Holly Leas

A Guinness World Record title holder, Holly, has trained and shown dogs in 40 countries on 5 continents for 40 years. Leas is an Expert trainer, Behaviorist, and Professional Handler who specializes training All Breeds of Dogs in Obedience, Rally, Conformation, Therapy, Service, & Canine Good Citizen curriculums with the family business, All Breed Dog Obedience, for over 70 years.

Holly Leas started training dogs at 9 years of age achieving the coveted AKC “Dog World Obedience Achievement Award”, with her first dog, a German Shepherd named Gretchen. At the age of 12 she began showing around the world, in competition obedience & conformation, and set 10 international records and 2 world records winning titles under F.C.I. International judges from 7 countries and 3 continents. Holly took her first dog F.C.I. International 7 Champion Lutzhaus Gretchen UD to the highest level of obedience (Utility), and accomplished their OTCH, Obedience Trial Champion, the highest obedience honor a dog can receive. By age 17, she had achieved a team goal, becoming thee 2X Vice Grand Victrix of the United States, in the highest level of obedience, at the German Shepherd National.

In 2003, Holly received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the German Shepherd Dog Club of America for her professional achievements, and she was inducted into the “Guinness World Records” book for owning and handling “The Greatest International Winning Dog in the World”, 4x V-1 World- 67 Champion Jucki von der Freiheit Westerholt SchHI.

Holly’s German Shepherds have been featured in the Des Moines Register, Dog World Magazine, The National German Shepherd Dog Magazine, Guinness World Record Book, International newspapers/magazines, Animal Planet Television, and worldwide television/news programs. .

Sharon Leas

Sharon has trained dogs as part of All Breed Dog Obedience for over fifty years. Her husband Neal D. Leas originated program and she has been an integral part of the Leas lineage, Lutzhaus Kennels. She has owned and shown German Shepherds on 4 continents with F.C.I. International 4 Continent 10 Champion Clayfield's Mon Ami, who was inducted into the Guinness World Record Book in 1988 as “Greatest International Winning Dog”. The unstoppable team of Neal and Sharon Leas achieved incredible records: 2 Dogs in the Guinness World Record Book, 2 World Champions, 128 Championships spanning 45 countries and 5 continents, GSDCA Dual Award Winners, CHIC Dogs, Working Titled Dogs and Awards at the Highest levels of Obedience/Performance. Sharon has trained and competed dogs in AKC disciplines to include: CD (Companion Dog), CDX (Companion Dog Excellent), TD (Tracking Dog), TDX (Tracking Dog Excellent), TC (Temperament Certification), RN (Rally Novice), and all AKC Community Canine titles.

Together with her daughter, Holly Leas, the tradition continues as their German shepherds have been featured in the Des Moines Register, Dog World Magazine, The National German Shepherd Dog Magazine, Guinness World Record Book, International newspapers/magazines, Animal Planet Television, and worldwide television/news programs. You can find Sharon continuing to uphold the All Breed Dog Obedience standards as she guides clients through Beginners Class orientation and her watchful eye can spot a handler who needs just a little help along the way.

Kirk Orna

Kirk started training dogs at a very young age and has continued his love of training for the past 45+ years. He has trained with various trainers and clubs over the years, and has acquired diverse dog training techniques to solve the most complex canine behavioral issues. At the top of his list of dog trainers and facilities he has been a part of is All Breed Dog Obedience, headed by Holly Leas, where he assists with training classes as needed. He is currently an evaluator for CGC, CGGA, CGCU, S.T.A.R. Puppy, and Trick dog events.

Kirk has worked with multiple breeds, but mostly German Shepherds for the past 48 years. Kirk currently owns three German Shepherds that he both trains and shows regularly. All three currently hold titles in CD (Obedience) CGC (Canine Good Citizen), CGCA (Canine Good Citizen Advanced) and CGCU (Canine Good Citizen Urban). Kirk’s dog Ryker, purchased from Lutzhaus Kennels, also holds an additional title in RN (Rally) and TD (Trick dog).

Shelly McLaren

Shelley McLaren comes to All Breed Obedience Dog Training after a long history of training under various trainers, including the iconic Neal Leas! Shelley has worked with certified Therapy Dogs for 10 yrs visiting hospice, physical rehabilitation, and assisted living facilities. Jacks, a German Shepherd Dog, is Shelly's current Elite Crisis Response Therapy Dog and retired competition dog. After switching focus from AKC Rally competition to therapy work, Shelley gained a strong interest in the healing process by connecting with canines. This led her to raise the bar and join Crisis Response Canines. This team achieved their "Animal-Assisted Crisis Response Working Dog certification" and serve as an operational team providing support to communities and individuals in the aftermath of major disasters across the country.

Her teammate, Jacks was the #1 dog in the US across all breeds in his Rally class, and received a "Congressional Award" for the comfort he’s provided to thousands of individuals experiencing trauma from critical incidents. Jacks, holds multiple AKC titles including Rally Advanced/Excellent (RAE), Therapy Dog Excellent (THDX), Canine Good Citizen Series titles (CGC,CGCA, CGCU, TD), and Farm Dog Certificate (FDC).

Shelley is an active member of Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Crisis Response Canines, International Critical Incident Stress Foundation(ICISF), and Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals(AAAIP). She continuously strives to expand her knowledge and sharpen skills in the area of Animal Assisted Interventions (AAIP) and Animal-Assisted Crisis Response by completing certificate programs such as obtaining her ICISF C-CISM certification, and working toward becoming an AAAIP Certified Animal Assisted Intervention Specialist.