When I saw you posted, it made my day! I have started clicker training and have mastered spin with my two buns, but not without a treat in my hand. That's what I'm going to work on next! Thank you so much for your top tips! ❤❤
My two are really good at high five already! Spin is proving to be more difficult. Gotta keep at it!. The biggest problem I'm having is 2 rabbits with slightly different learning speeds and they get in each other's way trying to get the treat and just doing whatever wildly to get me to give it to them 😂
@@thall3827 I have the same problem with my two buns! One is better at sitting pretty, while that other is better at spinning; I guess that's the thing with having two bunnies. ☺☺
@@thall3827 You might find place training helpful. Giving them 2 different places/beds and working on getting them to settle there. You're certainly not alone with this dilemma though! Sometimes it's good to just train stillness and calm 😌
I taught my bunny spin a few years ago, and despite it being used inconsistently, she still remembers very well. I worry about her being bored, so I’m going to start training her for other cues and this video is a huge help. Today I started to teach her “circle” which is spinning in the other direction, and I think she’ll get it very quickly! Some of these other ones are perfect future tasks. Spinning isn’t very useful, after all 😅
Sorry I did not get back to you earlier. I know it's been a month since you left this comment. Do you own the mother? If you do not, have you had your rabbit checked out by a vet yet? Under a month is very very young for a rabbit to be separated from their mother. If you do not own the mother, I just want you to be aware of this as it can result in issues in the development of their digestive and immune systems, as well as physical and mental growth. Please make sure your rabbit is eating plenty of alfalfa hay at this time and you speak to your veterinarian as soon as possible.
Great video. Thank you for sharing. yours. Bunnies are so fun to cuddle with. She likes to lay with me on the bed and just be pet. Years ago, I had a rabbit who I'd take to the park with me. No leash. She'd explore a few feet from me, then run back to me. When I'd get up, she'd follow me. I thought that was so cute. Besides a clicker, could you also recommend how to keep my house nice and fresh? I also have birds. They say scented candle warmers and air fresheners are toxic to them. Are these things safe to use around a rabbit?
Pepper likes to cuddle on the bed as well 😌 It's believed that scented candles, essential oils, and incense can cause respiratory problems. The best thing for keeping your place feeling and smelling fresh is a good air purifier. We love this one: amzn.to/3Oz0iMP
How long should it take to add value to the clicker? If I do this 3-4 times a day (using cilantro for some of these sessions so as not to give too much sugar), is this likely a day or two or is this more like a week or more? How do you know when the right time to move on is? I worry I may have moved on too quickly to try to teach spin. How long assuming the same frequency do you usually find it to teach spin? I just want to have a benchmark so I know if I need to improve my technique or if things are going as expected. Is it recommended to wait a little after one trick is learned to start another?
All of my bunnies know "high five" "spin" and "bro fist" and my youngest boy knows how to play the drum, "show me" his stuffed animal, and he's in the process of learning the talking buttons. I'd like to get him a little toy piano to play and a soft basketball and hoop. He picks up on things really quick!
That's amazing! Thanks so much for sharing this! I love hearing about other trained bunnies. Spread the word, so we can make a difference in rabbit care! 😊
I just want to say if a Bunny is standing up on thier hind legs and advancing towards you, ie walking, be sure to have some rugs or cushions around... I actually saw a guy doing that wiv his Bunny on a laminate floor and the Bunny slipped backwards, landed quite heavily...Over the next couple of days, The Bunny hopped on just one back leg...I noticed Bun had one long toe claw, which on a hard floor may of been uncomfortable and caused the Bun to slip in the first place..The nails were trimmed but all did not end well, Bun began dragging its back legs and from then on became a recumbent rabbit.. Bunny was examined and although there was no break, & pain killers were given daily ,Bunny's hopping days were over..but was still a gorgeous Bun and simply sed "I'm Ok as long as you carry me , where ever I need to go " Fortunately Bunny had a good caring family and went to live a long happy life . It just shows hard slippery laminate floors aren't what a Bunny's feet are desiģned for. .So please be extra careful if Bunnies standing up or walking on back legs, please give them a soft landing xx
Having multiple bunnies is it recommended/advisable to train in isolation with each, or can it be done with one hoppin around mindlessly or even simultaneously?
Normally just their regular nuggets. But you can use anything safe for them to eat that’s small, easy to deliver and quick for them to chew. The nuggets/pellets we use are linked in the description 🙂
Hi Can I ask I have one bunny ,She has litter box on my living area and kitchen , But at night I put her on cage but apparently when I check his cage there is few poop only, but she pee. The poop I think less than 20 -30 poop on his cage. But when I let her out on day time she goes directly to her litter box at living area. How to teach her to use her cage as her litter box at night time? Hope you respone . TY
Your rabbit sounds like she's very tidy and wants to only use her litter box, therefore you'll need to provide her with access to one at all times. Just like you use a toilet, you wouldn't want to go in your bedroom. I'm going to have to suggest getting rid of the cage altogether and giving her a pen for night times. That way you will have space for a litter box within the enclosure. Cages are too small for rabbits to be shut in them for any prolonged period of time, regardless of the time of day, I'm afraid. Also make sure she has plenty of hay in her enclosure as this will encourage plenty of pooping.
It's used as a marker to communicate to the rabbit at the exact moment they are performing the desired behaviour. We explain all about clicker training and how it works in this video: ua-cam.com/video/IezMvnZJfKA/v-deo.html
The biggest problem I'm having with high five is that I can't get her to stay far enough back to see the cue well. I've had to figure out how to sit so that she can't clamber all over me. She has learned "spin" and "sit pretty". She almost knows "paws" (gimme ten) but it is hard to progress from here because she is too close to me and I have to move her back each time just so she can see the cue. I think she is feeling my hand on her chest more so than seeing it. Any suggestions?
Please ADOPT from a shelter or rescue. Google local rabbit rescues and animal shelters. There are so many rabbits in need of forever homes, and they will already have been neutered and vaccinated. Pepper and Wally are both rescues. Please also do plenty of research before you make the 10+ year commitment, and make sure you are in the financial position to provide veterinary care should they need it.
I have a pet cube I called spectrum to help with 2.5 gigahertz I have 5 gigahertz and cant get it to work.I am a new sub do you have any advice please help.thanks.
I'm afraid I can't help with the tech side of things. I've found Petcube has pretty responsive customer support though, so shoot them a message and see if they can help.
Make sure you're not pushing him into touching your hand before he is ready. Never grab onto or hold his paws in a way that makes him unable to move away. As he is learning the behaviour, the paws should just fall onto your hands almost by accident. Make sure you click in that very moment they touch your hand, so he starts to associate this sensation with something positive and rewarding. Keep repeating and his fears will eventually dissipate.
Absolutely. You can totally use a marker word if you prefer. Just make sure you keep the word clear and consistent. I like to advise clickers as the sound is always exactly the same and very distinctive.
Which trick will you be trying first?
When I saw you posted, it made my day! I have started clicker training and have mastered spin with my two buns, but not without a treat in my hand. That's what I'm going to work on next! Thank you so much for your top tips! ❤❤
My two are really good at high five already! Spin is proving to be more difficult. Gotta keep at it!. The biggest problem I'm having is 2 rabbits with slightly different learning speeds and they get in each other's way trying to get the treat and just doing whatever wildly to get me to give it to them 😂
@@thall3827 I have the same problem with my two buns! One is better at sitting pretty, while that other is better at spinning; I guess that's the thing with having two bunnies. ☺☺
@@Saebrin_8 Ah, thank you. How lovely to hear! Great to know what you're working on. Keep it up! 🙂
@@thall3827 You might find place training helpful. Giving them 2 different places/beds and working on getting them to settle there. You're certainly not alone with this dilemma though! Sometimes it's good to just train stillness and calm 😌
I taught my bunny spin a few years ago, and despite it being used inconsistently, she still remembers very well. I worry about her being bored, so I’m going to start training her for other cues and this video is a huge help. Today I started to teach her “circle” which is spinning in the other direction, and I think she’ll get it very quickly! Some of these other ones are perfect future tasks. Spinning isn’t very useful, after all 😅
teaching my bunny tricks is the first step of teaching her to be an emotional support bunny
Glad you are back!
Thank you! So are we ☺️
Shaping is so useful for teaching many skills!
It really is!
Thanks for the very helpful video, I'm trying to teach my rabbit "go round" now!!!!
thank you!! super interesting and helpful 😊
My bun Herbie will give me high five but there is no way his mom will do it.. Thanks for sharing this sweet video. 🥰
Thanks!
Thank you! 😌
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Thank YOU! 😊
Thanks for another great video Lianna. I will try teaching the "High Five" 🐰🐰🐇🐇
Great! 🙂
I will definitely teach the up up and high five command!
Yay! Happy training!
I am new here but I just wanted to ask you something , is it ok to try and train a bunny which is less than a month old?
And my bunny does a sit pretty all the time if its hungry
Sorry I did not get back to you earlier. I know it's been a month since you left this comment. Do you own the mother? If you do not, have you had your rabbit checked out by a vet yet? Under a month is very very young for a rabbit to be separated from their mother. If you do not own the mother, I just want you to be aware of this as it can result in issues in the development of their digestive and immune systems, as well as physical and mental growth. Please make sure your rabbit is eating plenty of alfalfa hay at this time and you speak to your veterinarian as soon as possible.
Great video. Thank you for sharing. yours. Bunnies are so fun to cuddle with. She likes to lay with me on the bed and just be pet. Years ago, I had a rabbit who I'd take to the park with me. No leash. She'd explore a few feet from me, then run back to me. When I'd get up, she'd follow me. I thought that was so cute. Besides a clicker, could you also recommend how to keep my house nice and fresh? I also have birds. They say scented candle warmers and air fresheners are toxic to them. Are these things safe to use around a rabbit?
Pepper likes to cuddle on the bed as well 😌
It's believed that scented candles, essential oils, and incense can cause respiratory problems. The best thing for keeping your place feeling and smelling fresh is a good air purifier. We love this one: amzn.to/3Oz0iMP
@@TheBunniesBrigade Thank you so much for getting back to me. I appreciate it. I'll click the link and check it out.😃
It looks like this particular model is sold out at the moment 😕, but all the Levoit air purifiers are good and they look quite nice.
How long should it take to add value to the clicker? If I do this 3-4 times a day (using cilantro for some of these sessions so as not to give too much sugar), is this likely a day or two or is this more like a week or more? How do you know when the right time to move on is? I worry I may have moved on too quickly to try to teach spin. How long assuming the same frequency do you usually find it to teach spin? I just want to have a benchmark so I know if I need to improve my technique or if things are going as expected. Is it recommended to wait a little after one trick is learned to start another?
All of my bunnies know "high five" "spin" and "bro fist" and my youngest boy knows how to play the drum, "show me" his stuffed animal, and he's in the process of learning the talking buttons. I'd like to get him a little toy piano to play and a soft basketball and hoop. He picks up on things really quick!
That's amazing! Thanks so much for sharing this! I love hearing about other trained bunnies. Spread the word, so we can make a difference in rabbit care! 😊
Thank you for a great video! What do you typically use for treats?
Edit: Just watched the video all the way through 😂 Small, nutritious pellets 👍🏻
Haha. My recommended pellets are linked in the description 👍🏼
I just want to say if a Bunny is standing up on thier hind legs and advancing towards you, ie walking, be sure to have some rugs or cushions around...
I actually saw a guy doing that wiv his Bunny on a laminate floor and the Bunny slipped backwards, landed quite heavily...Over the next couple of days, The Bunny hopped on just one back leg...I noticed Bun had one long toe claw, which on a hard floor may of been uncomfortable and caused the Bun to slip in the first place..The nails were trimmed but all did not end well, Bun began dragging its back legs and from then on became a recumbent rabbit..
Bunny was examined and although there was no break, & pain killers were given daily ,Bunny's hopping days were over..but was still a gorgeous Bun and simply sed "I'm Ok as long as you carry me , where ever I need to go " Fortunately Bunny had a good caring family and went to live a long happy life .
It just shows hard slippery laminate floors aren't what a Bunny's feet are desiģned for.
.So please be extra careful if Bunnies standing up or walking on back legs, please give them a soft landing xx
Pepper at the end. 😂
She's mad!
Having multiple bunnies is it recommended/advisable to train in isolation with each, or can it be done with one hoppin around mindlessly or even simultaneously?
It's better to train separately to avoid any confusion. But you can use a different sound to mark each rabbit.
What do you use for treats 😊
Normally just their regular nuggets. But you can use anything safe for them to eat that’s small, easy to deliver and quick for them to chew. The nuggets/pellets we use are linked in the description 🙂
Hi Can I ask I have one bunny ,She has litter box on my living area and kitchen , But at night I put her on cage but apparently when I check his cage there is few poop only, but she pee. The poop I think less than 20 -30 poop on his cage. But when I let her out on day time she goes directly to her litter box at living area. How to teach her to use her cage as her litter box at night time? Hope you respone . TY
Your rabbit sounds like she's very tidy and wants to only use her litter box, therefore you'll need to provide her with access to one at all times. Just like you use a toilet, you wouldn't want to go in your bedroom. I'm going to have to suggest getting rid of the cage altogether and giving her a pen for night times. That way you will have space for a litter box within the enclosure. Cages are too small for rabbits to be shut in them for any prolonged period of time, regardless of the time of day, I'm afraid. Also make sure she has plenty of hay in her enclosure as this will encourage plenty of pooping.
What treats do you use?
I tend to generally use their regular pellets, which I've linked in the description 🙂
Hello, what's the clicker for?
It's used as a marker to communicate to the rabbit at the exact moment they are performing the desired behaviour. We explain all about clicker training and how it works in this video: ua-cam.com/video/IezMvnZJfKA/v-deo.html
The biggest problem I'm having with high five is that I can't get her to stay far enough back to see the cue well. I've had to figure out how to sit so that she can't clamber all over me. She has learned "spin" and "sit pretty". She almost knows "paws" (gimme ten) but it is hard to progress from here because she is too close to me and I have to move her back each time just so she can see the cue. I think she is feeling my hand on her chest more so than seeing it. Any suggestions?
If you don't mind me asking where should I buy a bunny for a pet I really wanna get one but I don't know where to buy one where should I buy??
Please ADOPT from a shelter or rescue. Google local rabbit rescues and animal shelters. There are so many rabbits in need of forever homes, and they will already have been neutered and vaccinated. Pepper and Wally are both rescues. Please also do plenty of research before you make the 10+ year commitment, and make sure you are in the financial position to provide veterinary care should they need it.
What treats do you give your rabbit? Got my baba 2 days ago Im clueless ❤
I normally use their regular pellets. We use Science Selective. They're linked in the description.
I have a pet cube I called spectrum to help with 2.5 gigahertz I have 5 gigahertz and cant get it to work.I am a new sub do you have any advice please help.thanks.
I'm afraid I can't help with the tech side of things. I've found Petcube has pretty responsive customer support though, so shoot them a message and see if they can help.
Is 8-10 weeks too early to start training? At what age do you recommend?
Nope. It's never too early to start. In fact the earlier the better! 😊
What do I do if my bunny is scared of me putting my hands on his paws?
Make sure you're not pushing him into touching your hand before he is ready. Never grab onto or hold his paws in a way that makes him unable to move away. As he is learning the behaviour, the paws should just fall onto your hands almost by accident. Make sure you click in that very moment they touch your hand, so he starts to associate this sensation with something positive and rewarding. Keep repeating and his fears will eventually dissipate.
Can you just say "Yes!" Instead of clicking?
Absolutely. You can totally use a marker word if you prefer. Just make sure you keep the word clear and consistent. I like to advise clickers as the sound is always exactly the same and very distinctive.