Rabbit Harness

Like a dog or other small pet leash, the rabbit harnesses come in many designs. There are too many designs out there to enumerate. The rabbit harness may come in the regular kind that is non-stretch. But if you want, there are also harnesses with that are stretchable.  

Picking the right rabbit harness or rabbit leash is important because doing otherwise can harm the animal. Rabbits are known to have soft and delicate bones. Their bones can be easily injured by using the wrong kind of harness or by using the leash incorrectly. 

Rabbit Leash and Rabbit Harness Buying Considerations 

Keep in mind the following things when buying a rabbit harness or leash.  

First of all, you should select a light body harness. It should have buckle bands that go around two parts of the rabbit. The first should go around the neck and the second band should go around the rabbit’s chest or torso. 

A demonstration of putting on a rabbit harness is provided above.

Pick the type of harness that provides additional support to your rabbit. Typically, a leash with great support is one that has bands that connect the neck and body bands. The first point of connection is from neck to chest through the rabbit’s chest. The second point of connection is from neck to chest through the rabbit’s back. The metal hook that allows the leash to be clipped on and off should be attached to the body strap. 

Once you have bought the leash, be sure that you put it on the rabbit with great care. Again, the animal has delicate bones that can easily be injured. Let your pet wear the harness for a short time everyday until it gets used to the contraption. Reassure your rabbit that the harness is safe. You can also give your pet rabbit treats when it behaves while wearing the harness. 

The video above demonstrates the use of one specific type of rabbit harness.

There are many who question those who opt to use rabbit harnesses and rabbit leashes when taking their pet out of their rabbit hutch, and going out with their pet bunny. It is often not a question of inhumanity, but a question of safety. In reality, rabbits are prey animals. They could easily be attacked and eaten by bigger animals.

Out of the confines of one’s backyard, the rabbit can be open to these attacks. A rabbit harness can be a good thing to allow you to get your pet some exercise in the outdoors, and we specifically discuss a model from Peter's on the next page.