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.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Dr. Chastain and Abby describe the animal handling importance of:Safety firstDistraction versus pain for restraintAnimals' respect for handlersAppropriate attire for handling animalsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Topics for this week's episode by Dr. Chastain and Abby are:Handling ConsiderationsPre-handlingPre-restraintEffects on animalsSurroundings and conditionsPersonnelDurationRisks of InjuryLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
This week Dr. Chastain and Abby explain:What are zoonoses?How to prevent transmission of zoonosesLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
In this episode, your hosts will explain:Disease transmission among animals by handlersEthics of animal handlingLegal concernsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
In this week's episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby explain:Prey and predator behaviorSocial dominanceCauses of irreparable handling resistanceLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby explain the relationship between animal behavior and:HearingTouchBody heatLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Dr. Chastain and Abby talk about how vision differs among animals and the effects on their behavior. Topics include:Field of visionPupil shapeDepth perceptionAcuityColor differentiationNight visionLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
This week's episode is about forms of aggression, including:MaternalPain-relatedPredatoryTerritorial and possessiveFear-inducedIntermateDominanceLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby explain:Species differences in aggressiveness and avoidanceTraining methods for animalsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby discuss:Psychological health and stereotypic behaviorNutraceuticals for behavior modificationAnimal behavior specialistsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
This episode with Dr. Chastain and Abby deals with:Small animal containment general requirementsConfinement and behaviorEthics and liabilities of animal containmentsRecovering escaped small animalsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe and explain dog containments, including:Dog cagesCratesRunsHousesFencesTetheringEntering and exiting dog enclosuresLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby cover:Cat cages and catteriesCat cratesCat fences and exercise tunnelsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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 pigsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe the essential requirements for:Pet rabbit containmentsEuropean ferret containmentsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com