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Andy Young
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Hi All.

The family found a rabbit at a get together a couple months ago. Seems someone dumped a rabbit and we just happened to be able to care for it.

I am thinking of clicker training him. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions?

Thanks
Andy Young
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Just a follow up. Clicker training has been going well. He will hit the target without much issue.
Jerry Hornak
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I trained my Netherland Dwarf, Marshmallow, to sit in her top hat and pull out a card from a spread deck. Easy to train, I just put the force the card in her mouth and, when she bit and held it, I drew the deck away.

The other funny trick for kids was when I'd put a wand across the hat brim, in front of her, and she'd pick it up with her mouth and toss it aside. Of course I was scandalized by it and gave her two more chances before moving on in the routine, lol.

I got most of my training info from the book, Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training by Karen Pryor.

It's all about behavior modification by positive reinforcement. I recommend it.
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May I know what is the ideal treat for the reward?
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I have been using freeze dried strawberries. The vet said they would be fine in moderation.
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