Questions for any rat experts

[widersails]

Hi, I've just been offered a 10 month old dumbo rat. This is awesome cause ive been asking around for quite awhile now. I wanted to know if 10 months is too old to start a new bond with a rat and have a strong connection with him/her , also Im interested in whistle training. is 10 months too old to start something like this??? Thank you

 

[SQ]

10 months is not too old.
See articles on trust training to help you bond.
Some suggestions and links can be found here viewtopic.php?f=22&t=8898&p=121175#p121175

But rats need to live with at least one other same sex friend so you will need to get two rats.

 

[jorats]

One rat that I truly bonded with was 18 months old when I got her. She was so amazing and she always wanted to be with me.
CongRATS!!!!

 

[Quinnchilla]

It is never "too old" to bond with a rat.
But you certainly need to have 2 rats. Rats are extremely social animals and have to live in at least pairs if not more. They require a lot more attention, space, and research than most people think. If you haven't really researched rats you should make sure they are a pet that will suit you.

Also what is whistle training?

(I live in Montreal as well right now)

 

[cotton+lycra]

Also what is whistle training?

:yeah: