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- 06/18/2021 at 12:47 AM
  illyria07
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  So, I’ve found several posts about not keeping a collar on a bunny, but they all talk about it like it was a dog. As if the bunny would always have it on. I have a small lionhead. I’m trying to teach him to free roam and have been slowly introducing new areas for him to explore. The problem is because he’s so small I can sometimes loose track of him. I’ve been trying to train him to come when I snap but he’s young and full of energy and doesn’t always like to pay attention. I thought a tiny cat collar would help. Just for the half hour or so where I let him explore outside his room a couple times a week. It has a small bell so I can keep track of where he is. Its not heavy and the material is soft. If I leave it on loosely will it still agitate his neck?
- 06/18/2021 at 12:50 AM
  Bam
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  The danger with a collar is that the collar could get caught on something, causing the bun to panic. That could lead to the bun snapping its neck. For this reason, I would advice against using a collar on a rabbit. Cats are way, way less fragile than rabbits.
- 06/18/2021 at 1:56 AM
  Cinnamon Bun
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  If you leave it on loosely, then his mouth could get caught on it, and cause him to severely injure himself. Or yes, it could get caught on something else, causing the bun to freak out. This has happened with a cat before, so I can’t imagine the outcome if it happened to a small, fragile bun. Collars are super dangerous for buns no matter how long they’re on for, and I would never recommend using them at all. If he keeps getting lost, and you want to train him to come to you, you can shake a treat jar every time that happens. With a bit of practice, he’ll hear the treats and come running to you! I hope this helps! ♥
- 06/20/2021 at 2:20 PM
  Peanutthebunny
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  Hi, I see what you mean about keeping track of our rabbit (my buns a nightmare), but please don’t use a collar because the collar could get caught on something, or his jaw or legs could get caught in the collar while he is trying to get it off.
- 06/22/2021 at 7:07 AM
  LittleLionMan
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  I agree with the above. The reason you’re wanting a collar is the very reason you shouldn’t have you: you don’t want to have something happen to your precious bun. I would definitely work on training to come when called. It’s not foolproof obviously but it’s an important tool. Eventually you’ll figure out their preferred places for hiding/playing/exploring, which is also helpful.
- 06/22/2021 at 2:00 PM
  Bam
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  Most buns will actually come running when you shake the treat jar. Combine the treat jar shaking with saying the bun’s name, and chances are good he’ll learn to come when called.
  
  My bun Vilde would come running every time I bit into an apple. Rabbits have an acute sense of smell and they are, and should be, very food oriented.
- 06/22/2021 at 5:14 PM
  Mary Bun
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  They can be easily trained to come. Call his name and offer a treat, play it on repeat. He’ll get their soon. I second what everybody above said. To me the collar is a big no no. Too dangerous. Hope it helps!
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