Neal D. Leas, Esq

Neal D. Leas Esq.

• Drake University graduate 1961-double major speech/drama and psychology
• Pi Kappa Delta – National Honorary Debate Society-Diamond Level
• Professional All Breed Dog Obedience Trainer/Canine Behavioralist – 58 years
• A.K.C. All Breed Professional Handler, licensed in 1960 for all A.K.C. Breed Conformation and all A.K.C. Obedience Trials
• Member of German Shepherd Dog Club of America
• Member of United Schutzund Clubs of America
• Established Lutzhaus Kennels in 1957 (Custom-All Breed Boarding, All Breed Training and German Shepherd breeder)

Neal was well known throughout Iowa, nationally and internationally for his expertise in dog training as well as his Guinness Book of World Record Champion German Shepherds.

Neal Dean Leas born April 3, 1938 in Waukon, Iowa was the only child of Floyd Andrew Leas and Ireta Mabel Deal. Neal grew up in Rossville, and graduated from Waukon High School in 1956. Neal was a proud 1961 graduate of Drake University obtaining a double major in speech/drama and psychology; attended Drake Law; and was a proud member of the Pi Kappa Delta National Honorary Debate Society – Diamond level.

Neal bought his first German Shepherd in 1957, beginning an unparalleled 59 year reign having the top German Shepherds in the world. He had a God-given talent as a dog trainer, helping thousands of dogs and their owners have better lives. He was never asked a question about dog training/behavior that he couldn’t answer. Throughout his illustrious dog show career Neal accomplished what no one else had yet dared to dream and put 2 German Shepherd dogs in the Guinness Book of World Records. Having the Greatest International Winning Dogs in the world was only the tip of the iceberg of outstanding accomplishments to his credit. Neal was featured on many television shows, radio programs, Des Moines Register articles and in many books. To get a full picture of Neal’s career go to www.nealleasdogtraining.com. Holly has followed in Neal’s footsteps training and showing dogs all over the world. Neal would be very proud that Holly and Sharon Leas will continue his legacy of training and breeding German Shepherd dogs at Lutzhaus Kennels.