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Aug 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Studio City couple accuses trainer after dog dies
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A Studio City couple says a dog trainer and boarding facility were negligent after their 2-year-old Bernese Mountain dog, “Dunkin,” died during training at a local park. The trainer allegedly attributed the death to extreme heat and did not take the dog to a vet or contact the owners for 4–5 hours, according to the couple.
WHO: Madeleine Fedyk and her husband; a dog trainer and boarding facility (names not provided)
WHAT: Couple alleges negligence in a dog’s death during training/boarding; claims the dog was not taken to a vet and owners were not notified for 4–5 hours; says other people reported similar losses.
WHEN: Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 3:55 PM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles, CA
WHY: The trainer allegedly said the dog died due to extreme heat during training, and the couple claims they were not called for 4–5 hours and the dog was never taken to a vet.
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