A few of our boarding guests were lucky enough to take advantage of the very brief appearance by the sun Saturday to pose for the camera with daycare staffer, Shawn. Say cheese (and squint!).
Shawn and Chip
Chip
Stanley
Lily
Smokey and Chip play
We are happy to announce that we are now including Gemini Dogs instructor Carolyn Barney's new book, Clicker Basics for Dogs and Puppies, with all level one obedience classes. Congratulations on getting published, Carolyn!
If you've already taken level one and would like your own autographed copy, order one here!
Did you vote today? I'm sure all us dog people voted for Mike Huckabee and his pal Chuck Norris, right? :)
We've updated the price list for all Bravo items. There are a few new items and some that have been discontinued. Learn more about Bravo raw diet and order some chicken necks today!
Does your dog have what it takes to be called a Canine Good Citizen? Take the test and find out! Go here for info on the CGC test and to register.
Due to a scheduling conflict, the Saturday, February 9, CPE Games class Fullhouse and Wildcard has been moved to Saturday, March 16. Sorry for the switch-a-roo! If you can't attend, please call or email us. If you can now attend, register now. Thank you!
We are pleased to announce that Beginner Rally is back at Gemini Dogs! This class is great for anyone who wants to learn about Rally Obedience (both APDT and AKC), work on skills and focus, and have fun with their dogs!
It's also great for students who have gone through all regular obedience classes and want to take it to the next level and keep improving!
Classes are held on Mondays at 7:45 PM and go for six weeks.
Or, join us for rally run-thrus on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 5:30.
GD owner, Michelle Borelli, recently adopted two puppies from a Maine shelter where she volunteered with several national Disaster Animal Response Teams. Her puppies wanted to write in and update us on their new home. Their letter also references another rescue pup named Deisel, who was adopted by daycare staffers Marie Babineau and Derek Tripp.
Wow! We just all wanted to say a HUGE thank you to all of the people who helped to get us where we are today. We are 7 months old and are two little Shih-Poos of over 300 dogs that used to live in a puppy mill in Buxton, Maine.We were recently adopted and we have settled right in to our new home with our siblings Tyler and Dancer. They love us, and Tyler especially enjoys playing with us. He is a Bolognese, which he told me is just a fancy name for a Bichon from Italy.
Dancer looks like Benji, but they don't really know what she is. It doesn't matter though, because she accepted us and even plays with us in the kitchen and living room. I guess she usually doesn't play much, being 10 years old, but she made an exception for us.We have been having a great time figuring out what our reflections are when we pass by the dishwasher, and are learning to walk on a leash. We are very happy puppies! And I love watching that thing you guys call a television; it is so cool!
We have been attending doggie daycare every day and we have lots of new friends now! We even see our old pal Deisel from Buxton. He was one of six American Bulldog puppies that were rescued along with us.
So it's a great place to be here... we are finally at home! I have included some photos that mommy took while we were sleeping on our first night home.
The website DogBoston is hosting a survey of the best dog-related businesses and parks around the Boston area. Help spread the word about Gemini Dogs by voting for us!
Are you and your dog tired and bored this winter? Is all the snow and ice interfering with your training?
Come join us for 2 hours of agility fun and play at the CPE Games class!
An old, tired-looking dog wandered into the yard. I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home.
He followed me into the house, down the hall, and fell asleep in a corner. An hour later, he went to the door, and I let him out.
The next day he was back, resumed his position in the hall, and slept for an hour. This continued for several weeks. Curious, I pinned a note to his collar: "Every afternoon your dog comes to my house for a nap."
The next day he arrived with a different note pinned to his collar: "He lives in a home with ten children -- he's trying to catch up on his sleep. Can I come with him tomorrow?"
Congratulations to Gemini Dogs training assistant, Laurie Schultz, who has passed her state exam and is now an authorized wildlife rehabilitation expert! Great job, Laurie!
Here's Laurie and one of her "students".
Thanks for your comment on the last post! Your kids are doing great and have been singing to the rest of the boarders from time to time!
Here are a few shots from this evening to help you get through the rest of your vacation! :)
I will try to get some more shots of our other boarders tomorrow. Stay tuned!
Shorty
Harvey
Harvey
All of us at Gemini Dogs wish you a happy, restful Christmas! Woof! Thank you for being a Gemini Dog!
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Everyone on the doggie daycare and office staff is going to need a gym membership after the holidays are over!
We'd like to thank all of our generous customers who have been bringing in special treats for us humans this week! Wow! You guys are awesome!
We knew you liked us, but not this much! :)
Several Gemini Dogs students and staff recently participated in On Course for Kids, a team agility event that creates a fun night for patients and their families while raising money for the Floating Hospital's Children’s Cancer Center Childlife program in Boston, MA.
GD students and staff included:
The folks that participated from Gemini Dogs have raised over $7,320 for the children! Overall the event has raised almost $30,000 so far. Woof woof to you!
Just received an email about Gemini Dog Great Dane Surf. His Mom writes:
Surf participated in his first rally trial (at the Bay Colony Cluster) and took 2nd place in Rally Intro with a score of 95! He was among the youngest dogs at the trial and was the youngest in his class, so we're very proud of our "little" pup!
The 2007 Bay Colony Cluster Dog Show, one of the oldest and most prestigious sporting events in North America, is going on now through Sunday at the Bayside Exposition Center in Dorchester, MA.
Let us know if you go to watch or participate!
Happy birthday to Moon!
Here's Moon a year ago:
And here he is a few weeks ago. He's sure has grown a bit, eh?!
Don't forget, doggie daycare is open on Thanksgiving!
Why not drop Fido off for the day while you're over the in-laws for dinner and football? Stuff yourself silly without worrying about Fifo!
Or, let him stay the whole weekend while you are out getting all those early-bird shopping specials on Friday and Saturday!
Whatever the reason, we'd loved to share our holiday weekend with your pooch and his friends! Hurry now to reserve your spot today.
Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving! Woof!
We are sad to announce the recent passing of one of the original Gemini Dogs, Kes Barney. Kes was senior instructor Carolyn Barney's Springer Spaniel.
Carolyn writes:
It was with great sadness that we said goodbye to Kes on Saturday morning to let her out of her seizure ravaged body. ... Kes was my last springer of my lines. She was my agilily, obedience and tracking partner for many years alongside her best buddy Neelix who she has now joined.
She has been my On Course for Kids fundraiser partner since the beginning. She loved the kids, especially in her earlier years. This year Steiff will try to fill her paws for the fundraiser. This is the first time I have been Springerless for over 25 years.
Thank you for the kind words many have sent already.
Carolyn
(email)
Please join us in congratulating Lisa Bert on her completion of our Assistant Training Program. Lisa is now a full Assistant and will be sharing her knowledge and skills with our clients and their dogs.
Congratulations Lisa and enjoy your assignments!
If you'd like to become an assistant, contact our Pet Dog Training Program Director, Paul Emerson.
To those who had their doggie portrait taken at our Family Reunion on Saturday, the proofs are ready.
One of our newest daycare dogs, Hitch, helps clean up the daycare office.
Don't forget to attend our 1st Annual Gemini Dogs Family Reunion this Saturday, Nov. 10 from 12-3pm. Meet your dog's daycare friends and reconnect with students from your last class. Maybe even show off how well Fido is doing with his sit-stays now!
Bring a photo for our family tree!
Chris Otte Photography will once again be taking portraits of your furry family. See some from last year.
There will also be agility and Frisbee demos and you'll have the chance to try it too!
While you mingle with our staff and learn more about the other services we offer, your pooch will also have a chance to run around with his friends and play some doggie games too.
Michelle will also give a brief talk about her recent involvement with the Maine puppy mill incident and answer any questions about our new Gemini Dogs DART. All free!
But our daycare dogs are playing inside! On lousy days like today, we let your pooches out for a quick pee and poop, and then let them romp and explore in our huge indoor training room. They love it!
Halloween was in full swing yesterday in Daycare. A few dogs got dressed up and everyone went home with a Halloween treat. Hmm, now who had more fun -- the dogs or the staff?!
Marie shows off the raffle prize
Congrats to Jerry for winning the raffle - a bucket full of treats, a blanket, a Gemini Dogs t-shirt, and some other cool stuff!
Jerry checks out his prize
Skeeter the chicken
Derek, Jerry, and Hitch
Hitch and Jerry
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