A piece of advice from everybuns Uncle Buck
You might try [highlight= rgb(255, 255,136);]trancing him on a table top while being heldin your arms, to provide additional support. I often use apicnic table, with a towel or two, to act as cushioning.
Sometimes, you have to be forceful, persistent, and quick to stroketheir heads from nose to ears in a soothing manner. Remember,you are the Alpha Bunny in Charge. Even if you don't quite feel thatconfident, attempt to "project" that feeling.
Cooing in a high pitched voice, like one would talk to an infant, often helps.
Choose an area to trance him that is relatively quiet and free fromnoises and distractions like TV, radio, traffic noises, householdclatter, etc.
Buck