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Pawtastic Friends - The Paw Talk

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

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

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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Pawtastic Friends Events and Annual Block Party