Reviews
February 13, 2024
2024-03-15 | 09:25:04
"I reached out to Ivy League in a desperate search for help with my 2 very strong adult female Belgian Mals. Both needing help with impulse control, obedience, and most of all with the aggression towards each other. Dreading that I would have to rehome one of the dogs, I signed both dogsfor a 3 week board and train coarse with Alex Schnell. Alex assured me that he could work with the girls and they would come home better, confident, obedient dogs.Alex taking the time to explain step by step on the coarse that he recommended for the girls success assured me that he was the experienced dog trainer we needed.I greatly appreciated how Alex would send us daily videos of the girls training and progress, something that we can always refer back to if we need a reminder of how to do things. Specifically tailored videos on how your own dog reacts and how to correct. These videos also prepared us for our Saturday training sessions with Alex and the girls The girls have now been home for 2 weeks and what a happy home this is, without the chaos and the fear of them fighting each and causing each other harm. They respond quickly to their commands and stay in command until released. We are now able to enjoy the girls in the same room at the same time(I am not a fan of rotation). Our walks are much more pleasant with the girls not reacting to their nemesis ( cats, squirrels, dogs). Not just for us but I can see the girls are enjoying them also. A great big Thank You to Alex at Ivy League Academy. They will always be recommended by me to everyone in need of a dog trainer!"
January 5, 2024
Board and Train
" IIvy League Canine Academy has been a life changer for Levi and us. Let me begin by saying that we have been through numerous trainers in the past to help Levi with his high anxiety and reactivity. Levi was taking numerous behavior meds, limited to inside our home due to his reactivity anytime he saw another dog or any moving object. When I say he was anxious, it was everything! One day we decided that we couldn't continue to live like this, and we wanted Levi to be able to enjoy outdoor activities and not be so anxious. We decided to try and find a trainer that would focus on his reactivity and behavior. That is when we found Ivy League. After talking to Alex S, he gave me so much comfort in knowing that Levi was going to be in good hands and that they would also be working with us throughout his training. During the initial meeting we noticed the knowledge Alex had and how Levi responded to him. We enjoyed the daily homework videos to watch as well as his progress. Then we met Alex M. who worked with Levi during his board and train. It was awesome to see how Levi bonded with both Alex's and the trust he had with them. During the 1:1 training with us, Alex M. provided great feedback and support. Since Levi has been home, we have been able to go to the park, car rides, be in the front yard with dogs who pass by, and he does not react like he used to. There have been so many improvements that we have seen, another one is prior to his training Levi was not able to be out in our backyard due to other dogs coming at the fence. Alex B saw first-hand what we had to deal with when he dropped Levi off. I am happy to say that with Alex B.'s feedback and support we have been able to slowly work with him in the back yard. We were so proud of him. We are beyond grateful to Ivy League and Alex B. for all their support during his training and afterwards. Alex B. Thank you for your prompt responses to my many texts, it is greatly appreciated. Levi is off his meds Yay! We look forward to the Alumni Sessions, to meet all the graduates and see everyone again. "
January 5, 2024
Board and Train
"Highly Recommend Ivy League Canine Academy. Thank you for all your Help with Levi!"
January 2, 2024
2024-03-15 | 09:25:08
"I took my four month old Malinois to Ivy League._I was a little hesitant about her being so young to learn, and she had a lot to learn._I wanted her to be able to learn basic Commands and not chase the deer or the cats, or the other livestock where I live. Melissa with Ivy League was patient and worked with her and trained her so well that she is everything I expected. As she grows older, and we continued to work together she will continue to develop. Ivy League was there as a support after she came home and will always continue to be there as a support with any questions I have moving forward. I recommend them highly"
January 2, 2024
2024-03-15 | 09:25:11
"Amazing results! Our Aussie shepherd/boarder collie mix has been a timid girl since we got her as a pup. Despite a different board and train program, her fear and impulsivity developed into full blown reactivity that we felt so helpless to handle. We handed her over to Alex and team for a few weeks in July and she came home focused, less anxious, and way less reactive. Ivy League performed wonders for her confidence and sent us home with a plan to keep all of these healthy skills in place. 6 months later she is still improving and able to better respond to situations that would normally put her into a full blown meltdown. She may still be a bit anxious, but the skills we were equipped with upon graduation from the board and train allow us to quickly recover. Our relationship with our dog has improved so much and we no longer fear bringing her out into public spaces. The board and train program has given us the ability to bring our dog along for all of our family adventures and we are so grateful!"
December 30, 2023