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Pawtastic Friends - The Paw Talk

Pawtastic Friends – The Paw Talk – Max, Queen, and Paul Newman

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 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!

Adopting a dog is an incredibly rewarding experience, and taking the necessary precautions to keep them safe and healthy is key. In this episode of the PodtasticFriends.com podcast, Max and Queen provide examples of dogs in need of emotional support and companionship, and Tom Fox, Michael, and Melissa Novelli share their expertise on the importance of researching the breed and adoption process, as well as ways to prevent heat stroke in dogs. Additionally, the website provides success stories and information about the personalities of the available dogs, making it easier for potential adoptees to find their perfect companion. With the right research and preparation, adopting a dog can be a life-changing experience.

This episode of “Pawtastic Friends-The Paw Talk” is a must-listen for anyone who loves dogs and believes in providing them with a happy and healthy life. You’ll be moved by the stories of these amazing pups and inspired by Mike and Melissa’s dedication to finding them their perfect home. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a dog in need. Tune in now!

Dogs Featured 

·      Max

·      Queen

·      Paul Newman

Quotes

“He’s the type of dog that needs more than those things. What’s important for him is, like I said, building his spirits and keeping his hope alive.”

“A lot of dogs just don’t know how to interact with other dogs. So, like a perfect dog like Queen, they take her to adoption events. They sit a little way. Every week she goes. She’s getting more and more exposure around being around other dogs.”

“If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for them.”

“You see all the personalities of the dogs and all the ones that are available for adoption and success stories.”

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Pawtastic Friends -The Paw Talk – Annie, Seaton & Chappo

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 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!

Welcome to the latest episode of the “Pawtastic Friends-The Paw Talk” podcast. In this episode, Tom visits with Michael Novelli and Melissa Novelli, the passionate founders of Pawtastic Friends. The couple shares heartwarming success stories of finding forever homes for dogs, and how the right training sessions can change a dog’s personality for the better. The conversation starts with Annie, a beautiful pitbull who found her forever home with a trainer despite needing to be an only dog. They also discuss Seton, a Boston Terrier with a biting problem, who became a different dog after attending their training sessions. The episode emphasizes the importance of proper training to ensure dogs and owners are set up for success. They also talk about Chapo, a dog abandoned at a boarding facility for almost a year, who is looking for his forever home. Tom encourages listeners to adopt dogs from shelters instead of backyard breeding.

This episode of “Pawtastic Friends-The Paw Talk” is a must-listen for anyone who loves dogs and believes in providing them with a happy and healthy life. You’ll be moved by the stories of these amazing pups and inspired by Mike and Melissa’s dedication to finding them their perfect home. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a dog in need. Tune in now!

Dogs Featured 

·      Annie

·      Seaton

·      Chappo

Quotes

“And after months of training, he just became this different dog. He didn’t need a muzzle anymore, and the muzzle came off probably within a couple sessions.”

“At Pawtastic Friends, once they get adopted, if the dog might need a session or 2 or maybe even more sessions just to get acclimated in the home and help the new owner we want to be able to provide that because at the end of the day, we want to set the dog up for success and not only the dog, but the owner so that they have this in harmony forever home.”

“We do want people to know adopters that that we’re a lifeline. If you need us, you reach out and we’ll find a way to help you. Once a fantastic friend’s dog, always a fantastic friend’s dog.”

“He was actually abandoned at the boarding facility. He’s been there now I mean, our rescue partner took him in but he was abandoned. He’s been at that boarding facility for almost a year.”

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Pawtastic Friends – The Paw Talk – LoJack, Honcho & Patches

Welcome to the newest addition to the network, Pawtastic Friends-The 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!

Tom is back with Michael and Melissa Novelli, the founders of the famous dog training program, Pawtastic Friends. They share their success story of LoJack, a big, unsure dog who struggled with socializing. With the help of their expert training, LoJack found his forever home with a loving family! They also talk about Honcho, the energetic boxer mix who found a true friend in a couple’s dog named Lucy. The heartwarming pictures of the two dogs together are too cute to miss! The trio doesn’t stop there; they also discuss the adorable Patches and his journey from boarding to improving his behavior. Learn how Patches has excelled in scent work, and how you too can do it at home! Don’t miss out on this fantastic episode of Pawtastic Friends – The Paw Talk!

 

Dogs Featured 

·      LoJack

·      Honcho

·      Patches

Quotes

“This dog was it was like a small bear.”

“We watched him transform before our very eyes.”

“LoJack’s being adopted by this couple. They couldn’t live without him.”

“He solves problems. He always searches out the treats. no treat goes unturned with Patches.”

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Pawtastic Friends – The Paw Talk – Mia, Gotti & Buddy

Welcome to the newest addition to the network, Pawtastic Friends-The 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 heart strings, 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.

Tom Fox is back with Michael Novelli and Melissa Novelli from Pawtastic Friends as they discuss their inspiring work with rescue dogs. Discover how even fearful dogs, like Mia, can be rehabilitated with patience and care. Hear the heartwarming story of Gotti and Me rescue dogs who found loving homes after being given a second chance. Lastly, don’t miss the story of Buddy, a sweet pup who was rescued from a cruel situation and desperately needed a foster family. Tune in to The Paw Talk for all this and more, and be reminded that rescue dogs are not broken – they just need a little love and a lot of care.

Dogs Featured 

·      Mia

·      Gotti

·      Buddy

Quotes

“These dogs aren’t broken. They just need another chance because where they were living before, unfortunately, it didn’t work out for them.”

“He was rescued from a cruelty case. And somebody else took him, and he wasn’t being taken care of.”

“I just fell in love with him. He was a little brindle pity, kind of scared of people.

“He’s an older guy. He’s a distinguished gentleman. Super sweet.”

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Pawtastic Friends – The Paw Talk – Zuma, Pama and Shakira

Welcome to the newest addition to the network, 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; 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.

In this Pawtastic Friends Paw Talk episode, Michael and Melissa discuss their experiences working with dogs, including Zuma, Pama, and Shakira. Enrichment training also includes puzzle solving and other games which improve Poochie’s mental acuity. They discuss why it might be best for one dog to be in a home where no other dogs are present and how enrichment training can help those dogs. They also discuss the need for dogs to be spayed and neutered for their health and conclude by talking about their upcoming fundraising event to support their center. Don’t miss this heartwarming episode that showcases the kindness and love that humans can provide to our furry friends. Listen now to Pawtastic Friends Paw Talk.

Dogs Featured 

·      Zuma

·      Pama

·      Shakira

Quotes

“But Tom and Nancy could let her go. So now she became Zuma Richards, they adopted her, and she’s living life, large, and happily ever after.”

“Having spayed and neutered dogs is a huge health issue, not simply for the dogs, but for any offspring they may have. And really for a wider variety of animals as well.”

“Some dogs just need to be your solo dog. And it doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with them. Just that’s just the way they are.”

“Socializing is so important. And I’d probably say that in our program, I’d probably say that 85 percent of the dogs are labeled as only dog households.”

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