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Better Animal Handling — 359 episodes
How to Handle Goats
Who in the World Wants American Beef?
Proper Use of an Equine Halter and Lead Rope
How a Diaphragm Affects Handling of Animals
The Sense of Hearing in Animals
Training Methods for Handling Animals
Stocks for Horse Restraint
Essentials of Proper Animal Restraint
Special Equipment for Handling Snakes
The Risk of Injury from Rams and Buck Goats
Disadvantages of Invisible Fences and Tethering for Containing Dogs
Knots and Hitches Horse Handlers Should Know
Approaching and Catching Cats
Natural Behavior in Swine and Potential Effects of Growth Stimulants
Pre-Trip Checklist for Hauling Horses
Handling Methods and Facilities that are Stressful and Dangerous to Cattle
Dog Leashes and Collars
How to Respond to Escaped Horses or Livestock
Diseases Transmitted from Cats to Humans
Some Safety Precautions When Trail Riding Horses
Backyard Chickens: A New Typhoid Mary?
Routine Handling of Pet Lizards
Laying a Cow Down for Restraint
The Status of Animal Handling Knowledge and Skills in the USA
Maintenance of Leather Tack for Horseback Riding
Basics of Snake Handling
Considerations on Containment for Livestock Production
The Importance of Sleep in Horses
How to Catch Pigs and Hogs
The Value of Puppy Classes
Ponying Horses: Leading a Horse While Riding Another Horse
Proper Construction of Bird Cages
Handling Guinea Pigs
Rope Halters for Cattle
Bits for Horses
Housing Pet Rodents and Rabbits
Benefits and Disadvantages of a Barn for Horses
Handling Mules and Hinnies
Diseases of Birds Transmitted to Humans
Causes of Aggression in Cats
African Pygmy Hedgehogs as Pets
Dog Daycare Rules and Regulations
Safety Considerations When Handling Cattle
Zoonoses: Diseases Transmitted from Animals to Humans
Approach and Capture of Dogs
Thoughts on Responsible Ownership of Horses
Moving Groups of Sheep
The Versatile Donkey
Avoiding Cat Bites
Parts of a Lariat Rope
Getting to Know Gerbils
Is It Always Bad for Your Pet to Have Anxiety?
The Use of Twitches in Horses
Cat Cages and Other Containments
Conditions for Handling and Restraint of Animals
Fences for Horses
Selected Breeding of Dogs and Severe Dog Bites
Virtual Fencing for Cattle, Sheep, and Goats
Handling Beef and Dairy Calves
Critical Socialization of Puppies
Saddles for Horses and Their Attachments
Sex-Linked Haircoat Colors in Cats
Natural Behavior of Reptiles
Handling and Restraint Equipment and Facilities for Cattle
Hamsters: Grouchy Little Bears
Transporting a Cat
Proper Approach to a Strange Dog
Head-Shyness in Horses
Backyard Housing for Poultry
Pet and Livestock Predators in the U.S.
Odors and Animal Behavior
Basic Handling of Small and Large Lizards
Longeing Horses
Risks of Handling Hogs Raised in Extreme Confinement
Understanding Pet Rabbits' Behavior
Prey and Predator Behavior in Domestic Animals
Handling Methods Adverse to the Health and Safety of Cattle
Cat Vision
Horseback Riding Safety Tips: Part II
Horseback Riding Safety Tips: Part I
When Chemical Restraint of Dogs or Cats is Warranted
Catching Sheep and Goats
Common Handling and Restraint of Companion Birds
Use of Voice, Touch, and Body Language in Handling Animals
Selection and Care of Barn Cats
Illegal Trafficking of Wildlife
Barn Fires and Horses
Recommended Knives for Horsemen
Selection and Use of Dog Crates
Mouth Bits for Horses
Diseases that can be Transmitted from Reptile Pets to Humans
Outdoor Dog Runs and Houses
Where Have Most of the Good Animal Handlers Gone?
Using South American Camelids as Pack Animals
Handling Alpacas and Llamas
Understanding Camelids: Alpacas and Llamas
Hearing in Animals
Capture and Release of Horses: Part II
Capture and Release of Horses: Part I
Yard Fences for Dogs
Bird Behavior and Basic Handling Safety
Zoonoses: Diseases Transmitted from Animals to Humans
Basics of Handling Cats
Electric Fencing for Horses and Livestock
Care of Senior Dogs
Proper Longeing of Horses
Poultry Housing
The Natural Behavior of Ferrets
Dog Bites Are Increasing in the U.S.
Rabbits, Cages, and Broken Backs
Special Equipment for Handling Snakes
Caged Birds as Pets
Transporting Cattle
How to Prepare to be a Good Animal Handler
Horseback Riding Safety for Trail Riding
Containments for House Cats
Natural Behavior of Donkeys
Herding Sheep
Protecting Your Lawn from Your Dog and Your Dog from Your Lawn
Proper Tying Tips for Horse Handlers
Dog Inflicted Injury Liability for Owners
Collar or Harness for Your Dog?
Wild Horses in Western States are Domesticated
Hamsters: Miniature Bears with an Attitude
Safer Handling of Cattle
Raccoons and Brainworms in Humans
Vision in Animals and Its Effects on Their Behavior
How Horses Molded Human Civilization
Enclosures for Rabbits
Containments for Goats
Basic Training of Dogs
Legal Considerations of Animal Handling
Anticipation: the Key to Safety Around Horses
Cat Containments
Rabbits as Pets
Catching and Handling Chickens
Risks of Injuries from Handling Small and Large Animals
Human Diseases that can be Acquired from Cats
Using a Lariat in Handling Large Animals
Preventing the Escape of Horses and Livestock from Containment
Pet Ferret Behavior
The Natural Behaviors of Poultry
Selecting a Collar or Harness for a Dog
Casting a Cow with Ropes
Selected Memorable Quotes About Dogs and Horses
Better Animal Handling by Distraction and Respect
Approaching, Catching, and Holding Companion Birds
Donkey and Mule Natural Behaviors
Enclosures for Snakes
Steps in Preventing and Responding to Barn Fires
Differences Among Animal Behaviorists, Trainers, and Handlers
Transporting Cattle, Sheep, and Goats
Transporting Dogs in Cars and Trucks
Saving a Horse Cast in a Stall
Outdoor Containments for Dogs
The Natural Behavior of Swine and Commercial Pork Production Methods
Animal Vision-Based Behavior
Capture and Restraint of Foals
Common Mistakes in Meeting an Unfamiliar Dog
Sheep and Goat Behaviors Compared
Natural Behavior of Reptiles
Special Restraint Equipment for Cats
Some Dangerous Habits of Horse Handlers and Riders: Part III
Preventing Transmission of Disease from Farm and Ranch Animals to Humans
Squeeze Chutes with Headgates for Working Cattle
Leashes, Collars, and Harnesses for Dogs
Some Dangerous Habits of Horse Handlers and Riders: Part II
Future Birth Control Injections for Cats
Some Dangerous Habits of Horse Handlers and Riders: Part I
Routes of Administration of Medications to Reptiles
The Natural Behavior of Cats
Lead Tying of Horses
Poultry Housing
The Natural Behavior of Reptiles
Training Methods for Animals
Equestrian Riders' Helmets
Dangers of Losing Genetic Diversity in Livestock
Avoiding Dog Bites
Animals and the Attractive Nuisance Doctrine
Types of Ropes Used for Large Animal Restraint
Bad Manners in Horses
Enclosures for Snakes and Lizards
Training Cattle to be Handled
Breed Behaviors in Dogs
Fences and Gates for Horses
Variations in Sight Abilities Among Domestic Animals
Containment of Pet Rodents
Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Pet
Handling and Restraint of Foals
A Cat Lover's Opinion of Cat Cafes
What NOT to Wear When Handling Animals
Natural Behaviors in Sheep Compared to Goats
Appropriate Use of Chemical Restraint in Dogs and Cats
Care of Leather Tack and Trappings
National Implications of California's Sow Housing Law
Bits for Horses
Bird Cages
Longeing Horses
Marijuana Poisoning in Dogs
Herding Versus Driving Cattle
How to Defend Against a Vicious Dog Attack
Bearded Dragons and Salmonellosis
Common Trees that are Poisonous to Large Animals
Socialization of Puppies
Tack and Attire for a Child's Horseback Riding
Care of a Barn Cat
Comparison in the Behavior of Horses, Donkeys, Mules, and Hinnies
The Debate on Declawing Cats
Disaster Evacuation Preparation for Horse Owners
Tethering Dogs
Horse Stalls
Baby Turtles: More Deadly than Rattlesnakes?
Nutraceuticals for Calming Nervous Dogs and Horses
Risks of Handling Rams
Dog Crates are Great
Benefits of Venomous Snakes
Heat, Water, and Dogs
Footwear for Horseback Riding
Dog Breeds and Behaviors
Riding Saddles for Horses: Western and English
Proper Use of Muzzles on Dogs
African Swine Fever and the Cost of Your Bacon
Exotic Pets and Monkeypox
The Costs of Midwestern Puppy Mills
How to Tie and Not to Tie a Horse
Dangerous Drinking Water for Dogs
The Best Growing Practice for Beef Cattle
Deadly Virus for Rabbits
Avian Influenza in Birds and Humans
Dangerous Horses
Kitty Litter and Litter Boxes
Should You Kiss Your Dog?
What is Next?
Handling Ratites and Administration of Medications to Poultry
Approaching, Catching, and Routine Handling of Small Poultry
Safety Measures for Handling Poultry
Domestication and Natural Behavior of Poultry
Restraints for Medicating Swine and Transport of Swine
Moving Pigs and Hogs
Catching and Routine Handling of Pigs and Hogs
Zoonotic Diseases of Swine
Safety in Handling Swine
Domestication and Natural Behavior of Swine
Handling Camelids to Administer Medications and Transporting Small Ruminants
Handling Equipment and Facilities for Camelids and Llamas as Pack Animals
Domestication and Behavior of South American Camels and Catching Camelids
Restraint of Goats and Administration of Medication
Approaching, Catching, and Moving Goats
Restraining Sheep and Administering Medications
Catching Sheep and Moving Groups
Diseases Transmitted by Small Ruminants
Safety in Handling Small Ruminants
Domestication and Natural Behavior of Small Ruminants
Administration of Medication and Transporting Cattle
Downed Cattle
Restraint of a Cow's Whole Body, Tail, or Feet; and Anti-Kicking Methods
Handling Cattle for Medical Procedures: Head Restraint
Collecting and Sorting Cattle
Moving Cattle
Optional Restraint Facilities for Handling Cattle
Cattle Handling Facilities: Squeeze Chutes, Headgates, and Loadiing and Unloading Chutes
Cattle Handling Facilities: Crowding Pens, Bud Boxes, and Alleyways
Catching Cattle and Training Cattle to be Handled
Zoonotic Diseases of Cattle and Sanitary Practices
Safety Considerations for Cattle
Safety Considerations for Cattle Handlers
Domestication and Natural Behavior of Cattle
Handling of Donkeys and Their Hybrids
Domestication and Natural Behavior of Donkeys
Trailering Horses and Air Travel
Loading Horses into Trailers
Special Equipment: Twitches, Hobbles, and Feedbags
Use of Rectal Thermometers and Administration of Oral and Ophthalmic Medications in Horses
Environmental Protections and Handling for Routine Medical Procedures
Moving Horses
Tying Horses, Restraint by Distraction, and Lifting Feet
Horse Harnesses
Bridles, Hackamores, Reins, Bits, and Rider Aids
Horseback Riding Tack: Halters, Lead Ropes, and Saddles
Catching Horses in Stall or Pastures and in Special Situations
General Considerations in Approaching and Catching Horses
Diseases Transmitted by Horses
Trail Riding and Arena Riding
Mounting and Control in the Saddle
Tacking Up for Horseback Riding
Safer Horseback Riding
Safety for Horses Being Handled
Bad Manners in Horses
Horse Handler Safety
Natural Behaviors of Horses
The Domestication of Horses and Their Role in Developing Civilization
Using a Lariat
Knots, Bends, and Hitches for Animal Handlers
Maintenance of Ropes and Leather Animal Handling Equipment
Terminology and Construction of Ropes
Industrial Farm Animal Production
Poultry Housing and Enclosures
Barn Fire Hazards
Barns, Stalls, and Three Sided Sheds: Small Ruminants and Swine
Barns, Stalls, and Three Sided Sheds: Horses and Cattle
Species Considerations for Enclosures: Small Ruminants and Swine
Species Considerations for Enclosures: Horses and Cattle
Fence Materials
Fences and Gates
Containment for Ranch, Farm, and Stabled Animals
Handling Lizards and Transporting Reptiles
Handling Chelonians and Snakes
Reptile Safety and Transmissible Diseases from Reptiles
Safety in Handling Reptiles
Taming and Behavior of Reptiles
Handling Various Companion Bird Sizes and Types
Approaching, Catching, and Handling Companion Birds
Diseases Transmitted by Companion Birds
Domestication and Behavior of Companion Birds
Handling Ferrets
Handling Hedgehogs and Rabbits
Handling Chinchillas, Degus, and Sugar Gliders
Handling Hamsters, Gerbils, and Guinea Pigs
Handling Mice and Rats
Transmissible Diseases of Small Mammals
Domestication and Behavior of Small Mammals other than Dogs and Cats
Transporting Cats
Special Equipment for Handling Cats
Moving Cats and Going In or Out of Cages
Approaching, Catching, and Routine Handling of Cats
Transmittable Diseases of Cats
Domestication and Behavior in Cats
Transporting Dogs
Special Equipment for Handling Dogs
Walking Dogs, Lifting and Carrying Dogs, and Placing Dogs in Cages and Runs
Basic Equipment for Handling Dogs
Approaching and Catching Dogs
Transmittable Diseases of Dogs
Dog Bite Prevention
Handler Safety, Puppy Socialization, and Incidence of Dog Bites
Domestication and Behavior of Dogs
Containments for Turtles, Snakes, and Lizards
General Requirements for Reptile Containment
Caged Companion Bird Containments
Containments for Rabbits and Ferrets
Chinchilla, Gerbil, Hamster, Degu, Sugar Glider, and Hedgehog Containments
Rats, Mice, and Guinea Pigs Containments
Cat Containments
Dog Containments
Containments for Pets and Laboratory Animals
Health and Behavior
Species Differences in Aggressiveness and Training Methods
Resistance Behaviors
Vision and Behavior
Hearing, Touch, and Behavior
Socialization, Flight Zones, and Senses Effects on Behavior
Animal Behavior
Keys to Better Animal Handling
Transmission of Animal Diseases and Legalities
Zoonoses - Diseases Transmitted from Animals to Humans
Animal Handling and Injuries
Safety Considerations
The Art of Firm Kindness
Better Animal Handling