Adding a Ferret to a One Ferret Household
When adding a new ferret to your one ferret household, it is very important that you keep it as stress free as possible for both your new ferret and your old ferret. Having a new ferret invade her territory is going to be very stressful for your old ferret, and dealing with a new environment and a new cage mate is going to be stressful for your new ferret. However, there are some things you can do to make the integration easier on both ferrets.
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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 traits combined with their innate intelligence make them well suited to clicker training.
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Common Behavior Problems and Solutions for Ferrets
There are a number of common ferret behavioral issues that you will probably run into as a ferret owner. These issues can become exasperating, but with a few easy tips, you can successfully rid your ferret of these bad habits.
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Famous Ferrets!
Ferrets are making their way onto your television screens! In the past twenty years, ferrets have been featured or have made appearances in television shows, commercials, and movies. Sometimes these are positive appearances, and sometimes they focus on some of the more negative stereotypes about ferrets.
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Ferret Enrichment
Domesticated ferrets don’t have nearly the amount of stimuli in their environment that they need, which is where the concept of “ferret enrichment” comes into play. But what is ferret enrichment? Why is it important, and what can we as ferret owners do to enrich our ferrets’ lives?
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Games to Play with Your Ferret
No matter how many fun toys you get for your ferret, one of his favorite toys is always going to be you, his owner. There are a variety of fun activities and games that you and your ferret can engage in to make playtimes even more fun.
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Introducing a New Ferret Into The Group
When you introduce a new ferret to your fuzzy family, be prepared for some jumping around, dooking, biting, hissing and more! It is natural for your ferrets to be suspicious of and even hostile towards a new fuzzy. You are introducing a new animal into their home, and there is bound to be some friction.
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Introducing Your Ferret to Children
Many people have the misconception that ferrets cannot get along with children and that they will even attack them. The truth is that ferrets will no more attack a child than a dog or a cat would. It is perfectly safe to introduce children to your ferret and to allow children to play with her. However, there are certain things you should do to minimize stress for your ferret and keep her and the children safe.
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Introducing Your Ferret to Strangers
Meeting new people can be stressful for your ferret and a little intimidating for the people they meet! But with a few helpful tips, you can make the introductions as stress free as possible for everyone involved.
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Litter Train Your Free Roam Ferret
Allowing your ferret to have the run of your home doesn't mean you have to deal with "accidents" in every room. Free roam ferrets can be litter trained, and the methods are similar to those you would use for ferrets restricted to only one room. With a little patience and effort, you can train your free roam ferret to use designated toilet areas.
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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 out in the room. As with any other ferret training, the key to success with litter training is persistence and patience!
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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 we will discuss what it is, what it does, and when you should use it.
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Toys, Toys, Toys!
A ferret that has no toys to play with can become unhappy, bored and depressed, which can lead to destructive behaviors (eating fabric, digging in the litter box, etc) and even health problems! So what kinds of toys are best? What can you do to keep your ferret from getting bored with its toys? And how can you make sure that the toys you choose are safe?
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Training With Piddle Pads
Though many people associate the use of Piddle Pads® with dogs, these handy training aids are perfect for ferrets too! Piddle Pads can be very helpful to ferret owners for assisting in training, protecting your
carpets, and more. But how can you train your ferret to use them, and when and where should you use them?
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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 nip when they play, but that’s just how they interact with each other. Their skin is thicker than ours, and they don’t realize that biting hurts. It is a ferret owner’s job to train the ferret not to bite, and this can usually be done fairly easily as long as you have patience and the right techniques!
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Training Your Ferret To Use A Harness & Lead
Taking walks with your ferret can be a fun and enriching experience for both you and your ferret. However, you can't just slip a harness and leash on your ferret and take off for an afternoon in the park. Before ever venturing outside, you must train your ferret to wear and feel comfortable with a harness and leash. Below we will discuss how you can do this and how to translate that training into safe outdoor fun!
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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 stemming from their past and will need different treatment than other ferrets.
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