iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#3 of 32 pet trainersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 94%
5.0★★★★★230 Google reviews · 23 photos
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Signature K9 Training Academy five stars based on 230 reviews. Clients frequently cite private lessons, board and train programs, and day school services, highlighting the staff's punctuality, clear communication, and flexible scheduling. Recurring themes include effective results for anxiety, reactivity, and obedience issues, as well as transparent pricing. The owner replied to only three percent of reviews. One criticism notes a lack of follow-up communication after an initial assessment.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 230 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 230 Google reviews (223 with written comments, 47 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 3% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 22, 2026.
Service: Pet Trainer serving Austin, Texas.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.
Score profile vs other pet trainers
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: reliability.
This companyPet Trainers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Signature K9 Training Academy: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
98
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Signature K9 Training Academy: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
96
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Signature K9 Training Academy: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Signature K9 Training Academy: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Signature K9 Training Academy: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 73.–
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Star ratings
230 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars22899%
4 stars00%
3 stars10%
2 stars00%
1 star10%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 223 written reviews
95%praise
Praise36395%
Complaints185%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price542%
Reasonable650%
Overpriced00%
Not sure18%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend9024%
Staff & attitude8522%
Communication5514%
Quality & results5013%
Honesty & trust4311%
Speed & response3710%
Price & value216%
What customers talk about
We read 223 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“We would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated trainer!”
“We just finished our first 30 days with Danny and I can't recommend him enough!”
“5 yr old border collie - Daniel has been consistently helpful for me to better understand my dog in real-time and his communications that I've been misreading.”
“…the correct body language and verbal commands to curb her clingy or disrespectful behaviors and basically learn a new way of communicating with her.…”
“He is good with communication and is clear through every step working with your dog.”
“My husky puppy was constantly counter surfing, jumping, pulling on leash, running on couches, and overall never listened.”
“We had a great experience working with Dan and are very grateful for his help with our dog Aki.”
“Basically, Uma is/was a big bully, she would constantly paw at my mother causing broken skin and horrible bruising.”
“My dog loves the team, never had any inkling of an issue, completely trustworthy.”
“Fast forward to now: we live in downtown Chicago, and I can walk Laddie off-leash through a busy city without a worry.”
“He also offers boarding services at a very reasonable rate for his clients which is a huge win for us (he’s boarding Tore for us this weekend so we ca…”
People customers mention
Daniel119 reviews
Justin16 reviews
Danny14 reviews
Lexus10 reviews
Dan9 reviews
Kevin8 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Signature K9 Training Academy for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Lilly1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 days ago★★★★★
Done both private lessons and a board & train for my 1.5 yr old border collie - Daniel has been consistently helpful for me to better understand my dog in real-time and his communications that I've been misreading. His knowledge on behavior for a hyperactive dog is incredible, and his ability to read every…
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ThomasLocal Guide · 35 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Daniel is the best of the best! If you need any Dog training they are your goto company! A++++
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RachelLocal Guide · 20 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
We had a great experience working with Dan and are very grateful for his help with our dog Aki. From the beginning, Dan was straightforward and honest about the training process and what we could realistically expect, which we really appreciated. Our dog is about 7 years old and has always been extremely…
Dog boarding with training
RebbeckahLocal Guide · 318 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
If you are looking for an expert dealing with behavioral problems with dogs Danny is your guy! Danny is professional and it shows that he has dedicated years of hard work to become truly good at what he does. He is good with communication and is clear through every step working with your dog. As a dog owner who…
Nailea2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Reaching out to Daniel for help with my dog was one of the best decisions I ever made. Prior to enrolling in his board and train program I struggled with pulling, biting, jumping, and other unwanted behaviors from my dog. Not only did he build a strong foundation for me to work with but he also taught me what I was…
Dog boarding with training
Allie11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Titan & I had the best experience working with Daniel & Kevin for the 6 week board and train program. Titan is a NEW MAN — literally, and I learned so much !! I brought him in for dog reactivity & it has improved ten fold. Super grateful for this program. I feel so much more relaxed with my big boy & so excited to experience life with him again!
Done both private lessons and a board & train for my 1.5 yr old border collie - Daniel has been consistently helpful for me to better understand my dog in real-time and his communications that I've been misreading. His knowledge on behavior for a hyperactive dog is incredible, and his ability to read every situation and walk me through it has been instrumental in me helping to teach my dog how to be calm (and therefore all other issues stemmed from such).
My dog loves the team, never had any inkling of an issue, completely trustworthy. Daniel came from recommendation from family and their dog, of whom I saw a night-and-day change in behavior. Nothing but praise for Signature K9.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog boarding with training, Dog training
Liz StaudacherLocal Guide · 127 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Liz has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I can’t recommend Danny and Signature K9 enough. I reached out virtually from NC because my dog Daisy had developed a serious fear of going outside in the mornings to pee. It had gotten to the point where the fear was spilling into the rest of her day, and she was running away from me each morning to hide in her crate. She wouldn’t come downstairs or even go outside with me and my other dog at lunchtime. This went on for approximately 3 months and I had even gotten informal suggestions from another trainer with no change.
Danny gave me a clear, structured plan and the change has been incredible. Each week was noticeable improvement. Daisy now comes downstairs and goes outside willingly and happily in the mornings, and I have my confident, optimistic girl back.
Danny understands dogs on an impressive level. I had little hope because this was a non aggressive fear case VIRTUALLY, so I really wasn’t able to even begin to imagine how the issue would be tackled - but it was!! She is enthusiastic in the morning now! Stick with the plan and he will help you and your dog!!
Price assessment: Not sure
Services: Dog training
Thomas KurowskiLocal Guide · 35 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Thomas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had a great experience working with Dan and are very grateful for his help with our dog Aki. From the beginning, Dan was straightforward and honest about the training process and what we could realistically expect, which we really appreciated. Our dog is about 7 years old and has always been extremely anxious/nervous and having reactivity issues. Thankfully we’ve seen positive improvements and, most importantly, feel much more confident moving forward. With babies on the way, that peace of mind means so much to us. We truly appreciate Dan’s patience, guidance, and support! 🙏🏼
Services: Dog boarding with training
Abbey Burke11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Abbey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Daniel was incredible to work with! My husband and I enrolled our dog in his 6-week board-and-train program, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience and results.
We both have hectic schedules that change from week to week, and Daniel was always incredibly flexible and accommodating with our pick-up and drop-off times. We drove an hour each way to his property every week, and it was absolutely worth the trip.
The lessons we participated in were well structured, and Daniel’s instruction was always clear, consistent, and purposeful. He did a great job not only training our dog, but also teaching us how to reinforce everything at home. We saw a huge improvement in our dog’s behavior and obedience over the six weeks, and we left feeling confident and well prepared to continue the training on our own.
We’re so grateful for the time and effort Daniel put into working with both us and our dog. We would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated trainer!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog boarding with training
Rebbeckah ReaganLocal Guide · 318 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Rebbeckah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
If you are looking for an expert dealing with behavioral problems with dogs Danny is your guy! Danny is professional and it shows that he has dedicated years of hard work to become truly good at what he does. He is good with communication and is clear through every step working with your dog. As a dog owner who invests in the best care for my dog I would trust Danny with my dog anytime knowing my dog is in good, safe hands!
Nailea Sustaita2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Nailea has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Reaching out to Daniel for help with my dog was one of the best decisions I ever made. Prior to enrolling in his board and train program I struggled with pulling, biting, jumping, and other unwanted behaviors from my dog. Not only did he build a strong foundation for me to work with but he also taught me what I was doing right or wrong. Especially for someone like me who has never had a dog previously and no knowledge of what to do or how to treat a dog, the guidance and lessons were exactly what my dog and I needed to reset our relationship. He also explained the psychology of my dog and what his struggles are specifically. Now I’m excited to see how my dog matures into an adult after the foundation Daniel built and the time I will put into him. If anyone reads this I really do recommend working with him. Save yourself the stress and tears and work with an amazing trainer!
Services: Dog boarding with training
Allie Schlener11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Allie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Titan & I had the best experience working with Daniel & Kevin for the 6 week board and train program. Titan is a NEW MAN — literally, and I learned so much !! I brought him in for dog reactivity & it has improved ten fold. Super grateful for this program. I feel so much more relaxed with my big boy & so excited to experience life with him again!
Bill VLocal Guide · 25 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Bill has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Dan is extremely knowledgeable. Not only is he patient, empathetic and understanding, Dan explains dog behavior and concepts that make sense to his clients. Thank you so much for your help and time Dan!
