Author: Alex Schnell

Alex Schnell is the owner and training coordinator at Ivy League K9 Academy in North San Antonio, serving the Stone Oak area. He grew up in western South Dakota and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2012, where he was selected as a Military Working Dog Handler. Since 2013 he has dedicated his career to dog training. During a Marine Special Operations career he completed three combat tours with his Multi-Purpose Canine Bass, one of the most decorated working dogs in American military history, and he worked with federal agencies including the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security. His certifications include Special Operations Multi-Purpose Canine Master Trainer, Department of Defense Supervisor Trainer, Transportation Security Administration Canine Training Instructor, and Military Working Dog Handler. In late 2020 he brought this federal and military K9 expertise to family dog training, helping hundreds of San Antonio families improve the relationship they have with their dogs.

Aggressive Dog Training and Rehabilitation in North San Antonio and Stone Oak

Living with an aggressive dog is stressful in a way that few other pet problems are. You cannot relax when guests come over. Walks around your Stone Oak neighborhood turn into something you dread. And underneath the daily worry is a quiet fear that things could get worse. If this sounds familiar, you are not […]

Real Board and Train Success Stories from San Antonio Dog Owners

Every dog that comes through Ivy League K9 Academy in North San Antonio has a different starting point. Some are nervous puppies still finding their confidence. Others are older dogs whose reactivity has started to shrink the life their family can live. What these dogs share is the outcome: a calmer, more connected relationship with […]

Adopting a Rescue Dog in San Antonio: A Guide to Your First 30 Days

Just adopted a rescue in San Antonio? Learn the 3-3-3 rule, week-by-week decompression steps, and local tips to make your new dog’s first 30 days a success.

Premium Dog Board and Train in North San Antonio: Cost and Is It Worth It

If you have started pricing out dog board and train in North San Antonio, you have probably noticed the numbers swing widely from one program to the next. That makes it hard to know what you are actually paying for and whether the investment will pay off. At Ivy League K9 Academy, we think owners […]

Board and Train in Stone Oak / North San Antonio: How the Program Works

If you live in Stone Oak or anywhere across North San Antonio and you have been searching for a board and train that actually delivers, you probably have one big question. What really happens while your dog is away, and how does a few weeks of training turn into lasting good behavior at home? At […]