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Title: The rabbit whisperer: Cliff's gentle touch leaves boisterous bunnies flat on their back in a trance
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URL Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art ... Its-time-rabbit-whisperer.html
Published: Apr 15, 2010
Author: Luke Salkeld
Post Date: 2010-04-15 22:10:00 by Skip Intro
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Views: 261
Comments: 9
A few words from Cliff Penrose, and even the most badly-behaved bunny is like putty in his hands. For he is Britain's only rabbit whisperer, a master of the little-known art of hopnosis. His technique is guaranteed to place the patient in a trance, lying flat on its back with its paws in the air for up to ten minutes at a time. Mr Penrose, a 60-year-old grandfather, uses his skills to prepare sick rabbits for surgery or simply to calm those showing signs of stress. This has placed him in great demand among his local vets in St Austell, Cornwall. After making a high-pitched squeak to get the rabbit's attention, Mr Penrose strokes it and applies a little pressure to the body, giving a gentle massage. Having relaxed it in this way, he 'bows' to the animal by lowering his head so it does not feel threatened. He then closes its eyelids, leaving it perfectly still and in a trance-like state. 'You can tell when a rabbit is under because his back legs completely relax,' he said. 'The creature is unable to move. They emerge from a trance a happier, more relaxed pet.' Mr Penrose, who has 50 bunnies of his own, and does not charge for his services, continued: 'You have to be confident when holding the animals. 'If you are scared or nervous or stressed then the rabbit will sense that - they are extremely intelligent animals. Once I'm holding the animal, it is only a matter of seconds before they are totally relaxed.' Mr Penrose said he had bred rabbits for 30 years but began developing his hypnotising skills when he retired from his processing job at a China clay firm and spent more time with his pets. 'I discovered that if I was in a bad mood the rabbits would react to that and become fidgety and unruly, but if I was having a good day they would be calm and no trouble.' Since mastering his technique, Mr Penrose has put hundreds of rabbits under his spell and even has a dedicated telephone hotline for troubled owners. Apart from preparing animals for surgery, he also deals with 'problem' rabbits which display behavioural issues and insists a little 'hopnotism' can have a strong calming effect on hyperactive or aggressive pets, even extending their life expectancy.
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#1. To: Skip Intro, Murron, Maw Kettle (#0)
I haven't seen these rabbit treatments. I've seen some good chicken tricks...nothing violent. Draw a line in front of their face with your finger and they'll be mesmerized.
I think I'll try it tomorrow with one of mine. I'll let you know if it works.
It's the war, stupid.
I forgot to ping you. Let us know how it works out. I can make my dog move her leg like a jack rabbit with the right touch.
Oh hell, I thought at first that poor rabbit was dead. This man has a special talent, not just anyone can do this, but my vet can, he did with my cat, had to, Reggie hates everyone, but he had him calmed and treated in no time...Reggie had gotten into a fight with another possum...he hates possums, but just doesn't realize how mean they can be, because he thinks he's tougher..but he killed it! lol
These guys could have used Penrose... #67. To: war (#48) Keep hiding behind the bozo, bozo. (laughing) You've always been a world class pussy. Badeye posted on 2010-01-14 16:12:48 ET Reply Trace
I wonder if 22rifle does that when he jacks off dogs.
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Let us know how it works out. It works well! I tried it on my meanest, grouchiest doe today. She went right into the trance. Even with her eyes left open I could wave my hand in front of her face and she wouldn't move a muscle. Afterward she let me trim her toe nails without her usual kicking fit that often leaves me with claw marks.
It's the war, stupid.
Thanks for the feedback.
Pretty cool! I didn't know that about chickens, either! It's been a while since I've raised any, though! :)
#2. To: Skip Intro (#0)
#3. To: mininggold (#2)
#4. To: Fred Mertz (#1)
#5. To: Skip Intro (#0)
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#6. To: Skip Intro (#0)
#7. To: Fred Mertz (#3)
I forgot to ping you.
#8. To: mininggold (#7)
#9. To: Fred Mertz (#1)
I've seen some good chicken tricks...nothing violent. Draw a line in front of their face with your finger and they'll be mesmerized.
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