Leashes & Leads

06/22/2026

🎪 Last Chance for Summer Carnival Photos! 🎪

The carnival is almost packing up and leaving town!

If you haven't signed your pup up for this month's Summer Carnival Photo, there's still time! For just $8, your dog can pose in our colorful carnival-themed photo setup.

Photos will only be available through the end of the month, so don't miss out on your chance to capture your four-legged star under the big top!

Ask our team to add a photo to your dog's stay, playcare, or grooming appointment before the curtain closes!

06/21/2026

One of the best parts of working in Structured Play is the relationships we build with the dogs in our care.

Nico took a moment to pose with Morton and Willow, two pups he has gotten to know well through their time with us. Watching these friendships grow, both between dogs and between our staff and the dogs we care for, is what makes this job so special. Every wag, happy greeting, and trusting look reminds us how lucky we are to be part of their lives. 💕

06/20/2026

Summerfest 2026 at Leashes and Leads!

06/20/2026

06/19/2026

🎉 Happy 9th Birthday to Reginald Maurice, better known as Reggie! 🎉

Today we're celebrating one of our favorite golden boys! Reggie has been coming to Playcare since he was just a little puppy, and we've loved watching him grow into the sweet, handsome gentleman he is today.

Reggie is known for his gorgeous long golden coat, his gentle personality, and the love he has for his sisters, Margot and Tula. Whether he's keeping his girls company or hanging out with his friends, Reggie is always a joy to have around. And of course every now and then he arrives with a little extra style, sporting some color on top of his head!

For nearly a decade, we've had the privilege of watching Reggie grow up, and we couldn't imagine Playcare without him. Thank you for sharing this amazing boy with us all these years.

Join us in wishing Reginald Maurice a very happy 9th birthday filled with treats, tennis balls, belly rubs, and all the love he deserves! 🎂

06/18/2026

Finn found the perfect sunbeam and claimed it as his own.

During Structured Play, Finn took a break to relax in the sunshine streaming through the window. With his favorite toys nearby and not a care in the world, he looked completely content soaking up every bit of warmth.

Some dogs spend their day running around. Finn knows the value of finding a good spot in the sun and enjoying the moment. ❤️

06/17/2026

🎉 Happy Belated Birthday, Brian! 🎉

We had so much fun celebrating this handsome boy's birthday last week! A huge thank you to Brian's parents for sending birthday ice cream treats and a bag full of goodies for all of our Structured Play dogs to enjoy.

The pups absolutely loved their frozen treats, and Brian got to spend his special day surrounded by friends, fun, and plenty of tail wags. We feel so lucky to be part of these special moments and loved celebrating with him!

Happy Birthday, Brian! We hope your year is filled with adventures, treats, and lots of playtime! 💙

06/16/2026

Summerfest is almost here, and honestly... this might be our best lineup yet!

Grab your family, load up the pups, and spend the afternoon with us checking out amazing local businesses, delicious food trucks, free dog park access, and plenty of tail wags.

We're excited to welcome:

🐾 Dog Patch Photography
🐾 Olmsted/Rochester K9 Foundation
🐾 Yes Massage
🐾 The Bark Market
🐾 Jazmine Axford's Handmade Paracord Leashes
🐾 The Compadres Food Truck
🐾 The Spud Truck
🐾 Rejection Collection Boxer Rescue
🐾 Sweet Local Honey Co.

And because we love a good giveaway...

👇 TAG the person you're bringing with you for a chance to win our July Cookie of the Month Club for your pup! 🍪🐶

Whether you're coming for the food, the shopping, the dogs, or just an excuse to get out of the house, we'd love to see you.

📍 2nd Annual Summerfest
📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Who's coming?! ☀️🐾💛

06/15/2026

🐾 It's a BIG event weekend at Leashes & Leads! 🐾

We've got not one, but TWO exciting events happening this weekend, and we'd love to see you there!

⚾ Bark in the Park – Friday Night
Join us as the Rochester Honkers take on the Minnesota Mud Puppies! We've purchased tickets on the Sports Deck as a thank you to our amazing clients. Bring your friendly pup, enjoy food and beverages, and spend the evening with fellow dog lovers.

🎟️ We only have a few tickets left!
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/BarkInThePark2026

☀️ Summerfest – Saturday
Keep the fun going on Saturday with our annual Summerfest celebration! Enjoy local vendors, food trucks, free dog park access, dog activities, raffles, prizes, giveaways, and fun for the whole family.

It's going to be a fantastic weekend filled with dogs, friends, food, and community. We can't wait to celebrate with all of you!

Happy dogs. Happy people. Happy weekend.

06/15/2026

🎉 Happy 7th Birthday, Dakota! 🎉

Dakota has been part of the Leashes & Leads family since 2020, and we have loved watching him grow up over the years. Whether he's joining us for Playcare or stopping by for grooming, Dakota is always a familiar face that brings plenty of personality wherever he goes.

If you know Dakota, you know he's never afraid to share his opinion! During his birthday photo session, he made it very clear that his cookie was not arriving fast enough. In true Dakota fashion, he had plenty to say about the situation and kept us entertained the entire time. His expressive personality and endless commentary are just a few of the things that make him so special.

Over the years, we've watched Dakota grow into such a handsome, intelligent, and well-loved boy. We are so grateful to have been a small part of his journey and always enjoy getting to spend time with him.

Happy 7th Birthday, Dakota! We hope your day is filled with lots of treats, adventures, belly rubs, and maybe a few extra cookies delivered a little faster this time. 🎂

Help us wish Dakota a very Happy Birthday in the comments!