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GOD Bless You And Your Family Two And Four-Legged!

Sunshine 

The donkeys, horses and dogs all enjoyed the sunshine today. Enjoy!

 

GOD Bless You And Your Family Two And Four-Legged!

Melody

Playing On The Donkey Whisperer Farm

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Monday Wake Up Call

Monday Morning Wake-Up Call: Let’s Ride 

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Donkey Whisperer Farm, Sequim, WA

 

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Starting to build our home 2017!

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GOD Bless You And Your Family Two And Four-Legged!

Melody

Donkeys Are Not On Vacation – Tourism What You Need To Know

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Photograph distributed by Podemos Animalista of the man on the donkey Animal lovers in Spain have reacted with fury after a young donkey, held in a pen as part of a Nativity scene, died after being sat on. The donkey, named Platero, was being held in the town of Lucena, in the Cordoba province, as part of their annual Christmas celebrations. He was being held with other animals in the Nativity - and were not supposed to be touched by the public. But on December 10 a man climbed over the fence and, in a photo widely shared on social media, sat on the small animal's back. Two days later the donkey was unable to stand, and was taken to the vet's where had to be put down.

Photograph distributed by Podemos Animalista of the man on the donkey
Animal lovers in Spain have reacted with fury after a young donkey, held in a pen as part of a Nativity scene, died after being sat on.
The donkey, named Platero, was being held in the town of Lucena, in the Cordoba province, as part of their annual Christmas celebrations.
He was being held with other animals in the Nativity – and were not supposed to be touched by the public.
But on December 10 a man climbed over the fence and, in a photo widely shared on social media, sat on the small animal’s back.
Two days later the donkey was unable to stand, and was taken to the vet’s where had to be put down.

Select Donkey Death Spain

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The donkey can carry no more than 20% of his or her weight before causing damage. Please use common sense when traveling on vacation. Please think about what you are doing to the helpless donkeys trapped in greed.

GOD Bless You And Your Family Two And Four-Legged!

Melody

 

Snow Blankets The Donkey Whisperer Farm

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Winter is here!

We look forward to spring as everyone both humans and animals love spring.

Select Humming birds stay in the Pacific Northwest during winter. 

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Did you know animals can get arthritis too?

Yes!

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GOD Bless You And Your Family Two And Four-Legged!

Melody

Donkeys, Mules and Horses – Parasites, resistant free WORMS

Donkeys – Body Score Why Is This Important To Learn

Friends of the Donkey Whisperer Farm,

Ready to take the plunge and adopt or purchase two donkeys?

Please remember a donkey is most happy when living with another donkey. Usually two jennies are happiest together and two geldings. A jack (stallion horse world) usually must live alone. A jack is not for the beginner.

What To Look For In Physical Conformation?

Select Conformation of your donkey

Make sure you understand conformation and body score.

Select Body Score

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GOD Bless You And Your Family Two And Four-Legged!

 

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GOD Bless You And Your Family Two And Four-Legged!

Wild Birds On The Donkey Whisperer Farm

The farm is a majestic beautiful place to enjoy nature and life. We are blessed to get to live here I enjoy sharing our farm with you. Enjoy!

Gold Finch

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Wild Birds visiting and living on the farm:

Sea Gulls

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Robins

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Owls

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Trumpeter Swans

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Cow birds

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Kill deer nest

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Humming Birds (stay in the winter)

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Crows 

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Bald Eagles

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GOD Bless You And Your Family Two And Four-Legged!

Happy New Year 2017! Ready To Train Your Donkey?

Happy New Year!

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I love the beginning of the new year as this is a time to reflect on our past dreams and goals. Thank GOD for all of our blessings. Plan for the new year projects and goals as some dreams were planned years ahead and now they are ready to be born. Living on a farm teaches life has seasons.

Spring, summer, fall and winter:

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Time management is important as our world is spinning faster and faster each and every day.

The difference in completing goals and not is making a plan, asking experts for help. Education is a life long process, the mind needs to continue learning to stay strong. I enjoy teaching just as much as I enjoy learning.  No one can do everything without help, sometimes it is hard to ask for help. We all need one another to make the world a better place. I enjoy training the owner to train the donkey. Why? Donkeys are smart not stubborn. The donkey is always looking for a leader who is fair. Never for a bully or abuser.

We pray, wait and work hard for everything we do. Patience is very important while waiting depending on the issue and our personality this can be easy or difficult. This I know for sure. If I do not pray, prepare and plan nothing will change. I want to try to make a difference in this great big world.

Training Donkeys Takes Having A Plan:

Donkeys are smart not stubborn!

Donkeys look over a human in a matter of seconds and before you know it the donkey has trained the human to do exactly what the donkey wants.

Or  

The donkey will not engage at all!

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The donkey places humans in one of three categories in a matter of seconds:

Treat dispenser

Fair leader

or

Abuser

Did I tell you Donkeys are Smart!

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Did You Know Your Donkey Has A Personality?

The personality of your donkey can be the same as your personality or not. Makes no difference as training the donkey successfully depends on you the owner learning how to have a plan and control your emotions. Match the energy and personality that shows up on your farm. Never drill your donkey, stay ON DONKEY TIME kinda like beach time.

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Extroverted Donkeys – More Go Than Whoa

Introverted Donkeys – More Whoa than Go

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Happy New Year!

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GOD Bless You And Your Family Two And Four-Legged!

 

 

Merry Christmas

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GOD Bless You And Your Family Two And Four-Legged!

Donkey 101 – Trains The Owner To Train The Donkey (VIDEO ON DEMAND)

BIG NEWS! http://www.donkeywhisperer.com/onlinetrainingcourse.htm

Donkey Whisperer Farm is proud to announce Donkey 101 Online Training Video Course, the first in a series of online training courses by Trainer Melody Johnson.

Donkey 101 teaches the fundamentals of resistance-free, natural training for you and your donkey. Donkey 101 offers a holistic training approach that includes insight and guidance into donkey psychology, emotion and behavior. Donkey 101 focuses on unique and proven techniques that train you, the owner, to train your donkey so you and your donkey enjoy a balanced, positive and rewarding relationship.

Donkey 101 includes 19 instructional videos and a PDF highlighting the vital aspects of donkey training for just $59.99. Videos include such topics as, building trust, staying on donkey time, teaching your donkey to catch you, introverts vs extroverts, teaching your donkey “walk-on and “whoa”.

Donkey Whisperer Farm is proud to announce Donkey 101 Online Training Video Course, the first in a series of online training courses by Trainer Melody Johnson.

Donkey 101 teaches the fundamentals of resistance-free, natural training for you and your donkey. We offer a holistic training approach that includes insight and guidance into donkey psychology, emotion and behavior. Donkey 101 focuses on unique and proven techniques that train you, the owner, to train your donkey so you and your donkey enjoy a balanced, positive and rewarding relationship.

Donkey 101 includes 19 instructional videos and a PDF addressing the topics below all for just

Introduction
A Small Training Area
Training Tools
On Donkey Time
Building Trust
Three Second Rule
Personal Space
Your Donkey Catches You
Walk-On and Whoa
You are the Leader!
How to Ground Tie
Going in and out of Stalls
Introverts and Extroverts
Backing up
Teaching “Over”
Walk-On, Whoa and Back Up
Donkeys are not Stubborn!
Going in and out of Gates
Taking Your Donkey for a Walk

We recommend each Course participant purchase a Donkey Whisperer Farm Rope Halter. Our rope halters are designed specifically for the training donkeys, not horses or mules! Our rope halters are made in the USA with high quality yacht rope and have a Visit our Online Store to purchase your rope halter and the Donkey 101 Online Training Video Course.

Visit http://www.donkeywhisperer.com/onlinetrainingcourse.htm to learn more and to register for Donkey Online Training Video Course.

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Kidney Failure In Cats

One of our two rescue kitties (black Purcilla) manx mix died two weeks ago of kidney failure she was only eight years old. We adopted two feral kitties from PAWS in 2008.

Our Anatolian puppy sat down next to her barked once to alert me something was wrong. She went into shock and then the vet had to put her to sleep. This all happened so fast. Rest in peace sweet Purcilla you had the best life we could give you.

This kitty could not go to the vet ever. She was a feral rescue and refused to be touched or held. 

Lessons learned from rescuing feral kitties?

  1. These cats will not adapt to humans in a way to enjoy being held and loved.
  2. They will show you they appreciate your home and love.
  3. Feral kitties will learn house rules and are smart.
  4. Not all feral kitties should live outside. Our kitties lived indoors 100% of the time and were happy.

Feral:

  • A feral cat is a cat who has either never had any contact with humans or her contact with humans has diminished over time. She is fearful of people and survives on her own outdoors. A feral cat is not likely to ever become a lap cat or enjoy living indoors.
  • Kittens born to feral cats can be socialized at an early age and adopted into homes. Maybe!

Select Cat Kidney Failure

Rest in Peace Sweet Purcilla! Purcilla died three weeks ago it has taken me this long to talk about it on my blog. She was a feral rescue meaning she never really liked people. She loved us we know for sure, she loved our dogs too. Our kitties were indoor only kitties.

Select Foods We Should Never Feed Our Cat no ham products either.

Select Stray or Feral Cats

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Here is her sister Jasmine. She is doing good but misses her sister. She sleeps with our dogs. Did you know cats can have different dads?

I have learned cats act like donkeys. Cat’s are stoic just like the donkey and will not show sickness or pain until it is too late. Purcilla was playing the night before with her toys. Rest in peace sweet Purcilla.

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GOD Bless You And Your Family Two And Four-Legged!

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Donkey Training Series 101 – On Demand Video

Are you looking for help to train your donkey?

Donkey Whisperer Farm is proud to announce Donkey 101 Online Training Video Course, the first in a series of online training courses by Trainer Melody Johnson.

Donkey 101 teaches the fundamentals of resistance-free, natural training for you and your donkey. We offer a holistic training approach that includes insight and guidance into donkey psychology, emotion and behavior. Donkey 101 focuses on unique and proven techniques that train you, the owner, to train your donkey so you and your donkey enjoy a balanced, positive and rewarding relationship.

Donkey 101 includes 19 instructional videos and a PDF addressing the topics below all for just

Introduction
A Small Training Area
Training Tools
On Donkey Time
Building Trust
Three Second Rule
Personal Space
Your Donkey Catches You
Walk-On and Whoa
You are the Leader!
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Going in and out of Stalls
Introverts and Extroverts
Backing up
Teaching “Over”
Walk-On, Whoa and Back Up
Donkeys are not Stubborn!
Going in and out of Gates
Taking Your Donkey for a Walk

We recommend each Course participant purchase a Donkey Whisperer Farm Rope Halter. Our rope halters are designed specifically for training donkeys, not horses or mules! Our rope halters are made in the USA with high quality yacht rope and have a

Once purchased, each participant will receive a Welcome E-mail which includes a link to the Donkey 101 PDF and a link to the password protected Donkey 101 Online Training Video Series. Please add info@donkeywhisperer.com to your address book to ensure your Welcome E-mail does not go to spam.

GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!

Melody Johnson

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Audio Bible Is A Gift From God

Friends of the Donkey Whisperer Farm,

After surviving a life threatening motor vehicle accident I was stuck in bed and a chair for most of three years. I attended physical therapy for three years, two and three times a week. I wore my horse riding gloves to the gym when I lifted weights so I could see myself riding again. People are visual learners too! Select GOD Created A Miracle For Me to read about my journey.

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Mind Over Pain And Sorrow:

  1. I had a choice to give up or trust GOD! 
  2. My husband of twenty-four years made the choice to keep our little farm and not give up. He is an amazing man. 
  3. My husband gave me audio of the bible to listen to when I was not strong enough to lift the bible and read it. Select Audio bible.
  4. Our marriage grew stronger not weaker during this time of pain and suffering. 
  5. I learned to not worry about the little things. Pay attention to the good things in life. The news, social media is geared to negative attention. I refused to put any negative information in my head. The pain was constant and this in itself was enough negative energy.
  6. Love Life. Share love, I learned to Blog and I gave free donkey training lessons to people who owned donkeys all over the world. I wanted to continue to use my brain and help others. This is something the bible teaches us. Stop thinking about ourselves and help others. Not easy to do in the beginning but the more you do it the better you feel.
  7. Stop feeling bad about everything I failed at. Let it go! Look forward as GOD gave us eyes in the front of our head for a reason. Learn from our past mistakes but move on!
  8. Meet people, rejoice, laugh, smile and understand that I am lucky. Many people had it much harder than me.
  9. Live my life with a grateful attitude. Surround myself with positive people and energy. 
  10. Dream! Never stop dreaming it is never to late to live your life with passion.

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GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!

Melody Johnson, Donkey Whisperer Farm, LLC

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Please Sign The Petition To Stop China From Slaughtering Donkeys

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Select DONKEY PETITION

More Than Just A Turkey Dinner A Time To Reflect On Our Life

Keep moving forward helping one another as this is what we were created to do move!  Just like the butterfly; some of us fly a little faster, some a little slower but all of us need one another to …

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GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!

Melody Johnson, Donkey Whisperer Farm, LLC

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Horse/Donkey

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GOD bless you and your family two and four-legged!

Melody Johnson, Donkey Whisperer Farm, LLC

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