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Hi! I have a Netherland Dwarf rabbit named Hazel and she is almost 8 months old. Hazel has been with me since early January of 2016, and she is not yet spayed. Hazel is a very sassy bunny who loves to be in charge. Although she can nip sometimes and may be a little hard to work with, I think she is a very sweet rabbit who just needs a little more time to adjust to her surroundings. I am fairly new to rabbits, however, I have cared for hamsters and mice in the past so I have a very fond knowledge for small animals. Hazel came into my life for the purpose of being a show rabbit, and I was given the opportunity to show her at my local county fair. Hazel won a blue ribbon in her class and the judges noted that she was a very beautiful rabbit. After the fair, I took Hazel home with me and we’ve been together ever since! She is truly my best friend and the bond we share will never be broken.
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Posted By BB on 6/27/2016 11:25 PM
Welcome BunnyHazel! Hazel is beautiful. Sometimes the nippy bossy bunnies can actually be the easiest to clicker train. So you might try that!I have had a mixture of nippy, bossy, yet sweet and lovey dovey types, I love them all.
Thank you for the advice, it’s a great idea that I’ll be sure to try!
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Posted By LexiesBunnies on 6/29/2016 12:44 PM
Aw! So cute! I’m a young, very new bunny owner and she is adorable! I have to ask, though, how did you bond with her so well? My little Levi I got last Friday and already we have bonded, but I just can’t seem to with my baby bunny, Nutmeg.
Thank you so much! Part of Hazel and I’s bond is formed by spending lots of time together. I think from all the work I did to get her show-ready to all of the days I spent at the county fair looking after her, she’s gotten very used to me being around her. I learned lots of things about her throughout the way as well: for example, I know that she doesn’t like to play in the afternoon when it gets hot, and I know that she likes to be busy, whether it be chewing on a toy or bunching up a towel. For your bunny, try to be persistent in getting to know the things your rabbit likes/dislikes, and once you learn those things, I’m sure your rabbit will thank you with lots of love! Good luck, and feel free to message me if you need any help!
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Hazel is very cute.
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