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.”

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.

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Pets of the Week

For information about this week's pets, call 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or log on to Animal Services' website at www.LeeLostPets.com . When calling, please refer to the animal's ID number. The website updates every hour so you will be able to see if these or any other pets are still available.