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How can I get my ferret to stop biting?

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Question
My boyfriend and i just got a almost 3 month old ferret. She is so cute and playful. But as soon as we let her out of the cage she goes crazy. Its not like shes always in her cage either we take her out several times a day. But each time she runs around and bites everyone. Their feet,hands,arms,face just whatever she can get ahold of. And it really hurts. I think she is just playing but its not cute. Each time we say "No Bite". We also praise her a lot when she is good. Its not working at all. Sometimes she will bite you and not let go. I don't want to get rid of her but what can i do so she understands its not a game. We also tryed to put her in her cage when shed nip but i don't think she understood why she was put in there. sorry this is so long. Please help me! i have bite marks all over me. Thanx


Answer
I had this problem with almost all of my ferrets! my current ferret is almost a year old and still gos crazy..HOw i got her to stop bitting hard is I bought some bitter apple spray and she hated the taste! it took awhile but she finally stopped nipping hard its all apart of nip training in a ferret.
          If this doesnt work for you please tell me


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