Approaching the nervous or unhandled donkey

The video demonstrates the use of negative reinforcement or pressure and release in working with nervous or unhandled donkeys.
It demonstrates shaping behaviour and can be considered the first part of the catching process if you have a nervous or unhandled equine.
www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/...
The Donkey Sanctuary is an international animal welfare charity, based in the UK, working to protect and care for donkeys and mules.

[@karenatha7890]

I love donkeys. They're smart and hardworkers. They deserve much respect. Thanks for caring for them.❤

[@MrSanteeclaus]

I like your videos- your quiet approach to them. Reward does not mean a treat. So common sense.

[@horseygurl143]

Nice job! What a nice donkey!!! His legs and feet are really nice! Ears, too!

[@karonbihari007]

God Bless you Bill - I pray you get accustomed to your new home & your new friends & family at The Donkey Sanctuary - Love Karon

[@skywalkertxrnger5805]

Rescued a couple minis, one of which was fairly lovey, the other more nervous. Got them halter broke and small walks on property. Move too quickly to off property walk and they panicked. Took several steps back in terms of trust and comfort with halters and walks. I appreciate your “small steps” and incremental approach, and enjoying the journey, with much smaller goals.. gave me a new outlook on what a success, more patience and understanding, along with enjoying their personalities.Thank you!

[@blorac9869]

Thank you for having the insight as to how to treat our precious creatures!

[@Stratoliner]

Poor fella, glad you're bringing him out of his shell! You can tell he wants too!

[@andytuesday500]

I like the Donkeys. Thanks 🙏 for doing what you do.

[@Digibeatle09]

Got 2 donkeys fairly recently (mother and daughter) - mother is exceptionally friendly - daughter far less so - I can see that I will have to be exceptionally patient and try these techniques with the daughter - I had already concluded (from something I read) that gentle movements towards donkeys are essential - thanks !!

[@noraann2130]

I love donkeys. I would give him a hug and kiss :)

[@seanb2108]

And he'd back away or give you a kick

[@fjb4932]

Nora Ann, It would seem, ahem, "someone" didn't pay attention during this video. Giving him "a hug and a kiss" is the third from the last thing you'd do. Please, rewatch ...

[@ChrisAndCats]

@@fjb4932 you can, just virtually ☺

[@henrikemppainen9908]

It would be nice to see a follow-up on the progress with this donkey.

[@karenworley241]

Beautiful to see your patience and kindness 👏🏼

[@ScottMansfield]

Wonderfully patient animal, beautiful beast.

[@Teachering]

The donkey needs to be patient with this annoying bloke.

[@urhiredhr421]

Tremendous amount of patience is needed, as you show.

[@calderone5559]

Donkeys are cute as hell !! ❤

[@TRUTHRULES777]

Sweet lil scared angel.. he’s getting better 🫏❤️

[@kiwilala2037]

Thinking about getting a donkey myself. These videos are priceless.

[@authenticalyssa]

Wonderful tips! Found this channel from Texas Unicorns channel. They have used some of these tips in their donkey training, the donkey was totally wild and now it is so tame.

[@geargeekpdx3566]

Bill: "DUDE JUST GIVE ME THE FCKNG CARROT "

[@larryfisher5796]

Well done 👍 I trained horses and mule for a long time like that it pays off at the end 😎

[@horsesensewirral9974]

Very interesting video. Thank you for letting us see how you do this. Hope Bill soon learns to trust.

[@majellabrereton777]

Would love to see more videos as you progress with him, this video has helped me alot

[@cacatr4495]

Very nice demonstration. Thank you for your kindly manner.

[@magpiestudent9357]

Aw, sweet Bill.

[@johnny-bracer6515]

Excellent vid, good points. i completely agree with your process. my own process is very similar

[@irishseano]

Really good work. I learned a few things here. 👍🏼

[@KingsMom831]

Wow, really nicely done, & we’ll explained!

[@rickpertovt6421]

So patient great Job

[@loveyourparrot_]

Very nice session, lots of patience. I just got a donkey and will need to work with him also.

[@salvationbordercountry3800]

Very nice, very instructive

[@odonnellsaussiehomestead8257]

Awesome 😆love it so much I subbed and rang the bell as I have donkeys too

[@SJSU_Spartan]

Ah this was so cool to watch! Very similar to "Think Like A Horse" channel :)

[@hannahclipse5233]

Proud SJSU Spartan it's important to note though that donkeys are different and there are definitely subtle differences in handling both animals

[@cacatr4495]

No pink helmets here :)

[@spookybird5091]

"think like a donkey" 😁😁

[@cacatr4495]

Love LongEars! 😁

[@timgreen2426]

Except this man is polite and doesn't yell at you.

[@clairemorgan]

Fantastic!!

[@jbette]

side-note: ... wonder how they respond to music ... I've seen so many other animals become enchanted by pretty much any musical instrument-played ... (elephants - when around a piano - either try to play too or sway/dance to the beat) ... bet some donkeys will try to sing along ...

[@SirHeinzbond]

how can people think they have the right to mishandle such beautiful critters and install so much fear in to them...

[@rioshapiro7629]

Please make a video how donkey show there feelings through ears, kicking,voices "hihaa",nibbling. I want to know what it really mean if they are happy or not.. thanks:) sorry if my grammar is not correct.

[@johnny-bracer6515]

it's impossible to answer, due to the fact each equine animal has their own defensive behaviors & their own happy behaviors. Some things are common, but i break equine myself, I'm known as a "whisperer", so i have to work with each equine before i can tell it's unique behaviors

[@trainrover]

🍷🍺🍸

[@p38cobra]

You’re awesome

[@kevincoogan3518]

The minute you said that it was the end of the session he just walked away.

[@chrisaguilar4816]

Very nice

[@warrenbond32]

There's been charities set up in Afghanistan 🇦🇫to help evacuate the animals and dogs and Donkey's they need our help to

[@hank1519]

Brilliant!

[@eaglelight108]

Fantastic

[@kelsohunt460]

Wonder what happened to bill the donkey. Animal cruelty is horrendous.

[@paigemccormick6519]

So, how does he get a hoof trim? He looks good...

[@DavidJJames]

He is on his own? Would another one who is tamer not be an example he might follow and also feel safer? I would be inclined to keep donkeys in pairs or groups, no?

[@richardgoldberg1663]

Two to three weeks?

[@shiddy.]

Very good +sub

[@CatsSleepyHollow]

He must be Grumpys twin.

[@seanmccafferty2197]

Give him a peppermint they will come to you and in donkey terms the peppermint man is here they will all come running and follow you a round it takes about 1 to 3 days to get the whole herd

[@lisagay7271]

So beautiful so sweet great video i.love .him.so.much. i.feel.like.i.could.make.him.feel.bettet i.havr.been.hurt,real.bad.by.my.dad,so.i.feel.like.he.could.feel.my.hurt, he.is.a.sweet,baby 😎🤣😄😉🙄💙💙

[@timgreen2426]

You can have these 2 mini donkeys i rescued if you want..they been hurt too.

[@timgreen2426]

The same process for hard to catch horses in a pasture.

[@animalcrossingnerd8142]

Do you thing i can make my doney a Uber driver

[@averykatusa4376]

💓

[@revol2933]

Domestication of the horse, 3500 b.c, colorized:

[@donnaviestenz7773]

One little step at a time. Was he abused???

[@hannahtiller772]

This is ben an equine behaviourist

[@GetReady4LiftOff]

1 comment elsewhere guy said donkeys like candy canes and made friends fast. He just happened to gave couple in picket and it worked wonders.

[@aramqaranasha1362]

Please just let me a lone a little bit. I have a headache from my thinking, who I am & who you are ....

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

2 or 3 weeks.. i can have him come to me in 30 minutes , willingly ahahahah.. doc johnny

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

to each there own.. if you want to spend 4 weeks on a 1 hour process.. at least youre doing good

[@timgreen2426]

So could an 3 year old with a sack of apples. Thats not the point. Donkeys Farm very strong long lasting relationships more so than a horse would ever. He is establishing that foundation.

[@masrorkurdish_2777]

Xalo kare mn daint mn aze chle km

[@trainrover]

steadily 🍸

[@laughtoohard9655]

I think he's just PO'ed about his name.

[@michelemarcolin2548]

It seems to me the trainer is convincing himself more than the donkey...

[@Teachering]

The poor donkey looks like he is being bored to death. The handler is rather annoying.

[@mogeking56]

He fell deeply in love with my sister 🧌 seriously would not leave her alone he wanted to get married but my sister needs a donkey with money they can’t live in a barn or field all of their lives seriously my sister is really tired of that field living like.