| Author | Message | ||
     Froggy |
Given the recent surge in dog threads, I figure I would finally get around to asking a question that has been on my mind for a while. I have a cute little bunny, who for the last few years would be able to run around the house its own, just lying around, chewing on wires, and doing other bunny activities. About a year ago, my wonderful sister decided it would be nice to get a Pit Bull. This has to be the stupidest dog in the world, but that alone can take up an entire thread. Anyway, since getting the damn dog, he tries to chase and attack the bunny, so I am forced to keep the bunny caged all day. God forbid the dog needs to be caged! Is there a way to make them both get along fine? The dog is a giant puss, even at 70lbs he got his ass kicked by an old cat. Suggestions?   | ||
| No_rice |
put a pancake on the dog and he will think they are related??? | ||
| Boltrider |
I was going to suggest putting a pancake on the bunny's head but you already have that covered. | ||
| No_rice |
kick his damn ass when he attacks the rabbit? and by that i dont mean beat the poor thing into a coma, but make damn sure he realizes he screwed up royally for EVERY incorrect advance he makes towards the rabbit. the problem is your sister or who ever else resides there also, would have to do this as well so he understands it is not acceptable. | ||
| Roadcouch98 |
Shock Collar - for Dog or Sister - Your Call. | ||
| Ulynut |
Maybe the dog just wants a pancake. Substitute the bunny's pancake for a pop tart. Pit bulls hate pop tarts. | ||
| Pkforbes87 |
Beautiful pit. I had a female for a while nearly identical to your sister's. IMO you won't have good luck getting those two to coexist. Any dog as young as the one pictured is going to play a lot, and with the difference in size between a dog and a rabbit, even playing around with pure intentions could have negative effects on the health of your rabbit.. | ||
| 86129squids |
Coat the bunny in Tabasco sauce. If the dog doesn't eat the bunny, I will later. | ||
| Whatever |
Bunny needs his territory in the house that is dog free... a room or a floor... otherwise bunny will become scooby snack... Nice pancake by the way...  | ||
| Spatten1 |
kick his damn ass when he attacks the rabbit? and by that i dont mean beat the poor thing into a coma, but make damn sure he realizes he screwed up royally for EVERY incorrect advance he makes towards the rabbit. Good to see someone understand how dogs think. | ||
| Glen |
You cant beat the dog out of a dog....you'll only make it mean and or scared and dangerous. ive owned pitbulls for decades. your rabbits days are numbered. be glad your sister didnt buy a beagle  how long would you allow yourself to be forced to cohabitate with a steak dinner without taking a bite? | ||
| Froggy |
Tried that, he ate it before I got the camera focused!
I have done that already a few times, but I don't think he has gotten the hint. Personally I am afraid of him turning on me.
Perhaps I can get a bulk discount for both 
That was what I was afraid of  The picture is old, the dog is bigger now, but I have no desire to photograph things that are evil and destructive.
Usually the dog is elsewhere at least once a week, so I let the bunny out then. I am considering putting a door back on my room, if I did that I might be able to leave the bunny out in there.
Funny you say that, I just got my best friend a beagle, and we will be moving in together soon....   | ||
| Pkforbes87 |
A shock collar route should not be used to train the dog not to be aggressive towards the rabbit. Other methods such as verbal reprimanding should be used for that. If it was me, I'd keep the shock collar on a "10" setting at all times and use it just in case the dog's training fails and you have to save a rabbit's life in a split second. Be very sure of the dog's training before setting them loose together. If anything goes wrong, it will all be over quick. | ||
| Boltrider |
Maybe you could feed the pit bull a bunch of pancakes to make it full and sleepy. | ||
| 99savage |
Tru dog story to ring in the New Year. My 1st do was a little, beagle sized mutt that was the best damn pheasant dog I ever hunted in back of but his preferred quarry was cotton-tails. He ran fast enough to catch a lot of them & if one went down the hole he would rip himself bloody trying to get to it. – He was also a mean-mouthed little cur & happy to rip up birds & cotton-tails alike. My sisters had some pet rabbits & when I was cleaning the hutch they all got away. Pete took out after them & the only comfort I could find was that their demise would be quick, instead, every time he caught up to one he laid on it till I picked it up. I got all of the rabbits back, unharmed. Gave me a good dog story to carry all my days & he made up for it later by nailing my sisters’ parakeet. (The parakeet started it – really.) Stay safe & warm guys. | ||
| Delta_one |
ok I know its not truly a pit but I like the picture and thought it fit, I just found it while on the net the other day. the dogs attitude reminds me of my dog.  Every body already gave the suggestions I would have so that is all I have got. Sorry for the detour guys. (Message edited by delta_one on December 31, 2009) | ||
| Moxnix |
A white Bull Terrier, just like Gen. Patton had. He was named Willie, short for "William the Conqueror." | ||
| Firebolt32 |
My pit was never aggressive towards the rabbit I had. The rabbit was bit of a puss but he loved it when my pit would corn nibble him. He ended up dying a year or so ago. I believe the cats gave him a heart attack! Verbal discipline works for my dogs. I have 5 dogs and 4 puppies that live with 7 cats with absolutly no issues. By the way Ulynut...Pit bulls hate pop tarts. my lil girl loves frosted strawberry pop tarts. I have to buy a box just for her! | ||
| Vampress |
Yep, I think I would just go with No Rice. Repeat the punishment for the dog each time he goes near the rabbit. Not a hrash whoopin, but a smack and harsh words EVERY time. Maybe introduce the two to each other frequently ( hold the bunny and pat the dog at the same time, or hold the bunny and let the dog close to it) Give the dog treats or pats when he is near the bunny and leaves it alone. Whatever is right too. Give each animal their own spaces that the other can't invade. Even people need time away every now and then where nobody can bother them. Beautiful dog though. | ||
| Brumbear |
she have 2 different color eyes or am I that loaded | ||
| Froggy |
Vamps I will give it a go. Thanks Brumbs, you ain't loaded   | ||
| Macdiver |
Don't follow no rices advice. Dogs don't understand hitting. It is even more confusing to the dog for doing what is natural. Most dogs will chase rabbits, squirrels, and other small furry creatures because they are tastey. Just have to work out a schedule so they each get time to rome the house. | ||
| Nevrenuf |
i've heard one of the best deterents for a dog is red pepper. put some around the rabbit cage to see how the dog reacts when he gets close for a couple of days. then let the rabbit out and see how the dog reacts. | ||
| Brumbear |
Frogg I was surely loaded but even a drunk is right once in a while. | ||
| Ourdee |
Not enough pics. | ||
| Ulynut |
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| Pkforbes87 |
A friend of mine has similar eyes. It's Heterochromia. It's hard not to stare the first time you notice something like that! lol  | ||
| Spiderman |
Unless they were raised together OR the dog doesn't mind, there is no way to really do it without a lot of patience and time.... I am assuming the dog and rabbit are not together all the time? | ||
| Glen |
I strongly disagree with the shock collar on a pitbull idea, not because im against shocking a dog, i use an E-collar on my beagle...she has a deer running fetish....but because my tritronics classic 70 set on 5 has enough power to make my beagle breakdance, but i zapped my pitbull with it for raiding trash cans and let me tell you, had anything alive been within 10 feet of that dog it would have gotten bit,and bad.  | ||
| Glen |
i do really feel yer frustration froggy,ive been trying to keep my new patterdale terrier alive while bringing him into the family. my problem is that the patterdale is so dang mean that he forces the other dogs into fights lol  |
