Alpha Dog K9 Training

I usually don’t write reviews, but Nick and Janine helped us so much that I felt like I had to share my experience. Our dog is an Australian Shepherd. Because of the breed, she loves to chase things and gets distracted very easily. Before we started the program, walks were extremely stressful for me. She would zigzag all over the place, ignore me when I called her, and the hardest issue was PICA (picking things up and eating them). She would even eat other dogs’ poop sometimes, and even when I said “drop,” she would still swallow things. We ended up going to the vet multiple times because of it. Honestly, walks started hurting the relationship between me and my dog. Before starting the program, I called Janine and asked (very doubtfully) if this could actually be fixed. She told me they could get my dog to listen within 15 minutes. When we had our first session, my dog started focusing on Nick within 1–2 minutes. She completely stopped looking at the ground and was only focused on him. I was honestly shocked. In the end, the real issue wasn’t my dog — it was that I didn’t know how to communicate with her. I did five sessions with them, and now my dog can walk off-leash (we still keep a long leash on just in case). Even today, half of our walk was off-leash with the long line dragging. She still gets slightly distracted if she smells another dog, but when I call her or give a small leash pop, she comes right back. I believe it will only get better with repetition and practice. I trust Nick and Janine because we’ve already made so much progress. Nick and Janine truly changed the lives of both me and my dog, Rayna. They are also incredibly quick to respond, so communication is never frustrating. If you’re considering dog training, trust Nick and Janine. And make sure you practice the homework about three times a day! If you do that, you’ll see results like I did, and the money will absolutely be worth it. Nick and Janine, thank you again for everything. I truly appreciate all your help.

We had an absolutely amazing experience with Nick and Janine at Alpha Dog K9 Training. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Our 4-month-old puppy, Max, was full of energy and completely distracted by everything, leaves blowing in the wind, squirrels, cats, you name it. Walks were chaotic, and off-leash control felt impossible. Within a short time working with Nick and Janine, Max transformed into a calm, focused, and well-behaved dog who now walks confidently off-leash. What truly stood out was the amount of hard work, patience, and dedication they put into training Max. They didn’t just train him, they trained us too, making sure we understood how to maintain consistency and reinforce good behavior at home. Their knowledge, professionalism, and passion for what they do are evident in every session. You can tell they genuinely care about the dogs they work with and treat them as if they were their own. The results speak for themselves. If you're looking for trainers who are committed, experienced, and deliver real results, Nick and Janine at Alpha Dog K9 Training are the best choice. Thank you both for everything you’ve done for Max!