About Us


Our Goal:

At Argus Ranch, the goal is to provide a facility with a beneficial and enriching environment where handlers and their canine companions can achieve a successful working relationship.


Our History:


Many people have asked me wether the concept of Argus Ranch had always
been a dream of mine and wether I had always been in the dog training world. The
answer to both questions is "No". I have always had dogs. The first dog was a family dog
and I got my first dog when I was 13 - a standard poodle, of course! I have also
owned a Golden Retriever, a mini Dachshund and two Norwich Terriers. But I always go
back to poodles. All my dogs have been taught basic obedience. However, Bacci at age 2,
chose to forget what she knew and I took her back to Obedience Class. When we finished
the class, we decided to try Agility. I got the bug and decided that I wanted to teach Agility
and possibly Obedience.


I had to have my back fused in November 2000. When I came home from the
hospital, my husband showed me a picture of Argus Ranch. At the time, it was called
Windy River Farm. The old arena was like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
I had dreams about it almost every night and I kept track of the property on the internet
until I was finally able to go down and see it in May 2001. The buildings seemed to assign
themselves and if I could also buy the next door property (Brutus Hall), I felt I had a place
with huge potential. The new arena is the only building that I have had to put up to
complete what I have here today.



I am not sure exactly what I thought Argus Ranch would be when I started. I knew I
wanted classes in Agility and Obedience, and Agility trials. I had bought at an opportune time.
The Fairgrounds and county parks were turning away dog events. Sno-King, Western Washington
Hounds Association, and Puget Sound K9 were extremely supportive and helpful. Gradually
by word of mouth, Argus Ranch came to be what it is today. I only teach a couple of days a month
now mostly 4H but I have a great staff. I am busy running Argus and I am having a great time.

Holly Leale



Our Staff

Owner, Holly Leale

Obedience/Rally/CGC, Terri Kaluza

Tracking, Aileen Logan

Conformation, Ronda Fischer

Agility Training, Jill Crawford

Agility Training Heather Kaluza

Everything Else Richard Kukay