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.”

Dog training gains WV pet a reprieve from execution

AN Akita named Max who had been on doggie death row for a year has been granted a stay of execution after lawyers told a judge this week he has turned his life around, with the help of an expert dog trainer.

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.”

Therapy dog training offered

Wichita Falls soon will train its own therapy dogs.

Pelham trainer is top dog

PELHAM -- If calculated in dog years, Maureen Ross has compiled about three centuries' worth of dog-related training and accomplishments.