ABOUT  US

Biography

My name is Ron Leight. I am the Obedience Instructor at Leighthouse Kennels. I have seventeen years of experience in showing and handling dogs. We have owned Siberian Huskies during that time and have put several awards and titles on our dogs. They include the "Companion Dog "obedience title, American and Canadian championships, Canine Good Citizen and several certified Therapy Dog certifications. I have shown in NY, NJ, OH, PA, VT and at various shows in Canada . I have handled in the Rare Breed ring, winning multiple Best in Shows. I have taught one on one obedience classes for the past fourteen years (references available). I was certified through ( ABTA ) Animal Behavior and Training Association as a Basic Obedience Trainer and conducted obedience classes at two Petco stores in the Rochester area for four years. In 2001 I was certified for Puppy Kindergarten classes and for private training classes, I am also a Certified Pet Care Technician with the American Boarding Kennels Association. In 2002 I was certified as a CGC evaluator by the AKC. I am active in the Seneca Siberian Husky Club, having held the positions of Show Chair and President . I am also a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, the Siberian Husky Club of America  and Tonawanda Valley Kennel Club. I have volunteered at various dog events as a race spotter, ring steward, obedience match judge, FFA judge and 4H judge. I also have been employed full time at Kodak /Carestream for seventeen + years.  My wife and I are also involved in recreational dogsledding and she is also an AKC Canine Ambassador  . We offer, and have done numerous, sled dog demos, responsible dog ownership and  AKC "Safety Around Dogs" programs free of charge because we love giving back to our community and educating the public!

Professional Seminars Attended:

Cornell University- Solving Canine Behavioral Problems. Spring 1995.

The Effects of Mild Stress on the Developing Puppy, Jean D. Petersen. Summer 97.

Games with a Purpose, Janice DeMello, Spring 1998.

PR (Positive Reinforcement) for Dogs, Patty Ruzzo, Fall 2000.

Off Lead Animal Behavior Seminar, Hershey, PA, with Gary Wilkes. Fall 2004.

Myrna Milani, DVM:"Better Than Best Friends: Using the bond to improve your dog's behavior". May 19, 2005 

Ed Bailey, Canine Behavior Seminar, hosted by WNY Federation of Dog Clubs, March 2008

Leighthouse Kennels is situated on five beautiful wooded acres in  historic Albion, New York.    Conveniently located between Rochester and Buffalo NY. 

Our Training facilities consist of an indoor and outdoor training area. Our indoor facility is heated for year round training . We also have rentable outdoor 6 foot fenced private play areas at a rate of $3/half hour.  Size varies from 1/2 acre to 1 acre. Great for your off lead work or to just give your dog a good run! Plenty of shade trees keep things cool!

Our outdoor fair weather area is protected by a 72' x 56'  6' stockade fence and surrounded by plenty of shade trees and evergreens.

Please visit us and enjoy our dog walking trail!