Dog-Reactive
Dog Sitting


Expert care for your dog
& his behavior

Finding someone you trust to care for your dog is really hard.

When your dog has behavior needs, finding that perfect dog sitter starts to feel like finding a unicorn.

Leighann understands the importance of minimizing meltdowns for reactive dogs.

Meet Your “Unicorn” Dog Sitter

As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Leighann has the expertise you need to ensure your dog is as stress-free and successful as possible in your absence.

You can rest easy knowing a positive-reinforcement dog training professional is minimizing meltdowns and prioritizing enrichment to keep your dog safe, satisfied and on track.

“We cannot begin to express our gratitude for the excellent care, attention, and level of responsibility Leighann provides for our dogs and our home… We trust her implicitly.”

-Michele with Kal and Blurr


Perks

  • Dog training professionally since 2014, Leighann is uniquely qualified to keep your reactive dog successful while you're away.

  • All dogs need enrichment - even reactive dogs.
    Leighann prioritizes meltdown-free activities for your dog.

  • With daily updates, you’re never in the dark about how your dog is doing.

  • Other pets, plants, mail, deliveries, etc. You name it and Leighann can usually take care of it.

Prerequisites

  • Dogs must be comfortable with strangers in the home.

  • Leighann spends most of the day at your home, but may be gone for 3-5 hours at a time.

  • Due to sensitivities, Live-In Dog Sitting is only available in smoke-free, vape-free and low-fragrance homes.


    Not sure if your home qualifies? Let’s chat!

  • Sept 16 - May 15: 3 nights
    May 16 - Sept 15: 5 nights

  • Thanksgiving: unavailable
    Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day: unavailable


Service Area

Live-In Dog Sitting is available for much of:

  • North, Central and West Austin

  • Cedar Park

  • Pflugerville

  • Round Rock

Just off the map? Feel free to reach out anyway; Leighann may be able to help.

What is Live-In Dog Sitting?

Unlike traditional overnight stays 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 precious doggy never faces long days or nights alone.

Live-In Dog Sitting is less stress for you and your dog.

Rates

Teen, 6-18 months old

Starting at $185/night

Adult, 19+ months old

Starting at $125/night

Discounts for 5+ nights and multiple Adult dogs

Meet the Dog Sitter-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.

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