Ivy League Canine Academy

Service area: San Antonio, TX and Central Texas

Ivy League Canine Academy offers several core programs. Their Board and Train programs are the primary solution for obedience and behavioral issues, with various packages tailored to individual needs. After program completion, graduates can attend monthly Alumni Sessions for group training, socialization, and continued obedience work with trainers and other owners.

Individual Training sessions are offered as intimate and successful home sessions for families who have enrolled at least one dog in a board and train program and have other dogs in the household. These sessions are conducted simultaneously with the immersive board and train course for the primary dog(s).

Pricing Summary

Ivy League Canine Academy offers several different packages for their board and train programs, customized to fit a family’s needs based on the dog’s age, issues, and goals. They do not offer generic, “cookie cutter” programs.

Ivy League Canine Academy is a family-owned business specializing in dog training and owner education, aiming to deepen the relationship between families and their canines. They focus on turning challenging dogs into well-behaved companions, offering solutions for behavior modification and advanced obedience training.

The academy works with all breeds, including those considered “difficult to work with,” and customizes K9 training programs to meet individual dog and owner needs. Their lead trainer is a certified military dog trainer with years of proven experience, teaching both on- and off-leash obedience concepts for a balanced, confident dog. They utilize modern technology, including the E-Collar, in their programs.

Their training philosophy extends beyond commands, focusing on cultivating meaningful relationships built on trust, mutual respect, and an enduring bond. They also offer a shop for related products.

Accomplishments

Alex Schnell is the owner and lead trainer at Ivy League Canine Academy. He has over 10 years of experience in K9 training, gained through working with canine programs in Marine Corps Special Operations Command, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Homeland Security.

Alex has also spent eight years educating and training military members, law enforcement, and pet owners on K9 socialization skills. He has formed a team of subject matter experts to provide up-to-date and effective training methods. Ivy League Canine Academy has been operating since 2021 and has become a premier dog training destination for Central Texas.

How to Get Started!

To get started with Ivy League Canine Academy, clients can begin with an initial consultation. The business encourages potential clients to contact them to learn more about becoming a “Dog Team Leader.”