Shadow The Rat - Best Rat Tricks (Compilation)

It's been exactly one month and a day since Shadow passed away. This is a video I was meaning to make a while before she passed, as it chronicles my favorite tricks that we worked on together. When I train with the new rats now, I am forever thinking of Shadow. She was a joy to work with, and I'll never forget her sweet eagerness to learn.
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[@ShadowTheRat]

It's awesome to see how many people have been inspired to train their rats by Shadow - for anyone looking for tips on how to train some of these tricks I'm going to link a video I made featuring Shadow and several of my other rats that shows the step by step bits of teaching 10 tricks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4PLZaqbgpZsp8U Good luck and happy training!

[@lifewithjordan8450]

Are you dutch bcz i saw the coins and there Nederlands

[@trixaicu]

I miss rats so much. I want to thank you for widening the view of rsts. I do socialize fosters for my local Humae society. So you videos help them as well

[@royyyyyyyyyy]

I've started training and I didn't even realize how smart my rats were! They pick up tricks faster than I thought they would. They seem happier too. I think learning makes them happy

[@opalwithasideofbird3234]

I want a rat badly

[@Anne-bl5ib]

Can you train hamsters? Probably not, they aren't as smart. However I can't get a rat because they are quite expensive.

[@keylia000]

**Robber comes** “Call 911” Rat: **CALLS 911**

[@lordwarlockthangwrath8662]

Rat : *calls cops in queekish* rakrikitajas arikrish grakisherosh!

[@OdaVenom]

Rat: *Steals money from robber's wallet*

[@mellowchamallow9699]

this

[@imbored6135]

Mellow Chamallow ?

[@spaghetto9836]

The operator would actually hear those squeakish gibberish sounds ppl make in cartoons when they're on the other side of the call, LMBO.

[@ShadowTheRat]

It's been exactly one month and a day since Shadow passed away. This is a video I was meaning to make a while before she passed, as it chronicles my favorite tricks that we worked on together.

[@sister_of_shane_3945]

Shadow The Rat I love you so much yours so nice to the rats by the way I have had to mice 🐭 for 6 months to 1 year now what would be a easy trick to teach them😍

[@sister_of_shane_3945]

Sorry 2

[@Aiv3rs]

the video made me cry ._. watching him knowing that he wasn't here anymore

[@ShadowTheRat]

Spin, paw, or come would be some of the best first tricks to train your mice. After that, I usually train either backup, agility, or fetch.

[@nothanks4547]

Aiv3rs same :’(

[@putrefiedprim]

Shadow's real talent was her ability to bring us all together.

[@asylumchoir4586]

Dearest Giant Rat, Beautifully well said and I completely agree with this. Thank you for commenting. 😊 ❤️🕊💫🐾🌎🐾✨🕊❤️

[@ravennas.2736]

Very true and a nice thought.

[@youdroppedsomething4334]

Yes, *Giant rat* . Lol

[@shanicemiller5520]

How tf did I reach here

[@user-ig8hn9im9n]

Молодчина мышка!!!

[@hanswelder]

You could train hundreds for a big bank robbery. Genius video :D

[@ravennas.2736]

Hansen Welder..there was a movie some years ago called Willard about a bunch of criminal rats. I think they were trained for revenge not bank robbery. Of course the rats turned on the bad guy. Must have been interesting to train so many.

[@hanswelder]

@@ravennas.2736 Haha, I really hear them saying "you are a criminal rat" :-)

[@hanswelder]

@dion one Would make sense :-)

[@nutanub9255]

Grand rat auto

[@privateamaxing8422]

Ravenna S. Ben, the leader of the rats

[@lost68er1]

It is really painful that such beautiful, smart animals have such a short time on earth. I would have said: Shadow for president! She was definitely smarter than some politicians ...

[@jennifermarks4295]

Lol that rat may be smarter then me XD

[@sunklake]

@@shawesomeshclll8112 exactly like donald trump!

[@zoebidule3397]

Oui ! Certainly !

[@itswhatever8471]

@@cheesy5651 everyone isn't fit to run for office, like rn

[@joelspringman7748]

It's up to us to give them as much happiness as possible in their short lives.

[@Keldor314]

I just love the way she looks up to check for a reward after each penny in the "bank".

[@ZaZa-uf6ze]

Умняшка

[@LEO-xo9cz]

Just like a dog.

[@caryapple]

That’s exactly what I thought too.

[@BirdmanVeganFuture]

Such smart animals, like dogs. We need to petition to ban Cruel Glue Traps, Posion bait in favor of catch release or birth control and staying cleaner. Also stop needless animal testing as cosmetics on them or bunnies

[@theishiopian68]

I like how his brain is the size of an arduino but like 100 times more powerful and capable of unsupervised learning. Mother nature is the best engineer.

[@mayahokoroafor6343]

2:40 the way she looks up after each coin ❤❤🧡💛💚💚💙

[@kertamo6721]

Sorry for your loss. What a precious little friend you had. R.I.P., Shadow.

[@chowwanhoong6084]

Wow, Shadow was really intelligent. May she rest in peace and reborn in Happy Realm.

[@23daughters]

All rats are very intelligent. Humans shamefully underestimate every animal but ourselves.

[@imapig2025]

Shadow was adorable. The worst thing about rats is they don't live long enough. I love these brilliant pocket pets. Shadow was amazing, you could be a professional rat trainer!

[@achingjack]

shadow's best tricks cured my depression thank you

[@achingjack]

I watched it again and this time it cured my anxiety thank you

[@ambriadanielsband4132]

@@achingjack Jack have you found Gotcha the Cockatoo? Alot of ppl post it helps them with depression too. Good luck :)

[@KayipYildiz]

mine too

[@imbored6135]

whatsthepointof9 Yeah I agree. They should stop trying to make it a joke.

[@spiralchild3680]

@@sofiiamarusyn its an expression tho, a lot of ppl struggling with these problems make these jokes. I get what youre saying but humor helps cope sometimes yknow

[@thundersuckler5194]

RIP Shadow. Rats are so amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@Hawkadoodle]

4:03 And that, ladies and gentlemen, is what Bob Ross and Picaso's child would create; a true master piece. Rest in peace, Shadow the Rat ;-;

[@cougar231000]

a Rat-sterpiece......

[@dillweedwtf]

I would get my rat to do a bunch of paintings and sell them. We would split the money 50/50.

[@Brutaltronics]

1. put money in the piggy bank 2. fetch money from purse 3. take money from the bank that's the only logical progression for Shadow's training

[@user-hf9qx8xm8l]

Какая же ты умница! Какие же они всё таки милые!!👍👍👍👍👍Я в шоке!!

[@eliseheartless4636]

I love how intelligent rats are. How long does it usually take you to teach a new trick to your rat?

[@meowyimeow]

Your videos bring me so much joy. I couldn’t stop laughing when Shadow was painting! Thank you for sharing this part of your life with the world. RIP Shadow

[@gurman743]

I think this picture can cost 1000$ on eBay

[@38911bytefree]

INSANE. I know that rats were smart ... but this next level.

[@superbmediacontentcreator]

What a bright and energetic creature. You've spent endless hours training her... I am so sorry that these guys only live a couple of years...

[@robinwaterson7850]

RIP Shadow ❣️😇 🐀💞🐀

[@pinkpaws3026]

Wow, i never knew dogs came in pocket size! #Pocketdogs

[@smoke420chillandromeda8]

😂 lol

[@reptilepig9705]

I call mine shoulder puppies.

[@user-mc2sf1vx7w]

Какая умная крыса

[@Nikki.Penguin]

Chihuahuas come in a similar size.

[@MrSen4lifE]

These are way too smart to be dogs.

[@nameirrelevant387]

Shadow you will truly be missed, as I am sure you are in rat heaven teaching your fellow brotheren some new tricks. Much love,- from Torrance CA.

[@denisekeeney6288]

Seeing her painting was darling. Well done little buddy

[@mailman1052]

I know that was the best one

[@user-nw3yf2wr8g]

I hope, She's got a lot of goodies and cottony hammock in pet heaven.

[@robertapearson3507]

What an amazing rat she was. You obviously spent many hours training Shadow. Rats are so very intelligent. Thanks for sharing this wonderful memory of her. 👵🏻🐾💕🇨🇦

[@HighwayRamos]

This clever rat would've put more thought into answering KZbin's advertising surveys than me. RIP Shadow.

[@dapoet200]

Wow Shadow was an amazing rat and friend. I'm sorry she passed. But she made a wonderful impact on the world because of you and your love and patience training and taking care of her. Thanks so much for sharing videos of Shadow!

[@chykcha]

Such a beautiful wee creature! 😍

[@greenscarab2]

I love rats. I think they are one of the most misunderstood animals on the earth. But thanks to videos like this we see how smart and affectionate they are. Makes great pets, but need attention or will get depressed and lonely. Thank you for this video, its really a good one😊🎈💕

[@a.stewart2641]

Aww, sweet Shadow was brilliant! So sad their life is so short.

[@nancyrivas5917]

Adorableeee extremely intelligent!!! She is in heaven noww!!!!

[@TheRicochet18]

Those are some amazing tricks and I am so sorry Shadow isn't in your home anymore but she will always be in your heart and judging by all the time and effort you put into caring for her she had a wonderful life I am sure. Thank you for being a wonderful pet owner (from someone who works in a vet hospital) :)

[@lisasummer701]

Omg the painting one is so cute 😭😭

[@ImSPOTon]

I thought so too.....the way she adjusts the paintbrush in her mouth before painting

[@isabeltheacegal3384]

This video is so frigging cute, she was such a good rat, I gasped softly whenever I saw her pick up something with her little hands

[@betsyveritas1055]

Shadow was an unbelievably intelligent & well trained character. Very sweet. So sorry for your loss.

[@bohemianrat8191]

Wow. Shadow really was a unique, intelligent and special rat. I understand how hard it is to lose a rat so dear to your heart. My three rats just passed away within the last few months, all were pretty close to three years and one was a a little over three. I love your channel and enjoy watching your videos. You have great content that I can't seem to find anywhere else (like your fetch tutorial vid) I had an old channel that I did some trick videos with my late rats but I've decided to start fresh with a new channel, I think it's better that way. I will be getting a few new ratties soon, I can't stand to be ratless. Keep up the good work!

[@ShadowTheRat]

I'm so sorry about your ratties, it truly is so hard to see them go after only a few years with them. Its amazing how much you can bond with such a small creature in such a short amount of time. Shadow was the last of my first trio of rats, and she definitely inspired me to train them. She was a mischievous little rattie, but that's part of what made her so much fun to work with. One of my solaces is that she died of spontaneous natural causes that I couldn't control, and that she was content until the day she went. It's so hard for me to imagine being ratless right now, and I hope that time doesn't come anytime soon. Getting Cookie and Cream definitely helped me when I was grieving over Shadow, and they were more of a "surprise" purchase (someone posted an add for young rats on craigslist in my town, which is so rare that I had to jump on the chance). I hope you get the chance to get some ratties soon, they really are one of the best companions out there :)

[@JustKube]

i cri about your rat 😔

[@i.381]

RIP Shadow. Wonderful tricks, gorgeous pet rat.

[@whoknowswho7494]

Clever girl! I'm sorry for your loss. They just don't live long enough. If only people knew how wonderful rats really are...

[@andreaidesalvo9738]

I am certain that you worked with dear Shadow for awhile perfecting the tricks that was done. Amazing!! Sorry that little Shadow is gone! But you have the memories of these precious moments!!!

[@Karen-xe7dj]

What an incredible job you did with Shadow! Rats are great pets but their life is too short! Shadow was special!

[@ravennas.2736]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Shadow was incredible. So clever So cute. I'm laughing and crying. Once she learned how to take money from your purse, did you find and on line orders for ratty products lol? RIP sweet Shadow and thanks for the amazing videos.

[@margotrosendorn6371]

Rats are so smart! I'm glad to see Shadow gets lots of enrichment through trick training.

[@user-gf8uj6kq2y]

Какие умненькие, красивые крысочки!!! Я восхищаюсь!!! Это видео лишний раз доказывает что животные порой умнее многих людей!!!

[@DN-pn7rj]

Rats are very intelligent. You have a good bond with them. You get out of relationships what you put in. You obviously put in alot of time and love to get these results.😊

[@daniele77500]

Magnifique,très intelligent, adorable. Gros calins👍👍👍👍👍

[@MK-xu9zi]

I don't know what was cuter, Shadow stacking cups or painting mountains

[@mcmcbride3546]

You are a gifted trainer and god needed shadow to come home to entertain the children in heaven. God bless you and beautiful shadow

[@fatimaali7539]

That was clever xx RIP shadow 🖤😥

[@coweenuh453]

Was she featured in movies?!? This is seriously phenomenal. Wow! I just got my first three baby rats that I’ve had since i was a kid and I’m watching your videos for tips and literal “tricks” and I’m mind blown. You’re incredible and these little creatures are PHENOMENAL. thanks for sharing

[@klyncomedyshorts3252]

You taught the world how intelligent these creatures can be when well guided, that’s life at its best.....intelligence & better actions with guidance.

[@user-fq7mr7zg5y]

Это какая любовь у хозяина к своей крысье,терпение.Все так классно обустроил.Крыска прелесть!Умничка!🐁👏🏻👍🏽

[@getreal2977]

That was adorable. Thanks for sharing. Reminded me of a wild rat I brought home 43 years ago and my dad was first a bit shocked at first at the pretty large animal in my arms. It was a very early experience for me in my life with death as the rat was obviously poisoned. As I found him it looked very scared but calmed down in my company as I rubbed its head and back gently. My dad got a shoe box were we placed him in and I stayed with the rat until he eventually passed. Later we buried the rat in the box in a forest line by a park. That experience had a very profound, positive effect on my life as it shaped my general philosophy on life and dealing with other beings in general. I never forgot that rat in my life and do miss him very much.

[@herestay-dx1ui]

i will protect this sweet sweet baby forever she is so cute i love it

[@diannamarie464]

I honestly had no idea rats were so smart! 😃 Thanks for the video!

[@nolariot4507]

What a lovely, smart and talented girl she was! Thank you for sharing!

[@MoaMorgenstern]

This makes me miss my lovelies so much...have had 8 rats during like a 10 years span, but the last couple of years I haven’t had any since I had to move in with my dad and he’s allergic. But as soon as I get my own place I’ll get 3 of them. I miss it so much. Greetings from Sweden!

[@Korrieification]

What a lovely rat - she must’ve had a really stimulating and fun life!

[@martinak.6923]

Itys amazing and very incredible and sooooo cute

[@sosolene6507]

Your rat is super well educated, bravo!

[@nahdiasaltz6081]

Awww! I know I did not know Shadow..🙂 yet I loved watching her natural intellectual magical talent!🙏 BEAUTIFUL baby! I'm so sorry she's not with you.. but she is with all her friends in heaven. I truly believe you will reunite with her one day! Thank you for sharing her Fantabulous amazing talent! God Bless you and your little Shadow within her "New Life❣

[@ritathomson5675]

Wow what a joy! The patients that you, and your fluffy friends must have had with each other , and the time it it has taken for each trick, you must have spent a lot of time together! What comfort and blessing that was😇

[@nikkiperry1236]

Oh goodness it would be soooo cute if you were to have the whole mini brand set up like the store background, register like the whole works, then pack a "fake" mini brand order and then have shadow push the little buggy around like he's the one shopping..would be totally adorable! I never used to like rats until I got one for my daughter and he was the sweetest little thing and I fell in love, lol we now have 4 rats ❤

[@user-yy4mb3ns3m]

Какая умница! Супер !

[@thememoryhole9355]

How is this possible? It's so amazing. I can't even get my dog to do those things! I'm sorry for your loss. Shadow was a cool rat.

[@Jaden48108]

What a rat! So impressed by Shadow's intelligence.

[@sophiaaldred875]

Shadow was a real star. Simply the best!

[@AnonymousMouseVideos]

Awh, she was so cute, so sorry you lost her! What a smart rattie she was!

[@rachellemarie9291]

Awwww look at her with her little activities😍 so smart, good job training her! Rip Shadow😪

[@Piper8748]

Rats are super intelligent and wizards at problem solving. This video proves it

[@lisettelachat1870]

Which an Amazing little fellow just seen this and in tears RIP little talented one

[@twixthemouse8277]

My favourite is the waving trick, it's sooo cute!!

[@luciapatino2211]

Dodo. yes same he

[@twixthemouse8277]

Lucia Patino :D

[@luciapatino2211]

Dodo I love how she pushes her hand forward it is so cute

[@twixthemouse8277]

Lucia Patino YEAH SAME!! Sooo cute!!

[@dalygamingbros706]

Dumbo

[@ladykelshan99]

She's adorable!! You did such a great great job training her!! WOW!!

[@kathymachen8342]

So adorable! What a blessing to watch! Thank you!

[@oliviaok625]

She’s amazing!!! What a good girl 💕 animals are truly amazing I swear.

[@user-nh9cy2jz9k]

Какая прелесть. Какой же он умненький, просто чудо!!!!!

[@voluntasadvictorium5081]

вам подарить?у меня много.

[@raraavis3099]

Тут дело не в уме крыски, а в таланте хозяина.Как он научил этому?! Я в восторге, у самой две крысы, но не смогла их толком ничему научить.

[@user-pp8hs8nz8g]

@@raraavis3099 , правильнее, не ТОЛЬКО в уме крыски. Какой бы не был талантливый учитель, научить можно только того, кто способен учится. А так, я с вами согласен, конечно, конечно дрессировщик молодец.

[@raraavis3099]

@@weekbig вот тут вы не правы, крыс содержат минимум по две.(однополые).Им очень плохо без общения. Когда я этого ещё не знала, у меня жила одна крыска, так она всё время висела на краю клетки в попытках поймать меня. Грустное зрелище.Кстати, и одну крысу я не смогла научить таким трюкам. Дело во мне, видать я хреновый дрессировщик.))))

[@user-lb3or9ob9s]

👍👍👍 бравооо!! Я знала, что крысы умные, но что они еще и дрессировке поддаются...!!!🤔👍 Дрессировщик просто ГЕНИЙ!!!!👏👏👏👏

[@user-cb6zz7qb1k]

Какие молодцы, Ваши питомцы! Им в Цирке выступать 👍🥳

[@nicholas8nj]

What a beautiful smart rat. You have went over and beyond making a great friend as your pet. I'm sorry for the lost and know you were very patient and kind. She's in heaven and you got another wing " It's A Beautiful Life" 100% 💯 Thumbs up

[@Keilaron]

And years later, Shadow continues to amaze and inspire. 🖤🖤

[@laineywright2696]

Shadow deserves a Ph. D. in eagerness. It saddens me to hear that she is gone.

[@susanfurlong2002]

Shadow the rat is awesome, such patience is requured of training, just shows what you can do with an animal......it's fantastic! 😁😁😁

[@Joblessman667]

His modern art is amazing. 😀😀😆😆😂😁😁😂😂🤣🤣😘😅😃😃😊😊😊😉😉😆😆😀😀😀😀😁😁🤣😂😂🤣🤣🤣😃😃😃😄😄😍😄😅😅😅😆😆😆😀😀😀😀😀😀😁😁😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😋

[@sonictelephone1526]

How can people be frightened of these? They are so f'in cute 😍

[@randomvintagefilm273]

I'm so sorry for your loss, what an amazing little creature. You've brought a whole new appreciation for rodents!

[@user-kf7ic5xu2f]

Какая умница!

[@CalliopeCarina]

My God she is absolutely gorgeous! Rats are innately extremely intelligent, but kudos to you for how much time and energy you expended training this lovely girl. Fantatastic vid, and I just wished more people appreciated just what wonderful little animals and amazing pets ratties are! I love it so much! Thank you.

[@LEO-xo9cz]

Amazing animals. I had a rat as a pet for a good few years. One of the best pets I've ever had. Super intelligent and very social.

[@SweetTLuv]

Whoever disliked this video is crazy! These rats are absolutely amazing!! 😍👏👏👏👏👏👏❤

[@weinklent5082]

Some are probably due to them not liking the fact that the rat passed away? Maybe

[@nicholas8nj]

Some stupid people just don't get it! I'm glad for this adorable video.☺☺💯🇺🇸🌈🌹

[@nicholas8nj]

I like this video💯 percent In sharing it with the world . This rat is so talented and your so patient and dedicated @abc7news #abc7news

[@otiliaioan5348]

Yes Shadow could teach kids how to act.. I’m sure..

[@snickerdoodle6605]

@@weinklent5082 no maybe thy think training it is animal abuse or something

[@RLaraMoore]

What a beautiful memorial to Shadow! Definitely a God given rat. ^.~

[@ImSPOTon]

BRAVO! THAT was adorable....a very well trained & talented little guy.

[@haydenvierra3528]

I can’t stop watching Shadow, he is so lovely, I read that he had passed? And it brings tears to my eyes, I’ve lost my 3 and miss them so much

[@janinesilverlance5103]

That was genuinely amazing 🐾 Shadow was so cute 🐭 I am sorry to hear she passed over. She'll always be in your heart 💗

[@sallylane9243]

I loved shadow, she was an amazing rat and you where such a good mum to her xx

[@scottandersen420]

What a smart little animal!! Sorry to hear she passed away☹️

[@wolfhowl5691]

Wow so smart! ... Sorry for your loss. 😣 RIP Shadow

[@NinaYralskay]

Чудо, какая прелесть!

[@ladaakintyeva7580]

Обалдеть! Я в шоке! Какие молодцы! И хозяева и крысочка! Браво!!! :)

[@emeralddetailing]

He held the wallet open with his lttle arm!! Adorable

[@candiceseitz5798]

Rats really are awesome. I just wished they lived longer.