Rabbit Haven
Gig Harbor, WA
 

A shelter and sanctuary for unwanted and mistreated rabbits … until they all have homes.

SPRAYING & URINATING

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Rabbits do not respond well to physical discipline.  They have been designed to be easily frightened and broken; never physically discipline your rabbit.  You and/or your rabbit could end up seriously hurt and your rabbit will end up terrified of you rather than your loving companion.

Spraying & Urinating

If your rabbit is spraying you or items in your house in order to mark them with his/her scent, there is a solution.  Yes, female buns can spray their territory too.  Schedule your rabbit with a knowledgeable rabbit vet for a spay or neuter.  Once the hormones are gone, the desire to spray territory with urine will go with it.

If your rabbit is urinating in areas in your home other than the potty box, then please read the section on LITTER BOX TRAINING in the Bunny Basic section.

Don't be afraid to use multiple litter boxes until your rabbit exhibits the appropriate litter box behaviors.  Be sure and clean up behind any "accidents."  If you witness your rabbit urinating outside their litter box, pick your rabbit up and place them in their litter box.  Don't scold your rabbit, rather praise him/her once inside the litter box.

You can set a schedule while your rabbit is enjoying out time.  Every 10 minutes place your rabbit in their litter box and praise them.  Have a treat ready and offer it if they actually use the litter box.  As time progresses, you can space out the amount of time between the reminder visits to their litter box.  Time, patience, praise and consistent work will help your rabbit reshape their behavior.