Training a Recall: Teaching your ferret to come when called

[@idonteatcheetos]

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!

[@j4920]

idonteatcheetos That is absolutely amazing! XD

[@chanellelashae]

idonteatcheetos that's fye af

[@KoolAide187]

Lol

[@dagamingpack3147]

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))

[@destinyvanmetre9412]

idonteatcheetos. 😂 lucky i don't even have a ferret yet but when i get one what should i name her or him. 😃

[@arsenicsupersonic1]

Dang Joey is a beast with that surround sound system

[@TheTrainedFerret]

+jrsmoothman2 ha ha :)

[@cassidyrefner1027]

ok

[@MattHighland]

You are a ferret owners dream!

[@enriquezdejesus9952]

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

[@TheTrainedFerret]

Enriquez De Jesus that is great!

[@rqngku]

My ferret doesn't even know his name yet😂

[@TheTrainedFerret]

+*minecraft wolf girl* 16 He will get there! Just be patient :)

[@rqngku]

+Joey TheTrainedFerret thank you!!😊

[@rqngku]

+Joey TheTrainedFerret also your ferret is SOOO CUTE!!! he looks like mine but with darker fur✨✨

[@waaaaa3402]

Kiiwi Amvz mine either

[@Fckraine]

Give an update

[@neru6663]

at first i thought your profile pic was joey driving a car

[@portal_kitten]

It is now, I refuse to believe anything but Joey driving a car

[@cinkopurplesimes]

underrated 🤣🤣😭

[@elainemejia3422]

This was so helpful! And cute, Joey is adorable.(:

[@johnmcgarity3768]

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!

[@brenda-wk1du]

I need you in my life with that ferret training-!!☹️

[@Doughnuttrash]

When you sounded angry, all I could hear was you still being wholesome 😂

[@phantomalex777]

I used to just crinkle his treat bag and hed come running :) if he was sleeping this also worked for me :)

[@hannahr6488]

phantomalex777 That's how my Ferret is!

[@pabloavero3789]

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.

[@kriscc861]

awesome videos. I wish more people knew as much as you about these wonderful pets!

[@MattHighland]

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!

[@SparkleSporks]

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!

[@trinaverrier5202]

thanks for all your video's your soothing not pressuring lol nice to walk and easy to understand, your attitude is great ty again

[@alissadomke9436]

omg loved this cant wait to teach my ferret all of your amazing tricks

[@nicoleisthex]

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! (:

[@kawaiiferret5056]

Ikr, im getting my own ferrets in two months! Soooo exciting!

[@dinosaurdaddy6066]

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

[@TheTrainedFerret]

Congrats!! ❤️

[@amanndawalker3452]

he is gorgeous!

[@alyssaf03]

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! : )

[@KatieFerretsReborns]

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.

[@yoloawsome4945]

Joey is so adorable :-)

[@Zoeymusicmustang]

He is really smart and clever

[@TheTrainedFerret]

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.

[@tanyagardner231]

Where did you get the clicker and what treats do you use. Just started watching your channel and I love it, very informative

[@pabloavero3789]

Joey loves him some ferrotone. 😂

[@galaxyheart5555]

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

[@abbytheferretdookdook9642]

Subscribed :) Love all of your videos you should have 500 billion subs ^.^

[@Elizaveta-mi7jo]

Thanks I’m getting a ferret in a short time and this is so helpful!

[@alishaford3726]

I love these videos!! they have helped me so much with my baby ferret! thank you!!

[@TheTrainedFerret]

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.

[@chewyjello1]

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.

[@cotyhunter2019]

You are delightful !

[@TheTrainedFerret]

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.

[@colorfuljoshua2059]

I got my ferret Tuesday (3 days ago) and she's 6 weeks old. Looking forward to training her! :)

[@TheTrainedFerret]

Maria Crazydawn yay!

[@ainecronin9485]

Joey TheTrainedFerret I'm getting a ferret today

[@Nobodyever-00]

Maria Crazydawn I got mine yesterday he's so awesome

[@Wolf_S]

Maria Crazydawn ferrets should be sold at 8 weeks cause they need to learn stuff from their mum :)

[@McReins]

I like your attitude.

[@TheTrainedFerret]

+McReins thanks!

[@mdnmdn]

My ferret comes to me when I hit the floor continuously, XD.

[@kylie2000]

Same

[@ultimate.t7835]

Same

[@seanb7327]

Joey is huge!!!!!!!!

[@autummc9068]

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

[@yaslinegonzalez6111]

Aki take your ferret to the vet to see if she dear or not

[@emilyelizabeth8251]

he is so freaking cute omg

[@mayabryenton5580]

Do you recommend any specific treats? I’ve tried freeze dried chicken. But none of my ferrets like them

[@sdillon4605]

My ferret Chewy comes on command also. He's a good lil boy.

[@avamonroe6451]

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?

[@TheTrainedFerret]

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

[@avamonroe6451]

Joey TheTrainedFerret thank you so much you have helped me alot 😀

[@KaibamanYT]

i recently got a ferret. She is three months old and is super hyper #HYPE

[@Demonslayerbornandraised]

I love joey's furry cloves! LOL So cute!

[@TranquilityTemple]

Joey is so adorable! Was he from a private breeder or a farm? I am currently looking for a kit

[@TheTrainedFerret]

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.

[@codyweller3177]

What treats do you use? My ferret won't seem to eat anything other than his food.

[@StarGirlFreak]

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 😅

[@TheTrainedFerret]

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)

[@TheFutureLooksGrimm]

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

[@TheTrainedFerret]

Jason Grimm thats great!

[@rebeccaferrante6931]

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

[@TheTrainedFerret]

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!

[@TheTrainedFerret]

....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)

[@angieowens63]

do u have video on potty training?

[@asira7385]

What type of treat do you use?

[@diamondcat5469]

It'sAsira Ferret tone

[@hunzie12]

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

[@YoseMiteEmery]

What treats do you use?

[@indiasanders7734]

YoseMiteEmery you can use small pieces of chicken you personally cut up and put it in a container. Or you could just buy treats from the Wysong Ferret company. But the cheaper one is find meat in your refrigerator or the freezer. Just make sure you warm it up just a little not too hot and to where it’s not too cold

[@williampayne9526]

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

[@TheTrainedFerret]

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.

[@veronicadiaz7951]

Why do ferrets run so cute im literally dyeing send help (jk just a cutness overload)

[@kylie2000]

Same it's so cute

[@marcuslopes48]

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

[@sarahvirtue84]

JOEY IS SO CUTE !!!!!!!😍

[@Thethorschariot]

holy crap that's either a huge ferret or a little woman!

[@TheTrainedFerret]

Joey is a huge 3 lbs. I'm not telling you my weight. lol

[@Thethorschariot]

he is a long 3 pounds. our Murray is 3 as well. so he's average for a male and you are vertically challenged.

[@trey5285]

I know it’s 3 years later but I think 2 pounds is the advantage male

[@QesankhMaaKheperu]

Thank you very helpful. I just subscribed to your channel.

[@EddieABROWN-gr5zc]

how does one help to get rid of fleas or tics ?

[@joeyflowsta3207]

I'm getting a ferret soon and I'm gonna steal Joeys name XD Haha

[@TheTrainedFerret]

Joseph Kent haha awesome! When you do, please take a video or picture and put it on my Joey's facebook page! :O)

[@jimmqvsp]

If you feed your ferret kibble, just shake the food bag 🤣

[@CraftyArts]

how many times would you guess you used the clicker before verbal commanding.

[@alishamichelle1235]

How do I teach my ferret to stop biting?

[@TheTrainedFerret]

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)

[@foxxiangel6384]

what are the best treats to use to training ferrets?

[@tyroneshenquntea6291]

you have almost 7000 views 88 likes and no dislikes. thats how great you are.

[@TheTrainedFerret]

Awwww!

[@elizabethgerdsen1232]

What treat stuff do u give him?

[@smilecookie0u095]

Can you make a video about how do ferrets take a bath?

[@jadi7447]

I want to buy a ferret too!Is it a best pet

[@mariecarpentier7848]

thank you. i have just one more question. would it be better for the two ferrets to be in the same cage or would it not change anything?

[@TheTrainedFerret]

ferrets are social and do really well in a cage together.

[@mariecarpentier7848]

ok, thank you

[@daniellel7038]

Its best to own two. Even if you are unable to play with them they need that social/emotional interaction.

[@krazykitty9163]

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

[@TheTrainedFerret]

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.

[@krazykitty9163]

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

[@ccello6295]

do you only have one ferret? because I only want one but every one says you need two

[@TheTrainedFerret]

Contessa Morcello yes I only have one ferret. I feel that if you have enough time one on one with your ferret each day that you dedicate to him then it's ok. Also you need to be able to afford the ferret you have. I want to be able to give Joey everything he needs. I wanted to have the best food and vet care and I don't know if I could do that if I had two.

[@supremelordsluj4535]

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

[@hack3r819]

I have the same issue😂😖😞😣

[@johnwebster3936]

+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.

[@tessabanfi]

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

[@tessabanfi]

+Tessa Banfi how about*

[@misslollielover4273]

Yes

[@TheTrainedFerret]

Can you restate your question? I'm not sure what you're asking.

[@lisafeutz5356]

what do you give Joey for treats and what is his regular food

[@MMCdyt9]

Can you use FerretVite in place of FerreTone?

[@magical_spirit_wolf]

Ferretvite has sugar in it, which is really bad for them

[@kyliebug692]

Ciao Sebastian so does ferretone

[@lombes991]

What if your ferret is scared of the clicker? what should you use to replace that?

[@kacy458lick]

You can try clicking a pen

[@JaycobKay]

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!

[@kawaiiferret5056]

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.

[@TheTrainedFerret]

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....

[@gowers]

Hi, I’ve commented on your videos prior to getting my first ferret.... well now I own a 8 week old male ferret. My issue is he has NO interest in treats.... Is he maybe too young ?? I am working on really bonding with him right now. He does seem to recognize his name to a extent

[@TheTrainedFerret]

It’s totally fine. He’s so young and may start to like them later or you can just use his regular food for training like I do for Simon. Bonding is definitely the best thing to work on!

[@hannabarbarawojcik]

mine is also a mutant like this lool

[@nataliemalloy9489]

what do you use if you don't have a clicker? how much are the clickers at petco and what are the costs of treats and that bottle stuff you used

[@Skulmaker90]

I got you fam bfy.tw/7LnE

[@mariecarpentier7848]

hi Courtney, im gonna get a ferret soon, and so is my sister. i was wondering would it be better if they are brother and sister? does it matter at all? and we are going to get them at the same time, and we were wondering if it would be easier for them to get used to us if they are together the first few days. also, i have four siblings, and two of them are below eight years old. should we train our ferrets not to bite before we introduce them? and sorry, four more questions. so first, my little brother is going to get a hamster. would it be dangerous for the hamster to be around the ferrets? are ferrets ok with traveling in the car for two hours? how old do ferrets have to be to be adopted? and finally, do ferrets like daily walks to the park? thank you, and sorry... i just want to be ready and for my future ferret to have a happy life, and hopefully the hamster too...

[@TheTrainedFerret]

It doesn't matter if they are brother and sister. I would train them some before being around the younger kids too much. Please do NOT let a ferret and a hamster around each other. Ferrets are carnivores and instinct tells them to hunt rodents. Ferrets are great travelers in the car - 2 hrs should be fine as long as they are in a crate. Age of adoption depends on who is selling the ferrets. My breeder wouldnt sell Joey until he was 11-12 wks. Ferrets like being out on short walks so as long as the temperature isn't too hot for them (above 80) it should be fine. They get heat stroke easily. Random info - recliners and stow away beds are very dangerous for ferrets bec they can climb up inside and get caught in the mechanisms.

[@PartyRock77]

Where do you buy those clickers?

[@georgiawingett160]

You could probably get one on amazon or eBay :)

[@sugarwhatbro4930]

I got my clicker at petco in the walking and training dogs section, and it was like $0.97

[@hellokitty6196]

What bottle did u use for ferret tone

[@8Kidd1Krizzy7]

Is the ferret bonding process the same with all Ferrets? Roughly, how long would it take to have my ferret bonding with me?

[@skyerider13zac]

Any tips for a Multi ferret household (18)

[@nataliemalloy9489]

what do you use if you don't have a clicker though?

[@lucasferret742]

Great idea

[@graveyardgh0sts]

How do you get Joey to be so calm and just stay in your arms like that?

[@TheTrainedFerret]

graveyardgh0sts I hold him a lot and I usually make videos after he has been playing for a while.

[@gisellecampos1687]

God bless you!! So so much is this baby still alive! or in ferret heaven? he is lovely!

[@recgamer019]

Ferret heaven

[@zackbreward6498]

What are the treats you are using?

[@jojoxcross]

+Joey TheTrainedFerret I was wondering if how can you go outside with your ferret without a leash , and have it properly trained staying on your shoulder or something . Because I've seen it before and I was wondering how can you teach that

[@kriscc861]

+Jojo Cross its never safe to do that. ferrets should always be onleash outside cause they can get scared and take off. there's always a chance at losing a pet that is not contained or restrained whether it be in a cage or on a leash.

[@jojoxcross]

ah i see. thank you

[@kriscc861]

yw :)

[@TheFutureLooksGrimm]

That's how I talk my ferrets to come to :-)

[@067thunder]

what kinda of treats do you use for joey. i jusy got a ferret and doenst like the treats i got him.

[@hamisheats4434]

Joey TheTrainedFerret Hi Courtney. We're about to welcome a ferret into our home and your videos are incredibly helpful, thank you. I just have one question though: our ferret will be six weeks old - I'm just wondering if this is too young to begin litter training and teaching him not to bite and to come when called? Thanks!

[@TheTrainedFerret]

Steven Cowan 6 weeks? wow that is awfully young. I don't think its too young to start litter training and teaching not to bite - but it might be for teaching him to come. I would just start with the first 2 until he masters those and spend a lot of time bonding with him. This will help with training in the future :)

[@hamisheats4434]

Joey TheTrainedFerret Thanks! Yeah it is awfully young - I've since discovered he will in fact be 7 weeks...no much older but the breeder assures me this is the point when they can be separated from the litter. Thanks for the response :)