Different animals make different demands on their owners, ferrets included. Ferrets are social creatures who depend on companionship. They need at least one hour of playtime and exercise a day. They aren't recommended for people with small children because they will nip. When buying a dog, house size needs to be considered when picking a breed.
Small dogs are best for apartments.
They can be trained to use litter boxes, don't require much exercise and eat less. Larger dogs require more space, need outdoor exercise and are expensive to feed. Adopting an adult dog rather than a puppy means less time will have to be spent training the animal. If you are not able to train a dog, obedience classes are available at clinics and through kennels. Larry Heil, owner of Rainwater Kennels in Grand Island, teaches six-week obedience classes about every two months.