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Nearly half of all pet owners have at least one dog. You may be one of them too, so what do you need to do if you want to raise more rabbits? To maintain a good relationship with your pet, you should learn to get to know each other. By choosing a pet breed, training for obedience, and exercising slowly, your pets will always get along. Note that rabbits are predators and do not have the instinct to befriend a dog. Rabbits will feel threatened and stressed by the dog, so be prepared to keep the rabbits and dogs apart forever if they can't live together.

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Method 1 of 4: Choosing the right pet

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   Study a rabbit-friendly dog. If you have a puppy, make sure he loves rabbits. You should not keep the Retriever, Labrador, and Terry breed as this is a group that has an instinct to catch and hunt for animals such as mice and rabbits. These breeds are known for their hunting instincts.
   • The breed has not necessarily decided the dog's personality. You need to observe their behavioral characteristics before you get acquainted with another pet.
   • Dog breeders can offer a different opinion about a dog breed that is suitable for a home with rabbits. Be aware of conflicting information when bringing your dog home.

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   Choose a breed that is friendly to a dog. Nowadays, the breed of rabbits is quite diverse and like dogs, the breed also has many different characteristics. Choose a rabbit that is sociable with your dog. Some varieties of rabbits that are sociable include:
   • Sussex
   • Dutch (Netherlands)
   • Himalayan
   • Havana
   • Californian

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   Consult with a veterinarian. You need to talk to your veterinarian before you bring your new pet home. Make sure that the current pet is healthy and well socialized. An animal that is stressed or injured is more likely to become aggressive. Your veterinarian will examine your pet and give you special instructions regarding new pets. advertisement

Method 2 of 4: Prepare for acquaintances

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   Conduct obedience training. Your dog needs to be trained and able to respond well to verbal commands. Your dog must listen and respond to your commands. You will be in control during this meeting. Your dog needs to know basic commands like sit, stay, and lie down. You can teach your pet these simple commands:
   • Take an obedience training class. Most veterinarians refer a qualified trainer. Some pet stores even offer communication and clothing classes for dogs. Not only do you and your dog learn the necessary commands, but also a way to bond. Your dog will listen and pay attention to you if he is comfortable with seeing you as the owner and the person in power.
   • Train your dog commands. If you and your dog need to review training content such as sitting, you should train the pet in a comfortable place like home. Training these commands to help your dog adapt to speech and will listen to you more. The command text should be suitable for both you and your pet.

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   Find a neutral site. You should not let a pet attempt to invade territory in the training area. You should also choose a site where you can control both animals. The training area could be the living room or the family room. Avoid pet eating or resting areas, as they may have a territorial instinct.
   • Do not put pressure on both animals. The neutral position prevents the pet from feeling the stress of outside environmental influences. Just meeting you is pressure enough! Make sure your dog is not restricted by a tight leash or collar.
   • The neutral position also makes you more comfortable. You need to relax in this area and be able to observe interactive activity. Choose a location that is comfortable for both you and your pet.

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   Put your rabbit in a safe environment, such as a travel cage. For the first introduction, keep the rabbit in a safe place where it can't escape. This will also help protect the rabbit if something unexpected occurs.

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   Control your puppy. On the first meeting, make sure you have good control of your pet. Experts recommend that the dog sit or lie down. This allows you to keep a close eye on the pet, as well as a way to control them.

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   Help me. Ask a relative or friend for help by keeping the rabbit or dog in place. You need maximum supervision and more people to take advantage of the support .. Advertise

Method 3 of 4: Get pets acquainted with each other

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   Slowly expose the pet. Do not move suddenly or push two animals together too quickly. You should bring one in a room with the other ready so they can smell each other.
   • Give your pets time to get to know each other. You should not push them and scare them.
   • Let the acquaintance slowly with a positive attitude. Encourage your pet with words like: "Good job," or "Light." Your pet will listen and respond to your firm and gentle words.

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   Bring your pet closer. The next step in it is to bring the two animals together. You should let the rabbit approach the dog. This avoids stimulating the rabbit's runaway instincts, thus helping to avoid stimulating the dog's hunting instincts.
   • Pay attention to body language while you meet. If the rabbit kicks his feet, takes short breaths, or tries to run away, take the dog out of the room and calm him down. Also note that stressed rabbits may squat on the ground and try to play dead. 'If rabbits don't run away, this does not mean they accept the dog's presence. The rabbit may be too scared and unable to move.
   • If your dog gets too agitated, calm him down by asking him to sit still for a few minutes to regain his temper.

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   Observe your pet closely. Regardless, you shouldn't let the two of you be together the first time you meet with no one around. No matter how harmonious they seem, don't let it go.
   • Make sure each animal is in a good mood when meeting each other. Animals are unhappy, too, like humans. You should not expose them to either illness or stress.

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   Meet in a short time. Overexposure can cause pets to be agitated. They can inadvertently harm each other. You need to keep track of your child's emotional level; When one side shows signs of stress, you should stop meeting here. advertisement

Method 4 of 4: Interactive Tracking

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   Regular practice. Pets may not get to know each other right away and this is perfectly fine. You should have both of you meet gradually until it becomes a habit. In the end, two pets will adapt to seeing each other's images and familiar smells.

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   Always pay attention to pets. Just like children, you shouldn't leave your pets alone! Surprise can trigger a hostile instinct in dogs. Or the loud sound that scares the rabbit. You need to supervise pets to ensure their safety.

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   Separate the dining area. An animal is by nature to defend its territory while eating or drinking or near food. You should feed each child in a different room. If either of you is aggressive when you are eating, feed two pets at two different times of the day.
   • Other territorial areas may include where the pet sleeps or defecates. Be careful when dogs and rabbits approach each other near these locations.
   • Pets can also practice territorial protection from yourself. They may develop jealousy because you pay more attention to the other. You should give them both a lot of care so that the pets do not use their protective instincts.

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   Patience. Making new friends is not easy! You need to give your pet time to get to know the new owner, home, and friend. advertisement