Better Animal Handling

Better Animal Handling

By Dr. C.B. ChastainScienceEducationKids & FamilyLife SciencesPets & Animals
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Better Animal Handling episodes

  • Longeing Horses

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    This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe longeing of horses:

    • Benefits
    • Equipment
    • Technique

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    15 min
  • Marijuana Poisoning in Dogs

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    In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby explain:

    • Dogs' exposure to marijuana
    • Signs of marijuana poisoning in dogs
    • Cannabidiol treatment of anxiety in dogs

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    9 min
  • How to Defend Against a Vicious Dog Attack

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    In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby give advice on defense against dog bites, including:

    • Incidence of serious dog bites
    • Preventive steps for dog bites
    • Proactive defenses compared to reactive defenses against dog bites


    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    13 min
  • Bearded Dragons and Salmonellosis

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    Dr. Chastain and Abby would like you to join them in talking about:

    • Common behaviors of Bearded Dragons
    • Salmonellosis transmission to humans by Bearded Dragons

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    10 min
  • Common Trees that are Poisonous to Large Animals

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    In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby provide warnings about:

    • Common poisonous trees for livestock and horses
    • Predisposing conditions for tree poisoning
    • Large animal species at higher risk for tree poisoning

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    11 min
  • Socialization of Puppies

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    Socialize with Dr. Chastain and Abby as they explain:

    • Preparation of puppies for socialization
    • Puppy classes
    • Preparation of children for handling puppies
    • Exposure of puppies to other species of animals
    • Commercially bred puppies

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    18 min
  • Tack and Attire for a Child's Horseback Riding

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    This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby will give advice on:

    • Proper saddles and reins for children who ride horses
    • What helmets, shirts, pants, and boots a child should wear to ride horses


    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    11 min
  • Care of a Barn Cat

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    In this week's episode Dr. Chastain and Abby explain:

    • Benefits of a barn cat
    • Adjustment period for a new barn cat
    • Routine care of a barn cat

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    11 min
  • Comparison in the Behavior of Horses, Donkeys, Mules, and Hinnies

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    This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby reveal the differences in the:

    • Behavior of donkeys compared to horses
    • Physical characteristics of horse hybrids: mules and hinnies
    • Behavior characteristics of mules and hinnies

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    10 min

About Better Animal Handling

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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,…