Sandy learned a trick! (video)

[skibunny8503]

It started out by her following the raisin in my hand around to spin around.  I kept doing that as a “trick” and she’d get the raisin once she spun around.  My husband was like “that’s not a trick, she’s just following your hand”   One day when he was in bed Sandy was out and I was on the couch and I gave her a raisin and then she spun around and looked at me for another!  I couldn’t believe it!  I wasn’t sure if it was just a coincidence or if she actually learned a trick.  So the next day I waited to give her a raisin and she did it again!  And then again for another one!  My husband still didn’t believe me until she actually did it in front of him hehe!  I finally got it on my camera a few days ago.  Such a smart little bunny

[Elrohwen]

So stinkin cute! I love watching bunnies spin, maybe because it’s normally an unnatural thing for them to do.

Otto has spinning down and I’ve tried to teach Hannah a couple times, but I never stick with it. Sometimes when I have a treat, especially on the couch, she’ll come up and spin right around, going the correct direction. I’ve never figured out if she’s doing it on purpose (a combo of learning and watching Otto do it) or if it’s a coincidence. Whenever we have a training session, she won’t do it unless I lead her around.

[Michelle&Lolli]

Awwww! That’s cute!

Lolli spins when she gets excited for treats or her lettuce.

[Sarita]

Very cute.

[Lagomorphic]

So cute!  And a smart bun.  My Alex would never be able to learn a complex behavior like that! 

[RabbitPam]

You’ve actually done the basic training technique of clicker training, minus the clicker! You are using a visual cue instead of a sound, but yes, bunnies are VERY smart, and can be trained to do tricks for a treat.

[brittbritt]

How sweet. I awwwed out loud over that video. What a pretty bun.

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