The Doggie Den
14 Blake Street, Northboro, MA 01532
Phone: 508-393-6970
Upcoming Events
Beginner ObedienceWednesday. Feb 29th - Wednesday, April 4th, 7pm
Intermediate Obedience Wednesday. Feb 29th - Wednesday, April 4th, 8pm
Now on Wednesday nights!
Reiki Treatments
Reiki Treatments and Animal Communication Clinic with Aileen D'Angelo.
The Doggie Den Staff
Susan LaDue, Owner
Prior to opening The Doggie Den, Susan was a Human Resource Manager at a Fortune 500 computer company. Before that she was a faculty member at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Finally, in 1998 she decided to do what she loves best: devote her waking hours to dogs! She is certified by the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council as a "Certified Canine Specialist", and has her American Red Cross certification in Pet First Aid. Susan lives in Northboro with her beloved Sheltie, Shukhi; her Cocker Spaniel, Benny; and ChiChi the boss cat.
Jennifer Fay, Daycare Manager
Jennifer grew up in Charlton, MA, with a menagerie of dogs and cats. After working in the Graphic Arts field, she decided to return to her first love - animals. Before coming to the Doggie Den, Jennifer managed a Dog Daycare/Grooming/Boarding facility in Austin, Texas, where she lived for 8 years. Jennifer has a certificate in Pet First Aid, CPR and Emergency Preparedness and a strong interest in animal nutrition and alternative health. She resides in Hudson with her partner Randi, her Tibetan spaniel Gizmo, and four feisty felines, Kazi, Flip, Tigris and Milagro.
Shawna Rubin, Professional Pet Stylist
Shawna came to us from Gibson Kennels in June 2010. She is a Certified Pet Stylist who graduated from The Connecticut School of Dog Grooming and has worked with all breeds. Shawna has a sweet, easy-going manner that calms even the jittery among our spa clients. She is now offering “Creative Grooming” – the latest in cuts, color, painted nails and sparkles – for dogs! Want Mimi’s toes to be pink? No problem! Brutus needs a blue Mohawk? Why not! All products used are non-toxic and animal safe. Shawna lives in Uxbridge, MA with her Chihuahua Lu-C, her yellow Lab Sophie, the hedgehog Eli, her hens Junior and Ivory, and her two-legged companion, Ryan.
Erika Muir -Daycare Assistant
Erika graduated from Becker College with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Science. During and after her training she was a Daycare Worker at TLC Pet Haven in Sutton, MA. She also has experience in dog obedience training and has assisted during classes at The Doggie Den. Erika works the afternoon daycare shift, supervising and playing with the dogs, as well as doing a bang-up job disinfecting and cleaning the play areas before she closes the store. She lives in Worcester with her family and their dogs Bella, Jade, Daisy and Diamond, as well as four ferrets!
Shannon Cavanagh, Trainer
Shannon grew up raising german shepherds and golden retrievers and has been a doggie fanatic all her life. She holds a degree in psychology from Worcester State College and has worked with autistic children for years. However, having always had a strong passion for working with animals, she decided to do it professionally as an obedience trainer. A graduate of Animal Behavior College, Shannon teaches dog obedience classes both at The Doggie Den and at another store in Dudley, MA. She also does private consultations with Doggie Den clients whose pups have behavioral issues. Shannon and her husband are owned by their two huskies, Natasha and Sky; their two cats, Chloe and Lucy; and their iguana, Ernie.
Dr. Anna Crane, Chiropractor
Dr. Anna Crane grew up in Brookline, MA and has ridden horses competitively since childhood. She received her B.S. in Equine Science from Colorado State University, and her M.S. in Animal Science from the University of Missouri. She went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude from Logan College of Chiropractic, then completed the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association training program at Parker College of Chiropractic. Dr. Crane lives in Berlin, MA with her husband and Jack Russell terrier, Tinkerbell. She also owns four Quarter Horses: a hunter/jumper gelding, Dutch, her first horse, Jinx and her offspring, Toast and Razi. To contact her, fill out the wellness appointment request form or call 508-393-6970 and speak to Susan or Jennifer. Chiropractic sessions take place at the Doggie Den; the fee is $40 per treatment.
Aileen D'Angelo, Reiki Master
Aileen is a Registered Reiki Teacher and Practitioner (RMT) with the International Association of Reiki Professionals. She has a long history of working with and caring for animals, and has done Reiki treatments with them since 1996. Before that Aileen was a veterinary technician, then a graduate of the Shallowbrook Equestrian Center. She is also a skilled animal communicator. To contact her, fill out the wellness appointment request form; or call 508-393-6970, and speak to Susan or Jennifer. A 30-minute Reiki session costs $35, either at The Doggie Den or in your home (if you live within 20 miles of The Doggie Den).