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- 01/05/2010 at 6:09 PM
  snickers
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  The husband and husbun are starting to get along better and better. But here’s my question… is this behavior a sign of submissiveness or enjoyment?My husband pets him with two fingers from his nose to the top of this head very slowly. and bowtie starts out sitting up, and then his head slowly lowers until it reaches the floor. At first I thought my husband was pushing his head down, but its gradual transition. So here’s a pic of the head bowing….
  
  I figured he enjoyed it because right after he flopped. :o) Couldn’t help but share the bunny butt!
- 01/05/2010 at 6:18 PM
  Monkeybun
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  I’ve noticed alot of buns flatten on the floor when being petted.. i think its enjoyment.
  
  Monkey, of course, is odd. She lifts her head higher when she gets pets, but then again.. she normally hates pets
- 01/05/2010 at 6:55 PM
  shlbysmom
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  yep my shelby gose COMPLETLEY flat when petted i think this means they like it she always dose this when petted the she wil nudge for more if i stop when she isnt done lol gotta love the bunnitudes !!
- 01/06/2010 at 6:23 AM
  Elrohwen
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  Definitely enjoyment! That attitude in general means “pet me now!” and means he’s really enjoying his pets.
  
  My bun is to the point where, as soon as I approach him, his head hits the floor. “Pet me now!” Haha
- 01/06/2010 at 8:32 AM
  Balefulregards
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  Yep – That is Bun relaxed Pose. Coco does the very same thing – Hunkers down to get more enjoyment.
  If I stop, she will reach out with nose and bump my fingers as if to say
  “You don’t think you are done, do you? Because you aren’t.”
- 01/06/2010 at 9:08 AM
  Deleted User
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  Snickers, that’s a beautiful photo of your husband and the rabbit.
- 01/06/2010 at 9:38 AM
  kralspace
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  Yeah, I think it’s submissive, but it’s your husband whose being submissive to the demand for pets by the royal bunny! lol
- 01/06/2010 at 5:16 PM
  RabbitPam
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  True, it’s getting your husband to be submissive. If he gets licked afterwards, then your bunny is returning the favor with kisses and grooming.
  
  Very happy bunny. Nice pix, too. Be jealous – those two are bonded.
- 01/07/2010 at 7:44 AM
  Sage Cat
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  Oh what an awesome photo!!!
  Bowtie (?) has taught you husband well!!!
- 01/07/2010 at 7:54 AM
  Lintini
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  Very nice photos, I asked the same question too not very long ago. He’s enjoying it a lot, maybe he will get some licks in return soon!
- 01/07/2010 at 8:15 AM
  snickers
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  I love the pics too, I was shooting in low light because I didn’t want a flash to intrupt their ‘moment’. ;o) I am glad that my husbun and husband are doing so well together.
- 01/07/2010 at 12:09 PM
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  Posted By snickers on 01/07/2010 08:15 AM
  I love the pics too, I was shooting in low light because I didn’t want a flash to intrupt their ‘moment’.
  
  The lighting of the photo is just perfect. It makes the moment tranquil and still-life-like. Thanks for sharing.
  
  Congrats on the bonding of these two! I have not been able to bond my boyfriend to my rabbits.
- 01/09/2010 at 1:12 PM
  Battie
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  I agree, your husband is the one submitting to your bunny! 😀 (Adorable photos, by the way.)
  
  This site has helped me a ton when learning bunny language: http://language.rabbitspeak.com/rabbittalk.html. Having only lived with dogs before, I first mistook positions like that one for worry or submission, because that’s how a dog might look.
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