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Johnny Cash MOSAIC Bidding

We have an AWESOME mosaic artwork that will be available for bidding in Feburay. 

This piece is on display at the Lee Mannix Center for Canine Behavior.

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Thanks everyone who came to RUN LIKE THE WIND in 2009 to benefit the Schrodi Fund.  A dog friendly walk/run and distance challange.

Did you know that the number one reason dogs are turned over to shelters is undesirable behavior?   The Schrodi Memorial Training Fund helps owners who can't afford top dollar training, be able to train and keep their dogs.

The fund is overseen by the Animal Trustees of Austin and teams up with the Lee Mannix Center for Canine Behavior and their trainers to train owners how to handle and manage their dog(s) and their behaviors in a reward-based style.  Owners will fill out an application and be chosen based on training and financial need.

How it works: Potential candidates should contact info@schrodifund.org for an application for training scholarships or download one here and email it to info@schrodifund.org.

Many ways to help: 

• Consider a monetary donation.  Checks should be made payable to Animal Trustees of Austin.  Please notate "Schrodi Training Fund" in memo field.   Mail to ATA/Schrodi Fund PO Box 40178  Austin Tx 78704
• CLICK the DONATE button in the upper left corner of this page.
• While supplies last...donate $20 or more at LMCCB and receive a copy of "101 Dog Tricks" by Kyra Sundance or Getting in TTouch with your Dog by Linda Telligton Jones 
• $10 gets you a Run Like the Wind Organic T-shirt ,$2 a Sports Bottle
• Help spread the word about this fabulous fund!
• Post a link to this page on your website.

Supporters say: Lee Mannix worked with us and Ralph for several years and make all the difference in Ralph's life and our relationship with him.  We miss him so much but are happy to contribute toward another lucky dog and their person experiencing the fantastic training.

Friends and Family of "Ralph" Rice,  A Special Boy to many.

We are starting our third year and going strong!

During the Training Fund's First year...             19 Scholarships were awarded to help owners solve behavior problems with 95% of dogs still in their homes!

5 Scholarships were awarded to help owners prevent behavior problems and get started on the right track in training.

3 Scholarships were awarded to Mannix Dog Camps where owners and dogs spend 3 days learning all types of training to take home. 

2009 offered over 60 Scholarships! 

Founder, Shari Elkins, CPDT, shares her story...

Schrodi was my first dog as an adult.  From day one, she was my "problem child."  It took me years to find a trainer, such as Lee Mannix, who could truly understand and help in a compassionate way.   If not for Schrodi and her rowdy behavior, I would never have found my own passion for dog training nor would I have the four other wonderful dogs I have now (or for that matter I wouldn't have the man I love).  Schrodi was a profound dog whose name and legacy deserve to be carried on and I feel offering rehabilitation training is a perfect remembrance of the best dog in the world.  Please consider helping other dogs and keep Schrodi's memory alive.  

The first Scholarship Recipient reflects: 

"I have lost count of the number of compliments Ali has received from places and people I was afraid to take her before our training; she now greets visitors with a toy in mouth waiting to be pet instead of her previous barking uproar that instilled fear into many.I will be forever grateful to the Schrodi Fund for giving me a chance to learn how to give back the endless love Ali has given me.  "