Training a CRAZY mink Part 6

This is the sixth part in my series of videos showing me tame the most aggressive mink I've ever seen in my life. In this video I continue with my new mink's lure training, and I officially give him his name, Washushe (wash-oo-shay), and describe its meaning.

[Spudscave]

Man I can remember watching this I can’t believe 8 years have gone by this channel has been a fantastic education in animal husbandry that’s why it’s one of the top animal shows on YouTube thanks to Joseph and his amazing family ❤love from Scotland

[stanfordcoffee]

I've watched your entire video series on the this guy. I can't wait to see him hunt in action. Intelligent, Ferocious, and Brave - WASHUSHE! Cheers

[chekasout]

what a difference from "bitey" in the first vid... can't believe it doesn't run away

[davidbrady]

I've absolutely loved this series. Taking Washushe from being the meanest mink on the farm "by a mile", aggressive to the point of making off with all four of your handling gloves in the first video (lol!)... and watching him turn into a completely different animal in literally just a few *days* by giving him space, rewards, and working off his undirected energy... that's just amazing, man. Love these videos, keep 'em coming!

[TechnicolorMammoth]

I can see why you spoke to an Omaha Native and he told you his stories. That's respect. You truly speak to the earth and its creatures.

[jimmiizzy]

Oh my goodness that is the most awesome guy ever!
That little stinker holds on under water for a long time and then comes up with a mouthful of leaves instead.
Thank you so much for enriching our lives by giving us a glimpse in yours with your mink.
He was a great little guy! I just couldn't help myself after seeing him come up with a mouthful of leaves. So awesome and tenacious.

[martywhitevan]

thank you for posting...i have been glued to this series all morning one after the other!

[BobRooney]

cant believe they raise these guys just for their fur.  they are so much more than that and are worth their weight in gold!  top notch rodent hunters! and loyal too!

[mitchelltennant]

I am Iroquois native American too... I like your channel, you're very talented in handling minks.

[robertbeger]

Watching these old videos of Washushe is really sad for me. So beautiful, so brave, so well-trained. I imagine it's hard for you to see these if you still do. Much respect Joseph!

[johnsuhadzahir]

Just accidentally bumped on to one of his videos and I’ve watched a lot in one night. I’m not much of an animal guy but I really like this mink guy. He is very real and honest. Good job bro.

[ronlackey]

This mink is totally worthy of that name. Nice job selecting your animal names with such care, consideration, and patience.

[zztalk]

"Washushe"... I'm very fond of names with a sense of meaning. And that is an AWESOME name for an animal like this! Especially with a personality like this! 😄

[runeandrebergtun]

I'm really impressed with how you treat the minks. Some "train" animals with violence and scare tactics. But you achieve so much more with a mutual respect and knowlegde.

[parzival]

From what I've heard what you're doing is incredibly difficult, impressive work and Well Done sir.

[ryno]

Before stumbling across your channel I knew nothing about mink, but now I'm completely captivated by all these training videos. I can't wait to see you let Washushe out on some hunts. Side question, growing up we would always get starlings infesting our chicken coop, would a mink take care of birds too as long as you could get them into the eves? Thank you for posting!

[tomi]

I’m sad I never got to see Washushe catch rats. He was an interesting mink💜

[iamatgg]

awesome training session man! This show how much you really know about these creatures. Normal people would not bother with this guy. You directed his aggressive behavior toward something his is good at. Thumbs up!

[jaimeparedes]

Interesting. I've never seen anything like this. Thanks for posting!

[briennaasher]

Loved watching you work with this guy. The word Moxie comes to mind with that mink's attitude.