Dog Training for Reactive Dogs
Transform your dog’s triggers into triumphs
You envisioned pleasant walks with your dog, but things aren’t going as planned.
Instead of peacefully enjoying the outdoors together, you’re on edge—dreading the moment another dog appears and triggers a barking, lunging meltdown.
Certified Professional Dog Trainer Leighann uses positive-reinforcement for all dogs — including leash-reactive dogs.
With Koinonia’s in-home dog training you get a dedicated positive-reinforcement professional to guide you and your dog to quieter, stress-free adventures.
“Leighann is very knowledgeable on the material we worked on. Both Harley and I are feeling more confident and ready to continue our journey!”
-Taylor with Harley
In-home dog training for leash-reactive dogs in Austin, TX and surrounding communities.
Leash Reactive Dog Training Process
Step #1: Initial Consultation
Meet with the dog trainer to share about your dog’s behavior, identify goals, and receive recommendations across three areas:
Prep: products and/or supplies you’ll need to train your reactive dog
Act: things you can do (right away) to start changing your dog’s behavior
Next steps: a program recommendation to thoroughly address your goals
Cost: $260, virtual
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Not necessarily!
Just as an allergist wouldn’t induce anaphylactic shock before treating you, dog trainers do not need to witness the wrong behavior in order to treat it.
Instead, we ask lots of questions to understand what’s happening and determine a plan.
We also don't want your dog getting any better at reacting to other dogs - he's good enough at that already!
Step #2: Follow-Up Sessions
Your custom program recommendation includes:
In-Home Training Sessions to lay a foundation of skills and communication.
Practice Walks to apply what you’ve learned and get instant feedback from the professional.
Support. Got questions between sessions? Shoot the dog trainer a text or email.
Cost: $480-$960, in-person
Payment Plans Available
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Reactivity is a common problem but each dog and family is unique.
Most families can expect four to eight follow-up sessions held over six to twelve weeks.
The trainer will make a specific recommendation after learning more about your dog and his behavior.
Ready to enjoy walking your dog?
Is your dog reacting to strangers/guests in the home?
Reactive Dog Training FAQs
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Koinonia is committed to positive-reinforcement, fear-free methods for all dogs.
This approach takes your dog’s underlying feelings into consideration, and ensures we don’t make the problem worse by increasing his yucky feelings around his triggers.
Minimizing meltdowns is a priority so your dog learns to remain calm, controlled and comfortable enough to listen to you.
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Absolutely! Some dogs are reactive on-leash because they are frustrated they cannot interact with the other dogs they see. Trainer Leighann can help your dog learn that other dogs mean Listen instead of Lose It.
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Length of training depends on your goals, your dog’s current behavior and how you both, as a team, learn.
Dog training of any kind is never linear, and it’s not uncommon to need to make some adjustments to the plan as we go. Our goals are progress over perfection and making sure you feel confident continuing to take your dog out on your own.
Most clients can expect a total of six Coaching sessions held over eight to ten weeks.
Meet the Dog Trainer
Leighann Hurley founded Koinonia Dogs in 2014 and has been a Certified Professional Dog Trainer in the Austin, TX area 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.