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American dog trainer (1941–2024)
Bob Weatherwax
BornRobert Walter Weatherwax
(1941-06-04)June 4, 1941
Burbank, California, U.S.
DiedAugust 15, 2024(2024-08-15) (aged 83)
Pennsylvania, U.S.

Robert Walter Weatherwax (June 4, 1941 – August 15, 2024) was an American dog trainer. He was the founder of Weatherwax Trained Dogs which provided dogs to numerous films and television shows including Back to the Future, The Thing, Dennis the Menace, and programs on Nickelodeon. He was the son of Rudd Weatherwax the original owner and trainer of Lassie. Weatherwax died in Pennsylvania on August 15, 2024, at the age of 83.

References

  1. Rosenwald, Michael S. (September 13, 2024). "Bob Weatherwax, Trainer of Lassie and Other Celebrity Dogs, Dies at 83". The New York Times. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  2. Murphy, J. Kim (August 17, 2024). "Bob Weatherwax, Showbiz Dog Trainer and Son of Lassie's Original Owner, Dies at 83". Variety. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
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