{"id":6075,"date":"2022-07-13T07:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=6075"},"modified":"2022-07-13T07:03:20","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:03:20","slug":"how-to-care-for-a-donkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/how-to-care-for-a-donkey\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Care For A Donkey: A Simple Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you have a donkey or are considering acquiring one, it’s important to know exactly what these friendly, sturdy little equines need in the way of care. In this article, we provide smart, sensible tips to help you take good care of your donkey. Read on to learn more on how to care for a donkey<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A Donkeys Temperament Like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Donkeys are naturally easy-going and kind tempered, but of course, like any other animal if they have been abused, they can become wary and cranky. Luckily, because donkeys are very smart, they can learn to trust again if you’re able to convince your donkey that you are trustworthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consistency is the most important tool in trust building with your donkey<\/a>. Establish a regular, daily routine of catching, feeding and grooming<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always perform these tasks with a calm and quiet demeanor. Doing the same thing at the same time every day will prove to your donkey that you are trustworthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Groom A Donkey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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How Do You Train A Donkey?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Intelligence is one trait that all donkeys have in common, along with good sense. Although they are long had a reputation for being stubborn, the fact is that while horses obey, donkeys tend to decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s why, whenever you’re dealing with a donkey, you’ll need to exhibit good sense yourself and behave in a consistent, sensible and intelligent manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use training techniques<\/a> that help create a bond with your donkey and build trust. Remember that donkeys are smart, sensible and like to decide for themselves. For this reason, your training\/trust building exercises should focus on working together as partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The kind of training shown in this video helps build trust and communication and gain cooperation. All of these are very important in working with any equine, especially donkeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donkeys are far better at learning by observing than are horses. When you work with your donkey and demonstrate what you want (as shown here) you will find that your donkey understands and wants to work with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Training Donkeys: Groundwork, Condition And Muscle Training Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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