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Date: | Wed, 7 May 2003 22:24:20 -0400 |
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I know that we are not supposed to talk about normal ferret issues, but
I have one.... and I trust the advice of you fuzzy lovers. [Huh? It's
just fine to talk about "normal" ferret issues here :-) BIG]
I have the most beautiful 5 month old baby boy named Butch. He is very
snuggly and playful. But, he is a nipper, and I mean alot. Now, as he
is growing, he is nipping alot more. He is very loved and will sometimes
even at his age, sit in your lap for at least a half an hour. This are
not the times he nips. It is when you are anywhere near him other than
that. I have done, NO, Ouch.. etc... consistently. Bitter apple,
Ferretone on the hands. Positive re-enforcement. Scruffing, hissing,
finger in the mouth. I can go on.... I am not just doing this for a day
at a time. I am sticking with each method for weeks. I am also working
in more than one method.
I know his is a baby, I am OK with him as nipper if that is what I have
to deal with. The vet thinks he is wonderful. Actually called him
perfect. Of course he behaved like a gentleman there. If anyone has
great advice that worked for them, I would be ever so grateful.
[Posted in FML issue 4141]
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