One of our skunks will use a peanut dispenser repeatedly. With patience on the owners part, they can learn just about anything you want. They may wait a good long while, but rest assured that they will get even. A stern voice and a loud clap will work wonders. They love to please and an unhappy voice from their owner makes them pay attention.
Some owners use a squirt bottle for discipline.
Skunks are not for everyone. They take tremendous amounts of love, time and patience. But, for those who are willing to give, skunks make the greatest, funniest and most affectionate lap babies in the world.