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This topic has 3sd replies, 4 voices, and was last updated 16 years, 10 months ago by Kokaneeandkahlua.

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- 07/25/2008 at 8:24 PM
  Battie
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  Hello again.
  
  I just got a copy of the clicker training book. It looks fun and useful for both of us, but one thing I couldn’t tell was what kind of time table this happens on. I’m sure all rabbits are different, but it’s helpful to know what’s average. Right now I’m working on getting him to associate the clicker with happy treats. I spent a little while clicking and giving arugula leaves and am trying to remember to click when I fill his hay trough. He doesn’t mind the clicker, but doesn’t seem to really notice either.
  
  How long did it take you all before you could move on to actual tricks? I can’t wait to see what Quincy can do!
- 07/25/2008 at 8:26 PM
  Beka27
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  Meadow did not seem to really notice it too much either. i need to start again, doing it in a smaller space and for a shorter time period. i can’t give a time frame b/c i’m not sure.
- 07/26/2008 at 1:21 AM
  BinkyBunny
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  With each of my rabbits, it was a bit different. Jack who is very food motivated got it within a few days, while Bailey was more affection motivated. It took her about a week to train ME to give her pets instead of treats when clicker training her.
  
  Also, to keep them motivated, I learned a little trick in my clickertraining class. About every five clicks or so, give them something really special, so it keeps them wanting more. You can also use dinner time as clickertime.
  
  During the clickertraining class I took, the rescue bunnies would learn to touch their nose to the ball within 30 minutes. With my own bunnies, they are a bit spoiled, they weren’t as excited about just boring old pellets, (that’s why dinnertime can work well for clickertraining time)
  
  Also, you don’t want to train for too long. You should keep each training session short – each bunny is different, but when they stop becoming motivated during that session, if you don’t have any more treat tricks up your sleeve, then just let it go as they will then no longer be motivated by the clicker.
- 07/26/2008 at 1:34 AM
  Kokaneeandkahlua
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  Food motivation is key! LOL it definitely depends on how much they want the treat
  
  I do two/three minute sessions once or twce a week-low attention span
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