I have never heard of these methods, so I’m not sure what they are supposed to do. They don’t sound appropriate for bunnies to me though.

What type of coat are we dealing with? I think that will help us give grooming tips. Depending in the fur type, you could try “plucking” to see if that at least helps you cut down the the amount of loose fur. Personally, I have been able to do this without any holding. But you might have to experiment. Have you tried “sitting” on them? I’ve had a lot of luck with that as well. You sit on your knees and then put bunny between your legs. Cross your feet so there isn’t a place to wiggle out in the back.

I would recommend Small Pet Select’s Zen Tranquility Blend. It’s a natural herb blend to calm rabbits down for nail clippings, the vet, etc.

Do they let you pet them while sitting on the ground? If so then I don’t think all these methods are necessary… you prob just need to find a different brush that doesn’t bother them. I don’t hold them, I just sit next to them on the ground. Whenever I’ve had buns that like petting, I’ve been able to find a brushing method that they will tolerate as well. Ones to try that are usually liked: glove type brushes, bristle brushes (usually use this first to kind of get them used to the brushing), sticky lint roller, kong groom zoom, and the fur buster comb, and hand plucking. Different buns are fine with different types!

For the scared buns that won’t let me pet them, I usually just pop them on the table on a towel and do a deeper grooming when needed. And give some treats during and after (but expect some foot thumps after).