Nora's blog

After a long hiatus

Nora — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:54:33 -0600

We have a new Flemish Giant baby rabbit, and it's time to get back to clicker training . . .

Dorcas hates her banana-flavored Baytril

Nora — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:26:42 -0500

Dorcas hates her banana-flavored Baytril. . . .

Dorcas' Visit to the New Vet

Nora — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:49:16 -0500

Dorcas went to her new vet today and I was very pleased with him and with his vet's assistant. . . .

New Bunny Jumping Video

Nora — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 12:18:41 -0500

I am very pleased with my bunnies. They did very well in their in-harness training yesterday.

Lazing Away an Afternoon

Nora — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:00:11 -0500

My future mother-in-law questioned why I was training my rabbits. The question does give me pause as well. . .

Tornadoes today

Nora — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:59:04 -0500

No training outside in the harnesses for the rabbits today, not when there is a tornado watch out till 10 pm for our county. . .

The training type

Nora — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:45:25 -0500

I wonder if the animal trainer is by nature a lonely breed, seeking out greater companionship with animals than what is available with humans. . .

Kaytee Healthy Toppings Papaya

Nora — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 09:41:27 -0500

I've finally done it. . .

Attacking the target-stick

Nora — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 22:23:04 -0500

Indications are that Maddie may not be entirely enthused about the new training regimen . . .

Healthy Treats for Rabbits

Nora — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:18:33 -0500

I'm always on the look out for healthy options in rabbit treats. I have even been trying to introduce several new options that would be more healthful . . .

Success finding training props

Nora — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 10:29:58 -0500

I wasn't sure where to go to get the training props I sought -- a hoop for the rabbits to jump through and small traffic cones for them to weave in and out of as in an agility course. . . .

Sunday Afternoon Training

Nora — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 18:55:35 -0500

This afternoon only Jemimah and Dorcas went in harness; Maddie already did that yesterday. So as the sun set in the sky

Victory

Nora — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 12:35:42 -0500

Victory! Dorcas followed the target stick through the cat crunchy tunnel twice. . .

Straightening out diet and treats

Nora — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 16:52:54 -0500

I am thrilled to finally have a supplier for Oxbow Bunny Basics/T . . . .

A Rabbit's proper target stick and treats

Nora — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:53:14 -0500

A rabbit's proper target stick . . .

Clicker-training question

Nora — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:22:43 -0500

Using the Clicker without a treat as the reinforcement itself. . .

Target-sticks for rabbits -- looking for suggestions

Nora — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:49:01 -0500

I have been using the "traditional target stick", the P.E.T. sold by clickertraining.com, with my rabbits, even though it is recommended only for use with small dogs, and I am thinking about using a different target stick. . . .

Treats

Nora — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:57:29 -0500

I try to think back how long it took for the girls to establish their routine of begging for treats on their hind legs first thing in the morning. . . .

Private and/or Group Instruction

Nora — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:34:00 -0500

I couldn't decide for awhile whether to use"private lessons" or "group lessons" with my three pet rabbits. . .

Trying out a new training area

Nora — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:08:42 -0500

Well, there's more than one use for a bathroom. . .