Especially for Pets

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“Lisa was more than helpful. She really took the time to offer her advice for my dog who was suffering from hotspots and allergies. He looks terrific now that I’m using a better food product with salmon oil supplement and hotspot relief treatment. I really can’t thank her enough. I’ll never shop for pet products anywhere else!”

Mary S.

EMPLOYEES

Our experienced staff at Especially for Pets is your resource for all aspects of pet ownership including health and nutrition, training and the latest in general pet care. We're committed to doing everything we can to help strengthen the bond between you and your pets.

Especially for Pets' employees are well-connected with members of the non-profit breed rescue and shelter worlds and with veterinarians and breeders within our communities. Many of our employees, who are previous customers, are career industry professionals who are extremely experienced, knowledgeable and very serious about their jobs. They are passionate about what they do and genuinely care about your pets, as they do their own.

Our trainers emphasize communication as the key to successful training and their training methods along with their vast experience will provide you and your dog with a rewarding learning experience. Our groomers are experienced and professional and make every effort to make your pet's visit as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

It's these dedicated employees who make Especially for Pets not just a retail store but a community of pet lovers with shared interests and values.

Especially for Pets Employees

Alicia, Wayland Assistant Manager

Alicia joined Especially for Pets in Acton in 2009. Having worked for large retail chains since the age of

Amy Kinne, Director of Business Development

Amy began her career at Especially for Pets in 1996. Prior to that, she was employed by JCPenney and

Angela Nickerson, Trainer

Angela serves as the Intake/Adoption Coordinator for Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue and is a member of the Association of

Bonnie Chepovsky, Canton Store Manager

Bonnie joined Especially for Pets in 2006 and was promoted to assistant manager of the Wayland store that same

Caryn Bosworth, Director of Operations and Promotions

Prior to joining Especially for Pets in 1998, Caryn worked for a veterinarian for four years. She worked as

Christine Macdonald, Trainer

Christine believes that training is the necessary foundation to a lifelong relationship with one’s dog. It helps strengthen the

Colby, Wayland Assistant Manager

Colby grew up with dogs and horses. She worked for fifteen years in the horse industry teaching, training, and

Colleen, Medway Assistant Manager

Colleen started working for Especially for Pets in 2010. She grew up in a household full of pets including

Dave Flahive, Trainer

Dave has an extensive background in canine rescue, search and rescue and canine law enforcement. He has over 18

Dineece Bragg, Westborough Store Manager

Dineece has been with Especially for Pets since 2006; her prior pet store experience made her a perfect match

Emily, Medway Groomer

Emily has been a groomer at Especially for Pets since 2005. Prior to joining us, she groomed locally for

Erin Barbato, Wayland Store Manager

Erin started at Especially for Pets in 2005, where she combined her passion for pets and her business degree

Erny Isabelle, Sudbury Store Manager

Erny joined Especially for Pets in 1997 and enjoys helping animals and teaching people how to care for them.

Frannie, Assistant to the Director of Operations and Promotions

Frannie began working for Especially for Pets in 2005 as a sales associate and shortly became assistant to the

Gail McCarthy, Trainer

Gail has been training and certifying detection dogs since 1992. She is the head trainer of the Massachusetts Rescue

Janice Ritter, Trainer

Janice has been training dogs as great family pets and as competition participants for 17 years. She co-founded German

Jay, Westborough Groomer

Jay has been with Especially for Pets since January 2011 and is a graduate of Massachusetts Academy of Canine

Jennifer, Medway Groomer

Jennifer has a strong love for animals and started grooming both cats and dogs at Especially for Pets in

Kate Horgan-Burke, Trainer

Kate is a lifelong dog owner, with over ten years experience as a professional dog trainer. She completed course

Laura Minnucci, Manager of Grooming, Wayland Groomer

Laura has been a groomer in Wayland since 2009 and grooming manager since 2011. For over two decades Laura

Leslie Zelamsky, Manager Obedience Training

Leslie has been with Especially for Pets since 1994. During this time, she has created and implemented a number

Lib diMarco, Newton Store Manager

Lib has been with Especially for Pets since 1992 when she started as a stockperson. Her prior experience managing

Lisa Hayes, Medway Store Manager

Lisa joined Especially for Pets in 2003 as assistant manager in the Wayland store. She was promoted to manager

Lisa Rockland, Trainer

Lisa is a top ranked, national competitor in the sport of Obedience and has earned several perfect scores. She

Lisa, Canton Groomer

Lisa has been a groomer in Canton since March 2011. It's extremely rewarding for her to see the 'before'

Lora, Sudbury Groomer

Lora came to the United States from Russia in 1988 where she groomed her Standard Poodle as a hobby—a

Maria, Acton Store Manager

As a long-time employee of Especially for Pets, Maria has been an important part of the company serving in

Marita Beale, Trainer

Marita is a certified AKC CGC® Approved Evaluator and has worked with dogs in various capacities for over 13

Martha Francis, Trainer

Martha is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and a professional member of The Association of Pet Dog Trainers.

Matt, Acton Assistant Manager

Matt joined Especially for Pets in Wayland in September 2010 and is currently assistant manager in Acton. He has

Michael DiTullio, President

Michael, President and Owner, founded Especially for Pets in 1988. The company has been a pioneer in Massachusetts for

Nancy, Sudbury Groomer

Nancy joined Especially for Pets as a groomer in 2007. She earned a degree in Small Animal Veterinary medicine

Pete, Sudbury Assistant Manager

Pete has worked at Especially for Pets since 2003. He started off as a sales associate and worked his

Robin Fiore, Trainer

Robin has been a volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) since 1996 and has raised twelve

Sheila Kamath, Trainer

Sheila has been training dogs professionally for over seven years. Growing up in Iowa taught her to believe that

Sheryl Chiles, Trainer

Sheryl is a professional dog trainer who is certified through Karen Pryor Academy and Animal Behavior College. She is