lavingroony
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My female bun really really hates being carried or having her underside touched, although she's very affectionate and sweet otherwise. This means it's nearly impossible to clip her nails at all. I managed for a while clipping her nails when she lay down to rest, but she's also learned to recognise the sight of the nail clipper and hops away once she sees me with it
Is there any way to get her used to being handled? I've tried the very slow approach, which is to get her used to having my hand below her body, and lift her a little off the ground every day and give her treats when she doesn't struggle (wasn't effective - she still struggled after a few weeks, and I have to put her down immediately because I don't have the strength to control her and she might hurt herself). Would appreciate advice!
Is there any way to get her used to being handled? I've tried the very slow approach, which is to get her used to having my hand below her body, and lift her a little off the ground every day and give her treats when she doesn't struggle (wasn't effective - she still struggled after a few weeks, and I have to put her down immediately because I don't have the strength to control her and she might hurt herself). Would appreciate advice!