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Forum BEHAVIOR jealousy issues?

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    • bunnyfriend
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         Totoro and Wilbur bonded quickly with zero agression during the entire process. Lately if Totoro sees me petting Wilbur he will grunt and chase after her, then he will hop up to me and nudge me for pets. Wilbur is already not the most affectionate rabbit and now she definitely seems apprehensive to accept attention from me, she sees him coming and she starts running away. Otherwise they get along really well and are always snuggling, grooming, and doing everything together. Totoro normally is such a sweet lovable rabbit and I just don’t really know what to do to make him stop this behavior. I don’t want to only give attention to him and make Wilbur feel that I’m ignoring her, I want to maintain a bond with her and try to get her to warm up to me more. I also feel kind of guilty/sad ingoring Totoro when he seems so desperate for attention. The only solution that I can think of right now is taking myself out of the equation which is not an option. What do I do? 


      • RabbitPam
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          You can take Totoro out of the equation instead. In other words, have some alone time with Wilbur only, while Totoro stays in his house. If they are free range, you can shut yourself up in a room and close Totoro out while you play with Wilbur. I would suggest just laying on the floor reading a book or with your laptop while he explores quietly and comes over to you. (Bring a treat in your pocket or hand for him to find.)

          What you want to do is spend more safe time with Wilbur, then a bit of time with Totoro, then have them both around together. It may help your bond with each, and teach Totoro that Wilbur counts, too. Doesn’t have to be very long (10 minutes maybe?) but it may get Wilbur some attention he needs from you.


        • Sarita
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            Pet them both together – they need equal attention.


          • RabbitPam
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              Dontcha love it when Forum Leaders disagree? Go with Sarita’s advice. She has multiple bunnies. LOL


            • KytKattin
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                It is good that you want to bond with her, but it is also good that she is getting lots of attention from Totoro. So even if it isn’t attention from you, she isn’t completely neglected and lonely. She is still getting plenty of affection! Good luck trying to figure out how to execute Sarita’s advice!


              • Sarita
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                  LOL – I didn’t say it would be easy :~) I’m thinking if one comes up while you are petting the other, you can start petting that one as well since you have 2 hands.


                • bunnyfriend
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                    Thanks for the advice guys!

                    I have tried petting them at the same time but Totoro will still grunt and chase after her (I should have mentioned that earlier).


                  • Monkeybun
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                      Yep, pet together. One hand for each lol. If Totoro gets cranky, put one bunny on each side of you so they can’t really see the other getting petted


                    • bunnyfriend
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                        Alright I’ll give that a try – thanks!!

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                    Forum BEHAVIOR jealousy issues?