Hiya, Am newbie to the forum but have 4 ferrets which we take out whenever we can. I know the harness can be a pain (the best have velcro which are adjustable without the clips jabbing your baby) but so much worth the effort. We take ours all around the lake district and they love it. Some are better walkers than others so we just let them tell us when they have had enough (climbing up legs is a good sign). I always pick my up when dogs are around (although I have 2 dogs and 2 cats who are fine) you just dunno what can happen and some dog owners can be intolerant. Be prepared for lots of attention after someone has asked you for the 20th time 'is it a rat/squirell/dog the need to go into a quite corner and scream 'It's a ferret you moron' is quite acceptable alternitavely visit ferret couture and purchase a tee shirt which says that. Happy walking