This article was co-authored by Pippa Elliott, MRCVS. Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years. This article has been viewed 47,815 times.

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To train your ferret to walk on a leash, start by purchasing an H-style harness and putting it on your ferret indoors for a few minutes at a time. Once your ferret is used to the harness, attach a leash, and let it play while you supervise to make sure the leash doesn't get wrapped around your pet or anything else. When you’re ready to go outside, stay in your yard or close to home and only go out for a few minutes. You can gradually work your way up to walks around the neighborhood, but make sure to keep your ferret away from other animals so it doesn't pick up any illnesses. For more tips from our Veterinary co-author, including how to keep your ferret safe during outdoor walks, keep reading!