Now, the 9-year-old dog, Isabelle, is at the center of a custody dispute between Berger and Elana James, his late partner’s daughter. Berger points to a contract with Isabelle’s breeder ...

Berger had previously allowed James to visit with the dog, sometimes keeping Isabelle with her overnight. Berger had dropped off Isabelle to stay with James on Jan. 6, with plans to meet for ...