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Donkeys are brilliant smart


Yes, they are! Often given a bad rap as "stubborn" but, in reality, they are just extremely cautious. So patience in training gets the job done. Once they accept the experience, you will not need a lot of effort on the job at hand. Memory of an elephant! Plus, when they accept you, you will have a BFF. They can become quite attached.

An uncut jack can be ornery -- just plain mean sometimes. They are way stronger than they look. If a donkey kicks and misses, it's because they didn't WANT to hit you. Handle those legs from day one and get then to accept all over touching from day one. Trust comes when you do.
 
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