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Summary: A Good Backup Resource
Review: HOP TO IT is a compact book on rabbit care written by a woman who obviously and unashamedly loves rabbits. Much of the information in the book is based on her experiences with rabbits as pets and it does have some helpful information based on lessons she has learned the hard way. Her stories about her own pet rabbits as well as the rabbits of friends are helpful, and in some cases amusing. It has helped me understated some rabbit quirks which is, of course, important. I would not recommend this book as a primary care manual for rabbits, but rather as a supplement to a book such as WHY DOES MY RABBIT? by Anne McBride or THE HOUSE RABBIT HANDBOOK, both of which are chock full of helpful information and seem to have veterinary expertise.
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Summary: Hop To It ! Sweet, but not Wonderful
Review: I FOUND THIS BOOK INFORMATIVE AND CHARMING. I NEVER THOUGHT OF A RABBIT AS A HOUSE PET BUT AFTER READING THIS BOOK MY FAMILY PURCHASED SEVERAL RABBITS AND ARE THOROUGHLY ENJOYING THEM. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ALLOWS YOU TO CONFIDENTLY BUY AND TRAIN THE RABBIT AS A HOUSE COMPANION.
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Summary: Decent for a magazine article, bad for a book
Review: I think the information in this book would have been better presented in a magazine article. It was more of a cute story of Life With Woodstock, rather than a guide to training. As a new owner of two bunnies, and no experience, I looked forward to learning how I could train my bunnies. Instead of tried and true methods used in many circumstances for many bunnies this book is just one person's experience with one bunny. As noted in another review. some information is misleading or wrong. The only helpful hint I gleaned from this book was to make commands be one or two words. I am still looking for a good training book. Sorry I wasted the money on this one.
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Summary: One word: Misguiding.
Review: I've been a house rabbit owner for around 4 years now, and I'm part of a couple local rescues, along with the House Rabbit Society. I decided to read this book just to see how it held up to the information I know about rabbits, which has been given to me by the HRS (www.rabbit.org), other house rabbit owners, biologists, and rabbit-savvy veterinarians. Sorry to say, the book ranks poorly in my mind, and I'm sure in many other house rabbit owner's minds. Here are some of my reasons for disliking this book to so much extent:-The methods in which she "trains" her rabbit practically have a boot camp air to them. -Advocates scruffing a rabbit, which is definitely not a safe way to pick him/her up (rabbit's skin is very thin and can tear easily). -Also advocates keeping rabbits on wire-bottomed cages. This, like mentioned in the chapter written by a veterinarian, causes sore hocks in most rabbits. Wire flooring in a cage can also cause arthritis and can rip off toenails. -Deems rabbits as "dumb" before "properly trained." An animal is never, ever dumb. The only way they can be perceived in this light is if the person calling them that is completely uncompassionate towards animals in general. -Even the chapter written by the, supposedly, rabbit-savvy veterinarian is chocked full of incorrect information. She states that pellets should be the main staple in the diet, when in actuality, timothy hay should be, followed by fresh greens, and very limited pellets. -There's typos in the book, making it seem a great deal less professional. This book is definitely not worth reading, whether you're just starting out, or you're a rabbit enthusiast. If you're looking for books to learn more about house rabbits, check out the House Rabbit Handbook by Marinell Harriman, along with Stories Rabbits Tell by Susan E. Davis & Margo DeMello.
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Summary: Good Training Book
Review: If you're looking for a book on how to train your rabbit, this one may be for you. The information is useful, but the book is becoming outdated. The book contains information on how the author trained her own pet rabbit, WoodStock.
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Summary: You could find a better book.
Review: The book is very easy to read and has some practical advice. However, some of the advice doesn't seem right. For instance, she advocates de-clawing a rabbit. How inhumane! Also, the parts about walking the rabbit outside on a leash. Just putting a leash on a rabbit: no wonder she had him declawed. The advice about giving the rabbit commands doesn't jive with the way trainers teach other animals. They say to use one word commands only. Her commands have 2-4 words. Pictures of her husband cleaning the cage in the living room were a little humorous. I liked the part about Mr. Rabbit coming to inspect the clean cage. Mine does that.
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Summary: You could find a better book.
Review: The book is very easy to read and has some practical advice. However, some of the advice doesn't seem right. For instance, she advocates de-clawing a rabbit. How inhumane! Also, the parts about walking the rabbit outside on a leash. Just putting a leash on a rabbit: no wonder she had him declawed. The advice about giving the rabbit commands doesn't jive with the way trainers teach other animals. They say to use one word commands only. Her commands have 2-4 words. Pictures of her husband cleaning the cage in the living room were a little humorous. I liked the part about Mr. Rabbit coming to inspect the clean cage. Mine does that.
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Summary: A Wonderful, Personal Book
Review: This book is wonderful, not only is it personal in its writing, but it is informative as well. The author describes the personal relationship between herself and her pet rabbit, Woodstock, through the eyes of a rabbit enthusiast. She also presents her ingenious ways of solving common bunny problems, training rabbits, and health tips.
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Summary: A Wonderful, Personal Book
Review: This book is wonderful, not only is it personal in its writing, but it is informative as well. The author describes the personal relationship between herself and her pet rabbit, Woodstock, through the eyes of a rabbit enthusiast. She also presents her ingenious ways of solving common bunny problems, training rabbits, and health tips.
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Summary: Hop to It
Review: This book was written in 1991. Much of the very important information regarding nutrition, health concerns and treatments and how to appropriately pick up a rabbit is out of date. Nutrition section is especially alarming. Some sections, such as traveling and working with an aggressive bunny are good.
Overall, I would recommend a more recent rabbit care manual.
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