How to train a donkey? There are many paths to training, many methods, and many tools you can use. Ultimately, it’s about what works for you and the donkey.
The fact is all animals that are meant to be a companion of any kind will get along better in the human world if they are trained. And all animals will appreciate a two-way communication element in their training.
It’s a win/win for the person and the donkey!
If you are just starting out with donkeys you may want to read this post here
Donkey Training Information [Getting Started]
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Donkey Training Tips and Information
Got a training goal? Here is something that helps me achieve my training goals
Donkey Training Tips {FREE Training Planner}
Training A Donkey for more than a pet
There is the potential of that wonderful companion donkey becoming more. The more you want to train the donkey for, the more you will bond with the animal. Riding, driving or sharing farm works are all things donkeys are capable of and more.
Read Hiking with Donkeys
Something as simple as hiking can have an impact on your life as well as the bond with your donkeys.
There is nothing wrong with pasture pets, but once you begin working with a donkey and learning how to train a donkey, their attitude changes. They don’t just come to you for food and a scratch or two anymore.
Now they come to enjoy something more with you. It’s a very good feeling when my donkeys are waiting for me at the gate even with my halter in hand. Each and every one of them wants to do something with me once we learn to communicate, and they learn to trust me.
Online Donkey Training Videos
I’ve started a donkey training membership group. For less than the cost of a cup of coffee, you can get access to an extensive library of donkey training videos, training plans, course booklets, PDF guides and SO much more! There are 2 other tiers with added benefits available.
It’s so important to me that everyone is successful with their donkey training goals. I am here to help you. Check it out here!
Donkey Training Membership Group
How to train a donkey. But are donkeys stubborn?
Are donkeys stubborn is a question often asked when someone finds out you keep donkeys. Also, are they hard to train? They really aren’t and are actually very smart and highly trainable.
I’ve heard the term ‘donkey time’ a lot since I’ve been involved with donkeys. They do certainly have their own time they like to work on. Especially when you are ‘asking’ them to do something! Which may be something you see them do all the time.
Like Rocketman loves to trot and even canter around his large living area. But when I ask him to trot on lead for me… ummmm nope! Well, that’s how it was until we learned to understand each other. He had to trust and understand I’m not asking him for anything harmful. I had to understand how to ask and give him time to process what I was asking.
It has been noted in a recent study I read that a friendly, well-adjusted donkey can actually learn to drive a cart in less than 30 days. In fact, I have trained a donkey to drive in 8 days! So no, donkeys are not stubborn and not hard to train. But they are different than a horse or a dog. Read Driving a Donkey {Video Series from Start to Cart}
This Site About Keeping Donkeys
This site contains training help, information about donkey care, and natural health care. When time and money allow I rescue donkeys. I rehabilitate, evaluate and place on appropriate farms they will be listed on the Available Donkey page. Any donkey that leaves my farm can always come back if their owners’ life changes and they can no longer care for the donkeys.
As a member of the Donkey training membership group, you get access to the Facebook group for encouragement, training tips and help with donkeys. Be sure to answer the questions to get in!
Natural Donkey Care and Training Facebook Group
Donkey Trainer
You can be your donkeys’ own trainer! In fact, you need to be. But for people who have trouble getting started or finding the time I do offer on-site training here on my farm as time allows. Hire a Donkey Trainer
Donkey Inspiration!
I enjoy having donkey inspiration all around me and I want to stay in touch with other donkey lovers on their preferred social media networks. So do join me on the following if you prefer:
I invite you to look and follow my Pinterest boards that are all about donkey life.
and my youtube channel where I will be posted free donkey training videos as I have the time to make them Donkey Listener Youtube Channel
Join the Donkey Lovers List
I’m always adding new stuff to this website, youtube channel and I have an informative email list where I give out tips and information that has helped me live my life in balance with my donkeys.