Ferret Leashes - Who Uses Them and Do They Work?

You have to train them. They do not automatically adjust to it. Just give them plenty of treats, and they soon realize that it's a fun thing! But, before you do this, just incase they get away...You should train your little fur balls to come when called. The easiest way I did this was to ring a bell every single time you give them a treat (make sure it's their favorite treat!) This way, everytime you ring the bell, your ferrets will come running! It's worked really well for us, because sometimes those little critters go under furniture, and you can't find them!

I never had one for my ferret. I've seen people with them and they seem to work pretty well, but I don't remember even seeing them when I had my ferret.

What kind of leash did you try? My kids have the harness type of leashes. They work great! I don't normally take them outside, but do when it snows. They love to tunnel under the snow. They don't walk like dogs persay, but they do run around with the leash attached.

I've always used harnesses on my ferrets. At first they seem to wonder what's going on, but the minute they get outside they have so much exploring to do, they don't seem to notice. After the first couple of times they seemed to be quite used to it. I never let them run free outside unless they are in their playpen. I bring that out alot and just sit in a chair and watch them play and dig...lol

We have leashes for our ferrets and use them to walk them. They walk slowly but they work. I have also seen people walking their ferrets in petco with them.

actually, you can train ferrets to walk on a leash quite easily! however, it is you who need to be trained to walk them on a leash. (and I mean that in the most dearest of terms here) first off, your precious critters need to get used to the harness.putthe harness on them snugly, and let them wear it for a month, giving them a break so often. Because ferrets are nervous in the lights or strange noises disturb them, take them out to the park at night, to have them adjust to exploring things. take them out on small trips, because they get tired easily, or scared. eventually they will adjust to walking on a leash. and yeah, it is a very cute thing to take them to the pet store on a leash, expect major attention! I have also trained my ferrets to walk up and down three flights of stairs. It is the cutest thing! treats are not really needed. but remember, these critters like to explore, this is their special treat! be very libral when walking them, they certainly do not walk like a dog! and, have fun! let me know if you pursue this, I'd like to help if I can!!!!

What kind of leash did you try? My kids have the harness type of leashes. They work great! I don't normally take them outside, but do when it snows. They love to tunnel under the snow. They don't walk like dogs persay, but they do run around with the leash attached.

My ferrets did the same thing as yours. Just turned into a "snake" and tried to slither around the floor. They acted like I put them into some kind of straight jacket. lol. I gave up on trying to walk them - not like I want to take them outside anyways. But I'm sure its something they have to get used to over a period of time, just like training a puppy to walk on a leash.

I've used them for guinea pigs and ferrets and the easiest way to get them used to it is to put the harness on them while they are in the house so they get used to the feel of it. If you put it on them and try to take them for a walk right away, they might not be too keen on it.

I have one ferret that will walk on a leash, one that wont. My girlfriend basically just trained it by dragging it (not in a mean way just like not letting it pull the other way). So it is possible just be patient and work with them. Its always fun taking them for a walk to see the looks people give you!