Better Animal Handling

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain: Handling risks for rabbits Safer methods for handling rabbits Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they review: Handling snakes without special equipment Using hooks, shields, boxes, poles, tongs, and tubes to handle snakes Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger go over: The history of caged birds as pets Popular caged bird pets Normal behavior of caged pet birds Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Come along with Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they give advice on: Preparing cattle for transport Loading cattle in trailers Federal requirements when transporting cattle Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail 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 handler Constant practice of animal handling to prevent loss of skills Ten keys to becoming a good animal handler Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Come join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they check off some tips on: Desirable trail riding mental attitude Trail riding etiquette Safety precautions for trail riding Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger will cover: Cages and catteries for cats Cat crates Fences and tunnels for cats Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they review: Donkey evolution and domestication Donkeys as sentinels for dangers to property or animals How to better handle donkeys Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Gather with Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn about: Leading and herding flocks of sheep Sheep herding dogs Sheep sorting and moving panels Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger will help you understand: How your dog can hurt your lawn How your lawn can hurt your dog Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Ginger and Dr. Chastain invite you to join them for descriptions of proper horse: Tying by a lead rope Tying with cross ties Tying in a horse trailer Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger warn present and future dog owners about: Type of dogs with the most potential for inflicting injuries Dog owner legal responsibilities Possible lawsuits for injuries to other people by your dog Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger provide guidance on: Types of dog collars Types of dog harnesses Whether a collar or harness is best for your dog Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to gain a better understanding of: Wild horse history Practical benefits of adopting and training previously wild horses Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain: Physical characteristics of hamsters Natural behavior of hamsters How to handle hamsters Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to learn more about: Cattle defenses and offenses Breed and gender aggression in cattle Potential dangers of cattle handling facilities Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Please join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn about: Baylisascaris worm infestations in U.S. raccoons Possible effects of Baylisascaris in infested humans Treatment and prevention of Baylisascaris Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger will explain: Vision in predator animals Vision in prey, grazing animals Night vision in animals Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they review: History of the horse Horses' contributions to civilizations How controlling the use of horses was a military tactic Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger will tell you about: Rabbit cages Rabbit hutches Indoor rabbits Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them for a description of: Goat behavior when confined Special considerations for goat fencing Pens for newborn goats Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger describe: Socializing a puppy Puppy classes Basic commands to teach a puppy Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they explore: Waivers of responsibility to protect others around animals that could cause injury Animals considered inherently dangerous Legal consequences of animal abuse Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn more about horse safety, including: Anticipating horse behavior Common dangerous behaviors of horses Approaches to managing bad behaviors in horses Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger describe cat containments, such as: Cages and catteries Crates Fences and tunnels Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com