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 See more +

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! In this episode, we feature Dolce, Willis and Nava.

In this episode of Pawtasti Friends: The Paw Talk, Tom Fox chats with Michael and Melissa Novelli about their work with rescue dogs at Pawtastic Friends. They discuss the journeys of several dogs, including Dolce, Willis, and Nava, highlighting the rehabilitation, and fostering processes. The Novelli’s also share the success of their Foster Initiative Program and recent recognition from county officials for their contributions to the community.

Quotes:

“Each trainer works with the dogs to help them rebuild confidence and trust in humans.” – Melissa Novelli

“It might not be the type of dog that you first meet, like Willis, and you’re like, oh, you’re so cute. And then you overwhelm him and surprise him, and he’s not ready for that. It’s too much stimulation. But if you’re willing to come and meet him once and let him come up to you and work at his pace and then gradually move on and each session gets better, then he’s well, well rounded.” – Michael Novelli

“We’re facing this crisis in the community and somebody’s got to do something and that somebody is us and our Pawtastic Friends team.” – Melissa & Michael Novelli” See less -