Rabbits are rodents, varying in all shapes, sizes and colors they are understandably a very popular pet.

Traditionally kept in hutch out in the back yard, rabbit owners are now becoming more and more inclined to keep their pets inside.

Although not obvious, it would appear rabbits adapt very well to life in doors, what's more is they can be trained and tamed to a suprisingly high standard.

In fact, did you know you can teach your rabbit to respond to it's own name?

That's right, just like a dog!

So the obvious way here is for the rabbit to associate its name with food; if you already have a rabbit then you'll note that they are quick to come running up to you when they here the rustling of their mix bag.

The idea is to replace the rustling with your voice saying their name; the more distinctive the better.

Again it's just a case of time and repetition saying their name nice and clear, over and over each time you are feeding your rabbit.

You'll get to a stage where when the rabbit hears its name it thinks, "Rabbit Mix!" - As it knows your the provider they'll come running right to you.

NOTE: Don't over use the rabbits name as the more you do without presenting food, the less likey it is they will come to you.

Trisha is an animal lover and rabbit owner, visit her site at http://www.house-rabbit.com for more tips and tricks.

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