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Taming and teaching

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Question
I wanted to know he to tame a skittish mouse (Her name is Athena) and how to teach (breezi who is taming) to come to me when called.

Answer
Hi,

Here, for Athena:

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Mice-3824/2011/7/frightened-mouse.htm

And for Breezi-- not all mice are really smart enough for that, but I would do it like this: Two people, one table, mouse on table. You have followed enough of there steps in the preceding answer that the mouse  trusts you for treats. Something like a little soy yogurt is great; or half a sunflower seed or a rice krispie.  

Mouse is on one side, one person calls he rename and the other guides her toward that person, who gives her a treat. Then the other person does. Guide her until she has figured it out.

Likely she may just learn the tone of voice rather than her name as opposed to another word-- don't expect the two to learn different names. That doesn't matter :)

Have fun!

Squeaks n giggles,

Natasha