I bring my rabbit inside my room allot of the times because it gets really cold outside. I am allergic to fur so I try to keep her away from things I would stink my nose/face in such as my bed, pillow, clothing, ect. She has taking a liking to jumping on my bed lately which is a big no-no. Is there any way that I can train her not to do this??
2007-01-18 04:23:41 · 9 answers · asked by Jimbo 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Certainly making it harder to get up to the bed is a good first step, but it is also possible to train your rabbit. Rabbits don't learn in the same way dogs do, because they don't have that innate desire to please us, but can learn the do's and don’ts of your house, and even tricks. Treats are a must, and clickers can be helpful.
A good place to start is a how-to like this one:
http://www.wikihow.com/Train-a-Rabbit
Also, if allergies are one of your main concerns, try getting and air purifier or filter. Most people who are allergic to pets are not allergic to their fur, but to pet dander or saliva which is carried on their fur. There are many air purifiers specifically certified by allergy foundations to filter these particles out of the air.
Also, if you make an effort to brush your rabbit often, in some well-ventilated place where it won't spark an allergy attack, then he or she will shed less in your room.
Finally, on moving from indoors to outdoors and back; rabbits can certainly live outdoors in most temperatures and are far more tolerant of the cold than most humans. More important than the actual temperature is shelter from wind and rain, access to large amounts of hay or bedding and adequate ventilation (to prevent bacteria/mold growth as well as the build up of dust or gases).
That being said, I am all for indoor bunnies; both of mine live in the living room full-time. Indoor bunnies are less likely to be exposed to disease, infection, illness or pests (like fleas/ticks) and can become downright social. Constant exposure to human interaction can also make them easier to train.
For more info I highly recommend the House Rabbit Society:
http://www.rabbit.org/
2007-01-18 07:05:13 · answer #1 · answered by saintcady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your rabbit might act like a cat on this one: when you don't want a cat to go onto something, like a counter, or table, you can put aluminum foil on that surface, and when the cat jumps on it, the noise scares the bejeezus out of them, and they don't do it again. Your rabbit might be affected the same way. It won't hurt him, just scare him, and it's a cheap way of TRYING to train your rabbit. And regardless of what people say, I think that any animal is trainable. I've met some really smart pets in my day, and I've met some really dumb humans. I think it's the individuality that makes the difference, not the species.
2007-01-18 05:03:28 · answer #2 · answered by Hobbitling 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Rabbits dont learn like other pets. They have poor memory retention. Not likely they can "learn" to not jump on the bed... but making it harder to do so is a better solution. Place object on or around the bed that are non-porous. Like Plastic or metal toys or things, Then they wont gather hair but they will create a barrier for her to jump up or onto the bed. I guess if you sit with her on the floor she wont have a reason to jump on the bed. Cage her when your not paying attention. Though Rabbits are cute and can be train to use a litterbox. Roaming a full room can be dangerous to a rabbit. They can eat things they shouldnt, Chew wires, Get stuck in things. Best to confine her while you arent watching her and if you are watching her get on her level, the floor.
Additional Info: Memory Retention and Learning is not the same thing, I said its not likely they can learn it, and that was an error. They can intially learn it but not retain it for long periods of time. This can make it harder to train an animal. All animals can learn but retaining the knowlegde is harder for some species as it is for others.
2007-01-18 04:30:44 · answer #3 · answered by I luv Pets 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2016-10-15 09:59:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't bring your rabbit inside just because it gets cold outside. If you leave your rabbit outside all year round it will get used to all kinds of weather. Rabbits are not as easy to train as other pets, you may not be able to train her to stay off of the bed. Keep her outside in the cold, just make sure there is a box in the cage for protection from the weather.
2007-01-18 04:56:22 · answer #5 · answered by Fast boy + sexy boy + doglover 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Rabbits are sweet but dumb. You can't teach them not to hop on things. Just have your bunny in your room when you can play with it (on the floor) and supervise it directly. Is there a chair in the livingroom or somewhere where you could sit with the bunny on your lap while reading or watching tv? Then when the bunny feels jumpy again put him back outside.
2007-01-21 20:48:09 · answer #6 · answered by Cookie Preston 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rabbits love the cold they hate the warm weather. Leave her outside she will be much happier! As far as training her to keep off your bed.. you can't. She feels safe up on your bed. Shes off the floor an away from anything that can hurt her.
2007-01-18 04:35:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
x0xsimplyirresistiblexox you are wrong! Bunnies like mediocer temeture. The cold is NOT there fav!
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