Cookiemonster
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So my dog has always been good with my older rabbits but Im worried about introducing the babies to him as they are so small and he is about the size of a medium dog... Just wondering if this is a good idea or not...
Dog and baby bunnies meeting????
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I see no need to do this so soon. Wait until they are at least 8 weeks of age, if not older.
Cookiemonster
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Okay thanks!! Should I have the mom with so that the babies are calmer? also is it okay that my dog is going by the cage?
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I would be more concerned about the dog's behavior than the rabbits. Rabbits typically aren't concerned about dogs unless they meet a dog that gives them cause to be scared - like if a dog whines, yelps, or barks at them. If your dog is just walking by the cage, I doubt they'll care.
Interaction between dogs and rabbits is all about training the dog to know what behavior is acceptable.
Interaction between dogs and rabbits is all about training the dog to know what behavior is acceptable.
Cookiemonster
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My dog in my opinion is very well behaved around rabbits just unsure if the babies will be okay with him because he is bigger than them... if you want I will post a pic of my dog that way you have an idea about his size..
Everything, including you is bigger than the kits, that doesn't per se bother them.
If your doe isn't completly comfortable with the dog around her or the kits I would not have her close - the kits may learn from her reaction. But normally, as long the dog acts fine and nice, even when they turn and run initially, I think it should work.
If your doe isn't completly comfortable with the dog around her or the kits I would not have her close - the kits may learn from her reaction. But normally, as long the dog acts fine and nice, even when they turn and run initially, I think it should work.
Cookiemonster
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Okay thanks!! the mom is comfortable with the dog and they even cuddle...
