About Leashes & Leads

Pet resort training in Byron

Leashes & Leads is a Byron pet resort offering boarding, playcare, grooming, training and a dog park, and it describes itself as voted Rochester's best pet resort. It also runs Temporary Paws Pet Refuge, a nonprofit that covers boarding, food and vet bills so families in hardship can keep their pets.

Classes

Five-week courses are $200 each: Real World Obedience (Out and About) at different pet-friendly locations in Rochester, a Balanced Puppy Training Program, Basic Obedience for dogs 6 months and older, Intro to Nose Work and Rally Obedience for Fun. An AKC Canine Good Citizen course runs 4 weeks with the test included. Advanced options include the K9 Academy, where a trainer trains your dog for you, and private lessons at the facility or in your home.

The trainers

Director of Training Melissa Robinson has trained dogs for over 8 years, holds a degree in dog training and behavior from Animal Behavior College, and is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator certified in pet first aid and CPR. Grace Prouty, also an Animal Behavior College graduate, is an AKC Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog Evaluator.

What to ask

Ask about K9 Academy and private lesson pricing.