Lisa & Erik wrote:
>I, too, have a problem with ferrets repeatedly pooping outside of the
>cage.  No matter how much I scold, clean or yell.  They will literally
>back into a corner right in front of me!
 
"Scold, clean or yell???" What happened to spending your time
**training**?  You can scold, clean and yell at puppies and human babies
and you'll get the same results as you currently have.
 
Check out some books from the library, search the web.  There's lots of
info on litter box training.  Use POSITIVE reinforcement, such as a treat
or praise.  Yelling and screaming will only frighten your ferret and
certainly won't get the point across that you want him to climb into a
box to do what comes naturally.
 
Sandi :-)
 
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[Posted in FML issue 3793]