Giana Colavito
Dog Hiker
Important Questions for Giana
Why should you trust me with your dog?
I do believe that this kind of job requires big hearts. I absolutely love all kinds of animals and will always make sure that any animal in my care feels safe and comfortable. I have always been the one to call when family and friends needed care for their pets.
I have spent years working outdoors and finally finding something that combined both things I love, is more like a gift than a duty. My goal when I start my day is to make your dogs happy. My goal is to get your dogs excited when they see my van pull in your driveway. It’s to give them that freedom with their best furry friends, and bring them home in absolute bliss!
What do you enjoy about working at Active Dog?
I enjoy so many things working here. Starting with the staff, Active Dog has some of the best people I have ever met working on it’s team. It is so incredible to be a part of a staff that is so reliable, transparent, and motivated.
Secondly, the dogs of course! They never, ever make the day boring. Monday has actually been a day to look forward to. Lastly, the hike! Before Active Dog, I didn’t think something like this would be possible. Getting out there on the hike and seeing all the dogs play, run, jump, and swim all together is as incredible as you may think it is.
What did you do before you worked at Active Dog and why did you decide to work with dogs?
Before working at Active Dog, I was working three jobs while going to school full time. In the summer I would work on my local farm, as well as waitressing and retail. Once covid hit my waitressing and retail job closed down as I started my summer internship with my town’s Conservations Corp. It was an incredible experience!
In July things started opening up little by little. I was back at my jobs as well as fully graduated from college. I began to look for full-time jobs and found Active Dog on indeed and called Eric immediately after I applied! Dogs + Nature = A Dream!
Recent Posts from The Daily Dog Report
Here’s a look at what’s happening on our nature hikes. We post photos and videos for every hike.
Terrific Thursday hike with Dooner, Lucy, Bucky, Edgar, Hudson, Jack, Louie, Ollie, Toby, Wembley, and Wilbur! 🌞⛈☔️🐾🐕 ... See MoreSee Less
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A little rain won’t stop this crew!☔️ Halle, Truffles, Chase, Bucky, Bailey, Strider, Naxos, Blue, Bodie, Bubba, Bodhi and Ajax🥾⛰🌿🐾 ... See MoreSee Less
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Thursday explorers ⛰🍃🐛 Lulu, Orbit, Ivy, Snacks, Thistle, Jasper, Ceaser, Wally, Dexter, Georgie, Duncan, Woody, and Boomer! 🌿🍂🍁 ... See MoreSee Less
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Thursday adventures with Annie, Coco, Dakota, Ella, Bear, Bodhi, Cash, Duke, Moose, Peter, Sunny, Theo and friends
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Terrific Thursday hike!
Doggie pack —> Clover, Maddie, Maple, Roo, Rosie-D, Cooper, Harvey, Oslo, Raven, Theo, and Timber! ⚡️🐾💥 ... See MoreSee Less
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Thursday adventuring with Emmie, Georgie, Lily, Luna, Mabel, Bosun, Charlie, Finn, Griffin, Jaxon, Pluto and Waylon!!! 🐾⛰🥾🌿 ... See MoreSee Less
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Thursday fun with Bree, CloverJ, Emme, GingerV, Lillie, Mabel, Oreo, Sumshine and Trixie 🐕🐶✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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Penny is training ✨for✨ situations instead of ✨in✨ them!
Training your dog can be counterintuitive sometimes. If your dog is exhibiting unwanted behaviors in certain situations, it makes sense to train in those situations. However, we want our dogs to be exposed to triggers in a way that ✨doesn’t✨ cause them to react, which often involves taking them out of the situation.
Penny can be reactive to other dogs on leash in her neighborhood. Today, we took her out of that environment and into a new one! This way, we were able to reinforce the behavior that we like, all while giving her the experience of seeing other dogs ✨without✨ reacting.
Great job, Penny! ❤️🐾 #dogtraining ... See MoreSee Less
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Despite the crazy weather today we had a blast out here with our pals Bailey, Dasher, Lucie Loo, Lily, Bo, Daisy, Driver, Jack, Buzz, Bruno, Canelo, Cosmo and Riggins!! #AMB 🌧🐾🐶🌲🥾🐕🦺📸🍁🪵 ... See MoreSee Less
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Super Thursday hiking adventure with Coco, Millie, Archie, Clarence, Harley, Jasper, Kodi, Rooster and Stewie! ... See MoreSee Less
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☔️ dancing in the rain with Buttercup, Ruby, Flickr, Roxy. Gigi, Jack, Ares, Oliver, Mox, Scooby, Flash, Brady, Kody and Spotty! ☔️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Super Thursday hiking adventure with Coco, Millie, Archie, Clarence, Harley, Jasper, Kodi, Rooster and Stewie! ... See MoreSee Less
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Angus and Karl were all smiles while showing off their favorite management tool- privacy window films! 🐾 Instead of having full access to the people and dogs walking by and practicing their barking habit, now they are calm and relaxed while we continue their training plan.
Great job, boys! 🐾 #dogtraining ... See MoreSee Less
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Wednesday crew —> Cookie, Ruby, Rosie, June, Brick, Corey, Freedom, Nelson, Pascha, Romeo, Rocket, and Wellie 🐾🤩🍃 ... See MoreSee Less
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Welcome Winnie to the Active Dog family!
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Winnie is a half Aussie half Great Pyrenees and was adopted by her amazing family when she was 4 months old! She’s a very sweet girl and was a 🌟superstar on her first hike! She has a playful personality but will also give you a very gentle hug to show you that she loves you. She can’t wait to play with her friends again and come back to the Active Dog land!
We are so excited to have you Winnie! 💜 ... See MoreSee Less
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