Rabbits

Do NOT make the only time that your rabbit is in the kennel associated with long car rides or trips that result in undesirable destinations such as veterinary treatments, long term boarding or baths.

• Choose a kennel that's large enough for your rabbit to eat at one end and potty at the other.
   
• Place the kennel in the pen. Put litter on one side and hay on the other.
   
• Make the kennel a place where your rabbit finds treats, food, and toys. 

 

• Praise your rabbit and give lots of loving attention and treats when he/she chooses to be in the kennel.
   

• When your rabbit goes in and out of the kennel "at ill" begin closing the kennel door for short periods of time with your rabbit locked in. Before closing the kennel door, place a special food treat inside the kennel.
   

• After a week or more, when your rabbit shows no concern with the kennel door closed while eating a treat, begin to pick up the kennel and place it back down on the floor.
   
• When your rabbit is un-phased by the kennel moving for a minute,  begin to stretch out the time and walk around the house holding the kennel while your rabbit eats treats.
   
• Keep going until you feel your rabbit is relaxed enough for a short visit to your car. Turn the engine on, then off. Watch to see if your rabbit is eating the treat and seems relaxed.
   
• Continue taking new baby steps until your rabbit can ride happily in the kennel in the car.
   
• Make sure to praise your rabbit for everything you would give him a treat for, rabbits love praise and will love you for praising them.