Can rabbits use a pet door?

Yes, there are rabbits who use pet doors, but it may take some training. Make sure you choose a door of an appropriate size, and that it opens easily. Of course, the door should lead to a safe area your bunny can’t dig out of, and where predators can’t get to them.

What can a bunny be trained to do?

They are smart and love to learn through play – and get rewarded with treats. With patience, your bunny can be trained to run agility courses, fetch, jump, and spin on cue. And Louise suggests that training rabbits to hop on to scales or sit still for nail trimmings makes them even easier to care for.

Is having a rabbit like having a cat?

Many rabbits also enjoy having another rabbit as a friend. Some people wonder if rabbits are more like cats or dogs. Yours might use a litterbox like a cat and get excited to see you like a dog, but really, rabbits are not quite like either of these animals.

Can rabbits use cat doors?

Rabbits can be completely housetrained, and can even learn to use a cat flap or pet access door, so they can go in an out as they please. It is best to provide a ‘barn’-like enclosure for them to nap in. However, just like a cat or dog, a rabbit may prefer to lounge on the couch and sleep the afternoon away.

Will a rabbit use a cat flap?

Yes it most definitely can! Years ago I used to rent a house that already had a cat door/flap in situ and I taught my rabbits to use it to get into the garden. To teach them how to do it I would sit with the rabbit between me and the door and keep pushing it slightly open and letting it swing shut again.

Do rabbits respond to their names?

Rabbits can recognize their name when properly trained. These are intelligent creatures that are capable of understanding many words and phrases. Rabbits can be trained to come to their owner when their name is called, and can even be trained to respond to other simple commands.

Can rabbits and cats be friends?

Both rabbits and cats are very sociable animals and can make wonderful companions for each other – it is not unusual to find cats and rabbits playing together or grooming one another. Since rabbits can be quite territorial this is best done in neutral territory.