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Welcome to Pawtastic Friends – The Paw Talk. In this podcast, host Tom Fox will visit with Michael and Melissa Novelli, co-founders of Pawtastic Friends and those who work with them at Pawtastic Friends. Michael and Melissa are dedicated to helping shelter and rescue dogs in the Las Vegas area become more adaptable through enrichment training, activities such as yoga and aquatics training, obedience, and agility. This podcast is sure to tug on your heartstrings. Just listen to how sweet this one dog is! Please tune in to hear more from Michael and Melissa Novelli as they discuss their passion for helping needy pups. Get ready for an exciting episode of Pawtastic Friends – The Paw Talk!
Mike Novelli and Melissa Novelli are the co-founders of Pawdastic Friends, a program dedicated to understanding and catering to the unique needs and personalities of program dogs for adoption. Mike and Melissa believe each dog has its character and requirements, and it is crucial to understand these needs to find suitable forever homes. They emphasize that adoption events can be stressful for some dogs, causing them not to show their best personalities, and therefore, it is essential to meet them in the right setting. Their perspectives are shaped by their experiences with dogs like Shadow, who needs an active household, and Santa Anna, who prefers to be the only pet in a home. Join Tom Fox, Mike Novelli, and Melissa Novelli on this episode of the Paw Talk podcast as they delve deeper into the unique needs and personalities of program dogs for adoption.

Dogs Featured 

• Shadow
• Santa Anna
• Cane

Quotes

“He really deserves to be cherished and loved in a home of his own.”

“Well, sometimes adoption events can be a little chaotic. There’s a lot of barking dogs, there’s a lot of people. A lot of times the dogs are kept in kennels, so they can become a little kennel reactive when people approach. And sometimes their best personality doesn’t come out at those events. I do feel that it’s important to meet a dog in the right setting. There are some dogs that do great at adoption events, but some just do not. And unfortunately, it hampers their opportunities to get adopted.”

“Yeah, this center and this whole program has been changing lives and saving lives.”

Resources

Pawtastic Friends

Welcome to Pawtastic Friends – The Paw Talk. In this podcast, host Tom Fox will visit with Michael and Melissa Novelli, co-founders of Pawtastic Friends and those who work with them at Pawtastic Friends. Michael and Melissa are dedicated to helping shelter and rescue dogs in the Las Vegas area become more adaptable through enrichment training, activities such as yoga and aquatics training, obedience, and agility. This podcast is sure to tug on your heartstrings. Just listen to how sweet this one dog is! Tune in to hear more from Michael and Melissa Novelli as they discuss their passion for helping needy pups. Get ready for an exciting episode of Pawtastic Friends – The Paw Talk!

Mike’s perspective on dog training and showing affection in foster care centers on providing older dogs with love, mental stimulation, and socialization opportunities to help them thrive. His experiences with dogs like Hope and Rogan have shaped this perspective, demonstrating his ability to build trust and confidence in dogs and match them with suitable adopters.

On the other hand, Melissa believes in the potential of older dogs for training and showing affection in foster care. Her work with dogs like Rogan and Ryder has shown her the importance of using positive reinforcement to communicate love and build trust. Join Tom Fox, Mike Novelli, and Melissa Novelli on this episode of the Paw Talk podcast as they delve deeper into these perspectives and share their experiences.

Dogs Featured:

• Hope
• Ryder
• Rogan

Quotes:

“Last week, she jumped through the tire, which was a first. She went over the hurdle, and nobody could believe it because she had been so shy and quiet. But when we saw that, Linda’s like, I can’t believe she went through the tire. It was the first time. So it was a big accomplishment for her and one step closer to becoming the confident, beautiful girl ready for her forever home.”

“Sometimes we see when their owners pass away, their spirit is broken, and they’re shut down almost, like giving up sometimes. Dogs have been in kennels for years and have lost their spirit. They have shut down and kind their will to live. But when they come here, you could see this incredible transformation from day one when they have their tail between their leg, and each week the tail comes out, it starts to wag. And you could see small victories that win the war.

“And nose work is almost equivalent to taking a dog for a long walk because it’s mental stimulation and simple.”

Resources

Pawtastic Friends

Welcome to Pawtastic Friends Paw Talk. In this podcast, host Tom Fox will visit with Michael and Melissa Novelli, co-founders of Pawtastic Friends, as well as those who work with them at Pawtastic Friends. Michael and Melissa are dedicated to helping shelter and rescue dogs in the Las Vegas area become more adaptable through enrichment training and activities such as yoga and aquatics training, as well as obedience and agility. This podcast is sure to tug on your heartstrings. Just listen to how sweet this one dog is! Tune in now to hear more from Michael and Melissa Novelli as they discuss their passion for helping pups in need. Get ready for an exciting episode of Pawtastic Friends – The Paw Talk!

Mike Novelli and Melissa Novelli are dedicated individuals deeply involved in the Pawtastic Friends program, which is aimed at enhancing the lives of shelter dogs. Mike Novelli, with his wealth of knowledge about the number of dogs adopted through the program, is passionate about the impact it has on shelter dogs’ lives. He expresses excitement and admiration for the number of dogs that have been adopted through the program and acknowledges the crisis of too many dogs and not enough fosters or owners in Las Vegas.

Melissa Novelli, the co-founder of the Pawtastic Friends program, emphasizes the importance of providing enrichment training and proper care for shelter dogs. She highlights the success of the program in changing lives and saving lives and emphasizes the need for community support and donations to continue their work. Join Tom Fox, Mike Novelli, and Melissa Novelli on this episode of the Paw Talk podcast as they delve deeper into the Pawtastic Friends program and its impact on the lives of shelter dogs.

Dogs Featured: 

• Chancey Romancy
• Scooby
• Bryce

Quotes:

“He’s the most important pup that’s here.”

“This is the highlight of his week. This is what he lives for and enjoys, we’re not going to take that away from him.”

“When Bryce first started coming in, he was a little biter, and he just was a little timid, a little scared. That’s why he bit. And after weeks of training, you could just see that he and our trainer had this bond like he never bit her. When he saw her, he was in heaven. And with her kind guidance and all the skills that she taught him, he just really thrived and flourished.”

Resources:

Pawtastic Friends