Has anyone here ever cured a rabbit of cage aggression? and if so..how?
I've got a new rabbit (BIG French Angora doe) who is VERY territorial about her cage. She's just fine once she's out. I can handle her, drag her fat self over to the grooming table, pluck, do nails, etc. (I haven't tried to turn her over yet...waiting until I build up some muscle :roll: )
This doe will lay her ears back and do a small lunge toward my hand when I go in to get her, tho. Or if I bring greens, etc. (even when I add food to her crock). She hasn't gotten really violent yet...it's more of a warning thing..and it works!
Will working with her daily help? Bringing treats? Or should I treat her more as I would a food aggressive dog....with firmness and dominance?
I've got a new rabbit (BIG French Angora doe) who is VERY territorial about her cage. She's just fine once she's out. I can handle her, drag her fat self over to the grooming table, pluck, do nails, etc. (I haven't tried to turn her over yet...waiting until I build up some muscle :roll: )
This doe will lay her ears back and do a small lunge toward my hand when I go in to get her, tho. Or if I bring greens, etc. (even when I add food to her crock). She hasn't gotten really violent yet...it's more of a warning thing..and it works!
Will working with her daily help? Bringing treats? Or should I treat her more as I would a food aggressive dog....with firmness and dominance?