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Camps Bay Dog Whisperer James Lech with his rottweiler. Photo: Jennifer Bruce
Camps Bay “Dog Whisperer” James Lech has been instructed to remove “misleading, untruthful and deceitful” information from his website linking him to the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) and the Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL).
International animal behaviourist Cesar Millan, star of the National Geographic show The Dog Whisperer, has also distanced himself from the self-styled “dog shaman” Lech.
Earlier this month, Lech’s unleashed Rottweiler attacked two-year-old toddler Meeka Lackay at a Clifton beach. The toddler was bitten 11 times and had a chunk of flesh ripped from the back of her thigh.
The dog has been impounded by the City of Cape Town and is being kept at the Cape of Good Hope SPCA in Grassy Park.
Lech has been asked to remove claims that he is linked to both organisations.
His website lists him as a “consultant and speaker to the AACL” and a “guest speaker at SPCA fundraising and education events”.
NSPCA spokeswoman Christine Kuch said the claims were false.
“Both the Animal Anti-Cruelty League and the National Council of SPCAs afforded Mr Lech the opportunity to substantiate the statements, which he has been unable to do.
“We have approached him to substantiate it, and if he cannot, then to remove the information. We have circulated it to all SPCAs, and there is no link or endorsement of Lech.”
Meanwhile, the city’s law enforcement unit spokesman, Neil Arendse, said a decision has not been made on what will happen to the dog.
“We are currently sending Lech a letter and we will evaluate his reply. Our timeframe is two weeks to decide,” he said.
Arendse said that as the police had charged Lech with violating the Animal Protection Act, he would not be fined by the city.
The charges were laid by Meeka’s mother, Chanell Lackay.
On Thursday, Lech’s phone was answered by a friend, who said he would give his side of the story soon.
sibusiso.nkomo@inl.co.za - Cape Argus
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Anonymous, wrote
Now they cannot bring me the dog, the owner and a whip anymore? Can I now have the owner, anon and a whip please, no more troubles. It is still an animal and not a human, its "personality" is the response to your behaviour. And I do not even claim to be an expert. So if you dog or cat runs in front of a car and the humans get killed, is the humans now paying for the idiotic animal.
Case van Hattem, wrote
DJ writes Rottweilers are dangerous and two international websites say they have an appetite for toddlers. Quite simply DJ what you state is completely untrue and you cannot offer any support or proof of what you state.The internet makes all websites international by the way. And nowhere does any site state the ludicrous opinion that a Rottweiler has an appetite for toddlers. Of course its possible you wrote what you did to get a rise out of someone.
Wolf, wrote
this idiot must be stopped before another child gets hurt and another Rottweiler gets put down, i have a fully trained Rottweiler that can be handled by my 5 year old boy, dont blame the breed blame the handlerowner
Anonymous, wrote
Anonymous, wrote
I hope this idiot is taken to court and that this dog is given to someone who is able to care for it. May you rot in hell you lousy dumb**s!
DJ, wrote
Rottweilers are dangerous animals period.According to two international websites, these dogs have an appetite for toddlers. They should be banned from residential areas.
biffo, wrote
This guy must be taken to court by those two organisations for misrepresentation, and I hope the little girl's parents sue the pants off him, BUT the problem is he most probably crries a lot of insurance, they must make HIM pay.. close his business down he is a bullsh**ter.
Anonymous, wrote
Cape Flets Monster, wrote
I met this Bra!!! he is far from a Dog Whisperer....maybe Spoeke yes!!! he hasnt got a Bloody Clue!!!... he will never be the real mackoi like Cesar...plus he needs to find himself a graaf at the honne parlour.... cause all this ou know is how to accessorise 'n hond!!!
Anonymous, wrote
Again, animals being punished for the stupidity of humans. All my Rotties have loved people and have knocked them over with love and affection. Arrogant twit!!
foxbeefly, wrote
How is it possible that this guy has not been dealt with. He is clearly a fraud, and a danger to society.
yeses, wrote
This guy still making news? he is such an idiot and took advantage of his bad reporting...
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nigel, wrote
Stormy44, wrote
And as usual, the poor breed will suffer because of humans deed.......there is no such thing as a bad dog, only a bad owner!
terence, wrote
I am really sorry that a beautifull animal has to be put down because of this idiot, furthermore that poor little girl has to suffer and will have scars for the rest of her life, not to mention the emotional trauma. It is all his fault.
Anonymous, wrote
I have the most timid little poodle cross that would never bite any person or even another dog, but i always always keep him on a lead when i go for walks. It annoys me when other dogs (unleashed) run up to my dog as i never know if they are going to attack my dog. Very annoying!
badballie, wrote
Irrespective of any claims to shaman or dog whispering status this fool might have, the simple fact is he was in violation of city by laws which require a dog in public to be on a leash and under control. Hit him with the maximum sentence and bring civil damages against him. nothing else he has to say means anything.
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