The Obedient Dog Guide

Train Your Dog — Without Treats, Yelling, or Harsh Tools

Download our proven framework to transform your chaotic, distracted dog into a calm, focused, and obedient companion — while building a stronger bond and enjoying stress-free walks, training sessions, and family life.

I can’t recommend Alpha Dog K9 training, "The Dog Whisperers of Long Island" ! Both Nick and Janine were absolutely wonderful to work with. From the start, they were responsive, attentive, and truly took the time to understand my rescue dog’s unique needs. Their approach is not “one-size-fits-all”—they adjust to you and your dog’s personality and challenges, which makes all the difference.

Thanks to their guidance, my pup has made incredible progress and is on the path to becoming the best dog he can be. If you’re struggling with training, or just want the support of caring professionals who know what they’re doing, Nick and Janine are the team to call.

Lisa S.

In This Free Guide, I'll Show You:

In This Free Roadmap, I'll Show You:

The 7-Step Obedience Method

The exact step-by-step process we use with our clients to create reliable, well-mannered dogs — no treats, no yelling, no harsh tools.

How to Communicate Clearly

So your dog finally understands what you want and responds with focus and respect.

Bond-First Training

A method built on trust, calm leadership, and connection, not bribery or intimidation.

The Secret to Long-Term Obedience

Why quick fixes don’t last — and the simple daily habits that do.

We’re Alpha Dog K9, founded by Janine Cantalupo.

We help frustrated dog owners go from overwhelmed and defeated to calm, confident leaders with obedient, well-behaved dogs they can enjoy every single day.

We’ve worked with countless families who thought they had “untrainable” dogs — only to discover that with the right method, their dog could be calm, focused, and respectful.

This guide is the first step to helping you achieve the same transformation.

Dog Trainer & Behaviorist

TESTIMONIALS

What others are saying

"Tangible progress in weeks"

Janine and Nick were excellent with us and our 11 month old mini sheepadoodle Jabba who wasn’t responding to basic commands that honestly made it difficult to live with him at times. However, the sheer amount of tangible progress he has made in weeks with Alpha Dog Training is nothing short of amazing. We now have a dog who can fully function with our family in a way that he has never before and for that l, we are truly grateful for their training and assistance. Their patient but methodical training methods have brought needed discipline to our dog by giving us the tools to properly interact with him. I would strongly recommend them for any dog training needs!!

- Eddie M.

"Literally changed our world"

Nick and Janine came into our home and literally changed our world. We didn’t know what we didn’t know and we were giving our rescue mixed messages. With their guidance and demonstrations, we’ve learned how to work with our pup for positive results. She’s overcome many fears and continues to make progress every day using what we’ve learned through Alpha Dog training! We could not have done this without them! Highly recommend their service to help you and your doggy!

- Dawn L.

"Hands down the BEST"

Oh where to begin! With a brand new pup who wouldn’t sleep through the night, would steal socks, not walk on a leash, hated her crate, was having accidents.

I called Nick and Janine in a panic. I signed up for the 10 week program since my pup was only 4 months. Nick and Janine are hands down the BEST! Two of the nicest people you will meet. Not only did Mia love them and look forward to seeing them each week, their approach to training was great. Mia now walks on her leash, sleeps through the night, waits for people to come in the door and wants to play with everyone she meets!

She is no longer a scared pup and her demeanor is perfect around kids! I would recommend them every day of the week!

- Michelle C.

Don't waste another day feeling frustrated.