terriflorentino
terriflorentino
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Bio
I not only work with animals, I see them as part of my identity. I've
had a natural affinity for them since childhood, and it carries into my professional and personal life. My love for animals led me to my career as the hospital manager at the Abington Veterinary Center, dog training, specializing in behavior and volunteer work with shelter animals. My hobbies, which include sheep-herding and obedience competitions.
I grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania where I spent a great amount of time on my family’s farms and always chose to play with and write about animals.
“There was no conscious time in my life where I decided I wanted to work with animals; it has always been a natural part of who I am. I remember when I was in sixth grade, my teacher pulled me aside and told me to stop writing (all her writing assignments) about animals. It was devastating. What else was there to write about other than animals?"
When I was 16, I purchased my first horse, an appaloosa-Tennessee walker cross I named Duke. He was underweight when I purchased him, but after devoting my time to nourishing him to a healthy weight, he was ready to compete in gymkhana. “We were soulmates, He would have followed me to the ends of the earth, I adored that horse."
Working with horses evolved into an interest in working with dogs. After earning a degree in business from Montgomery County Community College, I combined my passion with a profession.
I'm the hospital manager at Abington Veterinary Center, where I oversee the day’s operations and manage staff, schedules and payroll.
I instruct obedience classes, puppy kindergarten, Canine Good Citizen certification and Therapy Dog International. I've adopted a relationship oriented training approach and encourage positive and motivational training techniques.
I also volunteer at local animal shelters, where I train dogs so they have an easier time finding their forever homes.
“I feel I have been blessed with the ability to help the animals and make a difference in their lives."
"Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
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