ok, so i want to see video evidence of this. not cause i dont believe you. because this is so awesome. (but really upload this to your YT channel please(reply back when you did))
I've followed your videos/steps since i got my ferrets a week ago and every things been great. What helped me with one of my ferrets knowing there name is combining the step of them coming to me and just saying their name at the same time. now all i say is "hobbes come here" and she knows to come to me everytime
Guess I trained mine by accident, I potty trained him and beyond that he was free roaming but went everywhere with me so he was always by my side! Some police in my town had selfies with him, he was popular at the convience store. Dam I miss him. Rip Sammy. Ferrets are awesome. Keep up the educational videos!
I have tried to trained my ferret Calcifer on my own but she never listens, so distractable, but today it worked for the first time after useing this method!
A really useful and insightful video! I have 3 new little boys, still in their "squirmy" stage, but starting to pick up on things. They recognise when we have treats, as we shake the bags, and they are actually starting to recognise their names. Making a sharp clicking noise before and after using their names as I pick them up seems to be working, but I defo wanna give this tactic a go!
No its not bad if you start saying "come" right from the beginning. That should work also. I just like to get Joey to perform the behavior first, then I add the verbal command/hand signal. That is easier for me, but there is nothing wrong with what you're saying.
I haven't tried teaching this trick before.....mainly because Joey loves to jump off of things and I'm afraid he'll hurt himself. I hope when he gets older he won't jump so much and I can teach him. If your ferret is clicker trained then I would sit on a couch - or something else soft and put your ferret on your shoulder. When he shows signs of holding on or being still on your shoulder, click your clicker. Over time he should learn that is what you want.
I don’t have a clicker. But I have a high pitch squeaker that then come too. I basically did the same thing as you did just with a different sound. I believe this is the most important thing to teach your ferret.
I like the clicker idea! Mine come when I make a tapping noise on my lap...unless they are zonked out. No training was required. And of course they come running to squeaky toys. Another tip....don't force your ferret to stay in your arms when they want down. Ferrets like their freedom and they get bored so so easily! My daughter would force ours to "cuddle" when they didn't want to and now they start trying to get away the second she handles them because they associate her with being restrained against their will. I put them down almost as soon as they start getting squirmy and they trust me/cuddle with me much more for it. Also make sure every time you call them it isn't to put them up in their cage or to do something they don't like. Sometimes call them to give them a treat or to play. That way they don't associate being called with something negative.
....Joey gets a bath about once a month and I wash his bedding once a week. Too many baths can make their bodies overproduce that musky scent and actually make it worse! Washing the bedding often is the key in my opinion :O)
You should do a "day in the life of joey" so we can see your daily routine! I've seen another video on youtube like that and it was really interesting. Thanks for all your videos they are really helpful! : )
if you're treats are healthy (meat treats like I mentioned in my video about what treats to give) then I would give them freely during a 5-10 min training session. You would still need to break them into really small portions but it should be fine for just a few minutes. I wouldn't give anymore than that throughout the day.
You could try rewarding with toys but I personally haven't done that. Both of my ferrets that I have trained have been so food motivated I haven't had to try other options. Let me know if it works! You could also try mixing the treat into his kibble for a few days to see if he tries it that way.
I start training for using the litter box and not biting right as soon as I get a new baby ferret. As far as tricks and other stuff I usually wait until they're about 6 months. I'm sure you could do it younger, it just might be even more of a challenge :O)
Its not mean to want another pet, but you have to really think about the welfare of each pet. Ferrets are actually predators since they eat meat and therefore might hurt the gerbils. Ferrets are actually used to hunt rabbits in other countries! I don't think it would be a good idea to have both, but if you decide to just be sure there is no way that the ferret could get near the gerbil cage. Ferrets are smart and may figure out how to open the cage themselves!
I wouldn't worry about the not staying still part, that is just a normal baby ferret :O) I would be concerned about the diarrhea. I am not a vet, but I have heard that green diarrhea can be a symptom of ECE (epizootic catarrhal enteritis) I would contact a ferret knowledgeable vet in your area and let them check out your ferret as soon as you can! If you live in the US, you can look for a ferret vet on ferret.org. There is a link on there on the left hand column.
I didn't really do anything special to teach him his name. He is my only pet so I just called him by name when he was young and he eventually just figured it out :O)
Ferrets have anal glands that emit a bad odor when they get frightened. Its a defense mechanism they have. They don't use it often, but when they do it can smell. A lot of pet store ferrets have already been descented when you buy them, meaning the glands have been removed. Joey is from a breeder so his are not removed because I didn't want to put him through an unnecessary surgery. Ferrets also have a musky scent to them that is a lot worse if they are not spayed or neutered....
My ferrets name is nugget! I absolutely love her and I try to stay patient when I train her But the most cutest thing she does is when she accidentally scratches me she will lick my scratch. But I have a question: can you trim your ferrets nails? (I don’t want to do it myself but can I go somewhere do to it?) and then also is there a way to calm them when you hold them? She scratches my arms and I’m trying to teach her to calm down but idk what to do 😅
I have one because I want to be able to afford anything and everything that he may need. Excellent food, good vet care, etc. I talk about this a little bit in my video called "A little bit about Joey and I" if you want to watch it :O)
i did this but he ran off and hid the food. Should i he concerned? i knkw other ferrets.use to be mean to him so im thinking they jjst took his food and that's why he does that?
Catherine Okamura ferret love to hide things! It's normal behavior. If you're trying to train him just use a smaller room so he can't take it as far and will hopefully stay more focused
@Joey The Trained Ferret what kind of treats do you use? I have treats for my ferret but he doesn’t seem to like them. Did this happen to your ferret too, I am a little worried?
you can make a sound with your mouth, get a different clicker (because different makes and models have slightly different sounds they make) or use a squeaky toy. It doesn't really matter what the sound is as long as it's easy for you to make right when they're doing something good!
Actually it doesn't really need to be a clicker. We only use clicker because its easy. The fuzzy just needs to learn the after action sound, which means when it does something right, that sound appears. If your gonna let your ferret learn that the click sound (Or whistle of something) is a rewarding sound, always try to immediately and gently give the ferret a treat, not long than 5 or 6 seconds cause it might forget what it have done.
@joeythetrainedferret could u make a video to convince your parents to get a ferret mine said no do u think u could make a video how to convince your parents even if they said no
I'm thinking about getting a ferret and I'm so thankful for watching these videos because once i get one i will train him all these tricks :D Thanks So Much I Also Love Joey so much he's so cute where did u adopt him from? I'm thinking of buying one on craigslist
MrKitty I got Joey from Ground Effects Ferretry in North Carolina. Be sure you do as much research on ferrets as you can before you buy one. They are cute, amazing, time consuming, and expensive. If you're interested in one off of craigslist, I know there is a facebook group that was created to help them get homes. Its called Ferrets Dookin in the USA. I'd check it out.
Joey TheTrainedFerret Thank's I Find your videos very helpful for training so when i get a ferret i will train him all these tricks once again thanks so much :D
+Chase Nevitt Do what I did... figure out what pet your parents hate the most... and ask for it for a couple of months. Then one day be like "fine, if i cant have a *insert pet here*, can I at least have a ferret?" If you want a dog, always start by asking for a pony.
joey, im from brazil and here there arent ferrets, im leaning and searching for a long time how to get one from usa , can you help me somehow ? thank you
I named my ferret Kobe and all I have to do is yell "AY YO KOBE!" and he comes running to me like Kobe Bryant runs after the ball!
idonteatcheetos That is absolutely amazing! XD
idonteatcheetos that's fye af
Lol
ok, so i want to see video evidence of this. not cause i dont believe you. because this is so awesome. (but really upload this to your YT channel please(reply back when you did))
idonteatcheetos. 😂 lucky i don't even have a ferret yet but when i get one what should i name her or him. 😃
My ferret doesn't even know his name yet😂
+*minecraft wolf girl* 16 He will get there! Just be patient :)
+Joey TheTrainedFerret thank you!!😊
+Joey TheTrainedFerret also your ferret is SOOO CUTE!!! he looks like mine but with darker fur✨✨
Kiiwi Amvz mine either
Give an update
Dang Joey is a beast with that surround sound system
+jrsmoothman2 ha ha :)
ok
I've followed your videos/steps since i got my ferrets a week ago and every things been great. What helped me with one of my ferrets knowing there name is combining the step of them coming to me and just saying their name at the same time. now all i say is "hobbes come here" and she knows to come to me everytime
Enriquez De Jesus that is great!
at first i thought your profile pic was joey driving a car
It is now, I refuse to believe anything but Joey driving a car
underrated 🤣🤣😭
You are a ferret owners dream!
I used to just crinkle his treat bag and hed come running :) if he was sleeping this also worked for me :)
phantomalex777
That's how my Ferret is!
When you sounded angry, all I could hear was you still being wholesome 😂
Teach Joey to stop having ants n his pants. 😂 lol. Seriously u do a really good job with Joey. All ferrets want to explore. It's in there nature.
Guess I trained mine by accident, I potty trained him and beyond that he was free roaming but went everywhere with me so he was always by my side! Some police in my town had selfies with him, he was popular at the convience store. Dam I miss him. Rip Sammy. Ferrets are awesome. Keep up the educational videos!
This was so helpful! And cute, Joey is adorable.(:
I have tried to trained my ferret Calcifer on my own but she never listens, so distractable, but today it worked for the first time after useing this method!
I need you in my life with that ferret training-!!☹️
awesome videos. I wish more people knew as much as you about these wonderful pets!
A really useful and insightful video! I have 3 new little boys, still in their "squirmy" stage, but starting to pick up on things. They recognise when we have treats, as we shake the bags, and they are actually starting to recognise their names. Making a sharp clicking noise before and after using their names as I pick them up seems to be working, but I defo wanna give this tactic a go!
thanks for all your video's your soothing not pressuring lol nice to walk and easy to understand, your attitude is great ty again
omg loved this cant wait to teach my ferret all of your amazing tricks
No its not bad if you start saying "come" right from the beginning. That should work also. I just like to get Joey to perform the behavior first, then I add the verbal command/hand signal. That is easier for me, but there is nothing wrong with what you're saying.
I haven't tried teaching this trick before.....mainly because Joey loves to jump off of things and I'm afraid he'll hurt himself. I hope when he gets older he won't jump so much and I can teach him. If your ferret is clicker trained then I would sit on a couch - or something else soft and put your ferret on your shoulder. When he shows signs of holding on or being still on your shoulder, click your clicker. Over time he should learn that is what you want.
Subscribed! I am so excited to be getting a ferret in a few months once I save up the money. I will definitely use your videos to help train him! (:
Ikr, im getting my own ferrets in two months! Soooo exciting!
Joey loves him some ferrotone. 😂
just make sure you don't give them too much ferrotone it has ingredients that can cause cancer but salmon oil is a much better healthier choice
I don’t have a clicker. But I have a high pitch squeaker that then come too. I basically did the same thing as you did just with a different sound. I believe this is the most important thing to teach your ferret.
He is really smart and clever
I like the clicker idea! Mine come when I make a tapping noise on my lap...unless they are zonked out. No training was required. And of course they come running to squeaky toys.
Another tip....don't force your ferret to stay in your arms when they want down. Ferrets like their freedom and they get bored so so easily! My daughter would force ours to "cuddle" when they didn't want to and now they start trying to get away the second she handles them because they associate her with being restrained against their will. I put them down almost as soon as they start getting squirmy and they trust me/cuddle with me much more for it. Also make sure every time you call them it isn't to put them up in their cage or to do something they don't like. Sometimes call them to give them a treat or to play. That way they don't associate being called with something negative.
he is gorgeous!
Thanks I’m getting a ferret in a short time and this is so helpful!
....Joey gets a bath about once a month and I wash his bedding once a week. Too many baths can make their bodies overproduce that musky scent and actually make it worse! Washing the bedding often is the key in my opinion :O)
do u have video on potty training?
You should do a "day in the life of joey" so we can see your daily routine! I've seen another video on youtube like that and it was really interesting. Thanks for all your videos they are really helpful! : )
i recently got a ferret. She is three months old and is super hyper #HYPE
My ferret comes to me when I hit the floor continuously, XD.
Same
Same
You are delightful !
if you're treats are healthy (meat treats like I mentioned in my video about what treats to give) then I would give them freely during a 5-10 min training session. You would still need to break them into really small portions but it should be fine for just a few minutes. I wouldn't give anymore than that throughout the day.
Where did you get the clicker and what treats do you use. Just started watching your channel and I love it, very informative
You could try rewarding with toys but I personally haven't done that. Both of my ferrets that I have trained have been so food motivated I haven't had to try other options. Let me know if it works! You could also try mixing the treat into his kibble for a few days to see if he tries it that way.
I’ve followed you for so long and appreciate joeys videos, now I’ve finally got a ferret and ruby now knows her name !! Ty
Congrats!! ❤️
I taught my deaf ferret to come to blinking lights in case of an emergency. Panda also knows sign language too. Which I got from a brocheur online
Jason Grimm thats great!
Joey is so adorable :-)
I got my ferret Tuesday (3 days ago) and she's 6 weeks old. Looking forward to training her! :)
Maria Crazydawn yay!
Joey TheTrainedFerret I'm getting a ferret today
Maria Crazydawn I got mine yesterday he's so awesome
Maria Crazydawn ferrets should be sold at 8 weeks cause they need to learn stuff from their mum :)
I like your attitude.
+McReins thanks!
I start training for using the litter box and not biting right as soon as I get a new baby ferret. As far as tricks and other stuff I usually wait until they're about 6 months. I'm sure you could do it younger, it just might be even more of a challenge :O)
Subscribed :)
Love all of your videos you should have 500 billion subs ^.^
he is so freaking cute omg
Why do ferrets run so cute im literally dyeing send help (jk just a cutness overload)
Same it's so cute
Its not mean to want another pet, but you have to really think about the welfare of each pet. Ferrets are actually predators since they eat meat and therefore might hurt the gerbils. Ferrets are actually used to hunt rabbits in other countries! I don't think it would be a good idea to have both, but if you decide to just be sure there is no way that the ferret could get near the gerbil cage. Ferrets are smart and may figure out how to open the cage themselves!
I love joey's furry cloves! LOL So cute!
I named my ferret joey too as it is another ancient name for a clown made me laugh from first day I got him pulls on my heart strings
I wouldn't worry about the not staying still part, that is just a normal baby ferret :O) I would be concerned about the diarrhea. I am not a vet, but I have heard that green diarrhea can be a symptom of ECE (epizootic catarrhal enteritis) I would contact a ferret knowledgeable vet in your area and let them check out your ferret as soon as you can! If you live in the US, you can look for a ferret vet on ferret.org. There is a link on there on the left hand column.
My ferret Chewy comes on command also. He's a good lil boy.
If you feed your ferret kibble, just shake the food bag 🤣
I love these videos!! they have helped me so much with my baby ferret! thank you!!
I didn't really do anything special to teach him his name. He is my only pet so I just called him by name when he was young and he eventually just figured it out :O)
holy crap that's either a huge ferret or a little woman!
Joey is a huge 3 lbs. I'm not telling you my weight. lol
he is a long 3 pounds. our Murray is 3 as well. so he's average for a male and you are vertically challenged.
I know it’s 3 years later but I think 2 pounds is the advantage male
I'm getting a ferret soon and I'm gonna steal Joeys name XD Haha
Joseph Kent haha awesome! When you do, please take a video or picture and put it on my Joey's facebook page! :O)
Joey is huge!!!!!!!!
Love these vids
aww u just noticed he is like a baby
Do you have any tips on how to neck train your ferret ? :s or possibly do a video if you have the the time of course
Hi Joey and cortney I am a huge fan and was wondering if u can do a video about how to get you parents to let u get a ferret. Thx
Ferrets have anal glands that emit a bad odor when they get frightened. Its a defense mechanism they have. They don't use it often, but when they do it can smell. A lot of pet store ferrets have already been descented when you buy them, meaning the glands have been removed. Joey is from a breeder so his are not removed because I didn't want to put him through an unnecessary surgery. Ferrets also have a musky scent to them that is a lot worse if they are not spayed or neutered....
That's how I talk my ferrets to come to :-)
Thank you very helpful. I just subscribed to your channel.
My ferrets name is nugget! I absolutely love her and I try to stay patient when I train her But the most cutest thing she does is when she accidentally scratches me she will lick my scratch. But I have a question: can you trim your ferrets nails? (I don’t want to do it myself but can I go somewhere do to it?) and then also is there a way to calm them when you hold them? She scratches my arms and I’m trying to teach her to calm down but idk what to do 😅
Great idea
thank you this is soooo helpful.
gerbilmaster you're welcome!
how many times would you guess you used the clicker before verbal commanding.
JOEY IS SO CUTE !!!!!!!😍
I have one because I want to be able to afford anything and everything that he may need. Excellent food, good vet care, etc. I talk about this a little bit in my video called "A little bit about Joey and I" if you want to watch it :O)
Lmfao at first i was how disgusting but then she explained everything
If I had a ferret I would name him Scooter
i did this but he ran off and hid the food. Should i he concerned? i knkw other ferrets.use to be mean to him so im thinking they jjst took his food and that's why he does that?
Catherine Okamura ferret love to hide things! It's normal behavior. If you're trying to train him just use a smaller room so he can't take it as far and will hopefully stay more focused
Joey TheTrainedFerret thank you so much you have helped me alot 😀
What treats do you use? My ferret won't seem to eat anything other than his food.
Do you recommend any specific treats? I’ve tried freeze dried chicken. But none of my ferrets like them
my ferret won't listen to me.. how do I know if she is deaf. she won't acknowledge anything I say. not even patting the floor
Aki take your ferret to the vet to see if she dear or not
Can you make a video about how do ferrets take a bath?
What do you Use as treats for Joey, Sorry if you have already covered it in another video. My little guys wont eat any of the treats from petco.
this is really helpful for me thx😄
I want A ferret so bad
Today I got two kits today!
🥺🥺 he's beautifully adorable I rlly want a ferret but I'm in south africa cape town and we can't find ferretsss
Ferrets are sow cute 😱😀😊😚
@Joey The Trained Ferret what kind of treats do you use? I have treats for my ferret but he doesn’t seem to like them. Did this happen to your ferret too, I am a little worried?
I named my ferret nibbler because when I first got him he bit you in such a cute way ps. He does not bite anymore
thank you for the clicker tutorial also! very helpful :)
Awwww SO CUTE!
What if your ferret is scared of the clicker? what should you use to replace that?
You can try clicking a pen
you can make a sound with your mouth, get a different clicker (because different makes and models have slightly different sounds they make) or use a squeaky toy. It doesn't really matter what the sound is as long as it's easy for you to make right when they're doing something good!
Actually it doesn't really need to be a clicker. We only use clicker because its easy. The fuzzy just needs to learn the after action sound, which means when it does something right, that sound appears. If your gonna let your ferret learn that the click sound (Or whistle of something) is a rewarding sound, always try to immediately and gently give the ferret a treat, not long than 5 or 6 seconds cause it might forget what it have done.
what kinda of treats do you use for joey. i jusy got a ferret and doenst like the treats i got him.
If I take my ferret anywhere I actually carry him on my shoulder.
what do you give Joey for treats and what is his regular food
@joeythetrainedferret could u make a video to convince your parents to get a ferret mine said no do u think u could make a video how to convince your parents even if they said no
I'm thinking about getting a ferret and I'm so thankful for watching these videos because once i get one i will train him all these tricks :D Thanks So Much I Also Love Joey so much he's so cute where did u adopt him from? I'm thinking of buying one on craigslist
MrKitty I got Joey from Ground Effects Ferretry in North Carolina. Be sure you do as much research on ferrets as you can before you buy one. They are cute, amazing, time consuming, and expensive. If you're interested in one off of craigslist, I know there is a facebook group that was created to help them get homes. Its called Ferrets Dookin in the USA. I'd check it out.
Joey TheTrainedFerret Thank's I Find your videos very helpful for training so when i get a ferret i will train him all these tricks once again thanks so much :D
I trained my ferret using ferret tone and giving her treats I would not get mad when she didn't come I just snapped my fingers and she came
what are the best treats to use to training ferrets?
you have almost 7000 views 88 likes and no dislikes.
thats how great you are.
Awwww!
Good idea! I will write that one down. I'm glad you like the videos! :O)
Joey is so adorable! Was he from a private breeder or a farm? I am currently looking for a kit
Joey TheTrainedFerret can u make a video where you can show us how to convince our parents to get a ferret even if they said no
I have the same issue😂😖😞😣
+Chase Nevitt Do what I did... figure out what pet your parents hate the most... and ask for it for a couple of months. Then one day be like "fine, if i cant have a *insert pet here*, can I at least have a ferret?"
If you want a dog, always start by asking for a pony.
not me 😂 I was begging for a bunny then my dad was just like "about a ferret?" I didn't want it at first but now I want one more than a bunny
+Tessa Banfi how about*
Yes
I love your videos can you make more joey videos this is Renee in I love your videos of joey your ferret he is so cute
one thing if u take your ferret on a walk and u put him or her on the grass can they get sick and have dieases.
joey, im from brazil and here there arent ferrets, im leaning and searching for a long time how to get one from usa , can you help me somehow ? thank you
I just got a ferret and i am having a hard time with putting on a collar since she's so tiny would there be anything else i could use.