How to Make a Rabbit Leash

Keeping your pet rabbit on a leash when outdoors is a good idea, as it doesn't take rabbits long to hop away into the bush, never to be seen again. A leash firmly attached to your bunny makes you a responsible pet owner. A leash can be attached to a body harness, a collar or a choker chain. A rabbit is a rather delicate animal, so, like a cat, a body harness works best.

Things You'll Need

  • Fabric for leash
  • Round-eye swivel bolt snap
  • Rivets
  • Rivet gun
  • Needle and thread
  • Hammer
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Instructions

    • 1

      Measure the distance between your hand at your side and how far you want the rabbit to be able to hop. You are better off making a rabbit leash a bit too long, as you can always cut it back. Allow an extra 5 or 6 inches. This gives you enough room to make the loop that goes around your hand and enough room to attach the bolt snap.

    • 2

      Cut or braid your material to the required length. Form the loop and then attach the material with a rivet or two. If you are using braided materials, you can sew the material in place. Stitch tightly and make sure the fabric is well secured.

    • 3

      Run the end of the leash material through the round-eye swivel bolt snap. Fold it back over so there is a loop for you to work with. Hold the material firmly in place and attach with a rivet or stitches .

    • 4

      Measure the thickness of the fabric to determine the size of the rivet you need and then select the right sized hole on the rivet gun. Mark the place where you want to put the rivet with dressmaker's chalk. Align the hole punch directly over the chalk mark.

    • 5

      Squeeze the punch firmly to get a clean punch. Wiggle from side to side to get the rivet has through the fabric. From the back of the fabric, check that the post is through the hole. Hold the rivet firmly and then hit the head of the post with a hammer to flatten it.

    • 6

      Add your own personal touches to the rabbit leash. Attach carrot shaped diamantes to your creation or add a picture of Bugs Bunny just above the bolt snap.