Lisa wrote about Otis: >Has anyone ever had a very aggresive ferret before? He actually loves to >be held and will follow you aroung to pick him up but then he will also >sneak up behind your arm and bite a chunk out of it! >HELP Please!!!! No, does not work, hitting is out of the question and >time out does nothing. Not to sound mean but Otis is not a very smart >ferret and he doesnt catch on to those kinds of things! I sent a private reply, then had to reconsider just sending a private one. It seems that we all send private ones, but these suggestions and help hints never get out to the masses. It would be nice if the if those who got replies consolidated the answers, and submitted them to BIG for inclusion on the list. I know the question, but know not the answer. Now for my suggestion for Lisa. Actually, in a humorous way this means war! "Otis" struck first.... "I have an attacker also, though mine is provoked by sound. I would suggest that you arm yourselves with a supply a kids water pistols. The ingredients can be simply water to start, or perhaps some of that bitter apple people are talking about later on. If nothing else, it can even up the odds somewhat and make the battle "fun" for your family, while harmlessly getting even." "What's to loose, a couple of dollars and improving your aim?" I am not making lite of the situation, I still have the bruise and scabs on my arm to prove that "been there, done that", just realize that to break or retrain the instincts of an animal takes time and patience. I've done it with other breeds (i.e. sugar glider) and that if you don't keep a positive outlook and a sense of humor it shows and reflects. It all has to be done with the essence of "love for the "animal"" and that essence has to reflect outwards, and be seen by the animal. Ed [Posted in FML issue 3107]