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

7 жыл бұрын

idonteatcheetos That is absolutely amazing! XD

@chanellelashae

6 жыл бұрын

idonteatcheetos that's fye af

@KoolAide187

6 жыл бұрын

Lol

@dagamingpack3147

6 жыл бұрын

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

5 жыл бұрын

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😂

@TheTrainedFerret

8 жыл бұрын

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

@rqngku

8 жыл бұрын

+Joey TheTrainedFerret thank you!!😊

@rqngku

8 жыл бұрын

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

@waaaaa3402

4 жыл бұрын

Kiiwi Amvz mine either

@Fckraine

4 жыл бұрын

Give an update

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

@ethangalletta5549

4 жыл бұрын

Neru Yeah! Me too, now that you say it!

@portal_kitten

4 жыл бұрын

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

@cinkopurplesimes

2 жыл бұрын

underrated 🤣🤣😭

Dang Joey is a beast with that surround sound system

@TheTrainedFerret

8 жыл бұрын

+jrsmoothman2 ha ha :)

@cassidyrefner1027

6 жыл бұрын

ok

You are a ferret owners dream!

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

9 жыл бұрын

Enriquez De Jesus that is great!

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

@hannahr6488

7 жыл бұрын

phantomalex777 That's how my Ferret is!

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

@kylie2000

5 жыл бұрын

Same

@ultimate.t7835

4 жыл бұрын

Same

Joey loves him some ferrotone. 😂

@galaxyheart5555

5 жыл бұрын

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 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 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!

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats!! ❤️

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.

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

He is really smart and clever

he is gorgeous!

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

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

You are delightful !

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

Joey is so adorable :-)

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

10 жыл бұрын

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

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 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.

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 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.

he is so freaking cute omg

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!

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 like your attitude.

@TheTrainedFerret

8 жыл бұрын

+McReins thanks!

Love these vids

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 ^.^

Thank you

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

9 жыл бұрын

Jason Grimm thats great!

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

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

7 жыл бұрын

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

@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?

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

@kylie2000

5 жыл бұрын

Same it's so cute

Joey is huge!!!!!!!!

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

Great idea

thank you this is soooo helpful.

@TheTrainedFerret

9 жыл бұрын

gerbilmaster you're welcome!

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

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

Awwww 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 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)

What bottle did u use for ferret tone

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

what are the best treats to use to training ferrets?

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

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 😅

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....

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

@TheTrainedFerret

9 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

What kind of treats do you use?

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

7 жыл бұрын

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

7 жыл бұрын

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

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

this is really helpful for me thx😄

What are the treats you are using?

What treats do you use?

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

Hi Courtney. I have some questions. I recently bought a 4 month old ferret from a local petstore. She is having green diarrhea and she's scratching herself. Should I be concerned? Also, she won't stay still no matter what, is that normal at first ? Thank you so much.

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

@TheTrainedFerret

9 жыл бұрын

Maria Crazydawn yay!

@ainecronin9485

9 жыл бұрын

Joey TheTrainedFerret I'm getting a ferret today

@pdizzle_1776

9 жыл бұрын

Maria Crazydawn I got mine yesterday he's so awesome

@Wolf_S

9 жыл бұрын

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

....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

6 жыл бұрын

do u have video on potty training?

Thanks so much! Will do :)

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

7 жыл бұрын

I got you fam bfy.tw/7LnE

I've had my ferret for about a month now. I've tried two different types of treats (Wild Harvest Ferret Bites grilled chicken flavor and N-Bone Chew Treats bacon flavored) and my guy Oskie barely even acknowledges the treats and won't even eat them when I mix it in with his food bowl. Do you know a type of treat that I might be successful with? Another question I have is that I often hear about using lickable treats to keep your ferret occupied, what types of lickable treats can I give Oskie that he will enjoy? Thanks

@leeparker2960

9 жыл бұрын

Alex Baynes First throw away those treats. They are toxic and will lead to insulinoma. Ferrets are obligate carnivores meaning they can only process raw meat. Anything else causes them to overproduce insulin which burns out their pancreas leading to death. I suggest switching to a raw diet and using bits of chicken as a treat. As a good lickable you can use a drop of fish or salmon oil. Commercial products like ferratone are toxic. And peanut butter causes insulinoma.

JOEY IS SO CUTE !!!!!!!😍

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

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

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

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)

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

@TheTrainedFerret

10 жыл бұрын

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

@Thethorschariot

10 жыл бұрын

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

6 жыл бұрын

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

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.

+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

8 жыл бұрын

+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

8 жыл бұрын

ah i see. thank you

@kriscc861

8 жыл бұрын

yw :)

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

What do you feed Joey because my farret started to have disinterest in her dry food

where did you get the clicker from. I live in Aussie so can you help me with finding one because I need to paswade my mum.

@nicolemarcak9021

8 жыл бұрын

+Bianca Kidd I'm not sure what kind of pet stores you have in Australia but I have seen them at Petco and Petsmart, although I'm sure they would have them at almost any pet store and they are cheap.

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

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.

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

10 жыл бұрын

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.

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

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

9 жыл бұрын

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

9 жыл бұрын

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 :)

Where did you get the clicker

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

9 жыл бұрын

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

9 жыл бұрын

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

OMG I WANT ONE

Do you have any advice on ferrets not liking the treats you have? I have two different flavors and brands that the ferret refuses to even try

@hannabarbarawojcik

2 жыл бұрын

try raw egg yolk (but pour boiling water over the shell first to kill any germs and obvs dont leave it out for him)

is calling them if you just start training or can you do it right when you start?

What type of treat do you use?

@diamondcat5469

6 жыл бұрын

It'sAsira Ferret tone