Man-K9 – San Diego Dog Training

Man-K9 offers private, one-on-one training sessions in-home or at their San Diego facility. Programs include behavior modification for issues like reactivity, leash pulling, and barking, as well as intensive board-and-train programs for protection and police K9 work. Clients receive homework and guidance to reinforce training at home. Training is tailored to the dog’s breed, age, and behavioral needs, with follow-up support provided. For protection dogs, a temperament test is required before enrollment in a 10-session training program. Fully trained dogs are available for purchase with a home introduction and training transfer.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed and varies by service. Police K9 training and private lessons are custom-priced upon inquiry. Protection dog training packages include 10 private lessons. Fully trained protection dogs and puppies for sale range from several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars. Board-and-train programs are available but pricing requires direct consultation.

Man-K9 is a San Diego-based dog training business founded by Manuel Villanueva and led by his son Fon Villanueva, offering professional dog training services rooted in police and protection K9 methodologies. They provide private and in-home training for dogs with behavioral issues such as leash pulling, reactivity, barking, jumping, and poor recall, using positive reinforcement techniques. In addition to training, they breed and sell highly trained protection dogs, German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, and detection dogs, and offer police K9 training courses for law enforcement. Their trainers are experienced in working with high-drive working breeds and emphasize building strong handler-dog communication. They also offer board-and-train programs and have a separate facility, Fon’s Canines, for puppy sales and training. Their services extend to grooming, boarding, and daycare through Fon Pet Care.

Man-K9 specializes in transforming reactive or poorly behaved dogs into obedient companions, with clients reporting dramatic improvements after just one session. Their trainers, including Ricky and Fon, are praised for their professionalism, patience, and ability to deliver results quickly. They train dogs of all ages and sizes, from puppies to adults, and serve a wide range of neighborhoods across San Diego and North County.

The business is known for its elite reputation in police K9 training, with Manuel Villanueva being a nationally recognized trainer who has trained K9 units for multiple police departments. Clients often choose Man-K9 for their expertise with high-energy, high-drive breeds and their commitment to long-term behavioral success.

They also offer fully trained protection dogs for sale, with personalized home introductions and ongoing support for new owners.

Their facility is located at 5050 Santa Fe St, San Diego, CA 92109, and they offer both in-facility and in-home training.

Man-K9 is not just a trainer but also a breeder and provider of working dogs, making them a comprehensive resource for owners seeking both training and a new canine companion.

Accomplishments

Manuel Villanueva, the Training Director, is one of the most sought-after dog trainers in the U.S., with decades of experience training police K9 units across Southern California. Fon Villanueva, his son, was raised in the industry and continues the legacy. Man-K9 has trained numerous top-tier police K9 teams and supplies professionally trained protection and detection dogs to law enforcement and private clients. Their facility is recognized as San Diego’s premier police dog training center.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must contact Man-K9 via phone or email to schedule an initial consultation or temperament evaluation. For protection dog purchases, clients are guided through the selection process with staff like Laurie, Alayna, and Ed. Training begins after evaluation, with options for in-home, facility-based, or board-and-train programs.