Training Day 1: Establishing a Connection Between the Primary and Secondary Reinforcer
2:37
Training days 2 to 5: Passing Through a Short Tunnel
3:45
Training Week 2: Touching a Target Stick
4:29
Training Week 3 (Four Days) and Training Week 4 (Three days): Changing the Cage Through a Tunnel
6:27
Results: Learning Latency in Clicker-Trained or Observationally-Trained Rats
7:28
Conclusion
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This method can help to answer key questions in the emerging field of environment strategies for laboratory rodents, such as the stress reduction in routine husbandry procedures. The main advantage of this technique is that it can help to improve
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This protocol introduces a method of cage change for rats via clicker training. Rats learn the desired behavior not only by direct training but also by observational learning. The implementation of this fast and easy protocol might help to improve well-being and hygiene in rodent facilities.