Our first 2 ferrets were Modo and Weasel. Modo was the brains and Weasel the brawn! At that time we had a 2 door cabinet in our dinning room. It has been ferret safe until one day.....I saw Modo and Weasel standing side by side in front of said cabinet. Their heads were touching with Modo just a little in the front. He then nudged Weasel with his nose. Weasel walked up to the cabinet, laid down on his back and starting pushing at the doors from the back edge. After several tries one popped open and Modo jumped right in with Weasel following. I have no doubt that Modo figured out just how the door could be opened but he needed Weasel's strength to do so. Talk about team work! And I totally agree with the post about submission in ferret language. We have several large late alter males that use this "roll over to their side and back" position all the time with us. We are trained now to scratch this tummies and back of their necks, pick them up and cuddle or even pass out treats. Gotta ask though just who is in submission with this at our house!! All kidding aside though, we have had many ferrets over the years that use this position. As was said, always treat them well and with kindness when submission is displayed. I do have to point out though, none of our females ever use this! Jane [Posted in FML 7057]