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HOUSE TRAINING
Rabbitscan be trained in a way peculiar to the animal. They are creatures of
habit.Once a location has been used as a “potty spot,” the rabbit tends to
use it again. Take fresh droppings and urine soaked litter and place it in a
litter box. Show this to the rabbit. The rabbits will find the litter box on their
ownthereafter.
LETTING A RABBIT RUN: Rabbits enjoy running. It is natural for them to
frisk about. It is best to do this only when supervised. A rabbit cannot resist
chewing an electrical cord or a speaker cable. No amount of discipline will
change this. Rabbits also enjoy chewing wood. A block of wood is a pleasant
diversion and represents no harm to the rabbit. Avoid soft plastic items; the
rabbit can ingest them.
PUNISHMENT: Rabbits aren’t puppies! Conventional scolding or swatting
doesn’t work. When a rabbit does something unfortunate, just put it back into
its cage and ignore it. Pretty soon it will associate going back to its cage for
certain acts. Remember this: there are no trained
rabbit acts.
Special Note: Don’t try to house two adult male rabbits together. This shy
creature will not tolerate male company. A buck rabbit doesn’t have buddies!
However, two does will get along well. Also, a male rabbit should be
neutered to prevent him from spraying.
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