How to reward your pet rabbits

A very enjoyable part of having a pet rabbit is training them to do tricks. Fortunately for rabbit owners, rabbits are just as teachable as many other pet animals. The difficulty that can be encountered by many trainers is that they are a bit selfish. Even though some pet dogs are overjoyed to make their owner happy, your rabbit could care less whether its cute little spin would affect your mood. They need a little more motivation and it is our job to answer their biggest question: Why would I do what you want?

For the most part, it is impossible to begin a training session without sufficient treats. The treats you select will depend mainly on your rabbit's preference. But since many rabbits like similar Rabbit foods, here are some suggestions:

Pellets: Many rabbits might consider pellets an acceptable reward.  Their acceptance is  dependent on the type of pellets you use

Leafy greens:  Greens like Dandelion, Romain lettuce, fresh herbs, etc. are considerable, healthy Rabbit treats. Depending on the rabbit, however, they may not be perceived as highly desirable as they are lower in sugar and flavour.

Dried herbs: Dried herbs are similar to leafy greens. Under this category, we have dried plantain and other herbs. They are a clean, healthy meal option.

Dried fruit: Dried fruits in the form of dried banana, apple, or raisins can be divided into small pieces and fed for a neater reward

Fresh fruit and vegetables: Cutting up carrots, bananas or apples into bite-sized chunks for a more popular treat. Make sure you limit consumption, as this category is very high in sugar.

To be sure which type of treat your buddy loves, try different treats to find out. In general, rabbits will likely consider treats that are higher rich in sugar better. To avoid overstuffing your bunny, you could cut these treats into small bits.

To be sure which type of treat your buddy loves, try different treats to find out. In general, rabbits will likely consider treats that are higher rich in sugar better.  To avoid overstuffing your bunny, you could cut these treats into small bits.

Even though we would not like to imply you're attempting to train without them, treats are not the only reward you can give your rabbit.

You can also affectionately pet your bunny, using your words, and a very friendly tone of voice is a great addition. When it comes to petting, you should be very sure your rabbit enjoys where you are petting it.

Petting your bunny in such a way that it would make it uneasy could be seen as a punishment, and can undermine all the hard work you have put into positive support.

Many rabbits have very specific places they enjoy being pets. Most often this is on the top of their head, ears and probably their cheeks.

When it comes to verbal praise, it is a lot simpler. If you are like most owners, you probably have a ‘bunny voice’ you use to talk to your rabbit when you want to pet them, give them treats, and just hang out with them.

Because these are all favorable experiences, they will likely attribute that voice to good things. Simply telling them what a good pet they are can go a long way.

In convergence, these rewards communicate clearly to the rabbit that they are doing the right thing - and most importantly, the right thing will make them feel good.

In the most devoted way, we impose human behaviors (holding and lifting) on our rabbits, bearing in mind that from their perspective, being reached for and then lifted off the ground means the hawk or raccoon has you in his grasp and is about to make you his supper. Providing Rabbit toys can also help your bunny to feel less stressed during routine handlings such as vet exams and nail trimming.