Hello,
I'm interested in getting a pet ferret and I understand from what I read that some ferrets get along with dogs and other ferrets don't. I have a very small dog, not much bigger than an adult ferret. She's been around some birds and rabbits and was very interested in them but not aggressive. Is there anything I can do when selecting a ferret to increase the likelihood of getting one that gets along with my dog? And when I do get a ferret how should I go about introducing them to each other? Any other dos/dont's or tips would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!

Hi.  If possible, get your prospective ferret to meet your dog.  If you get a ferret from Petco, they allow you to bring your dog to the store.  If you get one from a shelter, ask them if they can meet.   Maybe bring a carrier to put the ferret in so your dog can sniff first.  If that goes well, hold the ferret and let them sniff again.

I'm thinkin if your dog is ok with rabbits he'll be ok with ferrets.  They don't smell like prey.  But don't take chances until you're sure.

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Usually, the issue is the dog instead of the ferret.  You can train your dog to leave your ferret alone, although the big part of it is very slow introductions, and never leave the two together when not supervised.

Some odd cases, ferrets can be terrified of dogs.  Basically, you want to look for a ferret that is outgoing, and doesn't seem to scare all that easily. When they DO scare, you want them to quickly bounce back from it, not stay away for an extended period of time.