Canines In Action Academy, LLC

Canines In Action Academy offers a tiered training system starting with a free assessment. The flagship program is a 7-month Board and Train, followed by six months of group classes to reinforce skills. Private lessons are 45–60 minutes and customized to individual needs. Group classes are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays at two levels (I and II) and are mandatory for board and train clients. Specialized programs include service dog, therapy dog, protection training, and K9Fit daycare with swimming and structured play. Training continues beyond initial placement with ongoing support and follow-up.

Pricing Summary

Free assessment; Private lessons at $85 per session; Board and train program at $2,500 for 7 months; Boarding at $25 per night; K9Fit daycare at $35 per day (packages available); Protection and working dog training require custom pricing; Service dog training requires a free assessment before pricing.

Policies

Required for enrollment: completed registration form, up-to-date vaccine records (Rabies, Bordetella, Distemper), photo of dog, and flea & tick preventative. Board and train clients must complete a Google Form. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

Canines In Action Academy, LLC is a professional dog training facility offering comprehensive training solutions for pet dogs and working dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages. They provide free assessments to help dog owners determine the best training path, followed by options including private lessons, group classes, board and train programs, and specialized training for service, therapy, protection, and working dogs. Their facility includes K9Fit, a structured daycare program with swimming, obstacles, and socialization, as well as climate-controlled boarding. The academy emphasizes hands-on, fundamentals-based training with certified trainers, focusing on building confidence and clarity for both dogs and handlers. They also offer an in-house pet supply store and host activities like dock diving. Their training continues beyond initial programs with six months of follow-up group classes to reinforce skills.

The team, led by Marty Vielma, is known for personalized attention, detailed daily updates, and a caring approach that treats dogs like family. Clients report dramatic improvements in behavior, leash manners, reactivity, and confidence, especially with high-energy or anxious dogs. The facility is praised for its cleanliness, structured environment, and staff expertise across all training levels.

They serve clients in central and south Texas, particularly the Rio Grande Valley, and welcome all dogs regardless of breed or behavioral challenges.

Accomplishments

Marty Vielma is the certified lead trainer with extensive experience training service, protection, and working dogs. The academy has successfully trained multiple service dogs over five years and is recognized by clients for transformative results in behavior and obedience. They offer specialized programs including dock diving and competitive training.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free 1-on-1 assessment with a certified trainer. After the assessment, clients complete a registration form, submit vaccine records and a photo of their dog, and choose a program (private lessons, group classes, board and train, etc.). Board and train applicants must also complete an additional Google Form.