About Ivy League Canine Academy

Board and train for Live Oak and North San Antonio

Ivy League Canine Academy is a family-owned training business serving Live Oak and the Stone Oak and North San Antonio area, and it has trained dogs in San Antonio since 2021. Owner and training coordinator Alex Schnell is credited with 10 years of K9 work for canine programs in Marine Corps Special Operations Command, the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security. Maddie Schnell runs business operations, and a team of trainers works alongside them.

Programs and method

Board and train is the academy's primary program, offered in several packages matched to a dog's age, issues and the owner's goals. Graduates can join monthly Alumni Sessions, group classes for socialization and obedience. At-home sessions are available for households where one dog is enrolled in board and train and other dogs need help. The team specializes in aggressive rehabilitation, advanced obedience and behavior modification, works with all breeds, teaches on- and off-leash obedience and uses modern tools including the E-Collar in a balanced approach.

What owners say

One client wrote that their dog "came back a completely different dog" and that daily walks are now enjoyable.

What to ask

Ask which board and train package suits your dog and how often alumni sessions meet.