Stay & Train
Let the Pro Train Your Dog While You Travel
You love your dog, but sometimes living with him is tough.
You know he can be well-behaved, but sometimes there’s too much excitement and not enough listening to make it happen.
Stay & Train jumpstarts your dog’s journey from wild to well-mannered by having the dog trainer stay in your home to train your dog around the clock.
Whether you’re hungry for help hitting reset on some bad habits, or simply prefer to let a pro start the basics for you, Stay & Train accelerates your dog’s training so you can get to good manners faster.
Why not let Koinonia take over while you take a breather?
“Leighann is worth every penny. Our dogs are cared for, stimulated, and trained well while we are gone.”
- Stephanie A
The Stay & Train Program
An education that feels like a staycation
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Meet with the trainer for an Initial Consultation to set goals, and get started on some easy training wins.
90 minutes, virtualFollow that with a Meet and Greet to ensure it’s a good fit for everyone.
20-30 minutes, in your home$245*
*Locations more than 15 miles from Koinonia will incur a travel fee
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The trainer gets to work!
Living with your dog means Leighann sees it all and can figure it out for you.
She’ll accelerate your dog’s progress with multiple training sessions each day while promoting good manners around the clock and across the board.
Skip the troubleshooting and get straight to success when you come home to highly personalized solutions and a dog who responds.
$2,105* for five nights
Traveling more than five nights? Request a custom quote!
*Locations more than 15 miles from Koinonia will incur a travel fee
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Learn how to make your dog’s new skills stick!
Meet with Leighann to review all the tips and tricks you need to keep your dog on track and ensure his budding skills turn into lifelong good habits.
Four Coaching sessions
Meet weekly following your return; in your home
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The best kind of success is success that sticks!
That’s why Stay & Train includes on-going support to keep you and your dog on track long after the trainer leaves.
Unlimited text and email support
Can’t quite remember if you were supposed to cue and then reach, or reach and then cue?
Reach out any time! You’ve got a trainer in your pocket.Two Follow-Up sessions
Use these 30-minute virtual sessions for more in-depth questions, or to get real-time feedback from Leighann.
Schedule them whenever you like up to one year from your return!
Leighann loves answering your questions and celebrating your victories!
“My trip is less than 5 nights. Is Stay & Train still an option?”
The trainer needs at least five nights to make notable progress on your dog’s behavior.
For shorter trips, check out Koinonia’s Live-In Dog Sitting for a behavior-minded option that keeps your dog safe, satisfied and on-track while you travel.
More Details
Perks
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Leighann prioritizes a low-stress experience for YOU too.
With a daily text and photo update, you’re never in the dark about how your dog is doing.
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Watch your dog’s progress with regular video updates.
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More than just the dog?
In most cases, Leighann can also care for your other pets, plants, deliveries, etc.
“How long is the dog trainer at my house every day?”
Leighann moves into your home full-time for Stay & Train and will be onsite a minimum of 19 hours every day.
Prerequisites
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Traveling for less than five nights? Check out these alternative care options.
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Stay & Train is available in:
North Austin
North-Central Austin
West Austin
Cedar Park
Round Rock
Parts of Pflugerville
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Stay & Train is only available in smoke-free, vape-free and low-fragrance homes.
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Leighann will spend most of the day in your home, but your dog must be comfortable resting alone for 2-4 hours at a time.
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Stay & Train is not available on the following holidays:
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
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Dogs in the home must not display reactive or aggressive behaviors towards strangers in the home.
Leighann can stay with shy dogs who hide from strangers on a case-by-case basis.
Maximum Benefit. Minimum Stress.
Do you love the idea of letting a professional take the leash for a while, but don’t love lots of kennel time in a crowded facility?
Koinonia is proud to offer this Board and Train alternative with all the benefits and none of the scary stuff — for you or your dog.
Certified Professional Dog Trainer Leighann prioritizes a low-stress experience while providing a mega-dose of training for your dog.
Here’s what you won’t find at Stay & Train:
A commercial kennel
Long periods of isolation
Punishment-based methods and tools
Pressure to acquire skills at the expense of emotional well-being
Rigid adherence to a one-size-fits-all curriculum
Lack of trainer communication
Ready for your dog to go from wild to well-mannered?
Stay & Train FAQ
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Stay & Train is excellent for introducing Basic Obedience and troubleshooting House Manners (jumping, counter-surfing, door dashing, etc.)
Living with your dog means Leighann can:figure out what’s going on with your dog’s bad habits
help your dog make more progress in less time by training multiple times a day
promote good manners during real life — not just “training time”
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It varies, but most dogs receive two formal training sessions per day.
Because she’s living with your dog, Leighann can also promote good manners throughout the day with casual training and enrichment activities. Stay & Train is ideal for replicating real life! -
The first payment ($240) is due to book the Initial Consultation and Meet & Greet.
If you decide to proceed with the Stay & Train program, that fee is split into two payments:
50% of the total is due to book the dates of your trip
The remaining 50% is due 48 hours prior to your departure
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They can be! The biggest advantage with Board and Train is the accelerated progress.
Because the trainer is doing it herself, she can tackle more in less time compared to teaching the owner how to do it all.
Click here to read more about the pros and cons of Board and Train style programs.
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 an easier life together.