I have found the best way to walk a ferret is to approach it from the other way round. They are walking you! I suddenly realised one day that all I was saying was "Come on ferts." As soon as I relaxed and realised the walk was their benefit, it all clicked into place. (Of course with Tally, I usually walk round and round in circles but it's fun.) As regards sidewalk walking, they will quite happily run along beside a wall. Hope that helps! Luv Susan, Tally, Bailey and Fane [Posted in FML issue 3005]