Soulsgirl
Member
We have had our bun for about a month now andour yorkie poo is still not happy about her. We have to lock him up inorder to let Patches out to play, because he is too aggressive withher. How can we help them to get along?
Introducing the Bunny to other pets
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missyscove
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Well, I'm assuming that by "yorkie poo" you arereferring to a yorkshire terrier / poodle mix. Keep in mindthat terriers were bred to hunt small animals. Your bunny isone of these small animals.
Also keep in mind that a rabbit can die from a heart attack as a result of fright.
I would never leave the two in one place alone.
As far as introducing them goes, try sitting with two people, each ofyou holding an animal and letting them sniff eachother. Rub atowel on one, then on the other so they get used to eachotherssmell. Try letting the rabbit run around while the dog iscrated and vice versa.
Also keep in mind that a rabbit can die from a heart attack as a result of fright.
I would never leave the two in one place alone.
As far as introducing them goes, try sitting with two people, each ofyou holding an animal and letting them sniff eachother. Rub atowel on one, then on the other so they get used to eachotherssmell. Try letting the rabbit run around while the dog iscrated and vice versa.
JadeIcing
Well-Known Member
Ok one point of veiw. Pardon me if this is long.
Now I have some questions for you.
1) How much do you trust your dog?
2) Is your dog trained? (sit, stay, leash. IE Basic comands?)3) Has your dog ever attacked anyone?
4) How do you play with you dog? (wrestle around, or is it more relaxed?)
5) How old is your dog?
Answer those questions and I will help you from there.
It is possible to get a dog to be friends with a rabbit. My dog playsand cares for my rabbits. When one of my rabbits were gravely ill shecared for him. She would not leave his side. I had to bring her foodand water to her.Once he was able to move she would follow him and sitwhere ever he went under to let me know.
She is best friends with my boy Elvis. My Samantha who was aggressivefrom day one. Shegets along with the dog but not my otherrabbits.
She meets every foster rabbit that comes into my home the same day.
I have a Pomeranian this is temperment of my dogs breed.
Temperament
The Pomeranian is a very active dog who is intelligent, courageous, anda loyal companion. But due to its small size it can suffer abuse fromchildren. Beneath the pomeranian's fur is a small but muscular dog,similar to a Chihuahua.
Pomeranians can be trained to be good watchdogs by announcing intruderswith loud, sharp barks or yips. Unfortunately, lack of very dedicatedtraining has instead led this breed to a reputation for constant,undirected barking. For this reason, these dogs can prove verystressful company for those unaccustomed to their vocal nature. Butstating "NO!" in a firm, gentle voice will let them know when it iswrong for them to bark.
The Pomeranian easily adapts tolife in the city, and is an excellent dog for countryliving with its strong hunting instincts from its wild ancestors
Here are some pictures:
Akasha (dog)and Samantha
Akasha and Elvis
Her grooming Elvis
Her sleeping while he eats.
Nose Kisses
Silly animals he will go between her legs and lay down. Don't ask me why.
One of my moms dogs Sandy with her rabbit Rocky
More photos here.
My blog
Now I have some questions for you.
1) How much do you trust your dog?
2) Is your dog trained? (sit, stay, leash. IE Basic comands?)3) Has your dog ever attacked anyone?
4) How do you play with you dog? (wrestle around, or is it more relaxed?)
5) How old is your dog?
Answer those questions and I will help you from there.
It is possible to get a dog to be friends with a rabbit. My dog playsand cares for my rabbits. When one of my rabbits were gravely ill shecared for him. She would not leave his side. I had to bring her foodand water to her.Once he was able to move she would follow him and sitwhere ever he went under to let me know.
She is best friends with my boy Elvis. My Samantha who was aggressivefrom day one. Shegets along with the dog but not my otherrabbits.
She meets every foster rabbit that comes into my home the same day.
I have a Pomeranian this is temperment of my dogs breed.
Temperament
The Pomeranian is a very active dog who is intelligent, courageous, anda loyal companion. But due to its small size it can suffer abuse fromchildren. Beneath the pomeranian's fur is a small but muscular dog,similar to a Chihuahua.
Pomeranians can be trained to be good watchdogs by announcing intruderswith loud, sharp barks or yips. Unfortunately, lack of very dedicatedtraining has instead led this breed to a reputation for constant,undirected barking. For this reason, these dogs can prove verystressful company for those unaccustomed to their vocal nature. Butstating "NO!" in a firm, gentle voice will let them know when it iswrong for them to bark.
The Pomeranian easily adapts tolife in the city, and is an excellent dog for countryliving with its strong hunting instincts from its wild ancestors
Here are some pictures:
Akasha (dog)and Samantha
Akasha and Elvis
Her grooming Elvis
Her sleeping while he eats.
Nose Kisses
Silly animals he will go between her legs and lay down. Don't ask me why.
One of my moms dogs Sandy with her rabbit Rocky
More photos here.
My blog
Soulsgirl
Member
I never leave them alone in the same room andalways crate Tonka when patches is out.. I am just trying to find a waythat both can be out so they have more free time. I am not sure reallyif it is aggression or play.. Tonka is a very playful, 2 yearold dog. He has never been aggressive towards anyone or anything. We dowrestle with him and play with him and his stuffies. He is very welltrained and listens to us.. If I let Patches out and tell him to stayhe will, but if she goes by him he wants to play.. I am just afraid,like you said, that he will scare her to death, literally.
lalena2148
Well-Known Member
My mom's bunny literally almost had aheartattack when he saw Tasha (their new puppy). He was VERY scared.But we found that if we held him while she was in her cage where hecould see her, then let him run around, they would get comfortable w/each other. Is your dog trained to lay down? If so, I would, afterinital introductions through cages, put the dog on a leash and have itlay down in a room that's big but the entrances can be blocked off (weuse the kitchen). Let the bunny approach the dog.
Here's how it's going w/ my mom's bunny FooFoo and their puppy Tasha:
Here's how it's going w/ my mom's bunny FooFoo and their puppy Tasha:
