Update:Ashe’s Behavior

[Jessie1990]

When Ashe settled into her surroundings when she was a baby, she became very “bossy”. After she reached maturity, this bossyness became territorial behavior. We thought spaying would fix this, but it didn’t. She still lunged if we walked too quickly into a room and she grunts and charges. I have been working with her non-stop on getting used to being handled, hoping that I can easily do things I have to, such as trimming nails. The addition of a new bunny in the house was a minor setback, but settled down after a week. 

I am currently experimenting with Tellington’s TTouch and I am very impressed with the results. Not only does Ashe seem more friendly, she has been BEGGING for attention. If I sit in my computer chair, she will tug on my pants to get me to come down and pet her. After her brief sessions, she looks groggy and VERY relaxed, but when I stop she immediatly hops around the room and does binkies. I can tell there is a huge difference in her outlook on life. Her ears aren’t constantly laid back, and she seems to be less tense. 

I have no idea why she is so territorial or afraid (or w/e she is), but I will do everything in my power to make her feel okay. I am very glad that I am seeing improvment, and just thought I would share with everyone. I am also hoping this helps others who have “aggressive” bunnies

[LBJ10]

Hmm, interesting. How do you do this T touch?

[Dobby]

I just did this for the first time with Dobby last weekend before I clipped his nails. It was the easiest nail clipping session we’ve ever had.

http://rabbit.org/tellington-ttouch-for-a-happy-and-healthy-rabbit/

It’s basically a message for rabbits.

[Jessie1990]

The easiest hand motion is circular motion. Move slow, and start light then push more firmly as the rabbit gets more relaxed. Massage ears by starting at the base, and then pull gently upward.

[Jessie1990]

There is also one called the inchworm but that one is hard to explain. I youtubed it So excited that it helps Ashe’s grumpiness

[LittlePuffyTail]

Glad you are having good results. I’ve never heard much about it being used on rabbits but it’s gotten great reviews for horses.

[Jessie1990]

Yeah. I used to do it a little with my horse I had at my parents house. Ashe likes massages on her head so I figured I would give it a try and then I did some research.

[Elrohwen]

That’s really cool! I have heard good review of it for horses and dogs, but not rabbits. Hannah loves massages, so I should try some of these techniques. Otto is a “no touching” bunny, so it would be trickier with him, but I will try it next time he’s up on the counter for nail trims.

[Emandme]

This is so awesome! I saw a tv show from Britain a while back with an aggressive bunny. The host had the owners do this with a paintbrush. I had no idea what it was. Its very fascinating stuff. Thanks for posting!

[Jessie1990]

I just looked through Youtube for techniques Ashe loves face massages ha ha. She ran into Moogles play zone this morning and smelled around his toys. I was expecting her to go back to being SUPER aggressive, but she just acted like it never happened I am beginning to think a bond might be possible some day lol

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