Dogs are essentially hunting animals with the natural instinct to hunt, attack and kill prey. Therefore, if not properly trained and guided, a dog may kill a rabbit.
Although many dogs have hunting instincts towards small mammals, such as rats, rabbits, etc., not all dogs will attack and kill them. Many dogs, when properly socialized and trained, can live in harmony with other animals without causing harm.
If your dog finds a rabbit outdoors, you need to pay attention to the following things:
Keep the dog Wooden: Keep the dog wooden as much as possible, and tie it up in time or limit its range of activities to prevent the dog from running to attack the hare.
Avoid biting wild animals: Even if your dog has no intention of attacking wild animals, please make sure to avoid it getting close to hares, birds, etc., and leave the scene in time to avoid scaring wild animals and destroying their ecological balance .
Intensify training: If your dog often goes out for activities, it is recommended to strengthen training to guide the dog to get along with other animals correctly and reduce the urge to hunt.
In short, the question of whether a dog will kill a rabbit is related to factors such as the dog's breed, training, socialization, and personality. If you have a pet dog, you need to be vigilant at all times to prevent your dog from endangering yourself and other animals.
