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Forum BEHAVIOR Rabbit and Puppy

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    • Bobby
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        Hi all!

        My husband recently got a golden retriever puppy (three months) we used the vets advice and introduced them slowly and made sure that the dog knew that the rabbit was not to be chased or attacked. She (dog) learnt very fast that the rabbit was her sister and gave her a lot of respect and they were good with each other, I could begin to trust them together for small amount of time. We then moved house and this is when everything went wrong! – I heard the puppy whine a few times early in the morning, when I went to see the problem the rabbit was the other side of the room sleeping. It wasn’t until I was in the room watching them, I saw the rabbit lung at the dog and try to bite her. It should be noted my rabbit was spayed around 9 months ago and she is just under a year old. Then I noticed some stains on the dogs bed, I know they weren’t from the puppy because she pees somewhere else and it wasn’t that much, I then noticed that there was rabbit poop on the carpet and close to the bed and then there was a lot on her bed too. Then she started peeing in front of me! – whilst watching me! I told her off and pushed her off the bed and she then peed on the floor. 

        I am desperate for help, why is my rabbit who has been house trained for all the time I have had her, has started doing this? Is it because she’s not getting enough attention? Is it because she doesn’t like the puppy? Is there something I don’t know?! Has anyone had this happen? Is there anyone who can help me solve this attitude? 

        Thank you for any advice! 


      • BlueMoods
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          Many rabbits like to pee on soft surfaces, which the dog bed is. Nothing to do with how the rabbit feels about the puppy, just a soft place that resembles a litter box. You may need to move the dog bed to a room where the rabbit cannot go.


        • LongEaredLions
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            Also, because you moved, she is marking her territory because it is new to her. The peeing should go back to normal, but I would keep her a bit more confined until it does.


          • Deleted User
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              I agree with LEL. She needs to put her mark (smell) on your new home to make it “her’s” again. Sorry! (not what you wanted to hear hey….).
              Yes, move the dog bed away, and once her territory (your new home) has been marked ‘again’ – it should go back to normal. Cheers.


            • Bobby
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                Thank you very much! I was having a meltdown that I would have to persuade him that the dog isn’t working for us! – which would have been a difficult conversation. I will try and make sure she knows where her territory is!


              • Deleted User
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                  My boy Henry has 3 doggy companions! And Henry sprayed them (and us) before he was neutered (and none of us liked him!). All good now! Henry is actually laying behind me on the doormat with George (dog) and I love it! So does Henry! No bunny companion needed for Henry. Cheers.

                  Edit to ADD – My dog’s are/were ‘old’ when we introduced Henry to them, take extra care with a puppy/young dog (I know you will), just thought I better add that for other’s who will read your forum. Cheers Bobby.

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