Dog trainer, local vet weigh in on the benefits of dog training (WITH VIDEO AND PHOTO GALLERY)

Rajani LaRocca watched her almost 2-year-old Havanese dog Boomer trot through the forest at the Old Rifle Range conservation land in Concord during a small group dog training session, smiling when Boomer came right to her when he was called. “It’s an amazing thing having him trained,” LaRocca said as she rewarded him with a small piece of cheese. “It makes our relationship even better.”

Somerset County Red Cross to offer training courses

SOMERVILLE— To help citizens learn how to respond to an emergency, the Greater Somerset County Chapter of the American Red Cross is proud to offer several upcoming courses: Pediatric CPR/AED, Standard First Aid with CPR/AED – Adult and Cat and...

Concord dog trainer helps turn pups into proper pets

Rajani LaRocca of Concord watched her almost 2-year-old Havanese dog Boomer trot through the forest at the Old Rifle Range conservation land Tuesday morning during a small group dog training session, smiling when Boomer came right to her when he was called. “It’s an amazing thing having him trained,” LaRocca said. “It makes our relationship even better.”

From pup to proper pet

Rajani LaRocca watched her almost 2-year-old Havanese dog Boomer trot through the forest at the Old Rifle Range conservation land in Concord during a small group dog training session, smiling when Boomer came right to her when he was called.

Rescue dogs train for avalanche situations

BRIGHTON SKI RESORT — Avalanche rescue dogs and their handlers participated in training exercises at Brighton Ski...