Live-In Dog Sitting
Imagine not worrying about your dog while you travel
Whether it’s business or pleasure, you can travel worry-free with premium dog sitting from a professional dog trainer.
Certified Professional Dog Trainer Leighann keeps your dog safe, satisfied and as low-stress as possible.
Does Travel Feel Impossible?
Are traditional drop-in sitters or boarding facilities not an option?
Are you still searching for a reliable dog sitter you actually trust?
If you’ve been dreaming of an exceptionally conscientious, behavior-savvy dog sitter, you’ve found her!
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Unlike traditional overnights or drop-in visits, a live-in dog sitter moves into your home full-time while you travel.
Exclusive, one-on-one attention means your doggy never faces long days or nights alone.
“We love Koinonia Dogs and will only leave our dogs with Leighann. We have used other dogsitters but no one else compares.”
-Kathy with Charlie, Romeo and Indy
Care for Dogs Who Need a Little More
Leighann is here for the dogs who need a little more than a friend or traditional sitter can provide.
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Leaving your baby puppy is really hard! Leighann can make it easier.
Your puppy’s daily routine includes training, play, resting and appropriate chewing — orchestrated by a professional — so your house and his behavior stays intact.
Stays of 5+ nights include an age-appropriate field trip to build confidence without compromising manners.
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You can rest easy knowing a positive-reinforcement dog training professional is minimizing meltdowns and prioritizing enrichment to keep your dog-reactive dog safe, satisfied and on track.
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Let’s chat about what your senior or medical pup needs!
Leighann is familiar with some medical procedures and equipment from working as a spay and neuter surgery technician. -
Live-In Dog Sitting is a low-stress option for any dog who likes home best!
Perks
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No one wants to come home to behavior problems.
As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Leighann is uniquely qualified to care for your dog and his behavior.
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Leighann’s flexible schedule means she spends most of the day at your home, with your dog!
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An exceptional dog sitter should make things low-stress for your dog and YOU!
With daily updates, you’re never in the dark about how your dog is doing.
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More than just the dog?
In most cases, Leighann can care for your other pets, plants, deliveries, etc. as well.
A live-in dog sitter means someone is there to notice when the AC dies, or there’s a dead deer on your property…true stories!
Prerequisites
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Due to sensitivities, Live-In Dog Sitting is only available in smoke-free, vape-free and low-fragrance homes.
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Leighann spends most of the day at your home, but may be gone for 2-5 hours at a time.
If your dog is not comfortable with isolation, you may arrange for relief sitters to cover the absences. -
Dogs must not display overtly reactive or aggressive behaviors toward new people in the home.
Leighann can stay with shy dogs on a case by case basis. -
Sept 16 - May 15: 3 nights
May 16 - Sept 15: 5 nights -
Thanksgiving Day: unavailable
Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day: unavailable
Service Areas
Live-In Dog Sitting is available in:
North, Central and West Austin
Cedar Park
Pflugerville
Round Rock
Note that the service area for puppies (blue) is different than the service area for older dogs (red).
Just off the map?
Feel free to contact Leighann — she takes out of area clients on a case by case basis
Rates
Puppies
8-24 weeks old
Starting at $250/night
Teens
6-18 months old
Starting at $185/night
Extended-Stay (5+ nights) discount available
Adults
19+ months old
Starting at $125/night
Extended-Stay and Multi-Dog discounts available
Sound like a dream come true?
Tap below to contact Leighann and request a custom quote for your trip
Meet the Dog Trainer-Sitter
Leighann Hurley founded Koinonia Dogs in 2014 and has been a Certified Professional Dog Trainer since 2019.
She's a problem-solver by nature and loves creating cooperation through conflict-free communication so both ends of the leash enjoy life together.