Chinchillas can be trained. Chinchillas are one of the smarter rodents. Their IQ is roughly equivalent to that of a 6-year-old child. After a long period of training, chinchillas can learn some actions. The chinchilla's vision is very poor, but the chinchilla's hearing and sense of smell are very good, and it can also receive the instructions given by the breeder.

Methods for training chinchillas

1. Food induction method:

The breeder can prepare some raisins and put each raisin Divide into three equal parts. When the breeder trains the chinchilla, he first issues the command. If the chinchilla successfully executes the command, he can reward the chinchilla with a raisin. If the chinchilla does not complete it or completes it incorrectly, the breeder needs to repeat the command until the chinchilla obeys the command.

2. Odor induction method:

Chinchillas have a very sensitive sense of smell. Breeders can prepare induction sprays and pee pads used by chinchillas, and place these items on Where the breeder wants the dog to urinate. The chinchilla may choose a fixed location to urinate based on the smell. If it fails once, the breeder needs to clean the location where the chinchilla urinates and try several times until it succeeds.

3. Memory induction method:

Chinchillas have a certain memory ability. The breeder can call the chinchilla’s name before feeding to match the eating instructions, and give out the words to play before playing. instruction. After a period of time, the chinchilla will do the right thing after hearing the fixed instructions. Of course, the chinchilla is very independent. This process may take a long time and requires the persistence of the breeder to be effective.