ABOUT US

Hi, my name is Christie Baron and I am the proud owner of “The Dog House.”  I have been grooming and training dogs for over 20 years. I started grooming in 1989 at The Continental Shoppe in West Roxbury. I worked very hard for years learning the different haircuts and techniques needed to become a professional groomer. While working there I attended Mount Ida College where I doubled majored in grooming and training. I received an Associate Degree in Canine Sciences in 1993. I am certified in Pet CPR and First Aid.

Soon after, I became the Manager of The Continental Shoppe, and went on to compete in grooming competitions, where I became an award winning groomer. I realized that this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life, so I decided to open my own grooming shop in Needham in 2000. We were so successful that within a few years we out grew the space. In 2007 we moved our store to a much needed larger location in Westwood. This was the perfect opportunity to not only have more space to groom but to also offer doggy daycare, boarding, training and retail.

I am very blessed to have such a great business with wonderful clients and employees. I look forward to many more happy years here at “The Dog House.”

Staff Bios

	Caren Breen started grooming dogs in 2001. She worked at a veterinarian’s office in Wellesley as a groomer’s assistant. In 2004 she was hired here at The Dog House, and soon after became the assistant manager. Caren loves everything about dogs, whether it’s grooming, helping out in the daycare, selling retail, or playing with her dog, Remmi. She also continues her education by attending classes and seminars.
	George Brennan has been grooming dogs since 2001. He started here at The Dog House in 2004 as a bather. He graduated from that position into a groomer. George has shown a lot of passion and enthusiasm in becoming a professional groomer. He continues to attend classes and seminars.
	Steven Connolly has been working with dogs since 2000. He worked as a kennel manager in West Roxbury. He is now the doggy daycare manager here at The Dog House with his dog, Rocky. Steven is very patient and caring with the dogs. Every day he plays and trains all breed of dogs with a positive attitude.
	Lauren Goff is the manager of our bathing department. She loves being able to get the dogs squeaky clean as she can. After her bathing is done for the day, Lauren helps out in the doggy daycare with her dog, Cinnamon. She is currently working on getting her grooming certificate.