LunarFantom
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Not really a behavioral issues per se but I can't find a good place for this thread... How would you teach a rabbit to roll over?
I see that some people teach their rabbits tricks, and I know the key is patience, not taking the rabbit too far too fast, and of course plenty of treats when they do it right. So for example I'm teaching one rabbit to be held by picking up one foot at a time, praising, giving a treat, slowly moving to 2 feet, then slowly lifting it a little, etc.
However I'm a bit lost at approaching this particular trick. Should I wait for it to roll over naturally then say "roll over" and give it treats? Should I pick it up and place it on its side? Should I gently push it over?
I'm not sure how to break up the trick into manageable bitesized pieces basically. :?
I see that some people teach their rabbits tricks, and I know the key is patience, not taking the rabbit too far too fast, and of course plenty of treats when they do it right. So for example I'm teaching one rabbit to be held by picking up one foot at a time, praising, giving a treat, slowly moving to 2 feet, then slowly lifting it a little, etc.
However I'm a bit lost at approaching this particular trick. Should I wait for it to roll over naturally then say "roll over" and give it treats? Should I pick it up and place it on its side? Should I gently push it over?
I'm not sure how to break up the trick into manageable bitesized pieces basically. :?