Austin, TX
May 3, 2010 - Lee Mannix, owner of the Lee Mannix Center for Canine Behavior (LMCCB), tragically passed away yesterday evening from injuries sustained from a car accident. His brother Kevin Mannix who was also in the vehicle is in stable condition.
"We are all in shock and disbelief at this loss," said Shari Elkins, spokesperson for LMCCB. "Lee was an exceptional trainer with an amazing heart."
Mannix, 40, was a pack behaviorist who consulted on dog behavior and specialized in aggression issues. He was dedicated to a teaching philosophy based on improving relationships between people and their pets. He was widely regarded as the last stop for many dogs with aggression and other severe behavior problems, and over the year Lee touched the lives of thousands of dogs and their humans.
Mannix was known for his incredible talent, his easy smile, and his deep generosity.
The training center will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 4th. The trainers and staff, led by Shari Elkins CPDT-KA, are continuing Lee's mission to help dogs.
Memorial donations in Lee's honor can be made to the Schrodi Training Fund (http://www.schrodifund.org/).
Service information to be announced.
Lee I'm gonna miss you brother. You really were amazing with dogs and their people, I still had so many questions to ask you.
ReplyDeleteI am going to be selfish today and be sad about losing you, but tonight I'll drink a cold beer and laugh about the time we got to spend together.
The dog world will never be the same.
Peace Brther Red.
Rick
Lee we are gonna miss you, thanks for the laughs when our life was upside down, stepping in and helping us so we could have our dream wedding while you watched our fighting dogs that no one else would or could help us with.
ReplyDeleteYou were a gift to the world, your time here with us to short, but your spirit will be felt forever.
Hug Titus for us, until we meet again- RIP!
Team Frels