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If another post is about types of rabbit harnesses, here is the steps on how to choose the right harness and leash  for your rabbit. It is very significant especially when you want to take a walk with your rabbit.

1. Select a light body harness that contains a buckled band that goes around your rabbit’s neck and a buckled band that goes around your rabbit’s chest / torso. Select a light matching leash.
2. Make sure the neck and body bands are connected to each other by a band or strap that goes from neck to chest over your rabbit’s chest and by another that goes from neck to chest over your rabbit’s back. This type of harness provides a bit of additional support for your rabbit. The metal hook for the leash should be attached to the body strap.
3. Hold your rabbit firmly, but gently, on the floor and kneel beside him. Ask another family member to hold your rabbit this way, if you feel uncertain about doing this by yourself.
4. Speak gently and soothingly to your rabbit as you slowly ease the harness over his back and buckle the neck band.
5. Continue to soothe your rabbit as you ease the body band over his midsection and buckle it. Stop and try again the next day, if your rabbit strenuously resists, so you do not stress him too much.
6. Attach the leash to the leash hook located on the body band of the harness.
7. Gently pet and praise your rabbit, then let him go. He’ll probably dash about trying to remove the harness.
8. Clap your hands firmly and loudly say, ‘No-no-no-no-no’ if your rabbit tries to chew through the leash or harness straps. Many rabbits destroy one or two harnesses before they get used to them.
9. Pet and praise your rabbit when he stops chewing. If he refuses to stop chewing, pet him anyway or give him a treat to distract him from his mission of destruction.
10. Get your rabbit accustomed to the body harness and leash by putting it on him for a few minutes each day, until he no longer tries to chew through the straps of the harness.

Rabbits are creatures who love to hop around and enjoy their surroundings. Rarely do we see people get their rabbit going outside since they think that it’s hard to handle this creature. However, if you know the right technique, they will stay close to you. Always remember that you actually walk with the rabbit, not the rabbit walk with you !!!

Like dog, cat or other small pets’  leashes, the rabbit harnesses come in many different and varied designs. You should choose the right harnesses for the rabbit since they have soft and delicate bones. The best harness for you and your rabbit is the one that works best for you. Do not use a collar on a rabbit or other small pet, it will not be safe.

There are six styles to choose from for your bunny:-

1. Harness fit

A harness should fit snug to your rabbit. Tighten the harness on the rabbit so that it is snug fitting but your human finger can still fit between the rabbits and neck or waist. The harness may look tight on the rabbit because of the hair or wool of the rabbit.

2. Figure 8 Harness

This harness shape is like a figure 8 with one opening going around the rabbits neck and the other opening around the rabbits waist. It has a buckle that buckles over the back of the rabbit. Adjust the harness rightly to comfort the rabbit and to avoid the rabbit wriggling out.

3. Figure H Harness

This harness looks like an H laid out on a table. It has two buckles, one at the neck and one at the waist. This harness is easy to adjust for the comfort of the rabbit. This is a safe and comfortable harness if adjusted correctly on the rabbits body.

4. Rope Harness

The Rope Harness is a figure 8 Harness with a leash attached. It is all one piece and adjusts and buckles over the back of the rabbit. Once adjusted it will fit the rabbit (at the same weight) each time it is put on the rabbit. Again, with the figure 8 type harness make sure it is adjusted correctly or the rabbit can wriggle out of the harness and run off.

5. Vest or Coat Type Harness

This is a coat or vest that is made to fit the rabbit snug that has a ring on top for a leash attached. Most vest and or coat type harnesses close with velcro fasteners at the neck and the waist. Two layers of velcro is best. For maximum security, keep the velcro very clean. Some are made with buttons or snaps. Check buttons often and remember how a button can pop off a shirt. If snaps become loose discard this type of harness.

6. The Leash

Comes with short light leash with small clip. Usually for the beginning, this style is the best choice since your rabbit progresses in training and you become more accustomed to running with your rabbit. Elastic type of this leash makes it more flexible.