Signature K9 Training Academy

Signature K9 offers intensive Board and Train programs (4–10 weeks) for severe behavioral issues, including daily training, socialization, home manners, weekend home visits, and lifetime support. Private Lessons are customized, one-on-one sessions held at the facility, home, or public locations. Virtual Training provides remote guidance via video calls. All programs begin with a consultation to assess the dog’s needs and recommend the best path forward. Programs are tailored for dogs with aggression, reactivity, separation anxiety, and other behavioral challenges.

Pricing Summary

Initial consultation: $150 (60 min), Behavior Evaluation: $250 (90 min), Virtual Consultation: $75 (45-60 min). Private lessons: $250 per session, with bundles of 4 ($800), 8 ($1,600), or 12 ($2,400). Board and Train: $4,000 (4 weeks), $6,000 (6 weeks), with 8- and 10-week options priced case-by-case. Boarding for graduates: $70/day, with $30/day training add-on. Grooming services range from $15–$85. Consultation fees are credited toward training programs.

Policies

All new clients must complete an intake form before scheduling a consultation. Consultation fees are credited toward training programs. Board and Train programs include lifetime support for covered training topics. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated.

Signature K9 Training Academy, led by founder and head trainer Daniel De La Pena—known as Dan the Dog Man—is a professional dog training business specializing in behavior modification for dogs with aggression, reactivity, fearfulness, and bite histories. They offer personalized training programs including Board and Train, Private Lessons, and Virtual Training, all grounded in the pillars of trust, respect, and clarity. Their facility in Elgin, TX spans 14 acres with an indoor training center and climate-controlled crate room, ensuring a safe and structured environment for immersive training. They also provide in-home and virtual consultations to tailor training to the dog’s specific environment and owner’s lifestyle. Additional services include pet boarding for graduates, grooming, and a mentorship program for aspiring trainers. Dan’s approach emphasizes educating owners alongside training dogs, ensuring long-term success and confidence in handling behavioral challenges.

The business serves dog owners in Elgin and Central Texas, with virtual options available nationwide. Their training programs are designed for dogs of all ages and sizes, with customized durations from 4 to 10 weeks based on severity of behavior issues. They pride themselves on lifetime support for covered training topics and have earned over 200 five-star Google reviews for their results-driven, compassionate methods.

With over 50,000 Instagram followers and 25M+ viral TikTok views, Dan the Dog Man is a recognized expert in canine behavior, sharing educational content that reinforces his hands-on, experience-based philosophy.

Accomplishments

Daniel De La Pena, known as Dan the Dog Man, has over eight years of professional experience as a certified dog trainer and behavior specialist. He has trained over 200 dogs with aggression and bite histories, earned 51.4K Instagram followers, 54K TikTok followers, 4.6K YouTube subscribers, and 25M+ viral video views. He has received over 200 five-star Google reviews and offers a mentorship program for aspiring trainers based on real-world experience.

How to Get Started!

New clients must fill out an intake form on the website. After submission, Dan the Dog Man personally contacts the client within 48 business hours to schedule a consultation—available in-person at the Elgin facility, in-home, or virtually—to evaluate the dog’s behavior and recommend the best training program.