Something Changed With My Donkey

What happens when you miss a few training days with a wild burro? Most people assume they can just pick up where they left off—but that’s often the biggest mistake. In this video, I break down what actually changes after time off, how to read your donkey when you come back, and why “checking in” matters more than jumping straight back into training. Whether your donkey is wild, green, or already developing a foundation, this mindset shift will help you build better curiosity, connection, and trust. The real question isn’t “where were we?” It’s “where are we today?” ⸻ 🐴 New here? Welcome. Almost half of the people watching aren’t subscribed yet. If you love donkeys and want more real-world training, gentling, and honest learning moments, liking and subscribing helps this reach more donkey lovers like you. ⸻ 🌿 Want to Go Deeper? 🎥 Channel Memberships & Coaching Join the channel for behind-the-scenes content, deeper explanations, and extra training insights: 👉    / @trainingwildburroswithmaryjo   ⸻ 🐴 2026 Donkey Challenge (Optional, Free) If you’re working toward a more confident, forward donkey for hiking or riding, you’re welcome to join my 2026 Donkey Challenge. There’s no cost to sign up. Email [email protected] and I’ll send you a simple tracking sheet so you can work at your donkey’s pace and set clear goals. Participants can choose to purchase prizes as they reach their milestones — participation itself is always free. ⸻ 🐾 Adoption & Gentling We are a Forever Branded adoption center and partner. That means you can come here to adopt your own wild burro (and sometimes mustangs — though our main focus is burros). You can: • Adopt an untouched wild burro, or • Bring home a wild that has been gently started and introduced to domestic life Mary Jo also gentles wild burros and mustangs for adopters who want support in that transition. 🌐 Famous Shamus Farm Website https://www.famousshamusfarm.org/s-pr... 🌐 BLM Online Corral https://wildhorsesonline.blm.gov ⸻ 🎬 Watch More Like This To save time and help you find what you’re looking for, here are two main playlists used across this channel: 🧠 Gentling Wild Donkeys    • Gentling Donkeys: When Progress Feels Stuck   🐎 Riding With Donkeys – Tips & Tricks    • Riding with Donkeys: Tips & Stories   ⸻ 🌾 Just Love Donkeys? If you’re not looking to train but just want to relax and hang out with donkeys, check out our other channel: 🎥 Famous Shamus Farm (No training — just calm, curious, donkey life) 👉    / @famousshamusfarm   ⸻ 📬 Clinics, Camps & Contact 📧 General Training, Clinics & Camps Email: [email protected] 📧 3-Day Clinics 📧 3-Day Intensive Burro