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Bob C. Wrote:
>... Seventh, WHEN you are biten, replace the ferret back in the cage
>IMMEDIATELY! Ferrets really hate being confined, especially when they
>can see other ferrets having fun. No physical punishment, no treats,
>just back in the cage for 3 minutes or so, then let them back out. If
>they try to bite again, put them back in the cage for another 3 minutes.
>It won't take long for them to associate biting with confinement during
>play time.
I say:
Is it possible that the ferret may associate his home, aka his security
place where he's supposed to feel secure in his dark environment feel
that the cage is a form of punishment? And not feel comfortable when
he is being put to bed at night time? He may think he's being punished
for a loong time (however long he's in his cage at night) I'd suggest a
carrier or better yet, a small hutch 24"X24" with nothing more than a
towel in it...for the ferret's time out...no toys...just the towel to
cover the floor. And place the hutch/carrier in a high traffic area that
way he sees that if he behaves, he can come out and play so long as he
doesn't bite.
-valerie
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[Posted in FML issue 4103]
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