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| So, you have decided that you would like to have | | | | that kind of punishment. If you want your ferret |
| a ferret as your new pet. They would make an | | | | to be able to roam freely around the house, then |
| adorable addition to anyoneâs life and to | | | | you need to be willing to a little cleaning up after |
| your home. These amazing animals can be trained | | | | them sometimes. |
| to use a litter box, just like cats. But before you | | | | Another thing you will need to do before you |
| go ahead and allow your new ferret roam freely | | | | allow your ferret to run free is to âferret |
| around your, youâll need to take some | | | | proofâ your house. Ferret proofing |
| precautions. | | | | means making your home safe for a ferret. They |
| Of course your new ferret should never be let | | | | are little curious creatures an d they manage to |
| loose in your home. Let it become acquainted with | | | | find their way into small places. A good thing to |
| its new surroundings from the comfort of its | | | | remember is if their head will fit into a place, then |
| cage before you decide to let it roam around | | | | their bodies will too. Start by crawling around your |
| your home. You must also teach your new ferret | | | | house on your hands and knees while looking for |
| how to use a litter box. Depending on your ferret | | | | small holes, crevices, loose ventilation covers, etc. |
| and how much time you spend on litter training, | | | | Be sure to check every room that you plan to let |
| most ferrets will use the litter box about 75% of | | | | your new ferret explore. Remember to inspect |
| the time. Some ferrets will use the litter box | | | | appliances for small holes or places that ferrets |
| every time but, with most, you might find a | | | | may be able to get inside of. Ferrets are very |
| âpresentâ in the house | | | | curious creatures that are also really good |
| occasionally. Litter box training may take up to | | | | climbers, so anything may become a |
| several hours per day for several months. The | | | | âplay areaâ for ferrets. Ferrets |
| more time and attention you give to it, the more | | | | may be able to get up into some refrigerators |
| likely it is that you will have a litter box trained | | | | and may have the potential to get hurt on the |
| ferret. The best way to begin litter box training is | | | | fan. The dryer tubing also looks like a lot of fun to |
| to let your ferret run around a small space, like a | | | | a ferret. They can tear a hole in it and end up |
| bathroom first. | | | | getting outside through the vent. Many couches |
| Usually, ferrets will use the litter box within a | | | | can also be a potential danger for ferrets, since |
| couple of minutes of waking up or after they | | | | some of them have thin fabric lining underneath. |
| finish eating. So, when your ferret first wakes up | | | | Ferrets may easily get through the lining and the |
| you should put it in the litter box. Make sure he | | | | be able to get up inside of the couch to the |
| goes to the bathroom before letting him get out | | | | springs. |
| of the box. Once it done going, immediately give | | | | Many ferret owners enjoy allowing their ferret to |
| him a treat. The point is to try to get him to | | | | run around the house and get some extra |
| associate going in the litter box, with then | | | | exercise. But, the most important thing for you |
| receiving a treat. You must never physically punish | | | | new ferret is that they have a safe place to run |
| a ferret for any reason, especially if they have an | | | | and have fun. |
| little accident in the house. Using physical | | | | Maria is a ferret enthusiast. For more information |
| punishment will only cause them to be afraid of | | | | on new ferret , visit howtotakecareofferret. |