Approaching the nervous or unhandled donkey

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  • čas přidán 8. 02. 2015
  • 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.

Komentáře • 84

  • @karenatha7890
    @karenatha7890 Před 3 lety +19

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

  • @MrSanteeclaus
    @MrSanteeclaus Před 6 lety +20

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

  • @skywalkertxrnger5805
    @skywalkertxrnger5805 Před 3 lety +9

    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!

  • @karonbihari007
    @karonbihari007 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @blorac9869
    @blorac9869 Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @Digibeatle09
    @Digibeatle09 Před rokem +4

    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 !!

  • @horseygurl143
    @horseygurl143 Před 3 lety +5

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

  • @Stratoliner
    @Stratoliner Před 3 měsíci +2

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

  • @urhiredhr421
    @urhiredhr421 Před 3 lety +2

    Tremendous amount of patience is needed, as you show.

  • @henrikemppainen9908
    @henrikemppainen9908 Před 7 lety +32

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

  • @karenworley241
    @karenworley241 Před 3 lety +4

    Beautiful to see your patience and kindness 👏🏼

  • @andytuesday500
    @andytuesday500 Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @kiwilala2037
    @kiwilala2037 Před 5 lety +2

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

  • @larryfisher5796
    @larryfisher5796 Před 4 lety +10

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

  • @TRUTHRULES777
    @TRUTHRULES777 Před 4 měsíci +1

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

  • @authenticalyssa
    @authenticalyssa Před rokem +1

    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.

  • @horsesensewirral9974
    @horsesensewirral9974 Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @ScottMansfield
    @ScottMansfield Před 3 lety +4

    Wonderfully patient animal, beautiful beast.

    • @Teachering
      @Teachering Před 2 lety

      The donkey needs to be patient with this annoying bloke.

  • @noraann2130
    @noraann2130 Před 6 lety +21

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

    • @seanb2108
      @seanb2108 Před 4 lety +10

      And he'd back away or give you a kick

    • @fjb4932
      @fjb4932 Před 3 lety +1

      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
      @ChrisAndCats Před 2 lety +1

      @@fjb4932 you can, just virtually ☺

  • @majellabrereton777
    @majellabrereton777 Před 3 lety +5

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

  • @cacatr4495
    @cacatr4495 Před 6 lety +6

    Very nice demonstration. Thank you for your kindly manner.

  • @johnny-bracer6515
    @johnny-bracer6515 Před 5 lety +8

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

  • @geargeekpdx3566
    @geargeekpdx3566 Před rokem +1

    Bill: "DUDE JUST GIVE ME THE FCKNG CARROT "

  • @irishseano
    @irishseano Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @magpiestudent9357
    @magpiestudent9357 Před měsícem

    Aw, sweet Bill.

  • @loveyourparrot_
    @loveyourparrot_ Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @calderone5559
    @calderone5559 Před rokem

    Donkeys are cute as hell !! ❤

  • @rickpertovt6421
    @rickpertovt6421 Před 3 lety +1

    So patient great Job

  • @p38cobra
    @p38cobra Před 3 dny

    God Bless You

  • @KingsMom831
    @KingsMom831 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @odonnellsaussiehomestead8257

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

  • @salvationbordercountry3800

    Very nice, very instructive

  • @SJSU_Spartan
    @SJSU_Spartan Před 8 lety +20

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

    • @hannahclipse5233
      @hannahclipse5233 Před 6 lety +4

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

    • @cacatr4495
      @cacatr4495 Před 6 lety +3

      No pink helmets here :)

    • @spookybird5091
      @spookybird5091 Před 6 lety +2

      "think like a donkey" 😁😁

    • @cacatr4495
      @cacatr4495 Před 6 lety

      Love LongEars! 😁

    • @timgreen2426
      @timgreen2426 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @warrenbond32
    @warrenbond32 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @jbette
    @jbette Před 4 lety +3

    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 ...

  • @clairemorgan
    @clairemorgan Před 6 lety

    Fantastic!!

  • @rioshapiro7629
    @rioshapiro7629 Před 7 lety +18

    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
      @johnny-bracer6515 Před 5 lety +1

      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
      @trainrover Před 3 lety

      🍷🍺🍸

  • @chrisaguilar4816
    @chrisaguilar4816 Před rokem

    Very nice

  • @kevincoogan3518
    @kevincoogan3518 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @p38cobra
    @p38cobra Před 4 měsíci

    You’re awesome

  • @paigemccormick6519
    @paigemccormick6519 Před 3 lety

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

  • @hank1519
    @hank1519 Před 3 lety +3

    Brilliant!

  • @eaglelight108
    @eaglelight108 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic

  • @richardgoldberg1663
    @richardgoldberg1663 Před 10 měsíci

    Two to three weeks?

  • @kelsohunt460
    @kelsohunt460 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @DavidJJames
    @DavidJJames Před 2 lety

    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?

  • @CatsSleepyHollow
    @CatsSleepyHollow Před 3 lety

    He must be Grumpys twin.

  • @animalcrossingnerd8142
    @animalcrossingnerd8142 Před 4 lety +1

    Do you thing i can make my doney a Uber driver

  • @seanmccafferty2197
    @seanmccafferty2197 Před rokem

    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

  • @timgreen2426
    @timgreen2426 Před 3 lety

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

  • @lisagay7271
    @lisagay7271 Před 5 lety +4

    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
      @timgreen2426 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @shiddy.
    @shiddy. Před 3 lety +1

    Very good
    +sub

  • @GetReady4LiftOff
    @GetReady4LiftOff Před 3 lety

    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.

  • @averykatusa4376
    @averykatusa4376 Před 6 lety

    💓

  • @hannahtiller772
    @hannahtiller772 Před 5 lety

    This is ben an equine behaviourist

  • @donnaviestenz7773
    @donnaviestenz7773 Před 3 lety

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

  • @revol2933
    @revol2933 Před rokem

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

  • @aramqaranasha1362
    @aramqaranasha1362 Před 3 lety

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

  • @masrorkurdish_2777
    @masrorkurdish_2777 Před rokem

    Xalo kare mn daint mn aze chle km

  • @johnnyllooddte3415
    @johnnyllooddte3415 Před 5 lety +1

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

    • @johnnyllooddte3415
      @johnnyllooddte3415 Před 5 lety

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

    • @timgreen2426
      @timgreen2426 Před 4 lety +2

      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.

  • @laughtoohard9655
    @laughtoohard9655 Před 3 lety

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

  • @trainrover
    @trainrover Před 3 lety

    steadily 🍸

  • @SirHeinzbond
    @SirHeinzbond Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @michelemarcolin2548
    @michelemarcolin2548 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @Teachering
    @Teachering Před 2 lety

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

  • @mogeking56
    @mogeking56 Před 4 měsíci

    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.