I have two BLM Burros that have been with me for 3 months. The one is five years old and she is extremely friendly and easy to train. My other burro is nine years old and she is sometimes great but other times very nervous. I can sometimes halter her but other days it's a struggle. I only use positive reinforcement and have watched many donkey training videos. Will it get better with consistency over time?
Hi, in your experience how long can it take to work on gaining their trust? I have a 3 year old rescue that I have been working with. He will get within an arm's length to get the treat and will then back off. He's starting to follow me around but likes to keep a distance of about 5 ft.
That depends on how much you are working with him and how he was previously handled .. if he was abused it could take months or even a year. If he’s just unhandled 2 weeks to a month. It varies a lot depending on the individual and your time/skill.
@@DonkeyListener Thank you! I don't have a lot of background history on him. My skill level is zero 🙃 I've been trying to work with him a little bit every day.
Skills can be learned and you’re off to a good start watching my videos 😁 I get emails daily about the donkeys ( and their people ofcourse! they’ve helped. let me know if you have any other questions. Keep me posted on your progress ❤️
I just got my first burros - mom (5yrs) and daughter (2yrs) who have never been separated. We have made some progress in a week - they are coming around us, but to use your words, they are "treat mugging" us. I know it is our fault... as we want them to come close to us. They barely tolerate getting a "pet" from us, and if the treats stop they leave. The BLM trainer said we need to get a halter on the baby (we did that by feeding her treats thru the halter and slipping it on - so sneaky.. she was peeved for a day or two). The trainer said to tie her to a post and separate mom from baby since they are codependent. I do not know if I like the harshness of that plan... but the daughter still tries to nurse a few times a day. Would that give them both anxiety? How long before I can get them to take hikes with me? Should I put a lead-rope/drag-line on them??
If you want to use treats you’ve got to do it using positive reinforcement training methods. My level 1 course book walks you through how to do it. Yes tying up like that will cause anxiety. I would train them to stand tied but within site of each other. I’d use positive reinforcement methods for that too so it starts to be a good thing! Not something that is upsetting. You might want to join my donkey training group on patreon. I just started training a major treat mugger and I’m posting his progress and videos there.. But definitely get my level 1 course and get them started on safe training they enjoy. It covers treat manners, targeting games for haltering… grooming, leading and standing tied. Link to course: payhip.com/b/SrGw Link to the training group: www.patreon.com/donkeytraining
Thanks! I joined your patreon, I have uploaded a video of their progress after JUST ONE session using your technique in this video! I messaged you a link (in patreon)so you can assess our donkeys and tell us the next steps. (No rush- we will keep doing this until we hear from you!) Thanks!
I have two BLM Burros that have been with me for 3 months. The one is five years old and she is extremely friendly and easy to train. My other burro is nine years old and she is sometimes great but other times very nervous. I can sometimes halter her but other days it's a struggle. I only use positive reinforcement and have watched many donkey training videos. Will it get better with consistency over time?
Hi, in your experience how long can it take to work on gaining their trust? I have a 3 year old rescue that I have been working with. He will get within an arm's length to get the treat and will then back off. He's starting to follow me around but likes to keep a distance of about 5 ft.
That depends on how much you are working with him and how he was previously handled .. if he was abused it could take months or even a year. If he’s just unhandled 2 weeks to a month. It varies a lot depending on the individual and your time/skill.
@@DonkeyListener Thank you! I don't have a lot of background history on him. My skill level is zero 🙃 I've been trying to work with him a little bit every day.
Skills can be learned and you’re off to a good start watching my videos 😁 I get emails daily about the donkeys ( and their people ofcourse! they’ve helped.
let me know if you have any other questions. Keep me posted on your progress ❤️
I need those treats!!
Please, what are the treats that you are using, thank you?!
I'm using low starch treat from TSC
@@DonkeyListener thank you :)
Good job 👏 👍 you
I just got my first burros - mom (5yrs) and daughter (2yrs) who have never been separated. We have made some progress in a week - they are coming around us, but to use your words, they are "treat mugging" us. I know it is our fault... as we want them to come close to us. They barely tolerate getting a "pet" from us, and if the treats stop they leave. The BLM trainer said we need to get a halter on the baby (we did that by feeding her treats thru the halter and slipping it on - so sneaky.. she was peeved for a day or two). The trainer said to tie her to a post and separate mom from baby since they are codependent. I do not know if I like the harshness of that plan... but the daughter still tries to nurse a few times a day. Would that give them both anxiety? How long before I can get them to take hikes with me? Should I put a lead-rope/drag-line on them??
If you want to use treats you’ve got to do it using positive reinforcement training methods. My level 1 course book walks you through how to do it.
Yes tying up like that will cause anxiety. I would train them to stand tied but within site of each other. I’d use positive reinforcement methods for that too so it starts to be a good thing! Not something that is upsetting.
You might want to join my donkey training group on patreon. I just started training a major treat mugger and I’m posting his progress and videos there..
But definitely get my level 1 course and get them started on safe training they enjoy. It covers treat manners, targeting games for haltering… grooming, leading and standing tied. Link to course:
payhip.com/b/SrGw
Link to the training group: www.patreon.com/donkeytraining
Thanks! I joined your patreon, I have uploaded a video of their progress after JUST ONE session using your technique in this video! I messaged you a link (in patreon)so you can assess our donkeys and tell us the next steps. (No rush- we will keep doing this until we hear from you!) Thanks!