If your rabbit bites you, a shrill squeal can be an effective deterrent, and clapping your hands or shouting are also good ways to get a bunny to stop the activity it is engaging in.
If your rabbit nips or bites you (sometimes rabbits nip when they want something or want your attention - it's not always aggressive): give a high-pitched squeal as soon as she nips or bites you. This will let her know that she hurt you and she should not nip or bite you.
Fortunately, there are a few things you can do that can help stop unwanted behavior and still leave you being the best of friends. Firstly, never push or hit or grab your bunny, discipline is not punishment and your bunny will simply not understand physical discipline.
If your pet bites you, first, wash the wound. If the rabbit's teeth break the skin, treat the wound with an antiseptic cream and a bandage. Seek medical attention if: Symptoms of infection develop, such as redness, swelling, oozing, or burning.
Pay attention to the pecking order.
Give the dominant rabbit their treats first and give them their first choice of toys. You can provide equal treatment to the second rabbit, but you do want to pay attention to who gets stuff first.
Rabbit aggression towards humans usually means they're scared. These fears can result in biting. A rabbit could also bite because they're poorly, or because their hormones are raging. Happy rabbits aren't generally aggressive but even the happiest bunnies may lunge, bite or give a sharp nip if they feel threatened.
When a rabbit nibbles or bites you softly it is often accompanied with licking, which is a sign of love. He is trying to groom you and is simulating the grooming process (however, you have no fur to build up knots in so it results in just a little nibble of the skin).
Establishing Dominance
Once they reach sexual maturity, rabbits may begin to show dominance by biting either you or each other. The easiest way to stop this is to have your pet rabbit desexed. This will alter its hormones and usually limit any wild, dominant behavior.
The best way to gain your rabbits' trust is by simply spending lots of time being near them, while allowing your bunnies to approach you in their own time. By sitting quietly with them in a safe enclosure, you'll show your rabbits that you aren't to be feared and that you can be trusted.
The first thing you shouldn't do is hit them in any fashion. A rabbit will not construe any form of smack as a constructive comment on their behavior. Instead, they will become angry, affronted, and possibly even more aggressive.
Grunting: Grunting noises are angry reactions towards another rabbit or a person and should be heeded as a warning to back off; otherwise the rabbit might escalate by scratching or biting. Rabbits grunt when they feel threatened or territorial. Thumping: Thumping is an attention getting behavior.
Never shout at or punish your rabbit. It is unlikely to understand and can become more nervous or scared.
Rabbit spritzer
You can use a plant spray/mist bottle to gently spray water on your rabbit's ears which can help them to cool down.
A bunny nip is gentler than a bite. Bunnies will nip to get your attention, or to politely ask you to move out of their way. Rabbits usually do not bite, but if one does, generally it doesn't mean that he hates you.
The rabbit bites for affection and attention
Nibbling is a way of calling and attracting the attention of the pet parent. If the rabbit bites feet and hands, it means that he wants food and cuddles. The rabbit may also bite the cage to attract our attention.
Your bunny is just doing what comes natural. The number one reason that we see with rabbits that have chewing “problems” (i.e. they are destroying your house by chewing) is that they are not getting enough hay. Your rabbit should be offered its weight in hay every single day.
If they are sitting upright and their front paws are 'boxing' at you, they are likely very unhappy. Vocalising. Rabbits don't tend to make much noise and when they do it's a sign they're feeling very threatened. You may hear them grunting or growling and in extreme cases, they can scream.
A: Rabbits usually show aggression towards humans (and other rabbits) because of fear or frustration, or because they want to defend their territory. This can include nipping, biting and thumping their feet loudly on the ground; some rabbits also scream, which can be unsettling.
Rabbits are not the kind of pet that you can ignore and keep out of sight all day. If they are not given enough attention, rabbits can exhibit destructive behaviors or become severely depressed. They are social animals that need the company of others in order to be happy.
Many rabbits will only hold a grudge until you let them know how sorry they are. If you take the time to apologize, your rabbit will forgive you in no time.
If he turns his back on his companion and sits or lies down, eyeing him over a shoulder, he is saying very adamantly, “I'm not speaking to you again until you apologize.” Although rabbits are easily offended, they easily forgive. A gentle nose rub or a scritch between the ears usually makes things right again.
Never shout at or punish rabbits, they are very unlikely to understand and can become more nervous/scared.