Disciplining a Mini-Donkey

We have a mini-donkey, Hondo (1 1/2 years old). We got him when he was 9 months old and he has been with our Nigerian Dwarf goats ever since we bought him. They are the 3 amigos, if the goats get out of his sight he brays like crazy until he finds them. He does bite them sometimes but they are quick enough to get out of his way and I have never seen him trying to really hurt them. I do scold him if I see him doing it. He is really sweet a lot of the time but then other times he is a jackass lol. We had him gelded when he turned one.

He has been acting a little aggressive to hubby & I, rearing up at us and putting his ears back & acting like he is going to push us around. Hubby bought a dune buggy which Hondo hated when hubby first got it and he actually punched hubby in the face with his front hooves when hubby was bent over looking at the dune buggy. I have to watch him always when I am out with him and I have to push him back as he wants to push me around or rear up at me.

I just need some guidance on the proper way to train/discipline him that being aggressive to us is not acceptable. We don't want to have to watch him at all times when we are with him but we also don't want to do the wrong thing when disciplining him.

I asked on one forum and was given advice on how to train a horse which I know isn't right so am hoping to get advice from donkey people.

Thanks in advance!

 

Quote:I wish we had the room for another donkey but we don't. I have received some good advice via PM's and think we have it under control. THANK YOU everyone for your advice! I really appreciate it. Hondo is already acting better.