Is there a way you can close the door instead of using baby gates? Even the most secure gate can be yanked down by a determined dog. Even with no prey drive, the bun is obviously scared and running scared like that can cause them to injure themselves – even if the dog is just trying to play, or sniff the bun, just the running could break a leg or even her back. And with you not there potentially for hours, any injury could be fatal if it happens (or the injured prey animal could trigger the dormant prey drive in your dog).

She should calm down in a day or two, buns hold their freak outs for a while. Craisins help mine.

You never know what can startle a bunny. Rufus is so ridiculously self assured 99.9% of the time, I thought he was completely unflappable. But twice I’ve seen him get a fright and he went rigid and thumped and then was shaken. I have no idea what happened! Once was outside in his (covered) x-pen and once was inside running around the living room. I’m guessing it was a noise or something I couldn’t even hear. He came good again within an hour with a lot of cuddles and Craisins.

I hope Mako is ok and goes back to normal quickly!