Better Animal Handling

Send us a textJoin Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they review:Hazards of head-shyness in horsesCauses of head-shynessHow to prevent common causes for head-shynessLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textThis week Dr. Chastain and Ginger are ready to tell you about:Housing needs for chickensAssessments of the quality of poultry housingSpecial housing needs for turkeys, ducks, and geeseLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textJoin Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn more about predators of pets and other animals, including:Predators of pets and livestock in the U.S.Coyote behaviorDeterrents against coyotes and other predatorsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textJoin Dr. Chastain and Ginger for explanations on:Sense of smell in small companion animalsAromatherapy for handling animalsManaging odors that adversely affect handling of animalsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textThis week Dr. Chastain and Ginger will guide you in how to handle lizards, including:Lizard handling hazardsHandling techniques for small lizardsPrecautions for handling large lizardsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textDr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them for a description of equine longeing, including:What is longeing?What are the benefits of longeing?How is longeing properly performed?Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textThis week Dr Chastain and Ginger will alert you to dangers in handling total confinement hogs, including:Damage to hearingRespiratory impairmentBite woundsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textIf you like pet rabbits, join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to hear about:Behaviors of ancestors of the modern domestic rabbitDaily grooming behaviors of pet rabbitsTerritorial and maternal aggression of pet rabbitsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textThis week Dr. Chastain and Ginger delve into:Physical characteristics of prey animals and predator animalsHunting tactics of predator animals and defense techniques of prey animalsAnimal perceptions of humans as predators or as preyLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger will help you understand:Assessment of cattle welfareInjuries from poor handling facilitiesHandling methods adverse to the health and safety of cattleLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textJoin Dr. Chastain and Ginger in reviewing cats'Clarity of vision: acuityPerception of motionAbility to see in darknessLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textIn this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger offer more tips on safer horseback riding, such as:How to check and maintain riding tackSafer riding attireHelmetsBootsShirts and jacketsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textInterested in horseback riding?  Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn some safety tips, such as:Partnership with the horseCautious confidence in yourselfPairing with a horse that matches your riding skill and abilityLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textPlease join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn more about:Anxiety: detrimental to development or a learning facilitator?Safety and efficacy of anti-anxiety nutraceuticals and drugsJustifiable reasons for the use of chemical restraintsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textThis week Dr. Chastain and Ginger explore:Approaches to catching sheep compared to goatsRestraints to avoid with sheep and goatsProper use of crooks and neck straps or chains with sheep and with goatsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textFlock together with Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn more about:Precautions needed prior to handling birdsHandling training as part of socializing young birdsHandling techniques for different sized birdsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textDr. Chastain and Ginger would like you to join them to learn more about:Effective voice commands for handling animalsAnimal detection of body languageProper use of touch to control an animal's movementsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textIn this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger provide advice on:Desirable characteristics of a good barn catHealth care requirements of barn catsDaily care of barn catsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textPlease join Dr. Chastain and Ginger while they explain:The size of international wildlife trafficking criminal activityCollateral effects of illegal wildlife traffickingHow to combat illegal wildlife traffickingLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textThis week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain:Causes of barn firesPrevention of barn firesEvacuation of horses from a burning barnLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textDr. Chastain and Ginger describe knives for horsemen, including:Need for an ever present knife when working with horsesQualities of a useful everyday carry knifeFacilitating access to an everyday carry pocket knifeLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textThis week Dr. Chastain and Ginger investigates:Uses of dog cratesTypes of dog cratesProper sizing of a crate for a dogLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textDr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join their review of:Horse bit purposeMetals used in bitsTypes of bitsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger tell about:Captive-bred reptile diseases transmitted to humansReptile pets and childrenPrevention of reptile disease transmissionLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textThis week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger review:Proper construction of outdoor dog runsEssential aspects of dog housesReasons against tethering dogsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textJoin Dr. Chastain and Ginger to explore the:Benefits of good animal handlingCauses of good animal handling attritionReliable sources of information on animal handlingLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textCome along with Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they talk about packing with camelids, including:Advantages of packing with llamasLimitations of packing with alpacas and llamasEquipment for packing with llamasLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textDr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them as they describe alpaca and llama:Manual restraintCatch pens, stocks, and halters and lead ropesHandling of their young (crias)Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textJoin Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they assist in the understanding of camelids, including:Uses of camelidsDifferentiating alpacas and llamasCamelid behaviorsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textJoin Dr. Chastain and Ginger to hear about animal hearing, including:Desired sound intensity when handling animalsSound frequency range of animals compared to humansBidirectional hearing in animalsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textThis week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger expand on their description of capture and release of horses, including:Capturing horses in stallsRemoving a horse from a herd of horsesReleasing horses safelyLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textIn this first of two parts episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger will tell you about:Teaching a horse to be caughtProper application and use of haltersThe use of advance and retreat to catch a loose horseLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textJoin Dr. Chastain and Ginger this week to learn more about:Mesh wire fencing for dogsInvisible fencesTethering as an alternative to fencingLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textDr. Chastain and Ginger cover the topics of:How different types of birds have different behaviorsBasic bird handling techniquesLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger review:How zoonotic diseases are transmittedRelative susceptibility of humans to zoonosesPrevention of zoonotic disease transmissionLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textThis week Dr. Chastain and Ginger describe proper:Handing of non-aggressive catsHandling of aggressive catsBasic equipment for handling catsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textDr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to become shocked on how good electric fencing can be as they review electric fencing:AdvantagesComponentsMaintenance requiredLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textDr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to come learn more about senior dogs':Home careDietary careMedical careLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a textDr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them as they review:Advantages and purposes of longeing horsesFree and long line longeingCommon longeing mistakesLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a Text Message.Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger in a tour of poultry housings, including:Conventional chicken cagesEnriched housing for chickensFree range and backyard housing for chickensLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us a Text Message.This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger discuss the:History of pet ferretsCongenital deafness in some ferretsUnique behaviors of ferretsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

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In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain:Handling risks for rabbitsSafer methods for handling rabbitsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they review:Handling snakes without special equipmentUsing hooks, shields, boxes, poles, tongs, and tubes to handle snakesLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger go over:The history of caged birds as petsPopular caged bird petsNormal behavior of caged pet birdsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Come along with Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they give advice on:Preparing cattle for transportLoading cattle in trailersFederal requirements when transporting cattleLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger provide guidance in how to become a good animal handler, including:The study and observation required of a good animal handlerConstant practice of animal handling to prevent loss of skillsTen keys to becoming a good animal handlerLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Come join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they check off some tips on:Desirable trail riding mental attitudeTrail riding etiquetteSafety precautions for trail ridingLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger will cover:Cages and catteries for catsCat cratesFences and tunnels for catsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they review:Donkey evolution and domesticationDonkeys as sentinels for dangers to property or animalsHow to better handle donkeysLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Gather with Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn about:Leading and herding flocks of sheepSheep herding dogsSheep sorting and moving panelsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com