On Thu, 23 Apr 1998, Michelle Matta wrote to the FML: >Our Little Man has been digging at the couch. He successfully dug a hole >right through the cushion that lets him into the couch. We've doctored it >up, but the little bugger is OBSESSED ever since he got in. Every time we >let him out of his room, he b-lines over to the couch and begins digging. You might want to try Bitter Apple or Bitter Lime on the area he is obsessed on - check first in a hidden area to see if it stains first. My ferrets HATE Bitter Lime! Krisitin - per your little biter: I too have had little biters, one worse than the other. Even though you think the bitter lime doesn't work, Ferret Baby probably doesn't like it. In the "Ferret" book it suggests using the Bitter Lime everytime you handle them and then after awhile to wash it off and pour some Ferretone in your hand to teach Ferret Baby that hands are BAD to bite but GOOD to lick. This has worked with both of mine although it did take longer with one. Also if you hare putting your Ferret down (even once!) after he bites he is training YOU very well to respond to his biting! (Remember how smart they are) Whatever you do, don't put him immediately down or he won't stop that behavior. I also read this in the "Ferret" book and it seems to be true. Good luck! Right now I am working on keeping Daisy from attacking socks with feet IN them! Any ideas would be appreciated!!! Karla Meep and Daisy [Posted in FML issue 2288]