Better Animal Handling
Episodes
348 episodes
Health and Behavior
This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby discuss:Psychological health and stereotypic behaviorNutraceuticals for behavior modificationAnimal behavior specialistsLink to show notes:
Better Animal Handling
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 ...
The Art of Firm Kindness
This week Dr. C.B. Chastain and Abby describe:Handler affection for animalsProper animal handler attitudeThe power of patienceThe use of voice, touch, and body languageLink to show notes: ...
Safety Considerations
Dr. Chastain and Abby describe the animal handling importance of:Safety firstDistraction versus pain for restraintAnimals' respect for handlersAppropriate attire for handling animalsLink to sh...
Animal Handling and Injuries
Topics for this week's episode by Dr. Chastain and Abby are:Handling ConsiderationsPre-handlingPre-restraintEffects on animalsSurroundings and conditions
Zoonoses - Diseases Transmitted from Animals to Humans
This week Dr. Chastain and Abby explain:What are zoonoses?How to prevent transmission of zoonosesLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Transmission of Animal Diseases and Legalities
In this episode, your hosts will explain:Disease transmission among animals by handlersEthics of animal handlingLegal concernsLink to show notes: Better...
Keys to Better Animal Handling
This week's topics are:How better animal handling makes one a better personChemical restraintFive steps to becoming an animal handlerTen keys to how to better handle animalsLink to show notes:...
Animal Behavior
In this week's episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby explain:Prey and predator behaviorSocial dominanceCauses of irreparable handling resistanceLink to show notes:
Socialization, Flight Zones, and Senses Effects on Behavior
This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby cover:Critical socialization periods with humansFlight zones and points of balance to move animalsThe sense of smell and behaviorLink to show notes:
Hearing, Touch, and Behavior
In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby explain the relationship between animal behavior and:HearingTouchBody heatLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandlin...
Vision and Behavior
Dr. Chastain and Abby talk about how vision differs among animals and the effects on their behavior. Topics include:Field of visionPupil shapeDepth perceptionAcuityColor differentiation...
Resistance Behaviors
This week's episode is about forms of aggression, including:MaternalPain-relatedPredatoryTerritorial and possessiveFear-inducedIntermateDominanceLink to show notes:&...
Species Differences in Aggressiveness and Training Methods
This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby explain:Species differences in aggressiveness and avoidanceTraining methods for animalsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling....
Containments for Pets and Laboratory Animals
This episode with Dr. Chastain and Abby deals with:Small animal containment general requirementsConfinement and behaviorEthics and liabilities of animal containmentsRecovering escaped small animals
Dog Containments
This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe and explain dog containments, including:Dog cagesCratesRunsHousesFencesTetheringEntering and exiting dog enclosuresLink to ...
Cat Containments
This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby cover:Cat cages and catteriesCat cratesCat fences and exercise tunnelsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Rats, Mice, and Guinea Pigs Containments
This week, Abby and Dr. Chastain discuss the topics of:General containment requirements of small mammalsBasic containment needs for rodentsContainments for rats and miceContainments for Guinea pigs
Chinchilla, Gerbil, Hamster, Degu, Sugar Glider, and Hedgehog Containments
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
Containments for Rabbits and Ferrets
In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe the essential requirements for:Pet rabbit containmentsEuropean ferret containmentsLink to show notes: BetterAnima...
Caged Companion Bird Containments
This week Dr. Chastain and Abby talk about companion bird:Cagesshapelocationsizeconstruction materialsbarsperchessubstratecleaningenrichments<...
General Requirements for Reptile Containment
In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby describe the general requirements for reptile enclosure:ConstructionSubstrates (bedding materials)HumidityPreferred optimal temperature zonesLightWat...