Bunny hopping competition

PABunnyMom · May 5, 2015

I'm interested in training my buns how to jump. What kind of harness and leash do I need? I have two Lionheads. Are walking leashes OK or is their a type made specifically for jumping?

Korr_and_Sophie · May 5, 2015

H style harnesses are pretty much the only ones allowed in competition. You don't want one that has a strap between the legs. There are different brands, but you want one that looks like this:

For a leash, 4-6ft is usually good. Too long and it gets hard to manage. A light cat one works best, you don't want anything that will weigh the rabbit down.

PABunnyMom · May 5, 2015

Thank you for your help.

BlazeBunnies · May 7, 2015

Bunny hopping is awesome, it's better to train younger rabbits but all ages is fine, competitions are great. You meet new people and it's so fun, it's also very educational

PABunnyMom · May 7, 2015

Yes. I'm looking forward to training my bunnies. They are only 3 months old.

Korr_and_Sophie · May 7, 2015

Don't over do it with a young rabbit. They and still growing, and too much jumping is hard on them. Short jumps are fine, and short training sessions. We don't allow rabbits under 9 months to go over about 12". Some young rabbits do lack focus, so might not really 'get it' until they are a bit older.