Is it OK to have a dog and a rabbit?

Domestic rabbits and dogs can live together. However, this requires bonding the two animals through consistent exposure in a safe environment. This will train your canine to resist its hunting instincts when around the rabbit. If possible, you should also choose a dog with a low prey drive.

What breed of dog can live with rabbits?

Dog breeds that get along with rabbits

• Basset Hound. Although a typical representative of the hunting canines, these gentle and mild-tempered dogs are very accepting of other pets, like cats and rabbits.
• Bernese Mountain Dog.
• Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
• Golden Retriever.
• Labrador Retriever.
• Maltese.
• Coton de Tulear.
• Boxer.

How do you introduce a new rabbit to your dogs?

Introduce Them Slowly: Do not introduce the dog and rabbit hastily. The rabbit will have been placed in its cage in the neutral space ahead of time. Bring the dog into the space slowly and allow the dog to investigate the rabbit in its crate – visually and through smell.

How do I get my dog to leave my rabbit alone?

Distract him with the ‘look’ command, then reward him. Keeping the same distance from the rabbit, step to a new spot, and again get the dog’s attention. Reward him and then step away from the rabbit and give the dog lots of praise. The aim is to break the link between rabbits and chasing, and instead focus on you.

Can rabbits and dogs be friends?

Can rabbits and dogs be friends? Yes, but everything hinges on the dog’s prey drive. For a successful interspecies household, a dog must have a low prey drive and must not be interested in chasing and killing wildlife. A low prey drive dog is gentle with other animal species, even in play.

Do rabbits and small dogs get along?

Do rabbits get along with dogs? Most of the time rabbits and dogs do not get along together, but it’s not impossible. A calm dog may still be able to get along with a rabbit, particularly if the dog has experience living with other small animals, like cats. Sometimes it’s better to introduce a puppy to a rabbit.

Can puppies and bunnies get along?

Most of the time rabbits and dogs do not get along together, but it’s not impossible. A calm dog may still be able to get along with a rabbit, particularly if the dog has experience living with other small animals, like cats. Sometimes it’s better to introduce a puppy to a rabbit.

Are rabbits scared of dogs?

Rabbits have been known to die of fright, being scared to death in their cages by dogs, raccoons, even raptors overhead. Rabbits can easily go into shock, so any introductions of the predator animals must be done with extreme caution or not even considered.

Can rabbits and dogs live together?

Simply put, there is no rule about whether dogs and rabbits can live together. Some dogs are very calm around rabbits, and show no prey drive whatsoever. The two animals can be friends, even curl up and nap together. But some dogs DO have an instinct to hunt and potentially hurt a rabbit.

Is it okay for my dog to lick my rabbit?

It is an excellent sign if the dog is doing so in a very gentle manner, exhibiting awareness of the fragility of the rabbit. The dog may greet the rabbit with a friendly lick or just look on cautiously if the dog is on the skittish side.

Can my dog and rabbit play together?

Can dogs and rabbits live together?

One is obviously a prey animal and the other a predator. Domestic rabbits and dogs can live together. However, this requires bonding the two animals through consistent exposure in a safe environment. This will train your canine to resist its hunting instincts when around the rabbit. If possible, you should also choose a dog with a low prey drive.

How many rabbits should I get for my Pet?

If you work from home and/or are at home most evenings and weekends, this is enough companionship for your rabbit and being the sole recipient of a rabbit’s love is very fulfilling and heart warming. For those who cannot afford more than one or are unsure about committing to two rabbits, this is ideal.

Is it possible to have two rabbits at once?

There may be somewhere a rabbit who is truly deeply solitary, but I have not met one in ten years of living with rabbits. There are some medical reasons for not adopting a second rabbit. Rabbits of opposite sexes who are not spayed/neutered should never be with one another.

Is it better to get a puppy or an adult rabbit?

If there’s one animal that will listen to you, it is your dog, not your rabbit. While a puppy is easier to train, an adult dog will often have a calmer temperament. Puppies will be more boisterous, loud, and more active before they grow older. This behavior will startle your rabbit into fleeing.