding rats and their behavior and body language, as this is essential for anyone wanting to build a two way street of trust. There is a great section on behavioral training (how to introduce rats safely, how to train rats to be calmer around their humans or in other situations, etc) as well as the sections on more traditional trick training.

I bought this for my 12 year old daughter who got two baby male rats. She wanted to teach them tricks. She had done a lot of internet research, but this book was better because it spent some time explaining WHY tricks work. She didn't know she was learning about animal behavior, but that's exactly what this book taught her.The author's style was very accessible and the pictures were nice. I think my daughter's favorite part was the assessment to see how smart your rat is. Apparently she has one very smart rat and one "loveable little dummy". Sure enough, the smart one will learn any trick she tries to teach him. The other one would prefer to cuddle.I highly recommend this book to any rat owner who would like to enjoy his or her rats even more. I think your rats would agree. Most rats really love the attention and the stimulation this kind of interaction provides.

Great product, great quality/condition especially for a used book - - I love the way the author breaks the training concepts and techniques down into "bite-sized" easy to understand the basics of training and how rats think, learn, and communicate... Loved it, I would definitely recommend it to anyone that might be interested in learning more about rat training (or any other animal training for that matter!)

I haven’t got to do much reading in this book, but it’s by the same woman that wrote what I call the rat Bible, and from what I have read,It’s just as informative.

Love this book. Easy to understand. Lots of good reads inside. Already started to train my baby rats with what I've read

This book is great. I got it for my dad for Christmas because he is obsessed with how smart our rats are. He hasn't really read it and applied it to our rats yet, but looking through all the pictures of all the adorable baby rats has been fun. This book teaches you how to teach your rat little tricks like responding to his name, sitting still, going through obstacles, etc. Very informative. Also teaches you a bit about how to care for your rat. Since we've had rats for 10 years or more, we didn't need those instructions. But it is nice for new rat owners. :)

I love this book! It’s so informative of your pet rats, I’m constantly learning with this book! If you have a pet rat or thinking of getting one this book is for you

I love this book. I love rats. Anyone who wants to train their rats to learn tricks, must buy this. I've already taught one of my babies some tricks using a clicker. Rats are so smart and love people. They will love you even more after you read this book. Definitely worth reading and would recommend to anyone else.

I highly recommend this book and you do not have to be a scientist to understand it or use the information given. It is worth buying just for the read. I kept pet rats many years ago and recently adopted a solitary animal in need of re-homing and having read this book I am surprised by how much I didn't know - or even think about, eg. when the little lady licks and nibbles my hand I had no idea I was being 'groomed' - wow - at 66 yrs of age I should be so lucky!My only criticism is Amazon's RRP (currently £15.29)- way too expensive for a small book. I purchased my new copy from an alternative seller via Amazon at a third of the price.

The rats have barely looked at this book since I bought them it for Christmas, they've simply nibbled at the edges.I think I might have a pop at reading it myself.

... arrived dented and bent. :(

The best little rat book I've come across. It covers lots of issues as well as clear guidance on behaviour and health.

Some brilliant tips in here to keep your pet rats interested in you whilst they learn.Encourages your rats to engage their brain and bond with you at the same time.Good little book to read. :)