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There aren’t many dog supplies more important for any dog owner than a retractable dog leash. No matter the size, age or energy level of the dog, a retractable leash will guide your canine companion on any excursion you undertake together.  Dog leashes are mandatory almost everywhere you will go.  Unlike a heavier metal lead, the retractable dog leashes are lightweight and much more comfortable for most dogs, allowing them more space to move about freely.   (Note: agitated or harder-to-control dogs may not do well with this type of leash, as their constant pulling could hurt his neck and tire him out, and not in a good way.)   The handles are also made with a soft grip to allow everyday ease of use and prevent potential injury for the dog walker.

A retractable dog leash will also inhibit inappropriate urination, defecation, digging, damaging the property of others, and being aggressive with other dogs or people.  It will also keep them out of traffic and keep them from getting lost.

The most common negative behavioral issue for pet ferrets is inappropriate biting.  Ferrets have very thick skin and interact by biting one another quite hard, so appropriate play with humans has to be learned.   One way for a ferret owner to discourage inappropriate biting is through positive reinforcement.  If your ferret plays with you without biting, give treats and/or praise.  Scruffing is the method a mother ferret would use if her baby ferret bit too hard, and if you employ this method, it will establish you as the alpha ferret. 

Distracting a ferret with a mouse cat toy or other toy when he bites inappropriately can be effective.  Another possible method to curb inappropriate biting is to hold the ferret against the ground until he ceases moving, releasing him immediately at that point.  A time out is yet another option.  Place the ferret in a cage or carrier alone, but not for more than five minutes.