welonheadmoo
Well-Known Member
Well. I have a rabbit that lets me dress him up in ridiculous clothing like a santa suit, but he freaks out when I put the harness on.
He growls and bites at the thing - treats don't work, I can get him calm enough to slip the thing on, but after a while he freaks out again. No previous bad experiences - before I bought thing couple weeks ago, and it was hate at first sight. I understand - well, not really considering the santa costume was much more confining and he was A-ok, and I'm pulling my hair out. Why Why Why?
I am meaning to get him entered in a pet therapy program, and possibly rabbit agility --- and leash training, at least from what I've read, if not neccessary, would be a really good idea.
Sigh. Cinnamon's perfect every other way, or will be once I switch to a cheaper vet that accepts neuter discounts (psst, nj rabbit ppl, rabbit society offers coupons at $68 for neuter and $80ish for spay). He just needs to keep the darn thing on. Will try tomorrow outside, but doubt it'll help.
What am I doing wrong? Btw, one of those mesh harnesses you find at Petco.
**** You know what would be really cool but way out there? If someone knows a rabbit savvy shelter/rescue that would be able to let me pop in and learn a thing or two. :biggrin2: Who knows.
He growls and bites at the thing - treats don't work, I can get him calm enough to slip the thing on, but after a while he freaks out again. No previous bad experiences - before I bought thing couple weeks ago, and it was hate at first sight. I understand - well, not really considering the santa costume was much more confining and he was A-ok, and I'm pulling my hair out. Why Why Why?
I am meaning to get him entered in a pet therapy program, and possibly rabbit agility --- and leash training, at least from what I've read, if not neccessary, would be a really good idea.
Sigh. Cinnamon's perfect every other way, or will be once I switch to a cheaper vet that accepts neuter discounts (psst, nj rabbit ppl, rabbit society offers coupons at $68 for neuter and $80ish for spay). He just needs to keep the darn thing on. Will try tomorrow outside, but doubt it'll help.
What am I doing wrong? Btw, one of those mesh harnesses you find at Petco.
**** You know what would be really cool but way out there? If someone knows a rabbit savvy shelter/rescue that would be able to let me pop in and learn a thing or two. :biggrin2: Who knows.