The Bunny Coach Podcast with Fiona Murphy
Hints, Tips and Shortcuts for Helping your Bunnies Live their Best Life!
By Fiona Murphy, The Bunny Coach.
Fiona cares for hundreds of bunnies every year at her small animal boarding service in Dublin, Ireland and provides Ireland's only Professional Rabbit Bonding Service. She has been a bunny slave for 40 years and helps with rehoming rabbits and answering bunny dilemmas on the Facebook group she moderates on and from her lovely clients, in her spare time.
She is a Bunny Expert specialising in -
*Rabbit Bonding online and in person,
*Online Bunny Club (Fiona’s Happy Bunny Club)
*Bunny Care Classes and Consultations,
*Small Animal Boarding Dublin, Ireland
The Bunny Coach Podcast with Fiona Murphy
#27 - PART TWO OF PREPARING FOR BONDING - CREATING A NEUTRAL SPACE FOR BONDING
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Creating a Neutral Space for Bonding
Host: Fiona Murphy, The Bunny Coach
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Fiona Murphy tackles one of the most common concerns rabbit owners face when bonding their bunnies: creating a truly neutral space. Whether you have free-roam rabbits, limited space, or rabbits that have been everywhere in your home, Fiona provides practical solutions and expert guidance to help you successfully set up a bonding area.
Key Topics Covered:
- Why Neutral Space Matters
- Making Any Space Neutral
- Space Management for your rabbit's living area as well as the bonding pen
- Setting Up Your Bonding Pen (Ideal dimensions, height recommendations, equipment options, flooring protection, what to put in the pen)
- Your Comfort Matters
Coming Up Next:
Next episode will cover how to make time for bonding even with a busy lifestyle—you don't need to commit to a minimum of four hours per day!
Contact & Support:
If you're struggling with bunny bonding or need personalized guidance, visit thebunnybondingcoach.com for expert help from someone with extensive hands-on experience.
Episode Duration: ~19 minutes
Keywords: rabbit bonding, bunny bonding, neutral space, rabbit behavior, pet rabbits, rabbit care, territorial rabbits, bonding setup, rabbit enrichment
Need Help Bonding Your Rabbits?
If you're struggling with rabbit bonding, or you're planning to and want to get it right from the beginning, I offer 2 FREE ways to get started:
• Answer a few questions online and receive personalised advice by email - Tell Me What Is Happening
OR
• Book a free 15-minute rabbit bonding assessment call Free 15 Minute Call
Once I understand your situation, I can recommend the most suitable support option for you and your rabbits.
Because when bonding is done correctly, your rabbits can move from stress and conflict to a calm, happy partnership much faster.
NOT BONDING AT THE MINUTE? Take a look at www.fionashappybunnyclub.com for enrichment, behaviour and care support from an expert!
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