befulina
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I recently got a harness for my 9 month old Holland Lop, in hopes that he can come hang out with me outside while I work in the garden, learn how to go to for short walks, and hopefully to eventually do some agility. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to really get him INTO the harness. It's a kitten-sized H-shaped harness, which buckles over his mid-section.
I've been trying to bribe him into it...holding out the harness, and making him stick his head into it to get treats. He now will let the harness touch his head and neck, and will even stick his face into it. However, I still can't finish putting it on. He will absolutely NOT allow me to put his legs through or buckle it.
Once I did get frustrated, and after getting his head through, flipped him over and tranced him to get his legs through. He was NOT pleased with me afterwards, but it did allow me to get him safely outside for the first time (which he DID enjoy). I haven't done this again, because I don't want the harness to be a stressful or traumatic experience for him...I want him to associate it with happy things like treats and going outside!
So...how DO you put a bunny in a harness? I'd appreciate any suggestions and experiences!!!
Thanks!!
I've been trying to bribe him into it...holding out the harness, and making him stick his head into it to get treats. He now will let the harness touch his head and neck, and will even stick his face into it. However, I still can't finish putting it on. He will absolutely NOT allow me to put his legs through or buckle it.
Once I did get frustrated, and after getting his head through, flipped him over and tranced him to get his legs through. He was NOT pleased with me afterwards, but it did allow me to get him safely outside for the first time (which he DID enjoy). I haven't done this again, because I don't want the harness to be a stressful or traumatic experience for him...I want him to associate it with happy things like treats and going outside!
So...how DO you put a bunny in a harness? I'd appreciate any suggestions and experiences!!!
Thanks!!