No matter how it seems, not all donkeys are the same. If you spot a donkey at the poker table, you need to make a quick observation and see what kind of player you are dealing with and go from there.

The loose donkey causes many problems. They have too many poker chips in way to many pots; the best way to beat them is to leave them alone ad let them come to you, unless you want to get beat by a donkey. The next two are the calling and chasing donkey, this is probably the most difficult donkey you can play with, the chasing donkey will chase runner flush cards with there 3-4 suited. They can usually be knocked out early, but if they get you and then hit the rails. A relative of the chasing donkey is the calling donkey. They will chase even without the 3-4 suited, they play for fun and excitement and they see folding as being a coward.

The bluffing donkey is one of my personal favorites; the only way they won't bluff is if they are playing a good hand. Here comes everyone's favorite, the All In donkey. They usually have no clue what there doing; usually they play poker just to burn some time. Avoid sinking to there level and you will feel better.

Here is the best possible tip on how to deal with each type of donkey:

All in Donkey:  Call his early all in’s because you are likely to be favored if you believe you have a strong hand.
Bluff Donkey: it is risky to deal with this opponent, but take a stand when you think the time is right.
Calling Donkey: They usually play good starting hands, but won't usually call pre flop raises.
Loose Donkey: He plays too many hands, punish him pre flop.
Chasing Donkey:  Make him pay for calling before he hits his cards.

Donkeys might start off tournaments strong, but after a few hands, they will start revealing their true nature and that’s when you have to start taking advantage of their mistakes by knowing how to play them.