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 335 episodes available.

Better Animal Handling episodes:

November 05, 2025Approach and Capture of Dogs
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger would like to briefly capture your attention this week to tell you about:
Approaching a strange dog
Capture of a dog in an enclosure
Recovering an escaped dog
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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11min
October 29, 2025Thoughts on Responsible Ownership of Horses
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In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger share some thoughts on:
Costs of horse ownership
Annual care required for a horse
Benefits of horse ownership
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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12min
October 21, 2025Moving Groups of Sheep
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them to learn more about:
Herding and leading characteristics of sheep
Sheep herding precautions
Sheep herding dogs
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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9min
October 16, 2025The Versatile Donkey
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger hope that you will join them while they describe:
Natural behaviors of donkeys
Proper handling of donkeys
Uses of donkeys
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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13min
October 08, 2025Avoiding Cat Bites
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This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger would like to help you learn:
Unique risks of cat bites
Assessing the risk of being bitten by a cat
How to avoid cat bites
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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9min
September 30, 2025Parts of a Lariat Rope
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Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger this week to review:
Construction and uses of lariats
Parts of a lariat loop
Lariat hondas
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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9min
September 23, 2025Getting to Know Gerbils
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Test your knowledge of gerbils this week with Dr. Chastain and Ginger, including:
Natural behavior of gerbils
Cautions in handling gerbils
Seizures in gerbils
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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9min
September 16, 2025Is It Always Bad for Your Pet to Have Anxiety?
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Calm down and join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they comment on:
Effects of anxiety on learning
Motivations for prescribing anti-anxiety drugs for animals
When chemical restraint is warranted
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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8min
September 10, 2025The Use of Twitches in Horses
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them in reviewing:
How twitches work
Long-handled nose twitches
Other, less common twitches used on horses
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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12min
September 04, 2025Cat Cages and Other Containments
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This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger offer advice on:
Cages for cats
Cage contents for cats
Outdoor fences and tunnels for cats
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 335 episodes available.