When Going Slow With a Wild Burro Starts Working Against You

Описание: When Going Slow With a Wild Burro Starts Working Against You

Gentling wild burros is a delicate balance between patience and progress. In this video, I share my experience working with different groups of wild burros at various stages of gentling — from those curious and approaching the gate, to the ones still building trust and coping with fear.

I’ll walk you through how I decide when to ask for more and when to pause, why going slow sometimes feels kind but can actually hold a donkey back, and how paying attention to subtle signs like body language and connection can help you build real trust.

If you’re working with sensitive or fearful donkeys, or just want to deepen your understanding of gentle training, this video offers insights that go beyond the basics.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction & overview
0:45 Different groups of burros and their progress
2:40 How I watch connection, not just behavior
3:18 Working with a fearful burro — changing goals to build coping skills
4:30 Baby steps and reading tension in donkeys
5:14 Closing thoughts and reflections

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