We adopted a ferret from a rescue centre. The lady we got her from was very knowledgable and advised us that Puglet (our ferret) was not a nipper and had not been previously abused. Puglet came home and has now been home for 2 days. She seems to be obsessed with my feet. My partners feet she leaves alone but she will chase mine without fail! I realise she is wanting to play but the game turns into me running away from her (if she gets my feet she bites very hard) I feel that by playing with her I am encouraging her to bite my feet. If she bites them very hard i say No! firmly and will put her in the cage for 5 mins. I will then take her out again and start to play again but not a few minutes later she will bite down hard again. She does not seem to want to play any other games besides chase & eat mums feet. Can anyone suggest what to do ? I want to do the right thing from the start and feel scared and apprehensive to play with her with is counterproductive. Thanks
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Sounds like the ferret is jealous of YOU.
Your partner is the dominant one in th ferrets mind.
So treat it like a dog. if it bites disciplinary action must be taken.
It seems like a nasty habit she picked up earlier in life, so try a squirt of water from a spray bottle. It’s totally harmless and will startle her, so sooner or later she’ll get the message, as long as you are consistent. Good luck and enjoy your ferrett!
there’s a spray you can get called bitter apple. just spray some on your feet and she won’t go near it again!
One of the problems is your “firm” voice, small animals like ferrets and guinea pigs frighten easily, say “no” repeatdly, and when it bites instantly put it back in the cage, leave her there… The next time you pay her attention and she’s calm and collected, reward her with positive and calming renforcment and treats…