Bob Weatherwax & The Weatherwax Trained Dogs

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Bob Weatherwax and The Weatherwax Lassie Dogs

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Most people know Bob Weatherwax from his many years of work with The Weatherwax Lassie Dogs; the original Collies who appeared in all of the MGM Lassie movies, the Lassie Radio Show, all of the Lassie TV series, and the two final movies, The Magic of Lassie and Lassie; Best Friends Are Forever. Bob's father Rudd owned and trained the first of these Lassie dogs, and Bob began working with them when he returned home from the military at the age of twenty, carrying thru past his father's death to do a final movie and TV series on his own. Along with representing the nine generations of Collies impeccably trained to portray an uncanny brilliance that only the Weatherwax Lassies could display, Bob ran a business training numerous dogs for television and movie work which quickly defined him as the top dog trainer in Hollywood. Today Bob still owns a Collie, and true to form, that Collie is trained as only a Weatherwax Lassie Dog could be, but his focus has turned away from Hollywood and toward establishing The Weatherwax Training Center. This is where both Bob's dream and his legacy will come together as he teaches people to train dogs The Weatherwax Way to become Therapy and Service dogs to fulfill a higher purpose for generations to come. For more details, visit Bob's web site : Weatherwax Trained Dogs

 

The Weatherwax Collies who played Lassie ......And Other Famous Dogs

The Weatherwax name is recognized worldwide
in association with the incredibly trained
Collies that played the role of Lassie.
From Pal, who initially portrayed Lassie in 1942,
thru Laddie, who portrayed Lassie thru 2002,
each was selected and trained by Rudd and
later by Bob.

The Weatherwax family of trainers have additionally been responsible for most of the famous dogs on film and in television. The fox terrier who played Asta in the "Thin Man" series, the spaniel who played Daisy in the "Blondie" series, the cairn terrier who played Toto in "The Wizard Of Oz", and one of the dogs who played Petey in the "Little Rascals" series represent just a few.

Today, Bob Weatherwax continues to make public appearences
where he enjoys talking with fans about his dad, his years in Hollywood, and his favorite subject; Dogs! Accompanied always by the usual team of a big Collie and a small Terrier, Bob is always equipped to delight his audience with proof that "a dog like Lassie" is one that has been trained The Weatherwax Way.

The Weatherwax Legacy

with Bob Weatherwax and Temple Grandin

The Weatherwax Legacy
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Bob and Lassie Photos

Rudd Weatherwax trained Pal to play the role of Lassie in the movie Lassie Come Home, and from there, an internationally beloved icon was born. For sixty years, Rudd, and later his son, Bob, trained a line of Collies beginning with Pal to portray Lassie in film, TV, and special appearances. The last of these dogs was Bob's ninth generation dog, Laddie. While the corporation that owns the Lassie name has continued to present dogs they call "Lassie", there have been no Weatherwax Lassie Dogs since Laddie retired from the role. Please don't confuse any dog being presented as "Lassie" today with a genuine Weatherwax Trained Dog. Here are a few pictures of Bob and Laddie, along with an old friend, Jon Provost (who played the role of "Timmy" on the "Lassie" TV series).You will find more pictures on Bob's web site:
Weatherwax Trained Dogs
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Laddie portrays Lassie on a GE commercial

Here is Laddie "at work" in the role of Lassie.
Lassie - Matrix
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The "Lassie" Name

The trademark license holder of the "Lassie" name is currently Classic Media. . While the licensor may continue indefinately with a dog or multiple dogs or even cartoon characters on which they bestow the name, these dogs no longer have any valid association with Bob, or with Weatherwax Trained Dogs. Any claim that they are employing a trainer "selected" by Bob, or a dog "chosen" by Bob is simply untrue. While it is certainly true that ALL Collie dogs are related, and that MANY Collie dogs sport a white collar, white legs and a white face blaze, the last of the Weatherwax Lassie Dogs has retired from the role -- and the only living trainer associated with the sixty years of Lassie dogs on television and movies is Bob Weatherwax.

Bob Weatherwax's Blog

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Weatherwax Dogs: History, Lore, and Entertainment

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Dog Trainer Bob Weatherwax

Telephone Chats With Bob

The field of dog training is frighteningly wide open. Basically, anyone can hang out a shingle or put up a web site, call themselves a "dog trainer", a "dog behaviorist", a "rehabilitator", or even a "canine psychologist" and go about doing, and advising people to do all manner of strange, unproductive, and even hurtful things to dogs. As a professional dog trainer who came up in the business under the guidance of his professional dog trainer father, Bob Weatherwax has seen it all. He has also established a proven record of both successful and positive training methods, evidenced not just by nine generations of beautifully trained Lassie dogs (shared with his dad), but numerous dogs of all breeds who shared the spotlight of "famous well trained canines" in both movies and television series.

Recently, Bob has decided to embark on a new venture, sharing his insights, experience, and even his methods personally with individual dog owners. For a small fee, anyone can have a "Telephone Chat With Bob Weatherwax" to discuss their own dog's training and behavior, the Hollywood dogs Bob has trained, or other subjects of interest to the "Canine minded" person. Telephone Chats with Hollywood Dog Trainer Bob Weatherwax are now being featured on Bob's Web Site

Bob and Laddie Support The No Kill Bill

PSA produced by Diane Amble

From the days when Rudd Weatherwax appeared in early movies as an extra and first coached his little terrier in a
scene, it could be said that Weatherwax-trained dogs have been providing a service to the audiences of the world. Whether the dogs delivered messages, brought newspapers
in a house, pointed out clues to mysteries that humans couldn't figure out, saved kids and adults and kittens and cowardly lions, or just made us feel loved, the tradition of service has been strongly imbued in the Weatherwax lexicon
of films, television, and entertainment industry working dogs.
LADDIE & FRIENDS TO THE RESCUE!!
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The No Kill Bill Web Site

No Kill Bill Web Site - Click Here!
Sign the bill, download copies, read more about the making of the first PSA, and view still photos of the event - all right here!

Recommended Reading

These are books Bob Weatherwax personally recommends
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More on Bob Weatherwax

Bob Weatherwax's Web Site
The Weatherwax legacy, the Bob & Laddie Web Award, Training Tips from Bob, exclusive Kids page, and much more...
Bob Weatherwax's FaceBook Page
This is the official page - oh yes, there are also imposters!
Laddie On Dogster
Laddie has his own page on Dogster! If you have a canine friend on Dogster, make sure he stops by and says "Woof!" to become one of Laddie's pals!
Lassie Kills Chickens
Bram Godfrey is a talented writer who's blog on Bob Weatherwax is well worth the read!
Training Consultations With Bob Weatherwax
Bob is now offering personal telephone consultations for training questions and behavioral issues. Detailed information on how to set up an appointment is on this page.

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    LensbyLisa Jan 15, 2011 @ 9:09 pm | delete
    I loved watching Lassie as a kid and still do!
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    I love dogs.. So What? Oct 2, 2009 @ 10:48 pm | delete
    I LOVE lassie!
    I grew up enjoying hs movie
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    Weatherwax Collies Fan Sep 26, 2009 @ 8:45 pm | delete
    Why isn't something being done to stop Carol from using her dog for commercial purposes if what I am reading is true? Am I the only one this upsets? I was asked who my fav actor was growing up & I said "Lassie" Still is!! I wrote a very sincere heartfelt letter to Rob Weatherwax few yrs ago & what I would had given just to heard back he read it. I almost died when I was 8 yrs old from something I was born with & all the Lassie shows meant so much to me! I always dreamed I would meet the Weatherwax's & their collies but it was just that a dream as my health was so bad I would had never been able to travel to CA even if I had won a free trip! As a child I knew I wanted a collie so when I turned 18 yrs old on my own I answered a ad about collie pups 4 sell & when I got there it was a part collie but fell in love with her & couldn't turn her down. She lived to be almost 18 yrs old even with the vet saying she would only live to be 2 yrs! She was my best friend :) Thank you 4 all your work!
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    TheInfamous7 Aug 12, 2008 @ 2:52 am | delete
    I had no idea about all the Unique History behind Lassie!? Excellent Work on this original subject.. x
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    Tiddledeewinks Jul 11, 2008 @ 1:08 am | delete
    I love dogs and have made several animal lenses!
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