Better Animal Handling

By Dr. C.B. Chastain

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, th... more

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How many episodes does Better Animal Handling have?

The podcast currently has 354 episodes available.

Better Animal Handling episodes:

August 06, 2026Training Methods for Handling Animals
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Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger for an examination of training methods, including:
The best age to begin training
Proper uses of positive and negative re-inforcements of training
Avoidance of aversive training methods
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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12min
July 28, 2026Stocks for Horse Restraint
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In you are in the market for information on horse stocks, join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn about:
The type of restraint provided by horse stocks
The surroundings needed for proper use of horse stocks
Physical restraint alternatives to stocks for horses
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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9min
July 21, 2026Essentials of Proper Animal Restraint
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them to learn to identify:
Four essentials for proper animal restraint
The attitude of handlers who will restain animals
The value of a good release technique for eliminating future fear of restraint
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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12min
July 15, 2026Special Equipment for Handling Snakes
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This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger will be glad to describe for you:
Snake poles
Snake shields, tongs, and squeeze boxes
Transparent tube restraint of snakes
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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10min
July 09, 2026The Risk of Injury from Rams and Buck Goats
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger would like you to join them for a revew of dangers in handling male small ruminants, including:
Aggressive behaviors of rams and buck goats
Proper management of aggressive rams
Response to attacks by aggressive rams and buck goats
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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11min
June 30, 2026Disadvantages of Invisible Fences and Tethering for Containing Dogs
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Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger this week to learn about some of the disadvantages of:
Buried wire electric fencing
GPS electric collars
Tethering to restrict a dog's range of movements
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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11min
June 23, 2026Knots and Hitches Horse Handlers Should Know
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In this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger will tell you about:
Useful knots for horse handlers
Useful hitches for horse handlers
How to learn to tie knots and hitches for horse handling
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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14min
June 18, 2026Approaching and Catching Cats
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This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger tackle cat handling, including:
Differentiating non-aggressive cats from aggressive cats
Proper approach and capture of non-aggressive cats
Capture of aggressive cats

Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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11min
June 09, 2026Natural Behavior in Swine and Potential Effects of Growth Stimulants
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Dr; Chastain and Ginger do not like to hog animal handling information. Join them to learn more about:
International recognized 5 Freedoms of domesticated animals
Natural environments and behaviors of swine
A beta-adrenergic growth stimulant used to promote growth in U.S. swine
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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13min
June 05, 2026Pre-Trip Checklist for Hauling Horses
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Planning to haul horses in a trailer? Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger for information on:
Transport requirements for horse trailers and tow vehicles
Trailer training requirements for horses
Checklists for annual trailer inspections and prior to all trips
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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11min

FAQs about Better Animal Handling:

How many episodes does Better Animal Handling have?

The podcast currently has 354 episodes available.