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Jmoore135

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Anyone else introduce a puppy or dog to your free roam rabbit before?

We had our rabbit for 2 years before deciding to get a puppy this past June. I was pretty nervous about all the things. We decided a lab would be best considering it’s lower prey drive than most breeds and it’s friendly temperament. To my surprise, my rabbit wasn't afraid of the dog at all. In fact, we ended up getting another bunny because of how sad it was to watch our rabbit try to groom and sleep with our dog and it just didn’t feel like he was getting what he wanted from the dog 😂 Our puppy is now 10 months old and I’m telling you, she actually thinks she’s a bunny. She even protects the bunnies from cats and foxes that get too close to our yard if they are outside playing. Now both of our rabbits and our dog live free roam of our house all together.
Thought I’d share in case someone with the same situation could use some reassurance that it CAN work and it can be a beautiful experience if you find the right match.
 

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I have found that the bigger the dog the better the bond.It seems to be the smaller breeds who just can't resist chasing and barking.But,give me a retriever, labrador, labradoodle then it's a thumbs up every time.I dogsit in my home so have experienced most.Mind you I have flemish giants who have no problem chasing the smaller dogs out of their area if they feel the need.
 
yes, i agree, the bigger the dog the better. They see the bunny of less of a threat, particularly when they like the same foods. My dog and bun have been together from day 1 and never had a problem. I’m convinced my dog taught my bun how to properly beg for food!
 
Totally agree and on most days my 2 buns,cat and dog are all sharing the garden together.My cat- Biza also sleeps on the top shelf of the shed the buns have,but only in the daytime when the door is open.I'll soon be fostering guide dog puppies so we'll see how that develops.
 
Cosmo and my dog get on great! generally timber is the downstairs pet and Coz free roams upstairs, but they are welcome in either place so sometimes we get photo opportunities like this!
 

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I have a 12-year-old miniature poodle that also takes it upon himself to protect our bunnies when we’re all outside. He and one of the bunnies even share a bowl sometimes (our dog loves veggies); it’s adorable to watch.
 

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