I discovered this problem with my two recliner chairs.  I couldn't figure
out how to discourage Calvin from sleeping in his favorite spot - the
hammock created by the dust cover under the recliner.  After months of
being afraid of sitting and reclining or rocking in my own "nest" I tipped
the chairs over and removed the cover from the bottom of each.  What a
simple solution to a dangerous problem.
 
Our couch is a different problem.  The fuzzies sleep on the back ledge of
the sofa sleeper.  A safe enough spot but a difficult one to coax them out
of.  I have learned to give them a treat when they do come out - if I do
have to search and find, I still give a treat when they are both in their
cage for the night.  Thinking maybe my babies will eventually learn to come
for their nightly treat???
 
I learned through the FML that ferrets can learn tricks.  It took 3 weeks
and now Calvin rolls over repeatedly for Cherios.  He is so cute and smart!
I started with a gentle push and verbal command and turned the Cherio in a
clockwise circle.  He doesn't need any help at all now.  I even got the Cat
to do it just from watching.  After Calvin rolls over a few times, Yoshi
will plop right on his back and beg even though he doesn't even like
Cherios.  Ever see a cat learn to roll over?  Lots of Laughs.
 
Eunice
Calvin    (Mom where's my Cherio Treat?)
Gypsy   (Rather have a raisan please)
[Posted in FML issue 2566]