Very often people get animals in apartments. But in recent years there has been a new tendency to walk not only cats and dogs, but also rabbits. These eared like to walk in warm weather through the grass or meadow. In urban conditions they should be taken outside, but in this case you need to think about the safety of the animal. To do this, you need a seat belt for the rabbit.
- Which harness is great for a rabbit
- It is not difficult to train
- Do it yourself
- Other options
Harness for rabbit
What harness is perfect for a rabbit
To fluffy feeling was as comfortable and comfortable as possible, you need to choose a belt that will serve as a good leash. Rabbits should not be walking, as the pet can easily slip out of it and run away.
To select a harness, it is important to know the parameters and size of the animal, as well as to choose a convenient location for the fasteners.
- A good collar should be fastened so that in time of stress or fear, the pet could not break out.
- A good leash should have jumpers in the shape of an “H”.
- The most common harness consists of 2 systems (rings). To put it on an eared one, you need to pick it up, insert the head into the first ring and fasten it. The second strap is pushed under the tummy of the fluffy and tightened. On the back there should be a carabiner, to which a leash or tape measure is attached.
- You can buy a harness dress. She also will not allow the pussies to escape. To put on such a system is very simple: you need to fasten the material first on the stomach, and then on the neck.These harnesses are made from a very durable and lightweight material. They can be adjusted in size and simply fastened.
It’s easy to train it
You need to train the animal to the strap immediately after setting all vaccinations. On average, it takes 4 to 6 days. If the animal is very shy, up to two weeks. At first, the rabbit can nibble the straps, as it will not understand what it is. In this regard, for the first time you should buy an inexpensive collar.
First you do not need to take your pet out to the street, let him get used to the leash. Every day, the time for a walk around the house in the strap needs to be increased, starting from 3 minutes. After he gets used to the leash, you can safely take your pet out for the first time.
How to accustom a rabbit to harness
Do-it-yourself harness
Do-it-yourself harness for a rabbit is quite simple. There are various types of this element of clothing, you can choose your own design and thus please your eared one. You can make a vest-leash. The fluffy will feel comfortable.
DIY harness for the rabbit
To make it, you need to cut a piece of fabric into a square, its size will depend on the size of the pet.After the part has been cut, it is necessary to carefully attach it to the pet and cut it right under the rabbit. After all the mockups have been created, you need to stitch all the materials together.
Around the neck, paws and back, you need to carefully trim the ends with soft material so that the animal does not rub. If you follow the rules, the pet is provided with pleasant walks.
Other options
The next product is made like a harness. Thin pieces of fabric are combined into one large system. The first thing to do is to take all the measurements from the rabbit: the diameter of the chest, waist, neck and, of course, the segment between them. Two perfectly even strips are cut off from the general material, which are centimeters equal to the diameter of the chest and waist, add another 20 cm to this. Also, everything must be lined with a soft lining so that the fabric itself does not rub.
Also for such a harness it is better just take quite a tough cloth so that the animal could not tear it or easily crack it. Then on one side of the piece (previously cut, 2 strips) you need to make 2 loops into which you then thread the ring. In order to fasten the buckle at the very bend, a seam number 2 is made.
On the other side of the strip, thanks to the awl, holes are created, and the space between them should be at least 1 cm. Another strip is taken from the material, the length of which you need to calculate this: the length between the lines plus 10 cm to the seams. This strip also needs to be trimmed with a soft cloth.
