The beautiful thing is that I see these sessions a therapy that works both ways. When I'm with my donkeys I have to calm down, relax and rethink my timing. It's a true medicine without bad side effects 🌈😘

Timing , patience and understanding ..............great video.

Two donkeys previously unwilling to move, now walk with minimal pressure on the halter and step back to command just by following what is on the video. Treats afterwards were hedge clippings. Many thanks.

I have 2 donkeys, I call them "the resistance"

Very encouraging and common sense approach. Great teaching.

Best video I've seen yet on dealing with lead problems - worked wonders for my donkey whom i couldn't get to budge by any other means - butt rope did not work - coaxing with grain did not work - slapping on butt did not work - Nothing but this method worked.

@MikeSheasheaDtree

3 жыл бұрын

So I notice the trainer only goes to the 10 oclock or two oclock positions, Would it not be more helpful to put more tenson going to the 9 an 3 postions? Put a bit more pressure on the donk?

I kn ow this is an old video but worked Perfectly on a new standard donkey I just got, I dont think he has ever been led, and I made the mistake of trying pressure and release and he showed me just how strong he is, I used this method on the video and worked perfectly how awesome Love this guy, Im in us or I would go see him for a consultation

I loved this! What a beautiful donkey! Very Patient and Persistent! Great!

Such patients in movement of this big guy. Thank you for sharing .

One of the best videos I've ever watched! Completely awesome--the donkey booh, the whisperer AND the cinematographer! That donkey is probably soo glad he has someone intelligent teach him and letting him work through the changes. Having to move on from all those fun memories of glory & attention takes a little time. Lol

@susandew4874

4 жыл бұрын

Very glad I found his channel

My donkey has learned to jerk and bolt away on lead. It's there any "unteaching" if this. The first time she did this she was spooked, but now that she saw how easy it was to get away, she won't allow me to lead her at all.

Thank you. I just got my donkey and felt frustrated trying to get him back in his stall. This video is so helpful. Can't wait to try and will make sure I don't have anything to do. Just time for him.

Enjoyed the video, great content. Thanks.

Donkeys are so cute

OMG, thank you. I've been fighting a rescue miniature for almost 5 months. She still doesn't walk beside me. She also doesn't like her head touched 😕

As you say, progress takes time. 🐴😷👍

So cute 🥰

Thank you! :) Thank you! :) Thank you! :) Thank you! :) Thank you! :) SOOOoooooOOO much! :)

I would love to learn more from this man!

Very very helpful! I'm curious though, why aren't you using verbal commands and verbal appraisal?

@donkeysanctuary

Жыл бұрын

Hi, donkeys’ natural language is body language, so they are most adept at reading small, subtle changes in human body language. In well-handled donkeys, wither scratches are a much more effective and salient form of praise. Therefore, we concentrate on using communication that is easiest for them to understand. While donkeys can learn some vocal cues, and they do have to learn them through association, these are usually context-specific and most understandable if used by a familiar person. Donkeys have first to learn a behaviour before a verbal cue can be added. Telling a donkey to walk on will not be effective until the donkey has learnt to walk forward willingly. Most communication relies on body language communication, even if voice is used. Sometimes a talkative handler can accidentally give off mixed messages to the donkey between their body language and any vocal cues a donkey has learnt, which can confuse the donkey. If a handler relies less on voice communication, they are better able to focus on their body language and therefore communicate more effectively in a way donkeys easily understand. This, however, does not mean you shouldn’t talk to donkeys. In training sessions or when learning new tasks, less use of words and verbal praise is better, but in other normal situations, human language can be used.

Great psychology..!

Patients is the key to success Thanks for sharing 👍 Question, do you shave and clip your Donkeys,

My donkey won't do anything that is not his own idea. He is too smart for his own good.

I care for a donkey sometimes but its really hard to make him move.... and when I want to groom him he goes a bit wild and wants to go walking but then he goes his own way and I cant stop him... Hep

Do you cut his mane hair? If yes, is there a reason why? I haven't cut my donkey's mane hair but I see donkey videos where the hair is short, it looks cut off. Just wondering if it is for health reasons. Thank you.

@MrSanteeclaus

6 жыл бұрын

feabeara i think they call that roaching the mane

I'd love to know how this donkey got on after his re- training. Does he now work? ( Lovely donkey. ...Love him!).

I am a new donkey owner ( Since he has sexually matured, he has become increasingly more difficult to lead, but before it was very easy. Sometimes he even jerks and starts running and I have to let go. He always runs to his mom (who I bring out to the pasture first, but previously I brought them together). He isn't castrated yet since the only vets that do that around here are the foreign vets who come (usually) once a year and they haven't come yet since I've had him. Does anyone have some tips from personal experience/success with a similar situation? Or has anyone found a good video on training an intact/wild donkey? Thanks!

I have yet to find where my mammoth likes to be scratched. I’ve used crimped oats as treat, but he isn’t overly enthusiastic about either physical or food reward. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I guess it’s going to take more time. He is dang hard to get moving. 😂

@elbarbas7685

2 жыл бұрын

Apples pears carrots wild grass. Cucumber. Beets ,

Is the reward scratch better than a bit of carrot each time- would you always advise a physical reward over a food/treat reward?

@kelsiewilson3075

6 жыл бұрын

Claire Morgan petting them to reward is better because If u were to give them treats for every good thing they will aspect a treat every time.

@prdeereman

6 жыл бұрын

This is an odd question but can help me a lot..Do you think that donkey is too small for you to use for riding? I have Degenerative disc disease and couldn't continue riding my horses.Purchased me a Jennet and little Jenny baby that will be a little larger than him . I want to train them both to ride and to work double. I want to use them to hunt coyotes and other predator that is killing livestock. I weigh roughly 240 pounds and plan on losing to 200 approximately. I have taught 1 horse to let me ride . But the Donkeys seem to learn differently ? Any information you could share would really be greatly appreciated ...

@farmwife7944

6 жыл бұрын

It depends on the donk. If you take on one that has been abused you may need to use carrot or horse treats until the donk learns that a human touch can be good. We use both.

Donkey not for everybody I like him,. Donkey might not want to go in there because before he was left in there long time as you said

Wish I could fly Grumpy over for some training. Was given away for free, because he is... Grumpy. 16yrs old. Still a boy. Can't catch easily. Kicks, bites, rears up, uses his weight against you. Right now we are working rubbing head with biting. Hoping the vet tells me he can be gelded.

@donkeysanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there, if you need advice about your donkeys behaviour it might be worth getting in touch with our donkey behaviour team here: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/form/contact-us-donkey-behaviour :)

No, donkey manes don't grow long like a horse, just like his tail

My 8 month old jenny is starting to kick. She was tame like a dog. I dont know what to do. What kind of punishment should she get. I think its over the sweet feed. Any help would be app.

@farmwife7944

6 жыл бұрын

First and most important: stop the sweet feed. Even in small amounts it can cause a donkey to founder. Keep in mind that the donkey is the poor man's equine, and that means she needs hay and a salt mineral lick only. The hay should not be the best second cutting, again, a rich diet will make her sick. If you pasture her make sure the lot is a mixture of grasses and weeds, not the lush pasture that horses and milk cows use. If you only have access to lush pasture, keep the pasture mowed. The kicking, it depends on when and why she is doing it, but most times you use the reward system as shown in this video, namely reward what you want her to do, ignore that kicking which will stop when it gets her nothing. Keep yourself safe of course but patiently hold out for proper behavior ( such as lifting a hoof or standing for grooming and give her a rub , or in the case of my new donk who was neglected and abused and is still learning that human touch is nice, he gets a bit of carrot for rewards, and he is slowly accepting of a nice ear scratch for a reward. He was also an energetic kicker, after 6 weeks now I have not seen a kick in 2 weeks. Step back and think about why she is doing the kick, then focus on rewarding each little step she makes towards the correct behavior and she learns that kicking does not get her a reward, or attention, or makes you stop whatever she is resisting. Also realize that donkeys like to kick when they are playing with their mates or to handle a social issue with another animal and in that case it is not a problem, it's normal. Do not play with her like you would a dog, she needs to learn you are to be respected as well as the source of treats and attention. And get that sweet feed out of your barn. I have one jennet that requires supplements and she gets a single cup of Safe Choice Maintenance to mix with the supplement, one cup only, the other donk gets a carrot.

@skoal022

6 жыл бұрын

Farmwife im pretty sure its just excitement and the feed. She only does it when we first get there and she knows shes about to get the feed when we arrive. I will definately cut the feed out. Our pasture is pretty nice compared to what you are saying. We are trying to introduce our hair sheep to her. She is 9 months old and been pretty rough with them. I think i pushed it to fast. I seperated the paddock with electric fence and even the barn. I hope they bond together. Shes the only hope our sheep have.

@skoal022

6 жыл бұрын

Farmwife We have a 9 month old jenney thats been pretty rough with our sheep. She was 5 months old when we brought her to our farm. She was with both parents along with cattle when we picked her up. She was wild and never been handeled. She is gentel now towards us and pretty much like a dog now. She had been alone on our farm for a few months until we bought the sheep. We used woven wire to seperate the barn in half. She was on one side freely able to come and go. Sheep were fixed on the other in the barn. All seemed well the first few days she licked them through the fence. I turned the sheep out after 5 days she started stomping and chasing them. I since now have divided the paddock with 3 strands of electric fence right down the middle of the barn. So now she can see them out in the pasture, but wont attack them because of fear of the electric fence. She is now 9 months old. I noticed her bite my ram and a ewe through the woven wire in the barn this evening. I immediatley smacked her with my hat. What should i do? I need her to protect them and ti all be together. I heard coyotes tonight when i left them. Shes there only hope of survival. Would you recommed a shock collar for her aggression/training?

@farmwife7944

6 жыл бұрын

skoal022 Get another older donkey to be a pasture buddy, she currently does not have another equine to play with and just act like a donkey with. Sounds like she is bored and looking for fun and socializing and is instigating a response that is not appropriate towards sheep. Equines do mouth each other for attention but to have the best behavior in donkeys they need to have another donkey or two. They will then socialize with each other and protect the sheep. Connect with other donkey owners in your area as well as farriers as they may direct you towards another donkey for your farm. Your vet may also know of a donkey that needs a new home. When you have the two, keep them together but separate from the sheep while they bond to each other, then put them together for periods of time during the day so you can see how things work out. Most likely, the donks will be fine with the sheep. My newest donk enjoyed chasing the chickens for his first week here, he was a solitary donkey at his previous farm, then as he became attached to another donkey he totally ignored the chickens as a source of fun. It only took a couple of weeks tops. I cannot stress enough how much donkeys need another donkey in their pastures, plus when they hear a predator they stand close to each other staring towards the threat, then work as a team when they approach the critter who crosses into the pasture. You want a healthy donkey with appropriate behavior and making sure she has contact with another donkey is the best way towards that end. Hitting and shocking ,aside from electric fencing, has absolutely no place in training donkeys or equines, and we have had dozens over the years in our racing stables and on our farm and had to work out many different problems.

@skoal022

6 жыл бұрын

Farmwife ok, i guess i need to find another jenny to put with her. It makes sense what you are saying. Im gonna look for one tomorrow. We did cut the feed out today and trimmed her hair and brushed her out good. She still had some winter hair left, poor thing. Im just kinda worried if im having problems with one and then get another. Well, everything you said does makes perfect sense. Its worth a shot and thank you. You really do care for my situation and the time you put into these messages. Thank you so much. Ill let you know what happens.

xxx.Hors

I can not hear doctor. Sound bad.

م ن 💄للتعرف من لايعرفك م ن يا 🎧🤞🏿🌏🫰🏿🪵 🎥🎞 🎁 45 📨 🏏🌏✌️✌️ م ن لاتهرب هنا مكانك 😅