Puppy Companion


The best start possible for you and your puppy

Have you got more questions than answers when it comes to raising your puppy?

This puppy training program is ideal for owners who want comprehensive, professional guidance on raising and training their puppy.

No more endless Googling.
No more conflicting advice.
No more trial and error.

Instead, your own dedicated, in-home puppy expert with answers for puppy problems, life skills, basic obedience, and socialization.

In-home puppy training in Austin,TX and surrounding communities

Your guidance has already helped her a lot! We’re seeing big improvements in behaviors like counter surfing and settling for naps and it’s only been a few weeks.

-Daniel with Chloe

The Puppy Training Process

Step #1: Initial Consultation

Share your puppy struggles and get the expert instructions you need to start getting relief from the most pressing problems today.

90 minutes; virtual

  • Not right away.

    Most puppy problems are very predictable, and the immediate solutions are not skills-based, but information-based.

    For this reason, the Consultation is entirely discussion-based as the puppy trainer provides instructions and you ask questions.

Step #2: Coaching Sessions

Follow your Consultation with six coaching sessions to build on initial wins and thoroughly address your questions.

Weekly to bi-weekly sessions combine discussion and hands-on practice as you learn how to:

  • ease puppy problems

  • introduce basic obedience

  • establish good habits for life

Get help between sessions with text and email support.

Roughly 60 minutes each; virtual or in-person.

  • Great question!

    Socialization is an important but often misunderstood topic.

    We give it special attention with a Coaching session at a pet-friendly store or other location appropriate for your puppy.

    With real-time feedback from the puppy trainer, you'll learn how to build confidence without compromising manners.

    Want even more? Check out the Socialization Booster Pack below.

Ready to Get Started?

$960
Payment plan available

This program is for 8-20 week old puppies. If you have an older puppy, check out Koinonia’s other dog training programs.

Socialization Booster Pack

Let the puppy trainer do some socialization for you with a socialization booster pack!

  • The puppy trainer picks up your puppy from home, takes him to a pet-friendly store for a Socialization Field Trip, then brings him back.

    Each Field Trip is 60-90 minutes total depending on your location and your puppy’s age.

  • Most puppies work on three topics:

    1. Exposure to novel objects, smells, sounds, experiences and environments

    2. Leash skills

    3. Listening around distractions

  • Puppies do not need to be fully vaccinated to participate, but they do need to be comfortable riding in a vehicle.

    Starting at $270 for two Field Trips.

Puppy Bodhi on a Socialization Field Trip to Bass Pro Shop

Puppy socialization focuses on positive experiences puppy that build good manners and confidence.

“What about puppy vaccines?” Koinonia follows the AVSAB recommendation for safe puppy socialization. Your puppy does not have to be fully vaccinated to participate in this program.

Meet the Puppy Trainer

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.

Watch the Puppy Trainer work