Donkeys must have a friend. Donkeys are more like a dog than a horse. They are very smart.

Donkeys are happiest with at least one other donkey for companionship, and form very close bonds with their friends. They will also bond with other equines, sometimes sheep & goats, but they’re happiest with their own kind. Donkeys have more of the gregarious, loving nature of a dog than the manner of a horse. They want to be close to your side, soaking up all the attention possible. They’re also very smart and learn things easily – and they don’t forget what they’ve learned. If they trust you and understand what you’re trying to have them do, they’ll usually try to accommodate and please you. Above all – they need to know they can trust and depend on you -their caretaker.