Oh, To Be a Puppy

Travers gets some love from Sarah and Nancy.

Join Skooter for a Haircut This Saturday!

Please join Gemini Dog Skooter at a haircut-a-thon this Saturday, Jan. 27 at Unique Hair Salon in Westford, MA. All proceeds will benefit the JBB Project, a wonderful charity that helps children and their families better understand and cope with their cancer journey. Come on by even if you don't need a haircut and learn more about Joey's Blood Buddies!

Unique Hair Salon
434 Littleton Rd (Rt 110), Westford (map it)
(Only 3.5 miles from Gemini)
12-3; $20 per haircut


Skooter, a Therapy dog in training, visits the Oncology children at The Floating Hospital in Boston and they adore him! He performs well for them, as if he knows he is there to work and make the kids smile. Skooter helps pass time for kids getting chemo, gets quiet kids talking, gets them out of bed, and makes parents smile when they see their child shake hands with him.

The JBB Project, Inc. was founded locally to help inspire creativity during a difficult journey with childhood cancer. Sick children and their families have already benefited from this project, utilizing its Buddy Awards, charts, jewelry, and a visit with Skooter. With your help, The JBB Project can continue its nationwide efforts and hopes to raise funds to support research projects for Neuroblastoma and other forms of childhood cancer.

Party Party!

The Gemini Dogs crew met Saturday night for our annual holiday potluck party. It was great to have most of the staff together for an evening of good food, some fun games, and the always fun Yankee swap. Thanks for coming everyone, and happy 2007!

Another Addition to the Gemini Dogs Family!

Say hi to Surf, the latest addition to the Gemini Dogs family! His full name is WYSIWYG's Beach Blanket Bingo and he's 13 weeks old.

Surf joins his sister Sadie at home with training assistants Christine and Sabrina. Yay!

Welcome to the Gemini Dogs Family!

Say hi to Travers, the new black Lab puppy of Daycare staffers Michelle Porter and Penny Allen. Travers joins his brother Ogden and sister Zoie in daycare every day while Michelle is hard at work, and even pulls a late shift now and then with Penny. Travers is also enjoying Puppy Playschool on Monday nights, so if you've got a young pup lookin' for a new friend, come on over!

Thanks Mom!

Just sending out a nice big thank you to Rena Borelli for donating three big bags of old sheets and blankets to the Daycare doggies. They'll definitely be put to good use!

The daycare dogs like to snuggle up in fluffy towels and some even like to nibble on them! We also use them to dry the dogs off on rainy days like today. So when you decide to spruce up your bathroom or kitchen, spruce up a crate instead! Any staffer will happily accept your donation. Thank you!

Classes Are On for Tonight

All classes are running as scheduled tonight with the exception of Beginner Obedience with instructor Jean at 6:30. That class will start Monday, Jan. 29.

See you in class!

Welcome to the Gemini Dogs Family!

Say hello to Blue Moon, brother of Star the Yellow Lab! Anne-Marie stopped by today to show off her new puppy straight from the breeder. Michelle B., Michelle P., Danielle, Penny, and Kendra were lucky enough to be the first to welcome him into the Gemini family.

After spending the next few weeks at home bonding with his new sister, Blue Moon and Star will be joining us in daycare everyday!

Aww, isn't he just the cutest? :-)

Blue Moon and his proud Mommy

Kendra says hi to Blue Moon

Pet First Aid Class

The Red Cross of Central Massachusetts is offering a Pet First Aid class on Sunday, January 21 and Sunday, February 18. Both classes are from 12-4 PM.

The course is designed for people interested in learning appropriate care for small pets. Cat and dog mannequins are used for demonstration and each participant receives a Pet First Aid manual.

• Class fee: $30 per person
• Pre-register and pre-pay by calling the ARC at 508-595-3700 and ask for Health Services.

Classes are held at:

American Red Cross of Central Mass
2000 Century Drive
Worcester, MA 01606

Did You Know?

Did you know that we are proud to have 5 CPDT-certified trainers on staff? Wow! We doubt you'll find that many highly-skilled dog trainers at your average training center!

Train your dogs with the best at Gemini Dogs! Carolyn, Paul, Jean, Jan, and Sally are at your service, as well as many more members of our knowledgeable staff!

Visit our website for more info on CPDT and more info on our staff.

Shiba Loves Gemini Dogs!

Gemini Dogs customer Dave Dubinsky recently emailed this note to us. Thanks Dave!

The very best to all of you throughout this holiday season and for all of 2007! Shiba loves his days at Gemini. Your staff is very capable and very loving! As soon as I begin to bark and paw at the door when I want to go outside, I'll enroll myself in your daycare program!

:) Dave Dubinsky

Teardrops for Icky

Ichabod "Icky" Silverton

Feb. 20, 1996 - Dec. 25, 2006

Icky came to doggie daycare for almost three years and also joined us for training classes when Janet and Bill first adopted him. Icky will be missed very much by our staff and by many of his doggie friends. :-(

Happy New Year!

Here's to a great 2007 to you and your pooch! Woof!

Merry Christmas!

It's time to go to bed! Santa's on his way!

Merry Christmas to all Gemini Dogs!

Help Wanted

We are busy, busy, busy, and need a few extra hardworking dog lovers to join our team!

Doggie Daycare Positions
Hours vary and may include weekend days and overnights; therefore, applicants must be over 18 years old. Experience is preferred but we are willing to train the right person who loves dogs, has great customer service skills, and is a hard worker. Experience in a barn, kennel, vet clinic, etc. is a bonus.

Office Positions
We are also looking for people to help in the office to answer phones, tend to customer questions, help maintain class schedules and rosters, and do light computer work. Prior experience running an office is a plus.

Apply online or email your resume. No calls please.

I'm a Gemini Dog!

We're Featured on ClickerTraining.com!

Gemini Dogs is currently featured on Karen Pryor's website and in her newsletter, ClickerTraining.com. Karen Pryor is known as one of the founders of clicker training which is our primary teaching method. We're honored that they have chosen to write about us! Woof!

More Photos of the Agility Trial

Chris of Christopher Otte Photography has posted his photos from the agility trial. Check them out and buy a print or two of your dog in action! See all the photos!

It's A New Logo!

In case you haven't noticed, our friend Marianne Rogers created our awesome new logo. Thank you Marianne! Be sure to check out her incredible artwork (and buy a print or two!)

CPE Games Seminar Pix and Video

Gemini Dogs trainer Denielle Stasa held a CPE Games seminar last Monday in our outdoor agility ring. She explained the rules of three of the more popular games held at agility trials and offered some helpful tips and tricks on scoring and course running.

After each explanation, each handler got to walk the course as if it were a real trial and then run their dog. And of course all the dog had a blast! Check out the pictures and videos below!

Denielle walks the class through the course

Tyne, Lily, and Ben (l-r) say, "Enough walking! Let's run!"




Faith and Cassie say, "We're ready too!"




Faith says, "This looks easy enough!"





Concy runs Tyne




Heather runs Junior