Established in 1991, Gemini Dogs is one of the most well-respected and well-known dog centers in New England and is the largest dog facility in Massachusetts. We provide outstanding dog training, doggie daycare, overnight boarding, and grooming for dogs of all shapes and sizes.

Effective Training through Education and Positive Reinforcement

At Gemini Dogs, we emphasize the fun and love in everything we do by teaching positive reinforcement through clicker training. Our training methods are based on proven scientific theory, not trendy training methods or punishment like e-collars. We truly believe that training and behavior modification should be safe, enjoyable, and successful for both you and your dog!

We believe in continued education for all of our trainers through programs such as educational conferences, seminars, videos, and the latest published information. Our staff members are also members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), a national organization that believes that all dogs are effectively trained through dog-friendly techniques and therefore are lifelong companions in a relationship based on mutual trust and respect.

In addition, many of our instructors are Certified Pet Dog Trainers (CPDTs). This certification process was started by the APDT and is now a stand-alone operation. Tests are administered by a nationally recognized certification testing organization. Our in-house Assistant-In-Training program is another way in which we educate our team and develop the instructors of tomorrow.

24-hr Doggie Daycare and Overnight Boarding

Gemini Dogs offers doggie daycare and overnight boarding and can accommodate over 50 dogs in our climate-controlled daycare nap room. Our securely-fenced outdoor play area gives our guests plenty of room to stretch their legs, play, and make new friends during each visit.

Moms and Dads love us because there is always a staff member watching over their babies day and night, twenty-four hours a day. In fact, our overnight staff sleeps in the next room over -- not many other kennels can say that!

Grooming and Pet Suppiles

Gemini Dogs provides grooming by appointment, as well as retail items such as collars, leads, educational materials, toys, mats, and food. Our knowledgeable staff is always available to help, whether you have questions on how to put on that new harness or need to know the best way to stop your puppy from nipping.

Thank you for becoming part of the Gemini Dogs family! Woof!

About Gemini Dogs

Michelle and John Borelli acquired Gemini Dog Training & Daycare in July 2006 and changed the name to Gemini Dogs, Inc. Since Michelle already knew the ins and outs of the 15-year-old business after having been the Office Manager for six years, they jumped at the chance to make an already great place even better. That experience, plus having run their own home-based boarding kennel, the Dog Day Dream Inn, for over 5 years made the decision to buy Gemini an easy one.

While Michelle runs day-to-day affairs and can usually be found anywhere and everywhere, John has since moved on to pursue other adventures.

Michelle's kids include Dancer, Tyler, Tigger, and Baxter. Feel free to email Michelle with any questions or comments. We look forward to serving you and your pup!

Our Staff

We are proud to say that we have some of the finest instructors and staff members around! Keep checking back as we add more info and pictures of our staff and their animals.

Instructors

• Jean McCord: Senior Instructor, CPDT
  Instructing since 2001, Jean is also an AKC-certified Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator.
• Jan Fulton: Senior Instructor, CPDT
  Jan is our English Bulldog expert having bred, trained, and competed with them for many years. She is also involved with therapy dog volunteering and Bulldog rescue work.
• Denielle Stasa
  Denielle Stasa, an instructor with Gemini Dogs since 2001, has been competing in CPE for 10 years. Currently a new CPE judge, Denielle has earned a CT-ATE, 8 C-ATCH’s, and Extraordinaire and Championship titles in every CPE Games class with her 11½-year-old German Shepherd Dog CT-ATE, C-ATCH3, CT-ATCH, CS-ATCH3 Ivy Top 10 Specialist 2010, Top 10 Enthusiast 2009, 2008, C-10, TExSN, TExJU, TExFH, TExWC, TExCL,TExJP, TChJU, TChST, ChSN, ChJU, ChFH, ChWC, ChST, ChCL, ChJP, SpChFH, SpChSN, SpChCL, SpChJU, SpChWC, SpChJP, NAJ, NJP, PK2, PG1, PJ1, SSA, SS, NJC, NGC, HSCs, PT and with her 7 year-old German Shepherd Dog CS-ATCH2 Jury Top 10 Specialist 2009,SpExFH, SpExSN, SpChJP, SpChCL, SpChFH, SpChWC, SpChJU,SpChST,ChSN, ChJU, ChFH, CL4-H, CL4-S, CL4-F, CL3-R, PG1, PJ1, PT. Ivy has over 10,000 lifetime points in CPE and finished in the Top 10 Nationally in 2010 (6th), 2009 (2nd), and 2008 (5th). Denielle is particularly proud that at the age of 11½, Ivy loves agility as much as ever and is placing with dogs many years younger. Jury also finished in the Top 10 Nationally in 2009 (7th), and at the CPE Nationals in 2009, they placed 3rd in the Games classes. Jury has struggled with spondylosis, and agility has kept him fit and active. Denielle believes that all dogs can have fun at agility. Using primarily positive training methods, she focuses heavily on the bond between handler and dog. In addition to competing in CPE (her favorite venue) Denielle has also titled her dogs in agility in AKC, USDAA, and NADAC, and has earned several AKC herding titles with her dogs.
• Kim Lewis
  Instructing since 2008, Kim has been with us since 2005. Having grown up on a horse farm, she has also worked as a vet assistant and as a animal shelter volunteer. She and her Yellow Lab, Maggie Mae (CGC, RL1, WC), compete in rally, agility, hunting, and obedience, and hope to give dock-diving a try too! Kim and her Australian Cattle Dog, Wyle E. Coyote (RL1), also compete in rally, and look forward to trying out agility next.
• Michelle Borelli
  Instructing since 2008, Michelle is the owner of Gemini Dogs.

Daycare Staff

Our doggie daycare and boarding staff works hard to make your dog's stay a safe, healthy, and fun one.

• Marie Babineau
• Jill O'Brien
• Derek Tripp

Office Staff

• Nancy Basley
• Lisa Loranger

Grooming

• Cindy Coates
• Amanda Walsh