Circus elephant spa

Veteran trainer Tim Frisco and his crew of caretakers give daily baths--and an occasional pedicure--to the five elephants performing on Cole Bros. Circus. It's an elaborate procedure, as demonstrated in this first of three video segments.

[@kenny711]

Used properly, the ankus, which you call a hook, will not harm the elephant. These elephants do not act out of fear. They have mutually bonded with the trainer through reward and positive reinforcement.

[@kenny711]

If you lived in Asia you would know that many elephants were domesticated over a thousand years ago and co exist happily with humans just as in America we have both wild horses that run free and domesticated horses.

[@alexiskaiser5696]

Thanks for the video of how things really are at the circus. Alllykatz - don't worry I've been with circus 30 years and this is how it really is, it's a good life. They also live longer under human care. They don't get treatment like this out in the wild!!!

[@eryndeweycarter]

Fantastic video! Good to see accurate info out here!

[@bigal5790]

I love it. The elephants look great.

[@bigal5790]

the elephants look amazing

[@melissasmith6762]

This is a common way that elephants are handled in Asia. It is not used for punishment.

[@paramorevampire1996]

see? their fine

[@tyshawnharris5865]

hello thank you I am 12 and I am starting my own circus

[@alexiskaiser5696]

This is a guide, quite like the leash you would use on your dog. You don't consider a leash punishment, do you? Same thing. That guide,btw, weights about 6 ozs An elephant, well, I bet you know so much about elephants that I don't need to tell you how much they weigh. :)

[@allykatz0505]

just because these animals are healthy, doesn't mean it's OK to raise them in captivity. I know these people mean well, but it's just cruel to see them like that compared the freedom and space they would have in the wild.