What is your name and occupation?
Theresa A. Giannino, Certified Professional Dog Trainer
How long have you been a Boston Business Women’s Member?
Less than a year
What is your Instagram handle?
@GonetothedogsPeabody
Were you born and raised in Boston? If not, what brought you here?
Yes.
Tell us more about your job or company and what led you to your career?
I became a dog trainer because of my wonderful, high-energy yellow Lab, Milo. When Milo came into my life, I realized that, even though I had dogs all my life, I had never actually trained one. I enrolled us in six weeks of basic training, but soon realized that this only scratched the surface.
The training center was looking for interns, so I interviewed and was blessed to be accepted. After interning for a few years, I knew I loved dog training and wanted to turn my passion into my career. Thirteen years ago, I took in a stray dog because I wanted to give her the best life I could — but it was Milo who completely changed me and gave me the best life.
What would your clients say about you and your company?
Passionate, knowledgeable, positive, and fun.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
If you love what you do, you never work a day in your life.
What is your favorite book?
Angels & Demons
What is your secret weapon?
My love of dogs.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Believe in yourself.
How do you enjoy your free time?
Learning more about dog training.
What is something that not many people know about you?
My dog Milo’s name is a combination of me (“mi” in Italian) and love.