How to Tell If Your Bunny Likes You

By spending lots of time with your rabbit you can encourage it to trust you and to enjoy being handled. You can tell if your rabbit trusts you by looking for a number of signs in the rabbit's behavior and body language when it is around you. If after reading your rabbit's body language you discover that your pet is exhibiting displeasure when you pick it up, try sitting on the ground beside your rabbit instead. Some rabbits simply don't enjoy being picked up and you will find it easier to bond with these animals if you avoid picking them up unless it is absolutely necessary, according to Fuzzy Rabbit.com.

Things You'll Need

  • Carrots
  • Dandelion leaves
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Instructions

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      Stroke your rabbit's head gently with your fingertips and see if your rabbit is comfortable with you doing this. Watch the rabbit's eyes to see if they are open and alert or starting to close. Closed eyes signal that the rabbit is enjoying the attention.

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      Pay attention if your rabbit begins running circles around your ankles while grunting softly as this is your rabbit's way of expressing its love for you.

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      Watch how your rabbit reacts when you put it on the ground after holding it. If your rabbit stomps its back feet, it is telling you that it did not enjoy being held. Concentrate on building a bond with your bunny in other ways besides handling such as offering special treats like carrots and fresh dandelion leaves to encourage it to approach you.