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
#30 - Are My Rabbits REALLY Unbondable? (Probably Not)
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Are My Rabbits Unbondable? What to Do When Rabbits Fight
The Bunny Coach Podcast
Episode Summary
If your rabbits went straight into a fight during their first bonding session, you might be convinced they’re unbondable. But before you give up, listen to this episode. With experience supporting over 500 rabbit bonds, the Bunny Coach shares why fighting doesn’t mean failed bonding — and what you can do instead.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
• Why rabbits often fight on first meeting — and what it actually means
• Why it can seem like you have two dominant rabbits — and what's really going on
• Why a tailor-made bonding plan works better than a one-size-fits-all method
• The rare circumstances where a rabbit genuinely cannot be bonded
• What to do if bonding really isn’t working — including rehoming options and why there’s no shame in that
Key Takeaways
• Fighting on first introduction is very common and does not mean your rabbits are unbondable.
• Most rabbits — even rescue rabbits with difficult histories — can be successfully bonded.
• What looks like two dominant rabbits is often a dominant rabbit and a frightened one.
• Bonding requires a flexible, tailored approach based on your rabbits’ individual history, your home setup, and your available time.
• Truly unbondable rabbits are rare, and usually have experienced significant trauma.
• If bonding doesn’t work out, rehoming is a valid option — not something to feel guilty about.
Work with Fiona
If you’re struggling with bonding — or want to get it right from the beginning, YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO IT ALONE!
START HERE:
• Answer some questions online and receive a personalised email response
• Book a free 15-minute call to talk through your situation face to face
After reviewing your situation, the Bunny Coach will recommend the most suitable support pathway for you, with different levels of support available to fit your needs and budget.
- Website: www.thebunnybondingcoach.com
- Answer Questions Online for me to review your situation: Tell Me What Is Happening
- Book a free 15-minute call: Free 15 Minute Call
- Instagram / Facebook: @fionamurphythebunnycoach
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The Bunny Coach Podcast helps rabbit owners understand rabbit bonding, rabbit behaviour and rabbit care, so you can create a calmer, happier life for your bunnies and a more peaceful home for you.
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🐰 common rabbit care mistakes
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