How can I help my bunny bond with my daughter?

[foreverblue127]

Our little girl bun (4 months?spayed) Has bonded with me. She likes me and loves all over me. But when my daughter tries to pet her or hold her she wiggles free and runs over to me. When she is on my chest my daughter will pet her and she will lick me instead. The bun can clearly see it is not me petting her. It is kinda funny to me, but not to my daughter. She is very upset by it. I try to explain it's because I spend a lot of time with her. What can I do to help them bond?

 

[kirst3buns]

Maybe have your daughter be the one to give the rabbit treats? My daughter's rabbit was probably more closely bonded to me but he definitely let my daughter pet him and would go right up to her. His cage was in her room and he was "her" rabbit even though I took care of him. She would close her door and let him out when she got home from school and then lay on the floor and read while he ran around. Eventually he would come over and check her out and she would give him a treat. Pretty soon he would just come over for his treat, then run around but then he would come back to her. It takes a lot of patience. My daughter can spend hours reading so laying on the floor waiting for him to approach her was easy for her. Also, I did not stay in the room with her so it was just her and her rabbit. I'm not sure how old your daughter is, but if you trust her to stay by the rabbit without you, that may help as well.

 

[BaileysMom]

I was going to suggest that your daughter be the official treat giver also but kirst3buns had a lot more to offer also hee hee.
Good advice.