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Welcome to STR Booked, the podcast that unlocks the secrets of short-term rental success. Each week, we chat with vacation rental owners, managers, and industry experts. We cover everything from marketing strategies and direct booking tactics to brand-building and demystifying technologies. If you're ready to boost your short term vacation revenue and scale your business, you're in the right place!
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Welcome to the Rescue Tails podcast, the show dedicated to helping you settle your adopted rescue dog. If you are thinking about adopting a rescue or recently have, you've come to the right place! Join me as I chat with experts who specialise in working with rescues as well as people like you and me who have a great rescue tail and lots of lessons to share.
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How to get started with direct bookings: Top tips and mistakes to avoid
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In this episode, Nihal Salah chats with direct booking expert - Jenn Boyles. This is a woman who's practically got hospitality running through her veins. From growing up as a hotel manager's daughter to becoming a short-term rental owner, Jenn's journey is as fascinating as it is inspiring. We'll dive into Jenn's story of transforming her own renta…
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Breaking free from OTAs: Your guide to holiday rental success
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In this episode, Nihal Salah chats with Lisa Roads, the Holiday Property Coach, about branding, direct booking, and trust in the short-term rental industry. Lisa shares her expertise as a business consultant and growth strategist, emphasising the importance of having a direct booking strategy and not relying solely on online travel agents (OTAs) li…
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The power of kindness: How smiles and automation doubled this STR owner's portfolio
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In this episode of STR Booked, host Nihal Salah interviews Robin P. Bass, founder of Premier Properties USVI. Robin shares her inspiring journey from New York City's hospitality industry to building a thriving short-term rental business in St. Croix. Key highlights include: 1. Robin's background in hospitality and fashion, and her decision to pivot…
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From zero to holiday let hero: How one STR owner built a 70% direct booking business (with no marketing experience!)
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In this episode of STR Booked, Nihal Salah chats with Maggie Mitchell, a short-term rental owner who's achieved remarkable success with her two properties on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Maggie shares her journey from novice to expert, detailing how she built a thriving business with 70% direct bookings in less than four years, despite having no mar…
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You're expecting too much from your rescue dog!
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In this episode we talk about the importance of managing our expectations of our rescue dogs.
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Why does my dog listen to my partner and not me?
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In this episode, I chat with dog trainer and behaviourist Anthony De Marinis about why our dogs behave differently with different people. I asked Anthony to join me for this episode because I noticed that my dog, Rosa, has been behaving very differently when on walks with me versus when she’s with my husband. Anthony explains why this happens and w…
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Why Your Dog Barks and What to Do About It
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In this episode, I chat with dog behaviourist Viviane Arzoumanian about why our dogs bark and what we can do about it. Vivian is the founder of Pumpkin Pups Training and is based in New York. She offers online and in-person consults. Website: PumpkinPups Dog Training For Free: Ask The Trainer - Saturdays at 11am EST. PumpkinPups Dog Training Client…
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Why Disabled Dogs Make Amazing Companions (and The Truth About What It Takes To Care For One)
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In this episode, I chat with Freya, the adoption manager at Miracle's Mission and Emma Mclean, behaviourist and founder of Hound Charming, about why many disabled dogs make amazing companions. We bust many of the myths about disabled dogs and the lives they live, plus Emma and Freya also give a breakdown of some of the costs involved and how organi…
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Overcoming separation anxiety in dogs: mistakes to avoid and strategies for success
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In this episode, I chat with the wonderful Moira Hechenleitner about how we can help our dogs overcome separation anxiety. Moira is one of only 200 Certified Separation Anxiety Trainers (CSATs) in the world. She graduated from Mayor University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007, in Santiago, Chile and has a postgraduate in Animal-Assisted Thera…
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How to Settle Your Fearful Rescue Dog in a City Environment
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In this episode, I chat with dog behaviourist Viviane Arzoumanian about how to settle your adopted rescue dog if you live in a chaotic city. We also talk about how to better communicate with our dogs and what to do if your dog is a persistent barker! Vivian is the founder of Pumpkin Pups Training and is based in New York. She offers online and in-p…
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In this episode, I want to have a chat with you about how YOU feel. We talk about settling your rescue dog on this podcast a lot. It's what it’s all about. But now that I’ve had my dog Rosa for 8 months, I realise the importance of talking about our emotions as humans. Once your rescue dog has settled in, you're probably going to start seeing some …
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The 7 Things You Must Do to Settle Your Adopted Rescue Dog
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In this episode, we're going to be talking about the seven things you must do to settle your adopted rescue dog. So, if you are thinking about adopting a dog or you recently have, then this episode is a must listen! To find out more about Rescue Tails, visit us at www.rescuetails.coBy Nihal Salah
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How to Stop the Puppy Habits That Are Driving You Crazy! PLUS Recall, Potty Training and Resource Guarding
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This episode is all about puppies! They’re cute, they’re cuddly but they can really be a handful and what you do in the early days with your puppy will have a huge impact on their behaviour when they get older. So in this episode, I chat with dog trainer and behaviourist Anthony De Marinis who reveals some of the biggest mistakes you want to avoid …
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Why Your Dogs Eat Poop on Walks Plus Why They Get Into the Trash When You Leave Home
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In this episode, I chat with Kristin Neal about why our dogs eat poop and what to do about it. We also talk about why some dogs will rip apart the trash as soon as their guardian goes out even if they’ve eaten. Kristin is a certified veterinary technician and force free dog trainer. She has extensive experience and training in dog and cat anaesthes…
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How to Support Your Dog if They're Reactive on Walks and the Mistakes to Avoid
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In this episode, I invited behaviourist Angie Cook back to the podcast to talk about reactivity. We chat about why some dogs become reactive or sensitive to other dogs and what to do about it. Angie explains that our dogs often give us signals that they are uncomfortable well before they get anywhere near an approaching dog. We talk about how to re…
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Is Your Dog Scared of Children? Here's How to Support Them
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In this episode, I chat with Debby Lucken about how to support your dog if he or she is scared of children. Debby explains why dogs can develop a fear of children and how it can manifest in different behaviours. Debby is the founder of Kids Around Dogs, an association of Dog Trainers and behaviourists who specialise in helping families with childre…
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Why our dogs are reactive to other dogs and what we can do to support them - Part 1
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In this episode, I chat with Angie Cook, about what leads dogs to become reactive or sensitive to other dogs and what to do about it. We also discuss resource guarding - we chat about why it’s so important to understand why your dog is resource guarding before trying to address it. Angie has years of experience working with dog shelters so we also …
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6 tips to settle your rescue dog - especially if they're fearful
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Thinking about adopting a rescue dog? Or have you recently adopted one and are struggling to help him or her get settled? You’re not alone! It can be really stressful for dogs and their human companions in the first few days, weeks and even months. When I brought my dog Rosa home, we had a really tough start. She was too scared to come inside the a…
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How to help your dog overcome Separation Anxiety (and how to spot the signs early on)
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In this episode, I chat with Helen Coen, about Separation Anxiety. We talk about the different types of separation anxiety including isolation distress. Helen explains how to spot the signs and what you can do to help support your dog to overcome separation anxiety and what you can do to help prevent them in the first place. Helen is a professional…
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Why your expectations about adopting a dog are probably wrong (here's the reality)
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The truth is, not all adoption stories have a happy ending. Many dogs are sent back to the shelter because of behaviour challenges. It’s estimated that 1 in 5 dogs end up back in shelters every year. And we all know that behind every statistic is a heartbreaking story. This is the problem Emma Jane-Lee is working tirelessly to help solve. Emma is a…
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Why there's no such thing as a 'bad' dog - with Kim Brophey
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In this episode, I chat with Kim Brophey about why we need to rethink our relationship with our dogs and move away from thinking of our dogs as pets and of ourselves as ‘dog owners’ but more like dog parents or carers. We also chat about why it’s so important that we are more aware of how our emotions get in the way of our dogs' ability to learn an…
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How to choose and introduce a rescue dog to a family with young children
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In this episode, I chat with Debby Lucken about how to choose and introduce a rescue dog into a family with young children. We talk about how to assess a dog before taking it home and the signs that the dog might be uncomfortable with children. Debby also explains how she teaches children to interact with dogs and spot the signs a dog is stressed o…
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Using reward based training with power breeds
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In this episode, I chat with Katherine Porter about how we can support sensitive dogs who display aggressive behaviours using positive reinforcement techniques. Katherine is the founder of Four Paws and You Dog Training. She is a force free, reward based dog behaviour consultant. Many of her clients come to her with Pitbulls, German Shepherds Rottw…
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Is what your feeding your dog harming them more than helping them?
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In this episode, I chat with Kristin Neal about what we should and shouldn’t be feeding our dogs. We talk about the impact of food on our dogs’ behaviour and why a high carb and high processed diet can be the cause of aggressive behaviour. Kristin is a certified veterinary technician and force free dog trainer. She has extensive experience and trai…
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How our dogs really learn - lessons from a force free horse trainer
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In this episode, I chat with Maxine Easey about how our animals learn and how different training approaches impact their emotional states and experiences. Max is the founder of Horse Charming and she has been training horses and their owners since 2007. You’re probably wondering why I’m interviewing a horse trainer on a podcast about rescue dogs! W…
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Understanding your rescue dog’s emotional experience with Andrew Hale
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In this episode I chat with Andrew Hale, about the emotional experience of our rescue dogs and how we, as dog parents, can better support our furry friends to work through some of their emotional challenges. Andrew explains why it is so important that we understand the underlying causes of our dogs’ behaviour rather than just trying to ‘fix’ the be…
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Zoey's Rescue Tail: From frightened foster dog to her forever home
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In this episode I chat with Nadine Hagar, about her rescue dog Zoey. Nadine fostered Zoey when she was 6 months old. Like many of us who start off as a fosterer, she fell in love with Zoey and decided to adopt her and be her forever home. Now seven years on, Nadine shares the ups and downs of her journey with Zoe and the lessons she’s learnt as a f…
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Caught red handed! Our dogs are smarter than we think!
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In this episode, I'll be sharing a short story about how my rescue dog, Rosa, had me completely fooled with the behaviour she recently learned. You know that saying "fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me"? Well, keep that in mind. As you listen to this one!By Nihal Salah
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How to communicate with your rescue dog and earn its trust
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In this episode I chat with Sally Adly about how we can communicate more effectively with our rescue dogs. When you bring your dog home, it will probably feel overwhelmed and quite scared. But it takes time for a dog to settle in its new home and it’s so important to learn how to listen to and respond to your dogs needs beyond the basics of food an…
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Why more Egyptians are adopting the 'Baladi' dog
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Welcome to the Rescue Tails podcast, the show dedicated to helping you settle your adopted rescue dog. In this episode I chat with Amina El Shazly about the changing perception of stray dogs in Egypt and why more people are opting to adopt rather than shop. Amina is the co-founder of Leaf Animals, an organisation that helps alleviate the pressure o…
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How to choose the right rescue dog for you (and the mistakes to avoid)
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Welcome to the Rescue Tails podcast, the show dedicated to helping you settle your adopted rescue dog! In this episode, I chat with Richard Maxim Walter about how you can choose the right rescue dog for you. All dogs need daily mental and physical exercise as well as emotional support. But depending on the breed or breed mix and the background of t…
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What to expect when you first bring your rescue dog home (and how to help it settle in)
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Welcome to the Rescue Tails podcast! This week, I chat with Emma McLean about what it really takes to settle a rescue dog. Emma is a canine behaviour practitioner and founder of Hound Charming, an animal welfare organisation that specialises in the force free training of hounds and their humans. In this episode, we talk about what to expect when yo…
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