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What is a harness for?
Recently, rabbits are gaining popularity as pets. They are quiet and calm animals that do not require special care. Ornamental breeds are not pests. It is pleasant to feed them, it is interesting to play with them, but a walk with them is a special pleasure. For a walk, a bunny needs a quiet place with green, soft grass, away from noisy highways and any loud sounds. To be able to control the animal, a harness is put on it.
The rabbit harness is designed to prevent it from escaping or getting injured. It is less safe to wear a rabbit collar. If you put on a collar and do not calculate your strength by pulling on it, you can harm the health or life of the animal. The harness does not squeeze the neck, does not block the airways, therefore, when walking rabbits, it is considered more relevant.
Rabbit harness
Types of harnesses
For the comfort of movement and walking of the animal, a comfortable harness is chosen. A rope is less comfortable than special clothing, since it is more likely that he will jump out and run away with it. But rope harnesses are also popular with the owners of these mammals. You can buy uniforms at any specialized store.
Pay attention to the size, fastening and reliability of the leash. In a quality walking device, the leash should be fastened to the harness with a carabiner, and not tightened. From the side, the entire structure should resemble the letter "H". The outfit must be exactly in size, since a large animal can jump out, and a small one can strangle it.
Harness clothing is more comfortable
One finger should fit between the fabric and the body. Harness clothing is more comfortable to use, both for the owner and for the animal. In any danger, the bunny can be lifted by the leash in his hands without causing any harm to his health. It fastens in two places: on the stomach and on the neck. The harnesses, sewn as sweaters or T-shirts, are made of durable material that is easy to clean. These are real clothes that are not afraid of cool evenings. In addition, the fabric is soft enough and will not rub the delicate rabbit body. This device is adjustable in volume and will not be difficult to use.
How to train your rabbit to harness
In order for the bunny to calmly react to walking, he must be allowed to get used to the harness. This should be done after he has already got used to a new habitat and a new owner. It is recommended to train in a calm home environment so that nothing bothers the crawl.
The first time the strap is worn at home for a short period of time. For the rabbit, this ammunition will be new, but a very short time will be enough for him to get used to it and stop noticing it.
After it becomes noticeable that the animal has ceased to react to clothes, as to something new and unusual, you can go out with it. For walking rabbits, it is recommended to choose a quiet place where children do not make noise, and there is no movement of vehicles, because the animal can be nervous, and the walk will be associated with anxiety.The best option for walking is a lawn with soft grass that is not suitable for walking dogs. It is advisable to walk in warm sunny weather.
It is recommended to choose a quiet place for walking rabbits.
It is best to bring the rabbit to the lawn in a special pet carrier. You can buy a rabbit leash for the strap, which resembles a tape measure in design. This will allow the animal to feel free, and the owner more comfortable and calm, since from any long distance the rabbit can be quickly returned to him without any problems. Also, roulette leashes are good because in case of any danger the rabbit can be stopped with a retainer.
Getting used to a harness with a leash occurs within a week. With the right approach, the animal will not experience discomfort when putting on a harness and walking in it on the street.
How to wear a harness correctly
How to put a harness on a rabbit if she is dressing for the first time? Be prepared for the animal to squeak and resist. You need to talk to him affectionately, while holding him tightly in your hands. When the rabbit has calmed down a little, you can continue dressing her, without stopping to speak affectionately with him.
The harness fastens in two stages: on the neck and on the chest. The rabbit should be comfortable in the new outfit. A finger should go between the neck and the harness, and the buckles should be tightly fastened.
If the animal feels calm and safe, walks will undoubtedly bring him a lot of positive emotions. He will be able to move freely on the lawn, while being in full view of the owner.
Sewing harness at home
With the fact that rabbits began to gain more and more popularity as pets, the demand for clothing and harnesses for them has increased. Today there are a large number of different uniforms for rabbits, but it can be made at home. You should know a few nuances, and the pattern can be done according to step-by-step instructions.
You can sew the harness yourself
Rabbits differ in body structure from cats and dogs. Dogs and cats have a less massive back and wider chest, so the range of clothing and equipment designed for these animals is not suitable for rabbits. The latter also differ in size. If for some reason it is not possible to purchase a harness of the required size in a specialized store, you can do it yourself at home. For this you will need:
- Braid;
- Centimeter;
- Strong threads;
- Leash mounts;
- Plastic ring;
- Scissors;
- Buckles;
- Lined fabric.
The pattern is simple. First you need to remove the dimensions from the rabbit. For sewing, you need the following data: chest girth, neck size, distance between the neck and chest. When the measurements are taken, you can cut the braid into two parts, one of which should be 15 cm larger than the neck girth, and the second one - the same amount more than the chest girth. Each piece should be trimmed with the fabric that was used for the lining. Next, you need to attach the clasp. The next piece of fabric should be 6 cm longer than the withers distance. It should also be trimmed with a lining fabric on the inside. With the help of this cut, it is necessary to connect the two previous fragments of the harness and sew a ring for a carbine with a leash to it. The animal will be comfortable wearing a harness made according to this pattern.
How and where to walk rabbits in a harness
It is recommended to carry the rabbit to the place of walking in a special carrier designed for pets.This reduces the likelihood that the animal will get tired or hurt. The bunny does not obey commands, like a dog, and walks in the direction it chooses on its own. You should be careful with him, since a lot can scare the animal, as a result of which it can start to break free and run away.
The preferred place for walking is the lawn
The preferred place for walking is a lawn, which is located away from the roadways, noisy children's companies, loud, frightening sounds. Many owners like to take their pets on picnics. On such trips, you should also use a carrier in which the animal feels safe. Since in nature, rabbits are in constant motion, it is recommended to use a roulette leash, which at any time will limit the walking radius of the animal without frightening it. If the animal does not move, sits with its ears down and huddled to the ground, it is scared of something. At such moments, the owner should take the rabbit in his arms and talk to him in an affectionate voice to relieve stress and calm the animal. Before walking, you need to make sure that you have all the necessary vaccinations, because there are much more contacts with other animals on the street, from which you can contract deadly diseases.
It is not recommended to walk with pets in nature at low temperatures and winds, as there is a risk of catching a cold. The optimal time for walking is considered to be morning or evening during the warm season, so that the animal does not receive sunstroke. If the summer evening is a little chilly, the rabbit should get dressed.
