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How do you train your pet rat to sit on your shoulder?

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Rats are curious animals. They are built to be able to run, hide, and climb. Sit down with you rat and let it crawl over you. Eventually it will crawl on your shoulder. When it does, very slowly, making sure not to let your pet fall, stand up. Slowly walk around the room. Try this everyday until you can jog with your rat on your shoulder.

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