Scruffing: Handling Your Ferret as Her Mother Would
Scruffing can be a very effective disciplinary technique, but it also comes in handy in other situations. However, many ferret owners are unsure of how or when to scruff. Below…
Clicker Training Your Ferret
Do you think that clicker training is just for dogs? Think again! Ferrets have been bred to have a high level of curiosity and well developed problem solving abilities. These…
Ferret Enrichment
As you probably know, ferrets are very intelligent animals! They have a high capacity for learning that lends itself to a natural curiosity, and their various senses give them a…
Introducing a New Ferret Into The Group
One of the questions I hear most frequently is "I just got a new ferret, how do I introduce him/her to my ferrets?" This can be an interesting experience, especially…
Working with Abused Ferrets
It is a sad fact that there are lots of ferrets out there in pet stores and shelters who have been abused or neglected. These ferrets will frequently have issues…
Litter Training Your Ferret
That’s right, ferrets can be litter trained! While they usually aren’t as consistent about it as cats, ferrets can be trained to use the litter box in their cages and…
Training Your Ferret Not to Bite
If you’ve owned ferrets, chances are you’ve heard someone say “I don’t like ferrets, they bite and they’re mean.” This couldn’t be further from the truth! Ferrets, especially kits, do…
Litter Training Your Ferret
That’s right, ferrets can be litter trained! While they usually aren’t as consistent about it as cats, ferrets can be trained to use the litter box in their cages and…