Do you ever worry about your dogs getting hurt when amongst all that kind of rubble? Have you had any dogs get hurt?

@JosephCartertheMinkMan

11 ай бұрын

The dogs are incredibly good at avoiding injuries. Significant injuries are actually incredibly rare. With that being said, I do still worry about it because I love my animals.

@Gabor.P.

11 ай бұрын

Only one thing I would worry about. If they step on something very sharp or appointing out metal objects that could split open their paws but other than that dogs are just awesome to avoid injuries. Like Crocodile Dundee would say: "No worries mate"

@grassman69_

11 ай бұрын

​@@JosephCartertheMinkManever thought about booties? Or would that make it hard for them to work?

@hopeless7362

11 ай бұрын

​@grassman334 the word "booties" isn't in the mink man's vocabulary.

@grassman69_

11 ай бұрын

@@hopeless7362 fair fair🤣 they would look kinda silly and probably get in the way more than help

If someone told me a couple of weeks ago that I would soon be hooked on some guy's rat catching KZread channel I would have laughed at them. But yet here I am.

@JosephCartertheMinkMan

11 ай бұрын

😂 I love it!

With farms maintained that way, you'll never run out of contracts.

To answer the question on why dogs don’t mistake the mink and rats/mice is that dogs can smell different smells and latch on to one particular smell which is the rats and mice, Mark Rober just made a video on what makes a dog so good at tracking

@metarugia3981

11 ай бұрын

I've also stated this before in many vids that dogs can differentiate between friend or foe.

@beta2029

10 ай бұрын

Ooohh soo thats how, ive been wondering that every time

@beta2029

10 ай бұрын

Does the scent of the rats not stick to the minx?

@metarugia3981

10 ай бұрын

@@beta2029 "Does the scent of the rats not stick to the minx?" It does, but because the mink's scent is 'live' versus the rat's scent being rubbed onto it during the scuffle, therefore making the mink scent stronger to be detected by the dogs.

@beta2029

10 ай бұрын

@@metarugia3981oh yeah. that makes sense, thanks

Im still stunned every video i watch how well the dogs and mink are trained and work together.

You can tell the dogs love this. I bet they are champing at the bit to go out to work.

@declanlittleford5623

11 ай бұрын

Got I hate how strong the urge is to say this... so sorry about it... but I think its chomping at the bit 😂

@jamezxh

11 ай бұрын

@@declanlittleford5623 get the dictionary out my friend.

@stevenscottoddballz

11 ай бұрын

@@declanlittleford5623 No. 'champ' is correct. Horses do NOT chomp their bit.

Bindi is just a smart, gentle and obiedient dog; just look at her picking up those dead rats that other dogs left behind after chewing them to death. 👏

@alexisgrunden1556

11 ай бұрын

"Lookit you guys, making a mess all over the place. _sigh_ I got it, Dad~"

@Cheshyre.

11 ай бұрын

@@alexisgrunden1556 I love watching her put them in the bucket without being asked to!

@ExquisiteTouch.M.M.P

11 ай бұрын

Nothing as pleasing and calming D listening to rats scramble , scream, and get chewed to their deaths ! 😂

@tranquiliz3r23

10 ай бұрын

Bindi is amazing. Saw one of his more recent videos of him introducing a baby mink, and she is so gentle with them and lets them climb on her while looking at Joseph with a "look what they're doing to me" face 😂

My uncle has a farm (wheat) he has a similar rodent problem he found keeping unorganized piles of farm rubbish was a big issue he fix the rubbish problem and now the rodent problem is easier to control

6:23 If that farm would clean that crap up, they wouldn't have such a rat problem! I say this as a women tendered from *Generations* of farmers who never left junk lying about as such.

My only feeling towards pitbulls before watching Bindi was fear and distrust. Now after getting to know her through your videos, I see so much loyalty, control and joy in her. You really have trained her well.

@YourWeirdAunt

11 ай бұрын

I wish all pitbulls had owners like Joseph. So much misfortune could have been and could be avoided.

@ElysetheEevee

11 ай бұрын

Pitbulls can be amazingly deep and loyal dogs. My mom has always been a supporter of "bully breeds" and has been rescuing them from shelters to keep as companions for years. Pitbulls and pitbull mixes, rotties, and Doberman are a few of the more "vicious" ones we've rescued. The rottie and red dobie were both already seniors basically when adopted, and both died from cancer, but were THE sweetest old ladies ever. They were the most polite and conscientious dogs. The pitbulls/mixes we've had have all been amazing. The worst case we've ever had was one, which we think was a mix of neurological issues and behaviors instilled while a stray and at the shelter as a very young puppy. Mostly, she had food aggression. I'd managed to work it out of here for the most part, but she'd still sometimes snap at other animals that came close. Dogs are as different as people are. Some are born with less than healthy genetic or personality traits. It's unfortunate, but dogs with severe "defiencies" can't exist the same way humans do, and those are the ones the loudest opponents of bully breeds like to use as examples of the entire breed. The real issue is preventing abandoned dogs, which produce more strays and ferals, and also continue bad genetics down the line which could get some breeds in trouble later on. It sucks humans have to micromanage this, but it's our duty as the species that brought such diversity and complexity into the equation. We shouldn't just be dumping the ones that aren't bowing down to our authority or begging for attention. It's fine to prefer certain traits, physically and personality-wise, but doing it to such a severe degree is how we've gotten where we are. It's sad for the dogs and cats we've created. 😢

@Cheshyre.

11 ай бұрын

I'm not a fan of them either; too many jerks have bred them to be aggressive, they remain a status symbol of aggression and people think it's the fashionable thing to do by game cutting their ears to make them look like a fighting dog and then whining about people not trusting the breed.

@George-dy3pt

11 ай бұрын

​@@Cheshyre.Yea right! Apparently you don't pay attention to statistics! A dalmatian is more than likely to attack you than a pit!

@clintupham4466

11 ай бұрын

Pitbulls are still overrepresented in attacks on humans. So much so, many conferences bring them up on incedent mitigation. Campgrounds, RV parks, ect. It's highly unlikely that pitbull owners are not training their dogs well compared to others. Data suggests its the breed. Joseph has done an excellent job in not only his training, but selection of dogs.

Look at Bindi wait for them to kill it so she can pick it up and go put it in a bucket what a badass Dog well trained Joe

one thing I love about this channel is you solve animal problems with animals but not only that, but you sometimes feed some of the animals using the meat of the animals they hunt therefore they're still rewarded and motivated to help clear out pests that not only affect the wellbeing of the property they're on but also the ecosystem around them since as we know, these pests are usually over-populated or invasive and destroy the ecosystem. Another thing is that this is usually better than traps or poisons that also affect local life and/or are wasting a perfectly good rat corpse that could be eaten by another animal, although some people do dump the rats that have been deceased into the woods if they're close enough there aren't many people who do that. overall very good channel I've been subbed to over the years, also I tried not to say rat as much since you hunt way more than just rats edit: I just realized the relationship between the dogs and mink when hunting is reminiscent of coyotes and honey badgers when hunting prairie dogs

I'm fascinated with the mink's prowess and movements.

I could watch this for 2 hours, it’s strangely therapeutic for me. Nice work! 👍

@repsforjesus3563

11 ай бұрын

It's the mix of seeing these dogs have fun and their effectiveness at work and at the same time sharing that feeling of progress while slimming down the infestation of the farm.

It's really cool to see animals work together towards one goal! It's truly entertaining!

I wish the farmer would remove the old and unused parts, pieces and derelict equipment that he doesn't need or use anymore. Same goes for the out buildings. Despite your best efforts at pest control he is still maintaining the perfect habitat for the rats to hide, feed and breed. SMH 🥺🥺

Watching your videos always leaves me wanting more! They’re so exciting I don’t want them to end.

All that debris... that place was a Rat Resort until the Mink Man showed up.

PILE ALL THE WOOD FOR A BONFIRE 🔥 Metal for scrap $

I absolutely love your videos. I commend your patience and training for not only the doggies but amazing mink. My only concern/question is why do you go to these junker properties? If it were me, I'd refuse to help these slobs out. If someone's land was unkept and trashed, I'd have some stipulations. ONE.....Clean your trash up..... the list would go on. I really hope you charge a hefty price for your hard work. It's like hiring a biohazard specialist to come clean up a disaster of a me+h lab (what have you) before the authorities "clear" the scene. Why go in before the scene is "secure"? But it's not that. So I'm genuinely curious as where you get the patience, and why you're willing to deal with certain slobs

@imdrunkmk427

11 ай бұрын

You've clearly never ran or been on a farm before. They're not neat, they don't have the time to be. It's a tough life

@steffir9506

11 ай бұрын

I understand that farms get cluttered, but I would still charge extra at any place with this much hazards where the dogs might get hurt.

Why isn't the farmer pulling all that stuff in the middle of the drive way and setting it on fire? Especially in the winter when there is snow on the ground.

@softsounds8453

11 ай бұрын

Joe asked the farmer not to move the stuff because it would make the rats run. He's gonna help the farmer clean this time around now that all the trailers available to be used.

Also make a note that poisoned rats/mice can kill birds of prey that feed on them like hawks and owls.

Bindi's such a cute Pitbull. I really enjoy watching her. 😍🐾

Do you advise the farmers about not leaving all the rubbish for the rats to hide and breed under

That was almost a Mission Impossible, but your animal team showed its skill and abilities. 👍👍

I love your videos!! I watch all the time before I go to bed. It’s so cool to watch them work ❤

This might sound weird but I have had good experience with cats and have known people that said they lived on a farm that had a pack of cats that hunted together. I think you could train probably any animal.

Your dogs are amazing!!! You can tell how well trained they are and you being a terrific handler/trainer!!!

It makes my day when there's a new ratting video uploaded by the Mink Man and his team of dogs and mink! I love watching them work!

I am amazed at how well trained your animals are.

Would cleaning up the trash piles help?

@kitkatboard

11 ай бұрын

It would help finding and catching the rats but if they didn't have junk to hide under, they'd dig underground anyway

Sherlock and the dogs worked really well on this hunt Joseph. Kudos. To all you folks out there who have never hunted with dogs before it is a real rarity to find a pack of well trained, obedient dogs like this. That does not happen by accident but by long hours of Training by a patient human! ♥🐶👍

That’s not a farm. It’s a junkyard!

Instantly subscribed. I’ve never been more fascinated in my life. Animals are so impressive 😮

Another reason poisons aren't good in the long run is that the rodents can become immune.

The rats are worthy opponents. They can be canny and crafty and spectacular in their attempts to escape. I think that's part of why I like watching these.

Your job amazes me. Seriously, incredible work here

I know you don’t market yourself as such but I just know you are leaps and bounds ahead of any dog or animal “whisperer” here on yt. You just have a knack for training animals. Cool to see and follow!

This has to be My favorite little assembled team. They work so well together ❤❤❤ Gypsy, Boss, Leia

Jeez, the state of this property. It's like they imported trash and junk.

There're always a lot of sharp obstacles in these kind of field, have your dogs ever hurt from running around catching rats? Awesome videos as usual btw, thx!

@JosephCartertheMinkMan

11 ай бұрын

Significant injuries are actually quite uncommon.

@BBnSam1215

11 ай бұрын

It’s usually Joe that gets injured. 🫣🤣

@snoozieq4584

11 ай бұрын

@@BBnSam1215 Like stepping on rusty nails...

Great team work! I love Sherlock's attitude. He's little but feisty! Gypsy would go to town with a rat her size without a second thought lol.

Excellent your mink, and dogs are a great team!

Looks like a blast! That Gypsy dog is so cute.

Sherlock is so cute❤ and very talented😊

Wow ,just so jealous you ya family dogs an mink having the best life, am so enjoying ya content Joseph, hope it never ends ❤

We want Savage! We want Sherlock! Get those rats!

I love your doggys, all of em - and the minks are amazing too

It's so satisfying to watch 😍

KEEP UP THESE vlogs they are so interesting to watch...Have good one God bless...💯🇦🇺⛪

Looks like time forgot about that place for a while especially when I seen the 45 gallon steel barrel with treflan on it but unfortunately all us farmers are the same and believe me Joseph I got a lot of cleaning up do at home in southwestern Ontario

I love all your videos I watch them all the time It’s just so cool how you have train your dogs and the Minks to catch these rats, it’s just so cool to watch😊❤😊

Good stuff mink man, and team. So cute how Bindi is always the one bringing the dead rats back

Another great session on the rats mate 👍👍

Ouaaa impressionnant l'efficacité des chiens et des visons super travaille c'est hallucinant a quel point ils sont efficaces et super bien dresser. Félicitations. Very good job..;)

I''m always impressed by your dogs and minks and mystified by landowners letting their properties get in such a condition.

You will always be in work with all these farms with perfect habitat for rat's needs a good clean up

I love what you guys do❤🎉

❤ your videos mink man.

Those are huge!!! Great video

The dogs know the difference between the mink and any other animal by smell. Yes dogs noses are that damn good even in the heat of the moment

What a great team!

Man i love these videos keep it up

Bindi continues to be awesome. Are you ever concerned about your dogs getting a cut or puncture wound in situations like this?

It's pretty incredible that your Dogs do not bark and are super sensible around the minx's. Kudos to a good clean up operation

@artheaton3613

11 ай бұрын

If only the farm would clean up their mess!

For all those escape gaps and holes I would build some light fencing elements. Using things on hand usually still leaves escape ways for the rats.

Hi, I watch all your videos and watching the ones that show you training your young dogs and minks always impress me , I never had the patience that you seem to have. I know nothing about training animals so I apologize if this is a dumb question but I was wondering if there is a way to teach a command that will tell the dogs to all come to you immediately, I ask because when you are going to lift something and there might be rats under you say WATCH and they pay attention to a spot you want them to, but sometimes many rats will run out and you have to call out their names one by one to get their attention, I alway think it would be so efficient that if that happened you could give one command and all dogs would know something exciting is happening where you point. Like I said I don’t know anything about training animals but I just wondered. I love watching your videos and thank you for the great content.

I find these videos fascinating.

that boss is something else. and Bindi seems like such a nice girl!

Thank for sharing! subscribed.

it's incredible to me how well train you have both your mink and the dogs, specially how the dogs wait for the mink to sometimes flush out the rats so they can kill them and at the same time don't hurt the mink in the process. My only real concern trough the video is the amount of debri in the area that could harm the dogs when they start running after the rats with all the wood, metal panels and nails, but other than that keep up the great work.

Beautiful!!!!

❤ loved it

I only really watch these to see the pretty doggies and cutie mink. 😂

I have a dobi mix, mostly dobi, that I think would do well at this. Despite being a bulky 75 lbs, she hikes many miles with me per week in rough terrain in the PNW and has great agility. By herself, she has caught squirrels, sparrows, quail, moles, mice, and grouse. Not quick enough for rabbits though. Totally good off-leash in all situations too, even big cities with many cars and people. One crazy thing is how tough coyotes are - two 25lb coyotes gave her real problems when she jumped a couple of em to save a Jack Russell.

Great vid 🔥✨

Can we give respect to the unsung hero today Bindi? Was both tracking and retrieving hound to cover the groups’ weak spots

"I'm watching all these videos out of order. I need to see how many years ago it was posted so I've got context... Oh, it was 12 hours ago." lol

Perfect rat habitat

This is great 💯

There's so many sharp metal edges! But the squealing can be heard as soon as Sherlock gets under there!

Five seconds or less of pain, or days of agony? Mink and dogs are the FAR more ethical solution. And it makes the pack so happy~

I've heard of chomping at the bit in reference to a horse bridle but not champing

Respect joe n team love your contact brother love from the UK

@gazt657

11 ай бұрын

Content

Following here and enjoy watching these animals work. I want to ask the question you've probably answered a thousand times. Do you have to get the dogs any special shots against the diseases rats may carry? Have they ever gotten sick from bites? That mink is deadly btw. Thanks for the vids

@JosephCartertheMinkMan

11 ай бұрын

They are vaccinated against lrptospirosis.

Very impressive video and amazing to see the trading. I came to this video as we live on a lake in Canada and there is a family of mink that live on the edge of our property. We rarely see them and they seem to eat crayfish and fish mostly. They seem to as void our cat and vice versa. The real vermin in this video are the property owners who leave so much trash lying around. What a waste of land and resources. Not to mention toxic compounds leaching out of tires etc. clean that sh@t up!

Geezz,, after watching some of your video's, I now don't think we had such a huge issue with rats. We've been living here for 8 yrs. and never had a problem with rats. Sure we get the odd mouse in our basement, but nothing we couldn't handle. Early last Fall our neighbour put a fence up between our properties. In order for him to put the fence up, he had to take down some trees,,bush etc. Well it wasn't long after that we started noticing some burrow holes close to the foundation of our house. Then we started hearing them fighting in our basement walls. OMG, it was the nastiest thing. Baited some rat traps and put poison out. Only caught 3. We had to resort to calling an exterminator. He put out 4 bait boxes with poison and also some poison cubes around the basement. Within a week we got 15 including some that were in our detached garage. Bait boxes are still out there, we've just covered the burrow holes the other day. So now we wait and watch. LOVE your video's. Your dogs and weasels are amazing!!

That farmer would get his stuff in order. Good dogs and mink.

Love your vids. Just one thing, when you are lifting big pieces of plywood or the like, your dogs are charging in. If there were any nails through that wood they would really hurt themselves. Check first before they rush in under plywood etc.. It really is humane, its incredible how quickly the rats are dispatched..

My Dad hunted with Ferrets & Terriers & never had a problem, Joseph has a great balance, well done lovely. Also, continual praise works wonders. Greetings from Cyprus. 👍👍🐶🐶❤❤

Would the rats vacate if these farms cleaned up some of the clutter and garbage?

Maybe the farmer needs to haul off all that trash and neatly stack the wood.

Nice job 👏

Bindi has very good control for a APBT, especially around other dogs and not fighting other dogs for the rat.

Have you ever tried the dog "boots" that are used on sled dogs to protect their feet from ice and rocks?

It may help the farmer if he kept his property cleaner. Take the metal to the scrap yard. Have a burn pit to burn the wood, ect. I had relatives who were farmers and their property was never like this.

A junk yard in Philadelphia would be shut down for having tires, batteries, and wood laying around like that.

Your minks and dogs are amazing! What kind of breed are your pups?

I was concerned about the rusty, harmful stuff everywhere. You'd said in another comment significant injuries are uncommon, though, which is good. I'm curious about what your future plans are using mink in this way. Are you going to plan for future generations to tamer and more handleable, especially in working as a team with the dogs? Or are you focusing on honing their prey drive and leave them as-is? Just curious. :)

@JosephCartertheMinkMan

11 ай бұрын

My focus is mostly prey drive, trainability (which is mostly food drive), confidence, and athletic ability. Handleability being a trait I like, but it is at the very bottom of the list of desirable traits.

So they’ve tried with everything to get rid of those rats but a good clean up never crossed their minds!? 🤔 Awesome job you do and your gang deserves a medal!!