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Apr 24, 2020 · Donkey training doesn't have to be difficult... in fact training a donkey can be fun and a very interesting journey. But you need a base plan, time and patei...
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- Donkey Listener
Jun 29, 2020 · Watch Melody Johnson put the halter and lead line on a naughty donkey in a large pasture. If you would like to learn how to train your donkey to follow your words and fair leadership go to...
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- Donkey Whisperer
Nov 1, 2020 · Everyone should be able to train their own donkey without drama or trauma. I want you to be successful with your donkey training goals... For more information on training a riding...
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- Donkey Listener
- Get to Know Your Individual Donkey
- Bonding Is Essential
- Choose Your Donkey’S Companion with Care
- One Size Does Not Fit All When Training Donkeys
- Be Consistent and Logical
- How Do You Discipline A Donkey?
- How Do You Stop Bad Behavior?
- How Do You Get A Donkey to Move?
- How Do You Teach A Donkey to Lead?
- How Do You Train A Donkey to Pull A Cart?
Good communication and respect are very important aspects of donkey training. You cannot force a donkeyto do anything, and if you try to you’ll have nothing but trouble. If you’re familiar with horse body language, you may think that you can read a donkey; however, this may not be true. Donkeys tend to be more subtle in their communication. It’s a ...
Donkeys are herd animals. They bond strongly with their companions, and it is best to have two donkeys to keep each other company. If this is not possible, a donkey will bond with a horse or mule. Many donkeys will also bond with other sorts of livestock, but you must be careful when introducing them to one another as some donkeys are quite territo...
Donkeys can be quite territorial, and this is especially true of jacks (intact males). For this reason, donkeys sometimes make good guard animals for herds of goats, sheep and other small stock. Donkeys naturally fend off predators such as wolves, coyotes, foxesand roaming dogs. The territorial nature of donkeys can also cause problems. A donkey ma...
Each donkey is unique. These intelligent animals tend to have very distinct and strong personalities. One size does not fit all when training donkeys. Donkeys are smart, and they like to learn new things. This is why it’s very important to begin socializing your donkey when it’s very young and make sure that it is handleable in every way. Donkeys s...
Be consistent when handling your donkey. Every interaction teaches him or her something, and it is up to you teach the right things in an order that makes sense. Begin by teaching your donkey to do things that come naturally to him or her such as walking along with you for pleasant, enjoyable experiences such as going to get food. Always praise you...
You don’t discipline a donkey. If you try to punish a donkey, he will just get angry with you and will stop cooperating with you. When dealing with a donkey, use a combination of metaphorical sticks and carrots, but don’t use real sticks and carrots. When your donkey does what you want him to do, praise him, pet him and use his success as a bond bu...
If your donkey exhibits a negative behavior, try withholding something he wants. For example, some donkeys may kick at the fence or barn door in impatience at feeding time. This is an unwanted behavior because you don’t want your fence damaged or your donkey injured. For this reason, you would withhold the feed until the animal stops and then quick...
If your donkey plants his feet and doesn’t want to move, look around to see what might be bothering him. He may have a very good reason for not wanting to move. There may be something dangerous or frightening that is causing him to keep his feet glued to the ground. Once you’ve eliminated any environmental reasons for him to refuse to move, you may...
As with all equines, it’s best to do halter training very early on when the animal is small and impressionable. An unhandled, very large animal who has never known anything about wearing a halter and being led may be difficult to teach. You can teach an unhandled donkey to want to follow you by spending a lot of time on bonding. Spend time sitting ...
Begin by thoroughly bonding with and halter training your donkey. Establish a regular routine of feeding, grooming and walks. When you are thoroughly bonded with your donkey, add ground driving (driving without a cart) to your routine. Once the animal is comfortable with this, add the cart. Always build on what your donkey already knows when teachi...
Feb 28, 2011 · In this episode Becky shows you how to harness up a donkey or horse, she talks about all the parts of a harness, and then shows you how to teach a donkey or horse how to drive and pull a cart.
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- Becky's Homestead
Over 33 hours instruction, expert mule and donkey training videos. How to communicate with the mule and donkey, herd leadership, saddle, reins, ground.
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