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

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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!

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!

I can't say enough about the wonder of pet rats (they are my favorite pets of all time!) and of the wonderful Debbie Ducumon, who not only writes the best books on these fabulous creatures, but is also warm and accessable (she once answered the phone when I called with an emergency (no vets seem to know what to do with rats, which I find extremely strange and sad), and she answered by concerns perfectly. Didn't seem at all put out that a stranger would call her. God Bless the Rat Lady and her SpazRatz!

This book is perfect for rat lovers. The huge variety of games and tricks in this book is amazing, with clear explanations, descriptions and beautiful photos. The author is full of knowledge and experience, and her warmth, love and respect for these wonderful, little animals is obvious. A lovely book, well worth having, and a great way of learning how to have fun with your rat.

Excellent ideas for training your rat. The guide tells you how to build mazes, and play games with your pet. It is a great guide if you want to have some fun with your rat. Rats are very smart, loveable, and they will enjoy time spent playing with their owners.

I have read several books on pet rats, and the contents are quite similar. This one is different. Besides basic information about rat care, it povides a lot of details about plans and designs to train pet rats. This might be the only book a pet owner needs.

This book covers completely different territory than any other rat book I have seen. It is not about care and feeding but specifically to help learn about rats, how to train them, and it's full of useful advice. The stories and pictures are great entertainment. State of the art terms of science and learning. See TED series video on rat training and the project that uses them in Africa to find mines, diagnose TB, and to look for people in rubble after earthquakes. We have enjoyed our rats so much more since we got the book.

Not only are there great tricks and techniques available in this book, but you also learn how your rats try to communicate to you and it helps you to really bond with your furry friends.

I had the great fortune of meeting The Rat Lady, Debbie Ducommun, several years ago in Chico, CA. I had just moved to town and she lived a few blocks away. She invited me into her home to visit her many rattie friends, and it was a glorious experience! I am a HUGE rat lover. They are not starter pets. They are extremely intelligent, very loving and affectionate, and should always be treated with the greatest respect.

This wonderful book will help you teach your rattie all kinds of things! But, really, your rattie will be the one to teach you, that he is a creature of utmost intellect and Spirit!

This book is great! It has step-by-step instructions and is easy to understand. Rats are amazing pets and are extremely intelligent; they are able to learn all kinds of tricks quickly with the help of this book (for the humans). Training helps strengthen the human-rat bond and will make for hours of fun!