How to Train Your Rabbit Not to Chew or Dig Household Items

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Summary: When scolding a rabbit for chewing on household items, never strike the rabbit as it produces fear and can cause serious damage. Train rabbits not to chew or dig with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on rabbits and pet care.

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By Dr. Endre Sos
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Dr Endre Sos is the chief veterinarian of the Budapest Zoo. Aside from his practice as a chief veterinarian, Dr. Sos has been participating in various environmental protection works...read more

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"My name is Endre Sos and I will tell you a few words on how to train your rabbit not to dig or chew household items. So rabbits like to dig or chew household items therefore if you see the behavior at your home just clap and tell it very loud, the rabbit not to do it and approach it. Never hit the rabbit because it will produce only fear plus rabbits are very vulnerable. They have very light bones so you can easily break them and you can cause serious damage. But on the other hand if you see this misbehavior like digging or chewing household items, always tell the rabbit not to do it and it is a good idea to tell also the name of the rabbit. It may take some time until the rabbit will associate this bad behavior with your comment but repeat it seriously and approach the rabbit so he or she will know that you are really serious about this comment. You can also protect the electrical cords at your home as rabbits tend to chew these which can be very very dangerous to them. The other thing you must bear in mind is for a long time they can ignore your comments but if you keep trying and you are really serious then you will have the good results."

eHow Article: How to Train Your Rabbit Not to Chew or Dig Household Items

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