Better Animal Handling

Send us Fan Mail Join 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 behavior Deterrents against coyotes and other predators Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger for explanations on: Sense of smell in small companion animals Aromatherapy for handling animals Managing odors that adversely affect handling of animals Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger will guide you in how to handle lizards, including: Lizard handling hazards Handling techniques for small lizards Precautions for handling large lizards Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Dr. 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 Fan Mail This week Dr Chastain and Ginger will alert you to dangers in handling total confinement hogs, including: Damage to hearing Respiratory impairment Bite wounds Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail If you like pet rabbits, join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to hear about: Behaviors of ancestors of the modern domestic rabbit Daily grooming behaviors of pet rabbits Territorial and maternal aggression of pet rabbits Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger delve into: Physical characteristics of prey animals and predator animals Hunting tactics of predator animals and defense techniques of prey animals Animal perceptions of humans as predators or as prey Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger will help you understand: Assessment of cattle welfare Injuries from poor handling facilities Handling methods adverse to the health and safety of cattle Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger in reviewing cats' Clarity of vision: acuity Perception of motion Ability to see in darkness Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger offer more tips on safer horseback riding, such as: How to check and maintain riding tack Safer riding attire Helmets Boots Shirts and jackets Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Interested in horseback riding?  Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn some safety tips, such as: Partnership with the horse Cautious confidence in yourself Pairing with a horse that matches your riding skill and ability Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Please 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 drugs Justifiable reasons for the use of chemical restraints Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger explore: Approaches to catching sheep compared to goats Restraints to avoid with sheep and goats Proper use of crooks and neck straps or chains with sheep and with goats Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Flock together with Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn more about: Precautions needed prior to handling birds Handling training as part of socializing young birds Handling techniques for different sized birds Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Ginger would like you to join them to learn more about: Effective voice commands for handling animals Animal detection of body language Proper use of touch to control an animal's movements Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger provide advice on: Desirable characteristics of a good barn cat Health care requirements of barn cats Daily care of barn cats Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Please join Dr. Chastain and Ginger while they explain: The size of international wildlife trafficking criminal activity Collateral effects of illegal wildlife trafficking How to combat illegal wildlife trafficking Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain: Causes of barn fires Prevention of barn fires Evacuation of horses from a burning barn Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Ginger describe knives for horsemen, including: Need for an ever present knife when working with horses Qualities of a useful everyday carry knife Facilitating access to an everyday carry pocket knife Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger investigates: Uses of dog crates Types of dog crates Proper sizing of a crate for a dog Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join their review of: Horse bit purpose Metals used in bits Types of bits Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger tell about: Captive-bred reptile diseases transmitted to humans Reptile pets and children Prevention of reptile disease transmission Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger review: Proper construction of outdoor dog runs Essential aspects of dog houses Reasons against tethering dogs Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to explore the: Benefits of good animal handling Causes of good animal handling attrition Reliable sources of information on animal handling Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Come along with Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they talk about packing with camelids, including: Advantages of packing with llamas Limitations of packing with alpacas and llamas Equipment for packing with llamas Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com