Tricks and training

[muffinandmunchbunny]

Hi,

I’ve started training Muffin to jump over agility jumps and do tricks, but it’s really difficult. I have her favourite treats in my pocket and pellets but she’s generally just not that interested. She sniffs it and tries to take a bite, but when I move the treat to guide her round, she doesn’t want to move. I’ve taught her ‘over’ (when she jumps over an agility jump) but she only does it when she really wants to. Is there anyway to make her more food orientated? She’s a clever bunny, but she doesn’t want to do what she’s told!

Feel free to share your training tips!

[Wick & Fable]

You’ll need to break it down even more. Use pellets instead of treats since this may require a lot of praise.

You’ll need to establish that just following the hand is what you want, so don’t move it around too much in a circle. Just start with a straight line and increase the distance until you give her the pellet. Then, when she reliably will follow a bit, make it specific to the trick or movement you want.

The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.

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