Scratching carpet... chewing...pulling...

[jama]

When I first got my bunny, she never scratched, never chewed on cords...she just minded her own business... until this week. She recently started tearing up the carpet... I have only found one spot so far but I don't know what to do. She doesn't understand "no." How can I train her to not do these things???

 

[BabyBailey]

My bunny was great the first week too then started doing the exact same thing! If they are "digging" in one area, spray it with perfume. They hate the strong smell. At least my bunny does.

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

First thing to ask, is the bun litter trained? If not, why and is anything stepping in the way of the training? Other animals in the house? Not spayed yet?

 

[kherrmann3]

Berry-Boo likes pulling carpet, too. I've used a water spritzer to discourage her. It works most of the time....

 

[Becknutt]

Is she chewing carpet from the enclosure or while out playing? My female used to chew carpet when were preparing to move and she didn't get outas much.I didn't realize how bad it was until we actually moved out of that apartment...

Along with the other suggestions given here, I would make sure she gets enough exercise and has toys to keep her attention.