Remembering Lassie Trainer Bob Weatherwax

Robert “Bob” Weatherwax, a trainer and owner of the original Lassie, died on Friday. He was 83.

Weatherwax’s death was confirmed by his son, also named Robert, on Instagram. He wrote, “It is with great sorry that I announce the passing of my legendary dog-training father. Robert Walter Weatherwax (L) — 4 June 1941 – 16 August 2024. He was born exactly one year after my grandfather’s MGM Lassie – Pal. I’m proud to be the last representative of the greatest dog-training family in history.”

Weatherwax worked as a dog trainer alongside his father, Rudd Weatherwax, from his earliest years and often assisted with training Lassie (the family’s pet) and other dogs. At times, the roles were reversed, and Lassie was even in charge of taking care of a young Weatherwax as well.

Read the entire obituary here: https://www.thewrap.com/robert-weatherwax-lassie-trainer-owner-dies/

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