The Best Board and Train Dog Trainers in San Antonio, TX of 2026

Welcome to the Sniffspot list of top-rated dog trainers for Board and train in San Antonio, TX. Based on feedback and votes from our Board and train community, we've curated a list of top-rated trainers in the San Antonio area.

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  Jeff Chappell

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training

  Jeff was born and raised in Atlanta, GA but moved frequently during his childhood due to his father being in the Army. Growing up, Jeff was led by his adventurous spirit and love for animals. After graduating from high school in 2017, Jeff decided to follow in his father's footsteps and pursue a career of serving his country and joined the US Army, shipping off to basic training two weeks after...

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  “He trained my dog Parker and he did a fabulous job assisting us with his car reactivity and helping Parker gain the self-confidence that he sorely lacked. I whole heartedly recommend Jeff.”

  — Barry E.

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  Alex Schnell

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training

  Alex grew up in western South Dakota. During his childhood, he was an avid dog lover. Alex first saw the amazing potential that dogs had watching bird dogs work the fields while hunting. Alex continued to work with hunting breeds until he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2012.With a desire to continue working with dogs in the military, Alex was selected to become a Military Working Dog Handler. ...

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  Maddie Schnell

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training

  Maddie Schnell was born and raised in Rapid City, SD. She grew up playing a multitude of sports, loving the outdoors, and her family always had a house full of dogs. Maddie played four years of collegiate softball at Augustana University while majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in English. She taught Elementary and Middle School for over 6 years between her time in South Dakota, Nort...

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  Zach Fresquez

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training

  Zach was born and raised right here in San Antonio, TX. He grew up always having a family dog and loved to interact with all animals, but never thought a future career as an animal trainer was in his future.He graduated from Texas State University with a degree in Applied Mathematics in 2017. Since graduation, Zach's career has centered around educating and advising people in a professional set...

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  Alex Marquissee

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training

  Alex grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin surrounded by dogs as family pets and always wanted a career where he could work with dogs. Alex was able to make that dream become a reality when he was selected to become a Military Working Dog Handler during his service in the Marine Corps.Alex served in the United States Marine Corps from 2014 until 2022. During his distinguished service as a Marine, Alex...

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  Mel Alcoser

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training

  Mel was born and raised in Southern California. After graduating high school in 2017, Mel enlisted in the US Army as a Military Working Dog Handler. She completed military working dog school and was stationed at Fort Hood in Killeen, TX. In 2020, she deployed with her dual-purpose Military Working Dog Cinka to Iraq, where they were attached to an Infantry Battalion belonging to the 82nd Airborn...

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  Lulu Melvin

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training

  Lulu, a vibrant native to San Antonio, graduated from the University of Texas San Antonio with a bachelor's degree in Anthropology. She stumbled into the world of bartending where she honed her interpersonal and customer service skills for 7 years. She loves an active environment and genuinely enjoys connecting with people and their stories! Also, having two dogs, a cat, and reptiles at home, i...

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  Bryan Gutierrez

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training

  Bryan grew up in the Great Plains of Western Nebraska and has always had a passion for outdoors and animals. His passion led him to join the Boy Scouts of America at a young age which he continued through numerous challenges and adventures until he accomplished the highest rank, Eagle Scout. Upon graduating high school, Bryan joined the Air Force in 2012 and started his first military assignmen...

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  Dakoda Riddle

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Dakoda Riddle served in the United States Air Force from 2009-2020 as a military police K9 handler where Dakoda held the positions of handler, trainer and eventually kennel master. During that time, he led and orchestrated countless multi-agency exercises and training scenarios to ensure his teams were proficient in everything from explosive detection and IED recognition to tactical entries and...

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  Jan Echavarry

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

  My love of training began 17 years ago when I began assisting at a local dog-rescue facility in South Texas. I learned that most of the dogs needed basic skills, just as much as they needed a permanent, loving home. Their inability to interact was a major reason that they were unwanted, through no fault of their own. On my weekly visits to local pet stores, I became interested and completed a t...

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  Angel Gutierrez

  Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  My name is Angel. I am your next dog trainer for your beloved pup! I have called San Antonio my home for most of my life. I am married to a beautiful wife and have 3 beautiful daughters along with four furry dogs that are a part of our family. I have had various careers in my path but by far I found my calling was working with dogs. I always had a fondness for dogs and how much they can take a ...

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  Alexis Gutierrez

  Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  Hi, future family! My name is Alexis, but I go by, 'Lexie' was born and raised in San Antonio, TX! I am happily married with, 3 daughters and 4 dogs of my own! Ever since I was a little girl, I have always had a passion for working with dogs. Although when I was younger I would just smother them and expect them to love me. I started out at a local pet store as a trainer, which taught me a lot o...

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  Marlene Ring

  Board and train, Puppy training

  My mission is to help you be successful in building a better communication and relationship with your dog. Perfecting this positive dog training method has been my personal passion since 2000.My training does not rely on punishment or force. Behaviors are taught using positive reinforcements, rewarding the dog for the behaviors that we want and redirecting the behaviors that we do not.I often t...

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  Mitchell Adcock

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Off leash training

  Born and raised in central FL, I joined the Marine Corps at age 17. After a couple of years spent working as a military police officer in California and Japan, I was blessed with the opportunity to go to school and become a Military Working Dog handler. After working with my (now retired) working dog Xxcalibur for close to three years, I was afforded the opportunity to become a Military Working...

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