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If I get a tiny rat leash, can I walk my rats? I know rats can get diseases from other animals from walking in grass/on the ground, but what if I kept the rat on my shoulder? Is this too stressful for a shoulder trained rat?
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Reply by piss dude -.-
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depends on the rat. sum can be leash trained and enjoy it, sum hate it. sum like being outside, sum get freaked out. if u wanna try it start slow . i never leash trained any of my rats but i did take them outside sumtimes, they trusted me to protect them so they never wandered far plus they knew there names and would (usully xD) come when called
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Reply by cal ⁉¿?
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Super late reply so I don't know if you still need the advice but it honestly depends on the rat. I've taken a few of my rats outside before (in a carrier) and they were relatively fine. It's important to note that rats are prey animals and may get startled easily from public noises.
Also I don't recommend using a leash, use a harness instead. Mainly to keep the rat from falling of your shoulder.