| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8882778 | Applied Animal Behaviour Science | 2018 | 32 Pages |
Abstract
In conclusion, short-term tickling of pet store rats improves ease of restraint with an unfamiliar handler. In comparison to low-calling rats, high-calling rats show less fear toward unfamiliar humans. Tickled rats had higher arousal levels based on fecal corticosterone, which may relate to their anticipation of interaction with humans. Overall, our results suggest that tickling pet store rats may improve some human-rat interactions, especially for tickled high-calling rats.
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Authors
Megan R. LaFollette, Marguerite E. O'Haire, Sylvie Cloutier, Brianna N. Gaskill,