Taking out a dog on a walk is pretty common nowadays. But… walking with a pet rabbit?! What a concept! If you want to know how to walk with your pet rabbit, read more of this article.
Some pet rabbits are good for walking. Some are not.
Rabbits are animals with extreme qualities: strong alertness and strong curiosity. Depending on which nature is stronger, it depends on whether they feel scared or enjoyable for a walk.
For example, be wary of walking with a pet rabbit. Which is typically alert and takes time to get used to what you see and come into contact with. They may feel scared. And additionally, get stressed by all the odors they’ve never smelled. Also the feel of the ground they’ve never stepped on.
On the other hand, if they’re a curious pet rabbit, even if they are wary at first, they may soon get used to the smell of soil, grass, and wind. And enjoy eating wild grass and digging holes.
For this reason, instead of trying to take them out for a walk, let’s first go out to the garden or balcony. To see what kind of reaction your pet rabbit will have when it goes out. If they are scared, you might want to give up taking it for a walk.
By Susanne Krogh-Hansen
Some advice
It is very important not to put excessive stress on your pet rabbit. However, giving an appropriate amount of stimulation has the effect of improving the function of the parasympathetic nerves. Thus activating gastrointestinal movements, and promoting excretion of poop.
Please stimulate their five senses by letting them feel the sunlight and the wind.
Even if it is difficult to take a walk to a park, it is possible to feel the sunlight and wind in the room. It may be a comfortable life for you to enjoy living with your pet without it becoming too sensitive to “stress”. I hope that you will keep this area in mind and live with them peacefully.
Practice hugging your pet rabbit
When the rabbit’s body is in danger, the owner should hold the pet rabbit quickly and protect it from the danger. Practice hugging little by little every day. Such as when you take it out of the cage. And when it gets used to hugging in case of emergency.
Get used to leads, harnesses and carry cases
When walking the rabbit outside, make them wear a harness and a lead to prevent it from escaping. However, many rabbits dislike it. First, put it on and let it walk. Observe if they dislike it. Wear the harness with enough space to fit one finger between them and your body.
Also, to prevent them from being surprised by the loud noise and running away, move the pet rabbit in a carry case to the place of the walk. However, if you suddenly put it in the carry case, the rabbit may become very anxious and stressed.
Allow them to get used to it with snacks. So that people will think “they’re not afraid to enter the carry case”.
The place to take a walk should be previewed in advance
Rabbits should take a walk in places where dogs do not often come. Or where herbicides and pesticides are not used and there are wild grasses that can be eaten.
By the way, the best places to take for a walk are on mild weather days and in spring and autumn. On the contrary, it is not suitable for a walk during the hot summer months and the cold midwinter.
By Tatiana
What to bring when taking a walk
Carry drinking water with you so that the pet rabbit can drink it at any time. Also, since they could be hungry during the walk, you should bring a snack that they are accustomed to eating. Also, a towel or wet tissue to wipe the soles of their feet when returning to the carry case. And a plastic bag to collect waste. It will be good.
Set the circle when you reach your destination
If you want to let the pet rabbit play outdoors, set up a circle to limit the range of action. Be sure to create a shaded area in the summer. Be careful for them to not to get a heatstroke. Also, don’t forget to dispose of your rabbit’s waste when you return.
Never take your eyes off your pet rabbit during the walk!
For pet rabbits, it is very dangerous for dogs, cats, and crows to approach. You need to pay close attention to your surroundings.
Also, if there are other people walking the rabbits, be careful not to let them come into contact with each other rabbits. Avoid the cause of fights, mating, or pregnancy. In particular, the mating of rabbits ends in a blink of an eye, so it is possible for the owner to become pregnant without realizing it.
By Grigorita Ko
Furthermore, it would be difficult for the rabbit to escape from the circle. Rabbits have fast legs, so it’s difficult to catch them. And when you notice it could be on the road, it could be a situation.
To avoid this, keep an eye on the rabbit, even if it’s in a circle.
Grooming for full body inspection when returning from outside
When you come home from a walk, check their whole body. Including the soles of their feet, to check for scratches and dirt, and for parasites. Such as fleas and ticks. Especially if there are ticks, it will be easy to notice because there is a foreign body sensation when you touch it. Examine the whole body to protect the pet rabbit from ticks. At this time, it may be good to comb the rabbit’s body hair and groom it together.
If you want to adopt a rabbit, please go to a rabbit specialty store!
Many rabbit specialty stores provide detailed support unique to specialty stores. Such as how to care for rabbits, daily care, and advice in case of illness. So even those who live with rabbits for the first time can feel at ease.
