Have you always wondered why for other ferret owners it is so easy to command their pets? Now, you can be one of them. Ferrets are smart creatures and instruction activities are not that hard, but you only need to have spare time and patience for your ferret. This is the reason why ferrets can be trained so easy. Here you have some more useful information about the easier ways to train your pet.
Tolerance and Reliability
Training an animal require stability. This is extremely true for those ferrets who are about to learn new actions from their individual friends. Always have in your mind the thing that training is not always a piece of cake. You need to provide your pet sufficient time and endurance for him to learn what you want it to teach him. Expect to be pushed until the limits but you do not have to shout at them or punish them in any way. Set yourself a limit and your pet some time off from the training if you feel like blowing up. Reliability is also a big prerequisite for them to retain the knowledge that you are imparting. Without giving them training patters, they will never remember what those commands are for. Positive reinforcement is an effective and easier tool. Like dogs, they need treats to assure them that they are behaving as they should do and to assure you that he is impelled to learn new things. By any means do not allow them to associate your commands from fear. Do not you ever shout at him.
Learning his Name
Repeating the pets name every time you call him is a vital step to educate him for other commands and tricks. If your ferret does not know his own name, it is more difficult for you to teach him new tricks. Once you see him, approach him, call him by name and give him a treat every time he responds. Continue doing this often so he can learn that you are calling him and especially if there are other ferrets in the family.
The More, the Merrier
If you have an army of other ferrets and your new ferret wants some introduction, set a time limit so he can get used to those other ferrets. Let the newcomer adjust to his ambiance and to his new friends. You will know when he starts to mingle with the rest of your ferrets and have fun with his newfound friends. They need guidance and regular monitoring especially for their first time together. It is usual for them to do a bit of hissing and quarreling as this is standard for all other creatures in the creature kingdom. Once they are used to it they are going to be playmates and further separation will cause them stress.
Clicker Teaching
An additional efficient way to teach your furry friend is the use of a clicker. This is a kind of toy used by animal trainers to obtain the desired reaction from their pets. Clickers make a variety of sounds and ferrets can easily connect to those noises. Clickers are available in pet stores and online stores.
The Earlier, the Better
It is given rule that the younger the animal is the easier is for him to learn new tricks. You can keep repeating the tricks and rewarding them with treats if they behave how you have thought them, make sure that they keep in mind your command every time you say it. Do not be indolent because that wood not help you in any way and it will erase whatever reliability is required for your pet to learn new things. 10 minutes of daily education is fine as long as it is repetitive and constant than an hour of training once a week. You will only discard your energy, time and effort if you prolong the practice sessions for more than 10 minutes.
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