How to Teach Your Rabbit to Stand Up
Hold a treat above your rabbit’s head when she or he has all four feet on the ground., Give a command such as “Fluffy, stand up.” , Give him/her a treat and verbal praise when he or she stands. , Repeat several times in a row, several times a day.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Hold a treat above your rabbit’s head when she or he has all four feet on the ground.
This is a very easy trick to teach.
If you want more of a challenge once your rabbit has this down, try getting him to hold the position by holding the treat just out of reach and delaying its delivery.
Start with a very small delay and gradually increase the time.
Once you have the desired results, use treats only occasionally. -
Step 2: Give a command such as “Fluffy
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Step 3: stand up.”
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Step 4: Give him/her a treat and verbal praise when he or she stands.
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Step 5: Repeat several times in a row
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Step 6: several times a day.
Detailed Guide
This is a very easy trick to teach.
If you want more of a challenge once your rabbit has this down, try getting him to hold the position by holding the treat just out of reach and delaying its delivery.
Start with a very small delay and gradually increase the time.
Once you have the desired results, use treats only occasionally.
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