Saturday, December 4, 2010

Tilly

Alright. This has probably been my favorite part of the semester...going with my roommate Ashley to her psychology lab to watch her train her rat, Tilly.

This is when they first brought Tilly out. Tilly really loves Ashley, and was ready to come out to be trained. They'll use treats, but mostly Tilly is motivated by being where she is happy.

This is me with Tilly on my shoulder. Tilly is very friendly, and I took to her much better than I thought I would. I really have an aversion to rats, but I sometimes forget that Tilly is a rat.

Ashley and her partner, Katie, have taught Tilly to do a couple of things. One thing that Katie has taught Tilly is how to climb across from one table to another using a rope.



As you can see, Tilly really loves Ashley.

Ashley has taught Tilly how to jump from one table to another. I think she's pretty talented, especially for a rat.



In this next one, Tilly jumps again. Ashley rewards her with a Cheerio at the end.


What do you think?

4 comments:

  1. Tilly looks really fun, Rachel.Ashley must have worked really hard to trian Tilly.And,good job,Tilly!That must have been very hard jumping.Now look what you did Rachel!I want Tilly much more now,oh,I really want Tilly!(And all because of you Rachel!) No,really I am not angry,I just REALLY WANT TILLY.I Love you Rachel! Good night!XOXOXO

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  2. Oh!My name is NOT,NotApplicable it is CHARITY.I did not know you where suppose to do that.Bye Rachel.OXOXOX

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  3. CHARITY said...Rachel the days have been getting long waiting for you and Tilly.I"ve watched the videos five times now.Last night I woke up at four o"clock because I thghout that it was friday!So you can see that I am actually very ,really,excited for you and Tilly to come!Goodnight!OXOXOXOX

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  4. Hey!my name is Emily (Mrs Tittlemouse!)just so you know! I think Tilly is so CUTE!her name should have been Teaspoon! I love the videos Rachel and I just love your Blog!and I love the background for "Post a comment"Ithink this is wonderful and I love it!
    And I love Tilly!
    Emily

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