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Austin's Dogfather, Lee Mannix, Dies In Car Accident

Dog behaviorist Lee Mannix, whose local training center helped hundreds of dogs and their owners, died Sunday from injuries sustained in a car accident.

Mannix, 40, opened the Lee Mannix Center for Canine Behavior in 2002 with the goal of improving relationships between people and their pets. He was considered a specialist in aggressive dogs and the last stop for many owners whose pets showed severe behavior problems.

"We are all in shock and disbelief at this loss," said Shari Elkins, spokesperson for the center. "Lee was an exceptional trainer with an amazing heart."

The accident also left Mannix's brother, Kevin Mannix, is stable condition.

Condolences have been pouring in to the center's Facebook page since the news was posted earlier today.

This 2009 profile in the Statesman said that Mannix, whose tattoo read "The Irish Dogfather", would receive about 100 new client inquiries a day, some from as far away as France and Ireland. Some of his better-known clients included musician Jimmie Dale Gilmore and former gubernatorial candidate and author Kinky Friedman.

Elkins said the training center will resume normal business hours on Tuesday as the trainers and staff seek to continue Mannix's mission. Memorial donations can be made to the Schrodi Training Fund. Information about a memorial service will be announced.

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  • Angel

    This is Lee's sister and I just wanted to thank everyone for their kind words about my brother. He is truly one of a kind and will be missed dearly. There is a donation fund in Lee's honor, if you would like more information, please email me at angelsweets18@hotmail.com

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  • seth

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  • KPage

    Thank you, Lee, for the priceless, precious help you gave me and all the crazy mutts I brought to you over the years. Your skill and generosity meant hope for countless dogs ... and the rescue groups who worked with them. You will be terribly missed!

    Kathryn and Woody and Chet and Josie and Ray and all the rest!

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  • Ken

    This is incredibly sad news. The Austin dog community has lost one of its true pack leaders.

    My wife and I are currently in training with Lee and our dog we rescued from a shelter. We saw him just last week. He was really helping us make tremendous breakthroughs with her.

    He really understands dogs in a way few people do.

    This is just so sad.

    Rest in peace, friend.

  • Some of his better-known clients included musician Jimmie Dale Gilmore
    and former gubernatorial candidate and author Kinky Friedman.

  • Elkins said the training center will resume normal business hours on
    Tuesday as the trainers and staff seek to continue Mannix's mission.

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