>BRIG GRIN<

Ohhhhh I how remember those days!!!

First of all, DON'T spank!!
Bunnies aren't keen on the same kind of discipline we might use on a pup or cat. Remember that when a predator is chasing a bun, the most likely place the bun will get grabbed is at his hind end. By spanking, you might actually be scaring him not 'teaching him a lesson.'

If you feel you must 'discipline' him, try a squirt bottle filled w/ water.
However, I must warn ya.... he'll probably only stop to clean himself and then go at it again! (or at least, that's what Soph did!)

CHEW TOYS, CHEW TOYS, CHEW TOYS!!!
Provide lots and lots and lots of distractions. Bunnies generally like things that make noise and/or items that they can throw. Anything they can chew is also a plus!

Sophie prefered cardboard boxes (messy, yes, but kept her occupied!), teething 'keys' (you know those ones for babies?), and my Shakespeare book lol (you can try an old phone book). Jingle balls (in the cat-toy section--preferably the wire ones) were also a favorite of Soph's. She never cared for twings and/or wooden chewblocks. However, she did really(!) like the carrot flavored doggie bones. (I think they're made by the Nylabone company--make sure the kind you get are EDIBLE! The company also produces spearamint-- Soph liked these as well.)

I would NOT recommend towels/carpet remenants/stuffed animals, etc. They can eat those and it'll cause MAJOR tummy upsets. (That having been said, I would give Sophie towels/wet washclothes--but only under supervision and only after the chewing stage had passed.)

NEUTER HIM!
Soph's spay was *THE* biggest turning point (re: chewing *AND* consistancy in litter box usage).


Trust me, I *know* what you're going thru! lol I went thru three keyboards, two mice, one extension cord, one lamp, and my headboard bears teething scars! (Word to the wise, if the computer is in your room--invest in wireless keyboard/mouse--worth every penny!! lol)

I sure do miss my Miz Attitude... I'd go thru all the teething flustration just to have her back. *teary-eyed smile* Give that Thelmer a gentle hug for me and hang in there, it'll get better!!