Best MRCVS Podcasts (2024)

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044 Canine House Soiling – What You Need To Know! 33:45

5h ago33:45

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Episode 44 – Canine House Soiling – What You Need To Know! Getting to the bottom of Canine House Soiling problems can take a little detective work and a really solid understanding of normal canine elimination - both physiologically and developmentally -, learning theory, and medical disease processes that can contribute to house soiling. In this ep…

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043 A Veterinary Nurse’s Role in Behaviour Medicine – with Nikki McLeod 53:20

12h ago53:20

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Episode 43 – A Veterinary Nurse’s Role in Behaviour Medicine – with Nikki McLeod Are you a veterinary nurse with a love for Behaviour Medicine? Are you a veterinary nurse who would like to know a bit more about the opportunities that Behaviour Medicine can bring with it? Or are you a pet caregiver who would like to know more about how you can make …

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042 Fear Free Tips for Cats 46:38

8d ago46:38

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Episode 42 – Fear Free Tips for Cats Following on from last week’s episode on Fear Free tips for dogs, Dr Katrin and Nora discuss their 5 Top Tips for Fear Free Veterinary Practice for cats. This episode is intended to provide feline-based quick wins for all veterinary- and pet care professionals who want to provide a better experience for their fe…

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041 Fear Free Tips for Dogs 46:08

15d ago46:08

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Episode 41 – Fear Free Tips for Dogs As a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice, we look at new and innovative ways of delivering patient- and client care literally all the time. In this episode, Dr Katrin and Ilse share their 5 Top Tips for improving your canine patient or pet’s veterinary experience as well as the one thing they couldn’t live w…

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Don Weekes, CIH, CSP, FAIHA - Bioaerosol Sampling Plans, Indoor Air 2024, ASHRAE/AIHA MOU 1:01:33

18d ago1:01:33

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Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 735 this week for our last show prior to our summer break we welcomed long time friend of the show and frequent guest Don Weekes. Don will be talking about his chapter in the ACGIH Bioaerosols 2nd Edition on Developing a Bioaerosols Sampling Plans plus highlights from Indoor Air 2024, the ASHRAE/AIHA MOU a…

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040 Noise Fear and Phobias – What you need to know! 39:37

22d ago39:37

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Episode 40– Noise Fear and Phobias – What you need to know! Did you know that up to 50% of our pet dogs suffer from noise sensitivity, fear of noises or even noise phobias? That is a HUGE amount and most of them go undiagnosed and untreated. And that means that many of our pets suffer, either on a daily basis or during specific noise events such as…

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"Whatley" - Fostering a Collaborative Environment between Restoration Contractors and Insurance Carriers 1:05:55

25d ago1:05:55

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Mark Whatley is an influential voice in the property restoration and insurance technology sectors. He co-founded Sureti, a company that provides third-party fund control services aimed at accelerating property claims payments, ensuring faster and more efficient resolution for restoration contractors and insurance carriers. Whatley is also the found…

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039 Brain Health and Behaviour 33:58

29d ago33:58

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Episode 39 - Brain Health and Behaviour This episode is all about how brain health affects behaviour. Our brain does not exist in isolation from the rest of our body and so changes in the rest of our body can affect brain health, and therefore behaviour. Physical health, but also genetics, epigenetics, early life development and learning can all af…

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David Krause, PhD, MSPH, CIH, FAIHA - Remediation of Microbial Contamination & Legionella 1:07:52

1M ago1:07:52

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This week we welcomed Dr. David Krause for a discussion on remediation of microbial contamination and Legionella. We have wanted to get Dr. Krause on the show for a long time now and the stars have lined up. Dr. David Krause is the founder of Healthcare Consulting and Contracting (HC3). He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist and Toxicologist, with …

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038 Behaviour Problems in Rabbits 46:45

1M ago46:45

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Episode 38 – Behaviour Problems in Rabbits In this week’s episode, we are talking to the amazing Dr Isabelle Resch all about rabbit behaviour. Dr Isabelle is not only a fellow resident of Dr Katrin’s, but also a member of the Australia and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in both Behaviour Medicine and Internal Medicine and has vast exp…

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037 How we became a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice 48:24

1M ago48:24

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Episode 37 – How we became a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice Ahhhh, this is such an exciting episode! Dr Katrin chats to Nora and Ilse about becoming a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice, about what motivated this step, what they all learned in the process and how this accolade has massively impacted the team, the clients and, of cours…

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036 Shelter Puppies – Carol & Marley’s Story 47:10

2M ago47:10

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Episode 36 – Shelter Puppies – Carol & Marley’s Story How do you know what to expect when you adopt a puppy from a shelter? Puppies born in or taken to shelters at an early age probably face quite a few different challenges to other puppies. Don’t get me wrong, puppies bred in large scale breeding facilities and sold via pet shops also face challen…

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035 Cat-Cat Introductions…What You Need To Know! 38:14

2M ago38:14

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Episode 35 – Cat-Cat Introductions…What You Need To Know! We see A LOT of Feline Behaviour Cases here in the UAE and, unlike other areas in the world, we see an over-representation of Inter-Cat Aggression cases, which means 2 or more cats living in the same household showing signs of hostility towards each other or even actively fighting with each …

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Episode 34 – Veterinary Behaviour Medicine in Singapore – A chat with Dr Daphne Ang 49:18

2M ago49:18

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Episode 34 – Veterinary Behaviour Medicine in Singapore – A chat with Dr Daphne Ang This is SUCH a great episode packed with information for vets, vet nurses, pet care professionals and pet caregivers alike. Dr Katrin gets to chat to her fellow resident and good friend, Dr Daphne Ang, about her individual residency journey (because all journeys are…

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Seth Harrison - Executive Director Actionable Insights - Scoping with Accuracy: The Actionable Profile 1:08:24

2M ago1:08:24

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This week we welcomed Seth Harrison the Executive Director of Actionable Insights for a discussion on scoping and billing restoration projects. Actionable has built a product that helps ensure restoration contractors get all the money they deserve. Don’t leave money on the table! LEARN MORE on IAQ Radio+. After learning the ins and outs of claims s…

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033 Separation Anxiety – What you need to know! 42:14

3M ago42:14

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Episode 33 – Separation Anxiety – What you need to know! This is a big topic and certainly one that can’t be covered in just a single episode. In this first dive into Separation Related Behaviours (find out why this is a much better definition!), we look at causes and underlying motivations for Separation Related Behaviours, how to recognize if you…

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J. David Miller, PhD - Bioaerosols, Health Effects, Secondary Metabolites, Endotoxins, & More 1:06:17

2M ago1:06:17

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Prof. J. David Miller has focused his research on mycotoxins and damp buildings and health for the last 40 years first at Agriculture Canada and then at Carleton University in Ottawa. Dr. Miller has published over 370 papers on fungi and fungal toxins and has co-written 10 books on the public health aspects of exposures to fungi and fungal toxins, …

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032 Scaredy Cats – Natasha and Spokie’s Story 52:21

3M ago52:21

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Episode 32 – Scaredy Cats – Natasha and Spokie’s Story Following on from episode 31, where Dr Katrin chats about the basic principles of fear, anxiety and phobias, here is a practical case of a cat that is definitely anxious and possibly also fearful in her everyday life. Dr Katrin chats through her multi-modal approach to improving Spokie’s behavi…

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Mark Springer, CEPA, CR - The Life and Times of Mark Springer; Restorations Renaissance Man 1:12:28

3M ago1:12:28

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Mark Springer is a highly regarded and experienced President/CEO skilled in successfully expanding a multi-location residential and commercial services company across a broad geographical region. Mark has a demonstrated ability to drive market-leading performance, dynamic growth, and profitability. He grew his company from 1 to 7 profitable locatio…

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031 Fears, Phobias and Anxiety 32:59

3M ago32:59

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Episode 31 – Fears, Phobias and Anxiety So many of our pets struggle with anxiety or specific fears and phobias. But how can we tell if this is just a normal and adaptive response to the pet’s environment or if they are “abnormal” or maladaptive responses that need treatment? What you will learn in this episode: 1. The definitions, differences and …

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Tony Havics, Cheri Marcham, Jack Springston - ACGIH Bioaerosols Assessment and Control, 2nd edition; It's Here! 1:00:25

3M ago1:00:25

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Mr. Havics is an Honors graduate from Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and a registered Professional Engineer (PE) with over 35 years of experience in environmental, health and safety, building science, and materials science consulting. He is a limited …

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030 Stress and Disease with Dr Gaelle Joanny 48:01

3M ago48:01

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Episode 30 – Stress and Disease with Dr Gaelle Joanny This is SUCH a great episode packed with information for vets, vet nurses, pet care professionals and pet caregivers alike. Listen as Dr Katrin chats with Dr Gaelle about 2 of the most common physical diseases caused or precipitated by stress - gastro-intestinal disease in dogs and cats and FIC …

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029 Stress – what is it and why is it important for our pets? 34:11

4M ago34:11

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Episode 29 – Stress – what is it and why is it important for our pets? Stress is a big topic – not only in pets but also us humans and having a good understanding of what it is and how it affects us can be really important. Stress is actually a totally normal and important response, which keeps us safe and working in an optimal state – both physica…

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028 Hypervocalisation, Love Bites and more – Faryal and Simba’s Story 1:04:13

4M ago1:04:13

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Episode 28 – Hypervocalisation, Love Bites and more – Faryal and Simba’s Story Does your cat vocalise all the time? Do they keep you up at night with their cries or screams? Are you struggling to know what they want and how you can help them to change this behaviour? Does your cat nip at you? Or even worse, do they bite or scratch? How can you know…

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Bradley Prezant & Russ Crutcher - Assessing Wildfire and Other Indoor Particle Contamination 1:03:29

4M ago1:03:29

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Brad Prezant, MBA, MSPH, CIH, COH, CAQP is an evidence-based public health scientist with a background in epidemiology, occupational health & hygiene, and ergonomics. He provides expert witness support for litigation involving indoor air quality including mold, wildfire, and other issues impacting the built environment. Until the company was sold i…

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027 The Risks and Downfalls of Punishment Based Dog Training 30:31

4M ago30:31

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Episode 27 – The Risks and Downfalls of Punishment Based Dog Training In this episode, Dr Katrin talks about punishment from a learning theory point of view, how and where it fits into B.F. Skinner’s 4 quadrants of operant conditioning, and why it is extremely risky and welfare-negative to use punishment-based training and methods. Dr Katrin gives …

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026 Positive Reinforcement and Beyond – A chat with Ilse 55:00

4M ago55:00

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Episode 26 – Positive Reinforcement and Beyond – A chat with Ilse We had so much fun making this episode as we got to talk about some of the things that are closest to our hearts – how we can use therapeutic approaches that go beyond the operant to help our patients. In this episode you will learn all about our “5 Cs”: 1. Calm 2. Confidence 3. Conn…

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Lawrence D. Sloan, MBA, FASAE, CAE - AIHA Chief Executive Officer - Healthier Workplaces and Schools E-Book 1:01:07

4M ago1:01:07

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Larry Sloan has served as CEO of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) since October 2016.Prior to this, he served as CEO for seven years at SOCMA, a trade association representing the interests of the US specialty chemical industry. Larry started his non-profit career at the Adhesive and Sealant Council, a trade association representi…

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025 Dominant Dogs – Do they exist? 36:12

4M ago36:12

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Episode 25 – Dominant Dogs – Do they exist? This is a big topic and one that often sparks quite a bit of controversy! Dr Katrin unpacks the sometimes-confusing subject of Dominance Theory and why this does not apply to our domesticated dogs and certainly not to their relationships with humans. In this episode you will learn: 1. The difference betwe…

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024 Anxious Puppies – Eva and Atlas’s Story 45:17

5M ago45:17

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Episode 24 – Anxious Puppies – Eva and Atlas’s Story What is the right age to start treating puppies with mental, emotional, and behavioural ill health disorders? Well, the answer is that it is never too early. If a puppy had a bacterial infection or was in pain, we would not withhold antibiotics or pain relief, therefore, why would we not do the s…

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023 Is it behavioural, is it physical or is it both? 28:53

5M ago28:53

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Episode 23 – Is it behavioural, is it physical or is it both? Physical, mental, and emotional health are intertwined and ultimately affect each other. This is why our company is called Trinity Veterinary Behaviour – because we need to consider, assess, and treat all three aspects to create long lasting and healthy behaviour change. In this episode,…

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Steven C. Cooper, MS Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, MPH, MRCVS Disinfection Technologies 1:07:23

5M ago1:07:23

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Gavin Macgregor-Skinner is a Senior Director at ISSA – The Worldwide Cleaning Trade Association. He has more than 30 years of technical experience in responding to infectious disease outbreaks and emergency management. He is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at Penn State College of Medicine and teaches three 1…

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022 Diets and Pheromones with Dr Hannah Rowles from SV Animal Health Dubai 1:00:58

5M ago1:00:58

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Episode 22 – Diets and Pheromones with Dr Hannah Rowles from SV Animal Health Dubai This is an episode you won’t want to miss if you are looking for products to support your pet’s behavioural health without the prescription of psychotropic medication. In this episode, Dr Katrin chats to the wonderful Dr Hannah Rowles, veterinarian, and Head of Scie…

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May Dooley - In Memoriam 1:05:35

5M ago1:05:35

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May Dooley was Principal of EnviroHealth Consulting, Inc. of Hummelstown, PA. She started her career as a secondary science teacher prior to going into home inspection and indoor environmental health consulting in the mid 80’s. She has since completed over 3,000 residential and commercial IEQ inspections in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast US. May wa…

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021 Supplements versus Behaviour Medication – What’s the Difference? 22:08

5M ago22:08

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Episode 21 – Supplements versus Behaviour Medication – What’s the Difference? This is a topic that was requested by a listener and I’m sure we can all agree that it can definitely cause a lot of confusion. What is the difference between over-the-counter calming supplements and Behaviour Medication also known as psychotropic, psychoactive or psychop…

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Martin D. Chapman, PhD - Allergens and IEQ; An Interview with the Dean of Allergens 59:30

5M ago59:30

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Dr. Martin Chapman is a leading scientist/entrepreneur in the field of allergy. Dr. Chapman received his PhD in Immunology in 1981 from the Royal Postgraduate Medical School, University of London, U.K. Following postdoctoral fellowships at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and at UCLA School of Medicine, Dr. Chapman was appointed t…

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020 Life in a Multi-Cat Household – Theresia and Shiro’s Journey 49:19

6M ago49:19

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Episode 20 – Life in a Multi-Cat Household – Theresia and Shiro’s Journey Multi-cat households can range from 2 cats to over 20 cats and, whilst in many, the cats co-exist in relative harmony, in others, there can be a whole host of behavioural and mental health challenges. In this episode, we take a closer look at a 6-cat household, we meet the in…

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019 The Perfect Litterbox…From Your Cat’s Perspective 30:24

6M ago30:24

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Episode 19 – The Perfect Litterbox…From Your Cat’s Perspective Is your cat peeing or pooping outside of the litter box? Have you tried everything? Are you at your wit’s end? In this episode, you will learn the 7 things your cat wants you to know when it comes to litterboxes! Feline House Soiling (aka peeing outside the litterbox) is the most common…

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Tina Brueckner , Elliott Horner, PhD & Don Weekes, CIH, CSP - Enhanced Indoor Air Quality in Commercial and Institutional Buildings & ASHRAE Guideline 42-2023 1:07:48

6M ago1:07:48

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Tina Brueckner is the Senior Engineering Manager for the Engineering Development for Energy Systems Group’s Federal Business Unit. As Senior Engineering Manager she oversees the team that provides schematic and detailed design submittals, scopes of work and measured and verified savings for the technical solutions on performance contracts. Tina is …

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018 The 5 Pillars of a Healthy Feline Environment 33:12

6M ago33:12

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Episode 18 – The 5 Pillars of a Healthy Feline Environment In this episode, you will learn about the 5 things your cat needs to be behaviourally healthy in any environment including the home, garden, veterinary clinic, and shelter. Based on the ISFM/AAFP Environmental Needs Guidelines , Dr Katrin shares the 5 pillars we all need to be aware of to m…

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IEQ Assessment, Project Management, and Remediation - EP 722 Part 5 18:44

6M ago18:44

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Jeremy D. Beagle, CIH “Best practices for mold assessments, restoration and remediation, and how to document pre existing damage to avoid being sued!” Mike McGuinness and Jeremey Beagle CIH Risk Assessment model and understanding the roles & goals of the Multi-disciplinary approach to successful project completion. Jon Isaacson, “The 3 P’s of Proje…

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Pete Consigli - EP 722 Part 4 6:29

6M ago6:29

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What is Old is New Again: A Presentation on the Roots of Time & Material vs. Unit Cost Pricing Models; What Did We Do Before the Digital Age?” G. Pete Consigli, CR, WLS “A Ted Talk: Using a Customized Pricing Guide as a Competitive Advantage” Consigli says, “In the Pre-Digital Age, Restorers Asked Insurers to be on Their Approved “Carrier” List, Bo…

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Restoration Hot Topics & Case Studies - EP 722 Part 3 15:49

6M ago15:49

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Robert “Bavarian Bob” Blochinger: Performing a High-End Hotel Flooring Replacement, When the Owner’s Corporate Offices Flood Across Town; Ken Siders, CMP: “The Word of Life Church Case Study in Cape Coral Florida from Severe Wind and Water Damage to Commercial Roof: Getting Paid in the Sunshine State is NOT Easy!” Keynote Address: Josh Bachman, Bus…

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Restoration Science and Law - EP 722 Part 2 15:08

6M ago15:08

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Ralph E. Moon, PhD -“Don’t fall Prey to MUS, using Applied Research for better results on your Projects!” Keynote Dr. Ralph Moon, PhD “What is Technical Competence, Why is it Important, Planning for the Day you get Sued or are Deposed...What Do You Do?” Joe Spurgeon, PhD: “The Essential Elements of a Professional Formal Report and How to Defend You…

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Moisture Monitoring with the Moisture Mob - EP 722 Part 1 16:42

6M ago16:42

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Robert Higgins: …“Best Practices for Testing Moisture in Concrete Substrates: It’s the Surface Stupid! “ Robert Higgins, “What You Need to Know about Inspecting and Drying Concrete: How Wet is it, When is it Dry and Why Citations are Important to Back-up The FACTS?” Howard “Woodie” Brickman and John T. “The Roof Guy” Hull “From the Floor to the Roo…

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017 Top Training Tips for Aggressive Dogs – with Dr Katrin and Ilse 34:05

6M ago34:05

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Episode 17 – Top Training Tips for Aggressive Dogs – with Dr Katrin and Ilse In this episode, Dr Katrin and Ilse chat about possible behaviour modification strategies that can be useful when dealing with aggressive dogs. Of course, these should only be utilized in the context of a comprehensive treatment plan, and Dr Katrin explains why! Here’s wha…

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Pete Consigli, Jon Isaacson, Cliff Zlotnik: Winter Break 2024 Highlight Show 2:14:29

6M ago2:14:29

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This week we welcome Cliff “Z-man” Zlotnik, “Global Restoration Watchdog” Pete Consigli and special guest Jon “The DYOYO” Isaacson; in an “around the horn” style show, capturing the key take aways from Winter Break 2024. Winter Break 2024 was last week in Bonita Springs, Fl and for those that were not able to attend we look forward to giving away m…

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016 When Dogs and Children clash - Shaun and Crunchie’s Journey 37:23

7M ago37:23

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Episode 16 – When Dogs and Children clash - Shaun and Crunchie’s Journey What happens if your dog is aggressive to your new baby, your new family member? What should you do? Should you re-home your dog or even put them to sleep? Whilst this may be necessary in some cases, there are SO many things that can be done to help and overcome these distress…

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Lisa Rogers, Jeremy Beagle, Eric Shapiro & Sarah Fanger Industry Update: A Round Table Conversation with IAQA’s Leadership 1:01:14

7M ago1:01:14

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This week we welcome Lisa Rogers, Jeremy Beagle, Eric Shapiro and Sarah Fanger. A lot is happening with the Indoor Air Quality Association and its time for an update. Joining us this week will be the President, 1st VP, Treasurer and Executive Director to fill us in. What is the current status of the organization? What are the plans for the associat…

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015 Aggression at the Veterinary Clinic 35:36

7M ago35:36

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Episode 15 – Aggression at the Veterinary Clinic This is one of the topics Dr Katrin gets most questions about from both Pet Caregivers as well as Veterinary Teams. What to do when pets act aggressively at the veterinary clinic? What you can expect from this episode: 1. The main reasons why pets act aggressively or defensively at the veterinary cli…

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