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
#39 - The Tiny Moments That Tell Me A Bond Is Working....
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Sometimes rabbit bonding success isn't about one big dramatic moment — it's in the tiny interactions that most people miss.
In this episode, I share a beautiful video update from a client whose rabbits, Daisy and Cooper, I helped bond in person. Daisy had been a solo rabbit for some time, and Cooper came from the local SPCA. Their bonding had a tricky start as they worked out their hierarchy — but watching them genuinely relax into each other is exactly why I do what I do.
In this episode I cover:
- Why tiny interactions are often more telling than big dramatic ones
- The story of Daisy and Cooper — and the moment that made my day
- Why relaxed body language and chosen closeness matter more than "no fighting"
- How a bond becoming more secure can look very quiet
- Why it's easy to get caught in a panic spiral during bonding — and how to step back and observe instead
Links & resources mentioned:
- 🐰 Take the Bonding Quiz — tell me what's happening with your bunnies and I'll send you a personalized email response: [link in show notes]
- 📞 Book a FREE 15-minute Bonding Assessment — limited spots available each week, so grab one while you can: [link in show notes]
Who this episode is for:
- You're worried about bunny bonding before you've even started
- You've started bonding but aren't confident you're reading the behaviors correctly or have run into issues
- You feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice online
- You're thinking about getting a second or third rabbit
- You're not sure whether you need support — or what kind
Thanks for listening to the Bunny Coach Podcast! I look forward to chatting to you next time. Fiona x
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 one of my Free Bonding Assessment Clinic Slots - LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE! - 15 Min Call For Bunny Bonding Clinic
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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