Q&A for How to Train a Rabbit

Not really. If you're going to be introducing it to another pet or another person that it's not used to, just start really slow and gentle. Sit down on the floor somewhere not even next to the bunny necessarily, since they'll be more comfortable because they're making the decision.

When you get your bunny, especially if it's young and hasn't been around people before, do the same things you would do with a new puppy. Play with its ears, play with its feet, get it used to being touched and make sure that it knows that you're safe, that you're not going to hurt it

If it bites you somewhere, try making a high-pitched sound. It's possible that the pet will associate that with something negative, learning it shouldn't do that anymore.

Rabbits are ground dwelling creatures and so it is very alarming for them to have their paws off the ground. It makes them panic. Have the rabbit get used to you and being handled first, and do this sitting on the ground. If you must pick your rabbit up, then cover his eyes with a towel. The darkness will reassure him, and he won't see how far away the ground is.

It's fine to use the same type of clicker you use to train a dog. These are widely available from pet shops and the internet. If your rabbit finds the click-clack noise too loud and scary, then try pressing the end of a ballpoint pen to make a quieter clicking sound.

Think of what wild rabbits like to eat, and you will start to get the picture. They love plants and herbage, especially shoots and tender leaves. Try to feed your rabbit different types of greens, vegetables, and fruit (although always check before giving a new food that it is safe to do so). Rabbits are particularly fond of dandelions, carrot tops, parsley, spinach (as an occasional treat), curly kale, celeriac, chicory leaves, and watercress.

Rabbits find having their paws off the ground scary, so it's important to pick her up the correctly. If she seems like she might scratch you, place a towel over the rabbit (including her head, as this has a calming effect.) Hold her in both arms in a 'rugby ball' hold, with her body resting along your forearm and her rear tucked into your elbow. Use the other arm to cover her head so that she can't see how high she is and panic.