Tummy Tickles! This is a good game to bond with your rat and show them that you are the true alpha rat. You simply tickle your rat's tummy. You can either flip them over on the floor, or hold them in your hand, and gently tickle their tummy. It should always be short and quick. This game will teach your rat to be more trusting of you. Rats hate to be on their backs. By playing this game with them, they will slowly become more and more comfortable with it, to the point that they will eventually stay laying on their back without you having to keep them pinned down to enjoy their tummy tickle.