Shoulder Train

While our furry friends provide companionship, they also can learn to listen to commands and understand what we want them to do. Ferrets are not like dogs that desire to please, but with a little coercion and bribery, you can teach them all kinds of tricks and commands. more »

While it may seem like chinchillas are just large mice to the average pet owner, those of you who own one know that they can provide great companionship, and hours of entertainment. If you want to develop a closer bond with your chinchilla or just want to teach him a new trick, here are some things you can do to shoulder train your... more »

Pet hamsters are often lively and affectionate characters, making them a wonderful choice to teach simple actions and tricks. Impress your friends and bond with your pet by shoulder training your hamster. With some gentle handling and a little patience, you shouldn't have any trouble teaching your hamster this fun trick. more »

Most socialized cockatiels will enjoy riding on your shoulder. They are lightweight and small enough in size, that having them ride on your shoulder is a often a good way to spend time with your bird friend. Some cockatiels will get on your shoulder on their own, others might need a little training. more »

It might surprise you, but rats are good pets. Not only are they fairly easy to take care of, but they're intelligent animals who learn quickly. One easy trick is to train your rat to sit on your shoulder as you walk around. more »