Dog & Puppy Training
You want a dog who’s pleasant to live with.
A friendly dog who’s polite with your guests, delightful on walks, chill when you’re busy, and well-behaved even around distractions.
You want a dog who can be part of your life.
Koinonia wants to help you make that happen.
Serving dog and puppy owners in Austin, TX and surrounding communities
How Can Koinonia Help You?
Puppy Training
Dog-Reactive
Dog Training
Rowdy Dog Training
Live-In Dog Sitting
Client Feedback
“Leighann knows her stuff! I recommend her highly to anyone needing guidance and help with their pups!”
-Colette with Ranger
“Hiring Leighann to teach me how to work with my girls was the best decision I could have made.”
-Cynthia with Talia and Poppy
“Our dog is doing great and Leighann’s input is why. 100% recommend.
-Laura with Junie
Meet The Dog Trainer
Welcome! I’m Leighann Hurley—the doggy problem solver and human behind Koinonia Dogs.
I founded Koinonia Dogs in 2014 and became a Certified Professional Dog Trainer in 2019.
I love enhancing communication between dogs and their people so both ends of the leash can enjoy more of life together.
Let me know how I can help you experience more cooperation and less frustration with your dog!
Featured Pupdate
“Our emergency recall…was put to the test today, and was instantly successful.”
“Hey Leighann!
I just wanted to give you a HUGE THANK YOU. Our emergency recall, ‘Kal, Pronto!,’ was put to the test today, and was instantly successful, thank the Lord.
Kal got out of our yard…I ran out of the house, he was out of sight, I yelled, ‘Kal, Pronto!’ and he bolted from around the corner.
So much gratitude for your implementing this training protocol!!!”
- Michele with Kal
How We Train Matters
Here are some of Koinonia’s core values when it comes to training your dog
Prevention
Koinonia believes quick relief and lasting change starts with prevention.
Read more about why solving behavior problems starts with changes to the environment and human’s behavior.
Positive-Reinforcement
Koinonia is committed to reward-based techniques.
Read more about the positive-reinforcement approach for all puppies and dogs — including those with behavior problems.
Emotional Well-Being
Koinonia cares about how dogs feel — not just how they behave.
Read more about why “good behavior” alone isn’t good enough.