Your pet mouse can be a fun pet. They are intelligent and can be taught to do a number of tricks such as standing up to beg for food, hop through a hoop, push a small ball with his nose, among others. The technique is relatively simple. You need to lure your mouse toward the desired behavior with a food treat. Oat cereal rings work well for training. Reward your mouse as he gets close to the desired behavior and over time require him to be more and more precise with the trick. Small steps work best. Introduce a command word to get your mouse started but always have the food reward available. Keep training sessions fun and short – no more than a half hour at a time. If your mouse seems distracted, stop and start again another day. Be patient and never punish your mouse. Contact your Cedar Park, TX vet to learn more.