Solve common pet behavior problems

Whether you adopt a puppy or an older dog, a little training goes a long way toward preserving a happy, healthy relationship. I asked professional dog trainers to share the most prevalent behavior issues, along with tools to address the problem. Here are the top five issues and tips to promote good behavior for the rest of the year.

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.”

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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.

Puppy love for Sundance Pub

Sundance Pub proprietors Phyllis and Al Wawryk, and meat draw volunteer Sinnika, were thanked by B.C. Guide Dog Services CEO William Thornton (right).