Dr. C.B. Chastain

Better Animal Handling

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Humans have domesticated and handled animals for 14,000 years. Modern times have brought urbanization and technology which have caused a drastic decline in human-animal interactions. As a result, the knowledge of how to properly handle, restrain, and house animals is in decline. In Better Animal Handling, C.B. Chastain, veterinarian and professor emeritus, describes effective, humane animal handling with emphasis on safety measures to prevent injury and the transmission of zoonotic diseases.

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Dr. C.B. Chastain

Episodes

Handler Safety, Puppy Socialization, and Incidence of Dog Bites 21.04.2020 19:34

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby cover the topics of: Socialization of puppies Rules for child-dog interactions Problems with commercial breeding of dogs Incidence of dog bites in the U.S. Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Domestication and Behavior of Dogs 14.04.2020 14:51

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby explain dog: Domestication Body language Vocal communications Diverse behavior by breed Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Containments for Turtles, Snakes, and Lizards 07.04.2020 11:45

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby go over the containment needs for: Chelonians (turtles and tortoises) Snakes Lizards Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

General Requirements for Reptile Containment 31.03.2020 15:32

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby describe the general requirements for reptile enclosure: Construction Substrates (bedding materials) Humidity Preferred optimal temperature zones Light Water Cleaning Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Caged Companion Bird Containments 24.03.2020 16:06

Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Abby talk about companion bird: Cages shape location size construction materials bars perches substrate cleaning enrichments Aviaries Indoor Outdoor Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Containments for Rabbits and Ferrets 17.03.2020 12:30

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe the essential requirements for: Pet rabbit containments European ferret containments Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Chinchilla, Gerbil, Hamster, Degu, Sugar Glider, and Hedgehog Containments 10.03.2020 15:54

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe the behaviors and physical needs of various small mammals for different containments. Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Rats, Mice, and Guinea Pigs Containments 03.03.2020 14:28

Send us Fan Mail This week, Abby and Dr. Chastain discuss the topics of: General containment requirements of small mammals Basic containment needs for rodents Containments for rats and mice Containments for Guinea pigs Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Cat Containments 25.02.2020 10:54

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby cover: Cat cages and catteries Cat crates Cat fences and exercise tunnels Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Dog Containments 18.02.2020 19:52

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe and explain dog containments, including: Dog cages Crates Runs Houses Fences Tethering Entering and exiting dog enclosures Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Containments for Pets and Laboratory Animals 11.02.2020 11:29

Send us Fan Mail This episode with Dr. Chastain and Abby deals with: Small animal containment general requirements Confinement and behavior Ethics and liabilities of animal containments Recovering escaped small animals Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Health and Behavior 04.02.2020 12:06

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby discuss: Psychological health and stereotypic behavior Nutraceuticals for behavior modification Animal behavior specialists Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Species Differences in Aggressiveness and Training Methods 28.01.2020 15:44

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby explain: Species differences in aggressiveness and avoidance Training methods for animals Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Resistance Behaviors 21.01.2020 13:21

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode is about forms of aggression, including: Maternal Pain-related Predatory Territorial and possessive Fear-induced Intermate Dominance Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Vision and Behavior 14.01.2020 15:12

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Abby talk about how vision differs among animals and the effects on their behavior. Topics include: Field of vision Pupil shape Depth perception Acuity Color differentiation Night vision Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Hearing, Touch, and Behavior 07.01.2020 14:01

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby explain the relationship between animal behavior and: Hearing Touch Body heat Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Socialization, Flight Zones, and Senses Effects on Behavior 31.12.2019 16:21

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby cover: Critical socialization periods with humans Flight zones and points of balance to move animals The sense of smell and behavior Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Animal Behavior 24.12.2019 15:04

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby explain: Prey and predator behavior Social dominance Causes of irreparable handling resistance Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Keys to Better Animal Handling 17.12.2019 11:39

Send us Fan Mail This week's topics are: How better animal handling makes one a better person Chemical restraint Five steps to becoming an animal handler Ten keys to how to better handle animals Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Transmission of Animal Diseases and Legalities 10.12.2019 18:53

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, your hosts will explain: Disease transmission among animals by handlers Ethics of animal handling Legal concerns Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Zoonoses - Diseases Transmitted from Animals to Humans 03.12.2019 14:06

Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Abby explain: What are zoonoses? How to prevent transmission of zoonoses Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Animal Handling and Injuries 26.11.2019 15:01

Send us Fan Mail Topics for this week's episode by Dr. Chastain and Abby are: Handling Considerations Pre-handling Pre-restraint Effects on animals Surroundings and conditions Personnel Duration Risks of Injury Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Safety Considerations 19.11.2019 15:46

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Abby describe the animal handling importance of: Safety first Distraction versus pain for restraint Animals' respect for handlers Appropriate attire for handling animals Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

The Art of Firm Kindness 12.11.2019 18:03

Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. C.B. Chastain and Abby describe: Handler affection for animals Proper animal handler attitude The power of patience The use of voice, touch, and body language Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Better Animal Handling 26.10.2019 16:49

Send us Fan Mail Dr. C.B. Chastain with support from his over-achiever cattle dog, Abby, explains the sequence of domesticating different species of animals, the decline in the knowledge of proper animal handling, and the types of animal handlers. Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com