How Tame DO Rabbits get? Can I House train it?

Question

I have recently bought a rabbit.

I am trying to tame it and to stop it keeping on running off on me.

Is it possible to toilet train them if I am persistant enough>?

Answer 1

I had a Belgium lop-eared rabbit who became VERY tame - he used a litter box, slept with me, and played with our little Yorkie terrier as well.  You just have to be patient and spend time with your pet, that's all.

Provide plenty for the rabbit to chew on, though.  When I didn't keep chewsticks and such for my rabbit, he would chew on the baseboards and doors of our house!

Answer 2

Rabbits can't use toilets!!!!

Answer 3

Just like dogs, rabbits can be trained. But like dogs, rabbits will only be good if the trainer is good and persistent.  

  They can be house trained or anything else.

  Good luck.

Answer 4

You can get a rabbit to not be afraid just by holding it and petting it a lot. Show it that you won't hurt it. Talk to it and they will be great pets.

You can house train a rabbit just like a cat use a litter box.

When I was a kid I had a rabbit and it would play with my dog and parakeet. So you can tame a rabbit and enjoy them as pets.

Answer 5

A friend of mine did house train her bunny. (box trained like a cat)

Best bet is keep it semi-confined (a fenced off area) and go in there regularly - even just sit down and read - let bunny get used to you. Perhaps bring treats & put them near you.

Once the bunny gets more accustomed to you, they can be very cute!

Best of luck!

Answer 6

no

Answer 7

get a litter box.

Answer 8

u can try... but i don think it vil work.. bcs rabbits r very wild.. not n da negative sense..

Answer 9

Rabbits are alot of fun, however they will always run from u but u can potty train them with a litter box. Good luck.

Answer 10

Most rabbits raised in doors don't live long enough to get them trained to a litter box. It's in their nature to chew up everything, and the cords coming from electronics look just like thick healthy vines to them. Even a rabbit with a full belly will continually think of things to nibble on. He would have to be so confined all the time, he won't get much of any enjoyment out of life, and even if you are consistent with your training, you wouldn't be left with much time to enjoy him without being on constant guard.

If I were you, I would spend the money for a large cage with a removable tray at the bottom, they're expensive, much more than the rabbit, but with care, the cage can outlast several pets, and pay for the expense in time. I once raised ferrets, and enjoyed them much more once that cage was installed, the bigger the better, and would take them out when I had time to watch them closely. I was going to use that cage also for a flying squirrel, but later changed my mind. They are so adorable but they are nocturnal, they sleep all day and stay up all night bored silly.

Answer 11

Reform are usually more outgoing than Conservative or Orthodox but that's not always the case - they're just like anybody else, everyone's his own person.

Oh come on it's a JOKE.

Answer 12

Yes it is possible!

I've never had a rabbit myself, but plenty of people I know have. Just like a cat, a rabbit can be trained to use a litter box. If it goes on the floor and you notice it quick enough, pick the rabbit up and put it in the litter box. Then hopefully it will start to realize that this is the place to go. If you notice that the rabbit continually goes in one place on the floor, place the litter box there.

Rabbits by nature are small somewhat scared animals. You're going to need to give it time to not be afraid of you before it will stop running away and hiding. Play with it often. Pet him, brush his fur, and be GENTLE! Don't scare it, don't yell and scream and bang around, it will be scared of you.

You might want to buy a book or look online for more info about training animals to use a litter box, but from experience with cats I know that not much thought is required. They'll get it eventually. Good Luck!

Answer 13

My Dwarf Rabbits chewed up ALL cables and anything else they could get to-lots of fun though.

Answer 14

Congrats on the new addition to your family!

How tame?  Well it depends a lot on you.  My bun lives in the house.  He is out of his enclosure (not a cage, but a puppy pen) whenever I am home.  He will snuggle, do figure 8s through my legs, and play "chase me".  Just remember, you can not force your bun to do anything.  She/He will do things as they wish.  For example, my bun loves to snuggle, he does not like to be held.  He will let me hold him, but I can tell he isn't happy.

Yes it is possible to toilet train your bun.  It is actually pretty easy, if you have a coopertive bun- most are.  

Read this website:  http://www.rabbit.org/  You will find a toilet training section, along with a diet section.

Here you can read about handling, and getting your bun to trust you more:  http://www.mnhouserabbit.org/care/bootca...

First and foremost, your bun should see a vet and be set up to be spayed/neutered.  Not only is it important for health reasons, it also nips a lot of behavior issues in the bud.  Some males tend to become agressive and/or spay if they are not neutered.

If you plan on allowing your bun to be loose in your home (Supervised of course, unsupervised is not advised) you should still bunny proof your home.  Cords can be deadly to a chewer.  99% of rabbits are chewers when they get bored.  Keep TV remotes out of the way of the teeth!  They also like to 'dig' in the carpets if not monitored.

Pick up a copy of "House Rabbit Handbook" by Marinell Harriman.

Rabbits are a lot smarter than people give them credit for.  They are mischevious and try to your buttons like a toddler or teenager.  Mine likes to steal things from me like mail, because he knows I will chase him- and it's just fun to watch me try to crawl under the kitchen table!

Have fun with your new bun!  They can be "clicker trained".  My bun will stand up on his hind legs on que and will jump up on a step stool for me.  (Think tiger at a circus).  

Here is a good book:  http://www.clickerbunny.com/  It may also assit you in litter training and coming when called.  And will certainly help you and your bun bond.

Some people often like to "walk their buns on leashes"  (with a bun or cat harness- NOT a collar)  You can see my response to another user's question regarding that here: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

Have fun, and if you have any questions, feel free to email me:  [e-mail]

Answer 15

It will come to you, and ask for food, walk around with out fear ,but always p**p on the floor and always remain a dumb rabbit

Answer 16

rabbits can get extremely tame if you have them since they are babies, and yes you can house train it.

Answer 17

I don't know why you are even bothering.  Rabbits are prey animals and as such you should instead look for some recipes online that would appeal to your family.  Cook that rabbit up!  They are delicious!