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Uploaded by on Dec 9, 2006

Grey does "through the hoop" "sit up" and "rollover", all on command, all in succession. No editing.
Check out GreyMalkin's article in Ferrets USA 2009 to read about our clicker training journey.

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  • Do all Ferrets bite, or do you have to train them not to? because my mom said that they bite alot, she had a freind that got boten by her ferrt but i think thats a lie!

  • When it comes to biting, ferrets are like dogs. They use their mouths like we use our hands; to grab things and play. Ferrets will put their mouths on people, but, much like dogs, MOST won't ever bite down. They won't cause you pain, or leave a mark. They will NOT draw blood, so in that respect they are much safer than a cat with claws. HOWEVER, just like dogs, there are a few ferrets who really do bite: A ferret might bite if she is being hurt, or if she has been abused in the past.

  • (continued from above) A ferret might bite if she is never handled. Worse, uneducated owners may even accidentally train her to bite! For example, a owner might teach a ferret that the way to tell him she wants to be put down is to bite. Or, when she is learning how roughly humans like to play, he might reenforce mouthing too hard with fun interactions until he has shaped biting. Be aware that some owners may lie when asked if their pet bites. Lastly, NEVER leave a baby to play with ANY pet.

  • @Ichijojichan

    I doubt ALL pets would do harm to a baby. I'd trust any house cat with my baby any day. I've never heard of cats going berserk and killing a baby lol.

  • @Five500Hundred Oh goodness no! I A ferret would never kill a baby. But would you leave a baby to play with a cat or dog? Babies learn about their world by grabbing things and, most often, trying to put those things in their mouths. Ferrets are simply NOT appropriate baby toys. This really shouldn't have to be said, but people possess a broad range of forethought and judgement. It's best not to set up our furry friends to fail in a situation they don't have experience with.

  • I want a ferret, i understand that they are like cats (of which i have had many) but more exotic and interesting?

  • @AgentTasmania Ferrets are like cats in many ways, or really, more like perpetual kittens with a bit of puppy thrown in. They have loads of personality and are very playful. More exotic and interesting? Maybe; I've met some pretty interesting cats though! I think they are more trainable and more interested in human interaction than many cats. They are far more portable, and I love that. Much like dogs, they love car rides and adventures. Unlike cats, most ferrets love meeting new people.

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  • Owww, cute cute cute!!! ♥

  • @krumpll Mine never bit me. I have 2 Marshall Farm ferrets and adopted one from a private breeder. They play with their mouths and claws (which need to be trimmed), but like I said, I've never been bitten and I've had mine for 2 years.

  • how long did it take to train a ferret not to bite?

  • My roommate's ferret bit me in my thumb and drew blood but that's when we first got him. He was inside my bed and I needed him out of there cause I didn't want the springs or anything hurting him while I moved while sleeping, etc and my bed is old. He had previous owners and don't know anything about them. He is more calmer now but play nips and Im training him to stop that behaviour.

  • @MidnightBlueMoon61 my ferret foes not bite..he's just so lovely

  • @MidnightBlueMoon61 some ferrets come trained not to bite but sometimes u have to train them

  • that is cool

  • I have a new goal for my ferret! hahah :) That's amazing!!!

  • @MidnightBlueMoon61 not all ferrets bite. Usually ferrets that have been abused, or used for illegal fighting will bite. Sometimes ferrets will bite playing around and not realizing that they are hurting us. Some kits bite, but can easily be trained out of biting with some bitter apple spray. Ferrets may also bit because they do not like loud noises like musical instruments (I found out the hard way) or if you are hurting them.

  • does running into furniture count as a trick? If so my ferret, Murtagh, must be a genius! :)

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