Sound and Pressure - bonding rabbits
The use of sound and pressure in bunny bonding is very important. Take a look at this very short video clip to see how you can use thumb pressure on the inner cheek of the rabbit to keep the head facing forward when a bunny is thinking of biting the other one. Also check out the sound the handler makes which is a harsh, loud sound. The bunny will associate the sound with the hand pressure.
Note also how a sound, a calming voice encouraging and saying “good boy” when bunny is doing well.
Demonstration of bunny bonding with advice on use of sound cue and thumb pressure to prevent biting by Deanne Caruana May 2022
