Meet the Team Behind Alpha Dog K9
More than 30 years helping Long Island families build calm, confident, obedient dogs, right in the homes where they live.
Dog Training Built on Trust, Not Treats
Alpha Dog K9 Training is a Long Island dog training company specializing in in-home obedience, puppy training, and behavior work across Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Queens. Our approach is simple: calm, fair leadership that teaches your dog to listen, without treats, prong collars, or e-collars.
We train your dog where the behavior actually happens, your home, your walks, your routine. The result is lasting obedience and a stronger bond, often with noticeable improvement in the very first session. We also train you, so the results hold long after we leave. Explore our full range of dog training services.
The People Your Dog Will Listen To
Get to know the trainers and behaviorists behind Alpha Dog K9 Training, and the experience that guides every session.
Owner & Lead TrainerJanine Cantalupo
Janine has spent more than 30 years in the dog training industry, helping countless owners turn frustration into a calm, trusting relationship with their dog. Her calm, confident presence puts both dogs and people at ease from the first session.
- Decades of experience resolving real behavior problems
- Assesses each dog and builds a training plan around it
- Clear communication with both dogs and their owners
- A calm, patient, and steady approach to every dog
- Deep working knowledge of behavior, methods, and technique
Trainer & BehavioristNick
Nick is a highly experienced trainer and behaviorist with a genuine passion for dogs and a sharp read on canine body language. His ability to stay calm and decisive in high-stress, volatile situations has saved hundreds of dogs from being re-homed or euthanized.
- A deep passion for dogs of every breed and temperament
- Reads canine body language quickly and accurately
- Calm, decisive handling in high-stress situations
- Skilled with difficult, reactive and aggressive cases
- Proven track record turning around dogs others gave up on
Canine Good Citizen Certified by the AKC
Alpha Dog K9 Training is certified by the American Kennel Club to administer the Canine Good Citizen Award, a 10-step certification that recognizes a dog's good manners and reliable obedience. It is a real, earned credential, and a goal many of our families reach together.
We Stand Behind Every Dog We Train
Training your dog is a real investment of time and money. So we take on the responsibility of delivering measurable results, and we put it in writing.
Teamwork & Consistency
We don't just train your dog, we train you to train your dog. This is a partnership. When you commit, so do we.
Tailored Training Plans
After an initial assessment, we build a training plan designed specifically for you and your dog's unique needs.
Progress Checks
Regular check-ins and progress reports keep you up to speed. You see the transformation in real time.
The Guarantee
Complete the full program, attend every session, and do the homework. If you don't see a marked improvement, we add two more sessions at no cost.
Your Success Is Our Success
We believe in our methods enough to put our name on the outcome. Choose a happier, more obedient dog, you have nothing to lose with our Breakthrough Results Guarantee.
Great Dogs Aren't Born. They're Trained.
Book your free, no-obligation consultation and see the difference 30 years of in-home training makes.