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The best way to get a rabbit to go somewhere is by "herding":

  1. Stand behind your bunny and start slowly walking toward her in the direction you want her to go. Talk in a low, gentle, and firm voice about what you want the rabbit to do.
  2. If the rabbit isn't moving, give her little gentle nudges with your foot (do NOT kick your rabbit, not even lightly), or bend down and shove her gently with your fingers.
  3. If the rabbit starts to hop in another direction, move quickly and get in her way, and say sharply "No!" and then continue the low-but-firm talk about where you want her to go.
  4. If the rabbit makes a run for it, let her run away but stand there watching with a firm countenance, and when she stops running walk quickly toward her, speaking a little angrily now (not yelling -- still low, but "serious") and start herding again.

Rabbits tend to be playful but, ultimately, they're submissive, too: eventually, she will obey you, just give yourself enough time so that you're not in a rush!

If herding isn't working or you're in a hurry, you can pick your rabbit up. Rabbits are delicate creatures and they're often injured through mishandling, so be careful. A rabbit's hind end must always be supported. Never pick a rabbit up by the ears, ever. Never pick a rabbit up by the scruff alone. The best way to pick up a rabbit is with one hand under the chest/belly, and one hand under the back end. Use a firm but gentle hold (don't squeeze, but don't let the rabbit struggle out of your grasp, either). Watch the video about how to pick up a rabbit (linked below).

Most rabbits don't like being picked up, no matter how friendly or socialized they are. If you have a bunny, keep handling to a minimum: if you want to cuddle, cuddle on the ground instead; if you need your rabbit to go somewhere, try the "herding" method instead. If you have to pick up your rabbit, be quick about it: the longer she's in your arms, the more time she has to struggle and injure you or herself.

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