How to Make Ferret-Walking a SUCCESS!

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So you want to walk your ferret! Are you doing it right? We cover some key do's and don'ts, tips & advice, and take you through different ferret harness types and fitting skills, so that you both get the very BEST out of the experience!
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:13 Classic ferret harness
1:09 String ferret harness
2:10 Waistcoat harness
3:01 Wriggle test
3:32 Ferret Outside
4:36 Varied enrichment ideas
5:32 Wide open spaces
6:30 Ferret road saftey
6:51 Outro

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21 июл 2024

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@Paul_Green Год назад

Great timing, we're just trying to get our 3 used to wearing harnesses so we can take them for walks. They are little escape artists that's for sure.

@Anne_Onymous Год назад

There's a halter type that basically escape proof, but they didn't show it in the vid. I was always too nervous to walk them outside until I got it. Wishing I had done it sooner now!

@michaelellringer5600 Год назад

I have had 8 ferrets over 30 years, and I started them out on a leash at 9 weeks. We take 6-8 block walks every night. But, as you well know, you don't walk a ferret, the ferret walks you, with limitations.

@WillBlueAnimalTraining Год назад

thats kind of true dependign on the ferret! mine follow me like ducklings, not the other way around. makign small steps seems to get my crew going ( i walk 3-7 at once)

@michaelellringer5600 Год назад

@@WillBlueAnimalTraining I can't imagine walking more than one ferret at a time. Of the 8 ferrets I've had over 30 years, I never had much luck walking them during day time hours, as they seemed to enjoy walking more at night when the sun went down. Not sure it's true or not, but I've read they're nocturnal by nature. Also, my female ferrets weren't as adventuresome as my male ferrets.

@WillBlueAnimalTraining Год назад

@@michaelellringer5600 crepuscular, they are awake mostly at dawn and dusk (when their prey is awake). In captivity they seem to wake up when ever I'm around! Ferrets off leash is a 1 at a time thing as safety comes first. But the ability to have any one of them off leash is the mindset, if they happen to slip their harness there is Zero fear, I just call them over ect. Same reason I freeflight train my birds, it's not to show off but if the off chance they escape they need the ability to come back.

@michaelellringer5600 Год назад

@@WillBlueAnimalTraining I had a ferret get off his leash, one time 5 blocks from my house, and amazingly, he found his way back to the house. I've been tempted to let my current ferret out of the house to see what would happen, but I'm too scared to find out. I took my ferret to downtown Tucson Sat. nite, with lots of people everywhere, but no more of that, I don't even walk a half block and someone stops me, wants to take a selfie or video, or just pet my ferret, and it gets too exhausting after awhile.

@WillBlueAnimalTraining Год назад

@@michaelellringer5600 toast escaped her outdoor enclosure 3 times in different ways, always returning home like a cat... I strongly don't advocate for this but it is possible if you have walked them enough for them to know "home". Not worth the risk to leave unattended

@ChopYourSalad 5 месяцев назад

Love hiw excited your ferret is! Mine gets a poofy tail as well when i take her on walks 😅

@genewickersham4593 Год назад

I made the two loop kind of harness from two pieces of Velcro and three keychain rings. My ferret doesn't fight the harness because he understands that it means he gets to go outside and dig in the dirt. The purpose of the harness is to protect him from loose dogs and stupid people in automobiles. When he's back in the apartment, the harness comes off.

@kingsdownferrets8485 Год назад

Excellent idea 💡 👏

@LazyLemming2 Год назад

I've always found that with the classic harness, they will ALWAYS wiggle out, the trick is to pull upwards so you're lifting them a little bit.

@kingsdownferrets8485 Год назад

Great tip!

@Vixter1945 18 дней назад

What an awesome video and lovely owner ❤️

@karenritter2574 11 месяцев назад

I've used the purple design and a variation of the figure 8 style harnesses., using paracord, especially when they're very small and young. I take mine to events with me if possible. I've owned since 2003.

@clarevandor8062 9 месяцев назад

Thank you very clear and doable yay…

@Tisla06 Год назад

thank you so much! I'm gonna try it out

@kingsdownferrets8485 Год назад

Have fun!

@erikamarie5535 Год назад

Love this, very informative 👍

@kingsdownferrets8485 Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@WillBlueAnimalTraining Год назад

i have a video how to train a ferret to walk off leash, never lost a little bugger. i suggest harnesses still around potentially dangerous areas (everywhere)

@katetorode8411 9 месяцев назад

Wow, any tips? My boy only runs t me sometimes wen he gets frightened

@WillBlueAnimalTraining 9 месяцев назад

@@katetorode8411 start inside, use a squeaker toy before feedings and only hand feed. I feed raw, so it's also high value. Once they are conditioned to the recall sound, try in more stimulating environments. Hit me up if you hit a wall.

@mrlizard954 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video, very helpful and lovely to watch😊

@kingsdownferrets8485 9 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Clarence_13x 2 месяца назад

So cooperation!

@PR4U2NV Год назад

I've been wanting to take my 1yr old Gib out for a walk.. Glad I bumped into this video.

@kingsdownferrets8485 Год назад

Glad we could give you ideas

@pelzgb Год назад

That pouch is great. Where did you get it?

@kingsdownferrets8485 Год назад

Hi we got it from Amazon a few years ago, so dont think its for sale still: amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006HMFTYW

@orchidsnlyme1564 Год назад

We take our fuzzies out for walks all the time ( we live out in the country) 🐾 they love it except for Dex. He is the mama boy who likes to snuggle with my daughter and look around. So one time I was out walking Sammy who is a small cinnamon, a woman who was out walking a bit by me started yelling at me. I didn't understand her until she got closer she was mad that I owned a wild animal as a pet. She said how dare you have a otter 🤦!!! Yep, she thought Sammy was an otter... I have no idea what's wrong with some people?

@kingsdownferrets8485 Год назад

Oh boy. 🙄 some people!

@R0SEANNE-PARK Год назад

i had an harnass with velcro and she just opened it with no problem

@kingsdownferrets8485 Год назад

They are very clever and wriggly. That's why we always recommend testing somewhere safe

@Lord.Polecat Год назад

We usually walk at least 3 km per time

@vatoruby3557 Год назад

Where did you get the string harness?

@kingsdownferrets8485 Год назад

They seem to be sold widely on ebay, but also a lot of people making them and selling on ferret groups on facebook.

@ecdjcl7642 3 месяца назад

Should they be allowed on pavement or a track?

@kingsdownferrets8485 3 месяца назад

They can go on pavements/tracks. Of course, watch out for dog poo! And certainly ensure that the ground is not too hot in summer! 😊

@senritsujumpsuit6021 7 месяцев назад

THEY CAN WALKIES

@LeilaMaria94 Год назад

I miss my ferret 😢

@genewickersham4593 Год назад

I know. It's horrible to lose your ferret buddy. Soon you'll have another one.

@088ALLY Год назад

My ferret just stays still until I'm next to her, climbs up my jeans to jump into her carrier

@kingsdownferrets8485 Год назад

Aww, well she just wants to take in the sights, the smells, the sounds and the experience from the safety of you and your carrier. Its still an enrichment time out of the house 🙂

@NyanKoiRu 7 месяцев назад

wanna loose your ferret? get a vest harness 🤦 too many stories from other owners about this. no one in my ferret circle uses this nor advices it.

@katetorode8411 9 месяцев назад

Is ur ferret neutered? My boy is nearly 3 months now n is listening to me less lol

@kingsdownferrets8485 9 месяцев назад

We've got 13 ferrets currently. We have a variety of neutered, hormone implant, and natural. At 3 mths old he would be way too young to be neutered, so if he isn't then hold out for a while. At that age, and probably until 6-9 mths, they are just crazy kids, so don't expect them to be well behaved 😄