Someone recently asked advice for a ferret who was nipping. As a kit Mikette's specialty was nipping the ankles and wrists of visiting guests. It made it hard to train her since she only did it to others. I tried lots of things, what finally worked was a water bottle. I got an empty spray bottle and filled it with water.When Mikette nipped I gave her a spray and said "No Bite!". After awhile she began to associate the bottle with the water, then if she would sniff suspiciously near guests ankles I would give a warning spray next to her and remind her "no bite". This helped keep her on her best behavior. Eventually the bottle came out as a reminder when guests came (I always made sure she saw it). Now the bottle is put away and she doesn't attack the innocent (-: Hope this helps someone! Risa [Posted in FML issue 4895]