OH MY GOD!!!!
In Referance to:
>Unfortunately (because the bites hurt!), the only way that I have been
>completely successful in eliminating this biting is to first encourage the
>ferret to bite (you can't change a behavior unless that behavior is first
>displayed).  I then immediately stick my index finger into the biting
>ferret's mouth to the back of it's throat (not too deep, of course) for a
>few seconds while saying "NO BITING!" over and over, causing a gagging
>response which they find unpleasant.  Yes, they do try to "chew" your
>finger (more an attempt to get your finger out of their mouth).
 
"""I couldn't believe that someone would actually intentionally hurt a
furry-kid."""
 
We have had kids tagged as bitters and never in million years would I
intentionally hurt one of them for doing something that is their nature.
We tried bitter-apple and any amount of products... time-outs... nothing
worked.  But guess What???  Love and Patients over ruled.  ""Scruffing
and Gently blowing in their face, repeating "No Bite" is suficant.... ""
ATTENTION!!!!  Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right
 
Bob hate to say it but I think love, patients is a better way to earn a
furry kids trust.
 
I know I am just giving my opinion.... But has anyone hear that Trust goes
a long way..... Both with Human Kids and Furry-Kids.
 
Hugs to All
FerretMommy
[Posted in FML issue 3737]