Hi folks. I've been wanting a dog for as long as I can remember but have always told myself that I won't until after the bunnies are gone. But an opportunity just came up for me to take in a shih tzu, and after doing lots of research on the breed, I think it could be safe. The bunnies are used to dogs because they've lived at my parents' house since I got them. My parents have big dogs. I know that Luke doesn't seem to care about them, and Bear actually is really curious and wants to play with them. I never let the dogs around my buns because I've been nervous. However, we have our own place now and the shih tzu would be sharing a room with me and the bunnies.
My plan is to crate train the pup so that him and the bunnies are kept separate whenever I'm not home. The bunnies will be in their huge pen while I'm asleep, and if all goes to plan, the pup will also be asleep in my bed with me. I am just a bit of a nervous wreck, because god forbid the dog decided that my bunnies were a snack, I would never forgive myself.
I guess I'm just looking for validation that it's possible for a shih tzu and bunnies to coexist. Let me know what you think - any experiences with dogs and rabbits would be great to hear. Thanks
My plan is to crate train the pup so that him and the bunnies are kept separate whenever I'm not home. The bunnies will be in their huge pen while I'm asleep, and if all goes to plan, the pup will also be asleep in my bed with me. I am just a bit of a nervous wreck, because god forbid the dog decided that my bunnies were a snack, I would never forgive myself.
I guess I'm just looking for validation that it's possible for a shih tzu and bunnies to coexist. Let me know what you think - any experiences with dogs and rabbits would be great to hear. Thanks