Rabbit — behavior & socialization (companionship, play, bonding, preventing boredom/behavior problems)

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Rabbits are also very territorial: They form complicated social structures, and when kept together, rabbits form a ‘pecking order,’ with some animals becoming more dominant than others.
Rabbits are intelligent: Just like dogs, pet rabbits can be taught to respond to commands using positive reward-based training.
Bunny boxing: If a rabbit is on their hind legs, ears up, lifting their front paws to bat at anything that comes close, sometimes accompanied with a growl, then the chances are they’re feeling aggressive and upset.
Rabbits are a highly social species, yet 42% of pet rabbits in the UK lived alone in 2024.
Two rabbits together can swiftly become best friends, if bonded appropriately – they're sociable creatures who suffer when alone, even developing abnormal behaviours without a companion.
Rabbits are incredibly social animals: When they’re kept with a suitable rabbit companion, rabbits feel happier, safer, calmer and are less prone to stress.
Do rabbits need company? Rabbits are a highly social species, yet 42% of pet rabbits in the UK lived alone in 2024.
They need companionship almost as much as they need a healthy diet.
Pet rabbits can see humans as important companions, too.
If your rabbit has to be kept alone (which should only be the case if advised by your vet), it’s vital you interact with them daily.
`Alma (14) and family, who adopted Fizz and Sherbert from the Sussex North & Brighton Branch

Do rabbits make good pets? Rabbits can make great companions.`

Caring for rabbits Rabbits come in a variety of breeds, shapes and sizes, and each bunny has their own unique personality.`

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Source: pdf-raw/companion-care/exotic_rspca_rabbit.txt · https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/rabbits

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