Rabbits are very social animals. House rabbits become part of the family, just as cats, dogs, and birds do, and often get along well with these other animals. It is not uncommon to see a house rabbit grooming the cat or dog or another rabbit. Socialization takes time, especially between two rabbits, where the process is called bonding. Until two rabbits are bonded, they tend to be territorial and can be a danger to each other.

A rabbit needs at least four hours per day of out-of-cage time in a safe environment (see house proofing below). The strong muscles in its back legs will weaken if it is not given opportunities to run, jump, and play. When a rabbit plays, it will often do a binky, which is a happy dance where it will jump into the air, turn around, and take off running. This is the equivalent of a dog's tail wagging or a cat pouncing in a play like manner. When calm and being petted on the head or cheeks, it may gently grind his teeth with contentment, which is the equivalent of a cat purring and is a sign that the rabbit feels comfortable and happy with its environment. Rabbits enjoy gentle, quiet attention from their human counterparts, although most do not like to be cuddled, which takes them too far from their natural comfort zone as prey animals. A house rabbit typically learns its name and comes when called. Other tricks include begging and jumping hurdles. Many rabbits enjoy watching TV or computer screens, especially when bright, active scenes like cartoons are on.[citation needed]

Rabbits are emotional, intelligent animals that require mental, as well as physical, stimulation and interaction and providing them with both is crucial to their development and well being - something that needs to be considered by anyone before deciding on a rabbit as a companion animal.

House rabbit organizations warn that a rabbit does not make a good pet for small children because they do not know how to stay quiet, calm, and gentle around the rabbit. As prey animals, rabbits are alert, timid creatures that startle easily. They have fragile bones, especially in their backs, that require support on the belly and bottom when picked up. Children nine years old and older usually have the maturity required to care for a rabbit.

It is recommended that dogs and cats generally not be left alone with rabbits as their predatory instincts (or overenthusiastic play) can lead to the dog or cat attacking the rabbit spontaneously. Many owners have found, however, that after careful introduction their dog or cat does get along well with their rabbit.[1][2] Guinea pigs are notably good companions for house rabbits.[

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