How to Train an Emergency Recall to a Ferret!

[@twhartonable]

God bless Simon and his mom!

[@TheTrainedFerret]

😊❤️

[@derekv7781]

Thanks for thinking about deaf ferrets when making the video! ❤️

[@TheTrainedFerret]

You’re welcome! ❤️

[@RavenSaint1]

I used treats, clicker, and dog whistle to do recall training with my ferrets. I got 100% recall after six weeks of training. They knew their names too, but whistle was for long distance recall.

[@TheTrainedFerret]

That’s awesome!

[@Eisaku2]

Long range ferret recall is something I didn't know I needed in my life, but I definitely do.

[@MochaVSGaming]

I have a dog that I use the kiss noise with daily, and snap for commands daily. Trying to think of another sound I could do haha. Wonderful video though :) Doing this with my three sounds like a long journey but I’m optimistic for my boys!

[@sharonrowan3643]

Oh I just love him so much x

[@kathrynstewart4927]

Love the ending!!

[@TheTrainedFerret]

Thanks! 😊

[@gelignite664]

Another great clip Courtney. Thanks for taking the effort to put it together. I only have one comment. In regards to the laser pointer. The ferret sight colour spectrum of red/blue means that some lasers are invisible. I have tried this using red & Blue lasers with little success. Perhaps green or purple may work better. Just a thought. Cheers 😁😁😁

[@TheTrainedFerret]

Thank you! And that is an interesting point I hadn’t thought about that since Simon chases the laser pointer I have. Thanks for bringing that up!

[@becca5120]

Thank you so much for your videos. They have helped me so much ❤ I wish I had access to a good breeder to get a healthy, big, beautiful boy like yours. All mine have been Marshall farm babies and its such a struggle with their health 😞 I love your suggestion on recording your call back sound. That is brilliant!

[@TheTrainedFerret]

You're welcome!!! I'm glad you liked the call back sound tip! :)

[@avelynewalk9159]

What a teddy bear 🐻

[@TheTrainedFerret]

Haha he is totally a big chunky teddy bear!

[@xxxxxx-ds3mc]

Amazing!!

[@Alkum_kin]

This is sooo dope

[@gabriellewilliams2094]

Simon is so cute and well behaved! 😍 I'm a new subscriber, and I'm really enjoying your videos. My family just adopted two baby ferrets, and they're so much fun! I can't wait to try out some of your great training tips. Where did you purchase the salmon oil and syringe?

[@TheTrainedFerret]

Welcome to my channel! I get my salmon oil from The Pampered Ferret’s website. 😊

[@gabriellewilliams2094]

@@TheTrainedFerret Thank you so much!

[@oxcheycheyxo]

Love your videos! You've always inspired me with my woozles ❤

[@TheTrainedFerret]

Awww yay I’m so glad!

[@KevinMcNulty]

Great idea!

[@TheTrainedFerret]

Thanks! 😊

[@user-hz5th7jh8p]

Thank you for this video, and for the ideas for the deaf ferrets, I'm always so worried about our deaf girl when she goes to sleep some where and I can't find her.

[@TheTrainedFerret]

You’re welcome!!! One idea I should’ve put on there was flickering the lights on and off. If your home is not too bright this could also work! 😊

[@user-hz5th7jh8p]

@@TheTrainedFerret that's a great idea, thank you

[@anotherlilthing]

Great ideas, we will definitely start doing this! Of our six ferrets we have a male that is profoundly deaf and has Waardensburg so signs are difficult because he does the waardy head movements constantly and its hard to capture his attention, plus he tends to ignore the signs he knows more often than not. We have a female with some hearing loss but we think we can find something in the range she can hear, thank you for the recording suggestion, if we record it we know it will always be the same and work for her as well as the others. We are just at a bit of a loss for the male, we thought about vibrations and we already use knocking on the floor to get his attention as he can be easily startled, but it wouldnt work outside. He wont look at us reliably for a sign to do it, maybe a smell, but once again if we were outside, would it get to him in time? If you happen to think of a solution please let us know, and thank you again. P.S. your boy is adorable!

[@akron067]

Geez i wish mine can do that

[@clay1900]

Simon is so cutee! and so smart, but everytime time i treat train my ferret after olny like 2 tricks she dosnt wanna eat the treat again

[@maddief1670]

your videos have been such a help for me! i’ve had my ferrets for about 2 years. unfortunately it’s difficult to train them with positive reinforcement since they don’t like treats. what would you recommend for ferrets that aren’t food motivated/ don’t like treats?

[@TheTrainedFerret]

Thanks!! Keep trying to get them to try new things. I had to make Simon try salmon oil several times and now he loves it! If I didn’t put some in his mouth he wouldn’t have tried it lol. Otherwise, praise and regular food works too, just not as effectively. If you use regular food, make sure to train when they are a little hungry (after a long nap)

[@maddief1670]

@@TheTrainedFerret i will try salmon oil thanks!

[@isabellaloffredo4280]

Hi! I have 2 female ferrets and I really want to train them to do this. I've had one for a year and just got another one two months ago. The one I got recently doesn't even seem to like treats at all yet so I have no idea what to do about her, I've tried to give her treats so many times and she just walks away barely even sniffing it. My older one likes regular soft treats and cat dental treats (her favorite) but i'm not sure I can use those as positive reinforcement because I don't know if its bad for her to have so many at one time (even if I break them up). I was wondering if you had any suggestions for treats that can be given in bigger quantities because they are extremely picky. They don't like raw meat or salmon oil or anything of the sort (maybe I just need to get them to keep trying it). Thanks!!

[@isabellaloffredo4280]

Sooo funny... right after commenting this I tried giving my new ferret a greenies treat and she ate it!! (: first treat ever!!

[@num5949]

@@isabellaloffredo4280 THE ONE FOR DOGS??

[@kco.2036]

Hi Courtney, I love your channel! Do you have any thoughts on the best size/type of syringe to use for the salmon oil? I just started emerg recall training, but my syringe might be too big. I pushed gently on the plunger and doused my poor ferret in the face! Maybe I need to put the salmon oil on my hand instead? I am worried she is going to be wary of the syringe from now on! Thanks so much!

[@TheTrainedFerret]

Thank you!!! I use a 1cc syringe usually and just give a little each time. You can also just put a couple drops on your finger/hand. Just make sure not to give too much while training (too much can give them runny poo). Also keep an eye on the expiration date of the oil. I never finish a bottle before it expires which is the downside to using it.

[@kco.2036]

@@TheTrainedFerret I will definitely try a smaller syringe. As for expiry dates, I didn 't even know salmon oil had an expiry date. Yikes! Thank you for telling me that. As for runny poops, my ferret always has that. She has been tested for parasites with 2 different tests but the vet has never been able to uncover why. But I will make sure not to overdo it with the salmon oil. Thanks again!

[@violettn]

Stomping?

[@Supersaltysiren]

I love this. I have always taught a recall sound. I have 2 kit girls that I am teaching now. What salmon oil do you use? I am having a hard time finding a PURE one. Thanks

[@TheTrainedFerret]

Thanks! It’s Iceland pure salmon oil. I show it in the “what do you need to train an emergency recall” section.

[@becca5120]

I just bought some after watching this. It's on Amazon :)

[@Supersaltysiren]

Ok perfect. How is Grizzlies? I have heard they are also good

[@TheTrainedFerret]

@@becca5120 cool! I write the date on the side when I open it since it will always go bad before I will ever get through it.

[@TheTrainedFerret]

@@Supersaltysiren I have not used that one before so I am not sure. I have heard of it though.

[@xxxxxx-ds3mc]

I couldn't get mine to respond to a verbal sound but found a squeaky ball to work 99% of the time.

[@partyisheree]

I refuse to believe that that’s not an actual teddy bear 🐻🥺

[@TheTrainedFerret]

He is but I didn’t want to change the channel name, so I’m just pretending he’s a ferret 😂

[@partyisheree]

@@TheTrainedFerret i thought so 😂

[@jaceyneubauer6522]

I had a ferret middle school aShe wiggled her way out of harnas to get into the gutter fire department had to get her out

[@jaiOlivio]

Is there a way to train a deaf ferret to come to you on demand?

[@ossan_zoo]

かわいいー❤️ I also have a ferret. Please become a Friend!✨✨