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.com

Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

This week Dr. C.B. Chastain and Abby describe:

• Handler affection for animals
• Proper animal handler attitude
• The power of patience
• The use of voice, touch, and body language

Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Dr. Chastain and Abby describe the animal handling importance of:

• Safety first
• Distraction versus pain for restraint
• Animals' respect for handlers
• Appropriate attire for handling animals

Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Topics for this week's episode by Dr. Chastain and Abby are:

• Handling Considerations
  • Pre-handling
  • Pre-restraint
  • Effects on animals
  • Surroundings and conditions
  • Personnel
  • Duration
• Risks of Injury

Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

This week Dr. Chastain and Abby explain:

• What are zoonoses?
• How to prevent transmission of zoonoses

Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

In this episode, your hosts will explain:

• Disease transmission among animals by handlers
• Ethics of animal handling
• Legal concerns

Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

This week's topics are:

• How better animal handling makes one a better person
• Chemical restraint
• Five steps to becoming an animal handler
• Ten keys to how to better handle animals

Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

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

• Prey and predator behavior
• Social dominance
• Causes of irreparable handling resistance

Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com