Rick Caran (Huntington, NY) discovered his interest in animals as a young child. He trained his first dog, a stray he named Skippy, at age seven, and was always helping friends and neighbors train their family pooches. He was a regular visitor at the local dog pound where he helped care for the dogs and match them with their new owners. His hobby became a business when his star pupil. Jilli, a 5-pound Yorkie, with incredible talent and charm, gained attention through her performances at pet expos and fairs. Rick believes any dog is trainable, with patience and persistence, and that even old do...