Did she accidentally get caught in the door, or was she just upset because she couldn’t leave? If she accidentally got wedged in the door when it was closing (if so she’s not acting hurt is she?), she might act a little scared for a bit, but should return to normal behavior. If she was just upset because she couldn’t leave, she is just giving you the “bunny butt treatment” (kind of like the human silent treatment). Don’t worry, it shouldn’t affect your bond .

I agree, you obviously shouldn’t squish her in the door, but if shes just upset cos she wasn’t allowed out of the room, then she’ll get over it.

I’m so paranoid about getting the bunnies caught in a door

She might give you the bunny butt treatment for as little as a few minutes to as long as a few days (just depends on her). In the meantime, just continue to interact/bond with her as you normally do.

I have to sneak out of Luna’s room quickly too when I go to work so that she doesn’t get as mad with me for leaving .

In the future you could use a smart light bulb that is set to turn off at a certain time and then close the door before the lights turn off. That way you can see if Caroline is trying to escape.

As people said above, it’s not the end of your relationship. These things happen, so just be more careful in the future.

Wick nips at/runs from/hides from/kicks at me on a daily basis when I do his topical treatment, but he always reverts back after it’s done, haha.

Yes, no screwing up there. Just continue interacting with her and showering her with your love. If she was already showing you so much affection, you are and will be her person.

I think generally being a presence that respects her space can help build rapport. Sitting and staring at her from a distance is also a part of relationship building for rabbits. Facing vs. not facing each other can have significant meaning, so if you’re doing something and she’s doing something, you can turn to face her to win some brownie points perhaps.

It also helps to close your eyes one in a while and assume a relaxed posture yourself. Rabbits (and other mammals) will mimick that and they’ll respond to your energy.

Oh goodness you didn’t screw it up! I have a Flemish Giant who’s getting older and with that more stubborn, quick to annoy. But oh man is he an affectionate bun that loves to snuggle.

On the daily I annoy him or make him angry. I get running away bunny kicks and the butt treatment. And then five minutes later guess who’s snuggling on the couch.

Herc loves petting and forehead scratches ? he always nudges me when I stop so I will literally end up petting him for a billion years lol.

Oh and he’s a big water drinker like he can deplete a large dog bowl in ten minutes like nothing happened and he binkies A LOT when I get him a nice big bowl of water first thing in the morning.

It sounds a bit weird but you can “groom” yourself- mimic the bunny grooming- as this tells them you are comfortable with them and they will do the same. I just make those little circles with my fist and then pretend my hair are my “floppy ears” it seemed to work well with my 9 week old petunia- she started grooming herself. I say just keep doing what you are doing. I have always thought rabbits are like a cat and a dog mixed together. So loveable but yet very independant. We are staff but also friends to our bunnies hee hee…

That’s funny, when I’m doing my hair & makeup in the morning in front of the mirror Sam always hops up & grooms himself too! Never made the connection, maybe he is mimicking me <3

Awww, that’s so cute Heaven!