To: JoeProBono
Can ferrets be trained, walked on a leash, made to do tricks?
Seriously, can they?
2 posted on
03/07/2011 7:48:55 AM PST by
Celtic Cross
(Does your stream of thought have fish in it?)
To: Celtic Cross
Can ferrets be trained, walked on a leash, made to do tricks? From what I've seen they can do those probably about as well as a cat, except a ferret never seems to develop the feline contempt and apathy. I've never owned one and I've only been in a ferret owner's home a couple of times to see the tube rats.
8 posted on
03/07/2011 7:53:18 AM PST by
KarlInOhio
(Washington is finally rid of the Kennedies. Free at last, thank God almighty we are free at last.)
To: Celtic Cross
Ferrets can learn to understand commands and phrases.
The key to training a ferret is being persistent and using repetition for short periods of time in an area free of distractions, and treats as rewards. Once they learn the trick, gradually take away the treat.
10 posted on
03/07/2011 7:56:10 AM PST by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
To: Celtic Cross
I've owned ferrets. They make a good pet, unless you have small children.
They also attack catz, which can be pretty funny. Every ferret comes with a complete large and healthy ego. They will attack just about anything, vacuum cleaners, large dogs, walls.
I'm allergic to the dander from them, or I'd probably have one just for the entertainment value.
/johnny
To: Celtic Cross
Ferrets are actually very smart little critters. I considered getting one when we moved out of CA but found out that despite being cute they are very destructive. You pretty much have to have a ferret-proof room for their daily exercise sessions.
Another strike against them - they STINK. I don't care what anyone says, these little critters smell horrible. Yuck!
13 posted on
03/07/2011 8:00:01 AM PST by
ninergold3
(Let Go and Let God - He IS In Control)
To: Celtic Cross
Ferrets can be taught some rudimentary commands. Where they really come into their own is rodent control. They can easily pursue mice into places where a cat can’t go, and rather than play with a mouse like a feline will, they get straight down to business.
14 posted on
03/07/2011 8:00:49 AM PST by
Joe 6-pack
(Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
To: Celtic Cross
“forcing an untold number of Californians to keep their beloved weasels hidden from the public.”
Seriously - sounds like a public lewdness charge is only one weasel away.
Colonel, USAFR
15 posted on
03/07/2011 8:01:34 AM PST by
jagusafr
("We hold these truths to be self-evident...")
To: Celtic Cross
Yes. They are VERY intelligent.
17 posted on
03/07/2011 8:08:14 AM PST by
clee1
(We use 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 2 to pull a trigger. I'm lazy and I'm tired of smiling.)
To: Celtic Cross
“Seriously, can they?”
Can you?
40 posted on
03/07/2011 11:18:18 AM PST by
CodeToad
(Islam needs to be banned in the US and treated as a criminal enterprise.)
To: Celtic Cross
Can ferrets be trained, walked on a leash, made to do tricks? Are ferrets tasty?
82 posted on
03/08/2011 4:36:57 PM PST by
central_va
(I won't be reconstructed, and I do not give a damn.)
To: Celtic Cross
Can ferrets be trained, walked on a leash, made to do tricks? Are ferrets tasty?
83 posted on
03/08/2011 4:37:03 PM PST by
central_va
(I won't be reconstructed, and I do not give a damn.)
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