At Gifmaf, we believe your dogs are as much family as we are. Our founders, Giann Manuel and Giann Carlos Siervo, began training dogs fifteen years ago in Venezuela. However, they were not satisfied with the status quo. They always sought to expand their knowledge to enhance the experience for their dogs.
who we are
Our History
Giann Carlos and Giann Manuel Siervo were born in Maracaibo, Venezuela on December 6, 1988. Growing up as twins, they started their passion and love for animals at an early age. Staying at their grandmother’s while their parents were working, they spent most of their afternoons feeding, sheltering, and loving homeless dogs.
Their love for caring for these innocent animals grew as the twins matured. Their first pet was a golden retriever, and that is where they feel in love with training dogs. This passion was nothing more than a hobby since they were still very concentrated with obtaining their Marketing Degrees’. Giann Carlos and Giann Manuel both graduated from college with Marketing Degrees. Once they moved on from their University studies they took an approach to life towards their degree, but they never took away the desire and love they had for training and loving dogs.
Years later, they took over watching three German Shepherds in their neighborhood. They would assist with walking and training, little did they know this would change their careers forever. The owners realized how much love and comfort the dogs received from the twins, even though they weren’t theirs. One of the neighbors became their first client. They received an aggressive pet and taught the animal for two weeks, 1 hour a day. The owner became enlightened and the progress that was made changed the dog and family’s life. At this moment, they realized they could make their dream of working with dogs a reality.
As the business they started was growing and gaining local recognition, the twins traveled to Mexico where they continued their education, but this time in canine training. They then arrived in the United States where they were able to broaden their education and achieve numerous certifications and training classes. They were able to see here how owners don’t see their dog as a pet, but as a family member.
When making the decision to embark on a new path in a new country, the twins knew that there were tough times ahead. They grinded every day to achieve what they had dreamed about as kids. For many years the twins worked and trained in the best kennels in the state of Florida. While working they traveled throughout the country to continue their education and studies. Throughout the months the twins started achieving recognition of the best and highly respected trainers. The twins dream now was complete as the GIFMAF family business was created.
GIFMAF over the years has cultivated the best relationships with the most reputable breeders and trainers in the state of Florida. The breeders and trainers now work together receiving dogs who have difficulty being trained by others. The love and hunger for training keeps growing by the day, as they strive for every dog story to have a happy ending.
Both twins are so thankful for the support and love from each loving family who has trusted them with their innocent animal. They still continue to see it as a passion and a gift from God. As for GIFMAF this just the beginning.
Meet our Trainers
Learn More About Our Training Programs
responsible breeders
We want only the best for our dogs. Good Dog is an online community created specifically for responsible breeders. Every breeder on Good Dog is individually screened and recognized for responsible breeding practices. Before being approved to join Good Dog, they speak with every breeder personally and carefully review their knowledge, practices, and policies.
Our Reputation
*Update 7.15.24
We have used GIFMAF a few times for boarding services and could not be happier with the results. The drop off and pick up is super easy, only takes literally one minute. Our pup comes back happy, clean and smelling like cupcakes. We will continue to use GIFMAF for all of our training and boarding needs.
The staff was quick to respond, very informative and transparent about the training process. They made drop off and pick up easy and shared pictures and videos of our girl the whole time.
She walks better, behaves better, and is a happier more confident dog.
Thank you Manuela, Gia and staff! We can’t thank you all enough!
Bonus picture - she spent the 4th of July with them.
Where Were Located
Tampa
7242 Boyette Rd,
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545