We love smart women with big ideas that do good!  In this episode, Karen and Jean chat with Anne Tuccillo, founder of Pawfectly Delicious dog treats.  A federal employee ready for retirement, Anne was also growing concerned about limited employment opportunities for her adult son Bryan.  Bryan was aging out of special education services within his school district.   SURPRISE – their dog Friday led them to the pawfect solution.  Together Bryan and Anne (with help of Friday) founded Pawfectly Delicious dog treats.  Not only are their treats tasty – Savannah and Daisy gave them an enthusiastic PawsUP – Pawfectly Delicious is a not for profit that provides employment opportunities to young adults with disabilities while allowing them to give back to the community! 

Anne and Bryan’s awesome treats are available nationwide through their website -- https://www.pawfectlydelicious.org/

Do you know a trio like Anne, Bryan and Friday that deserves a PawsGo shout out?  If so, send us a DM or tag us through Instagram @pawsgo.  If we feature your idea – YOU get a cool PawsGo t-shirt – see them all at www.pawsgo.com

From Naval officer to Reiki Master to Animal Communicator, Maribeth Decker has had a very interesting career.  And as if taking care of her own dog and cats isn’t enough, Maribeth helps countless other humans communicate with their animals.  Jean and Karen chat with Maribeth about her gift as a communicator.  Maribeth helps adopted animals settle in their new home, humans understand their pet’s behaviors, and ease the passing of a best friend.  That’s how Karen met Maribeth and shares her heartfelt experience of loosing her sweet dog Kacey – and yes, there are tears.

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Jean’s PawsDown

Jean’s PawsUp

Karen’s PawsDown -- https://www.wpxi.com/news/top-stories/117-dogs-removed-from-home-in-largest-rescue-on-record-for-animal-friends/985352045 

Karen’s PawsUP –     https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2019/10/04/ross-township-dogs-ready-for-adoption/    Including CJ, she’s now in ARPH’s (www.Aussierescue.org) Foster program in MD 

Did you know that the federal government spending $15 billion annually on antiquated animal experimentation? White Coat Waste, a not for profit with a mission to end taxpayer-funded animal testing, is determined to expose this practice and end it.

Board member Julie Germany and Vice President of Public Affairs, Justin Goodman stop by to share their victories, challenges, and expose some shocking government practices. The story Julie’s laboratory recue dog, Violet, opens the conversation.

You can see photos of Violet here. You can read more about their work here www.whitecoatwaste.org. Jean, Karen, Justin and Julie all share their PawsUp and PawsDown.

Sandy Modell, the founder of Wholistic Hound Academy, stops by to chat about training – it’s not just for problem dogs -  it’s the foundation of dog ownership.  Sandy’s training is based on positive reinforcement.  She, Jean and Karen discuss the evolution of training and how research is driving changes in training techniques – here’s a hint, yelling at your dog won’t work!    Jean, Karen and Sandy all share their PawsUPs and a few PawsDOWNS.  Learn more about the Wholistic Hound approach here – www.wholistichound.com