Hungry Dog Training, LLC

Private coaching includes a 60-minute virtual consultation followed by weekly 30-minute Zoom check-ins and daily asynchronous support via video feedback and text messaging. Board and train programs involve 2+ weeks of in-home training with the trainer, followed by private lessons to transfer skills to the owner. Online courses offer step-by-step, self-paced lessons accessible from anywhere. All programs are tailored to individual goals and include personalized training plans.

Pricing Summary

Private coaching starts at $850 for an ongoing program, with a $175 virtual consultation as the first step. Board and train programs are offered in two-week or longer durations with pricing available upon inquiry. Online courses are self-paced and priced separately. In-person sessions for local clients incur an additional fee.

Hungry Dog Training, LLC is a dog training business led by Alyse Mineroff, a certified professional trainer and behavior consultant who uses only positive reinforcement methods. She offers personalized private coaching, board and train programs, and online courses to help dog owners build strong, trusting partnerships with their dogs. Her services address a wide range of behaviors including puppy raising, leash pulling, reactivity, fearfulness, aggression, separation anxiety, and recall. Alyse provides ongoing weekday support through video feedback and text messaging, ensuring clients never feel stuck between sessions. She also offers in-home board and train programs where dogs live with her and receive daily training, with daily photo and video updates for owners. Her training is designed for real-life situations, helping dogs thrive in everyday environments like parks, patios, and busy streets. She trains dogs of all ages and sizes, including fearful, reactive, and high-energy breeds, and emphasizes understanding both the dog and the owner’s needs.

In addition to training, Alyse provides pet boarding services in her home facility in Gaithersburg, MD, accommodating dogs with medical needs and providing a safe, enriching environment. She is known for her compassionate, individualized approach and has helped families navigate complex behavioral challenges with empathy and science-based techniques.

Accomplishments

Alyse Mineroff is a Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Professional Graduate and a Certified Behavior Consultant, Canine (CBCC-KA). She has successfully trained and certified dogs in advanced programs, including raising a German Shepherd as a guide dog candidate and using her own dogs—Hunter, Samus, and Ahri—as training partners during her certification process. Her methods are grounded in science and she is committed to continuing education.

How to Get Started!

Interested clients begin by filling out a contact form to express interest in private coaching or board and train. They receive a follow-up email with a short intake form. After submission, a virtual consultation is scheduled to assess needs and create a customized plan. For board and train, availability and fit are discussed before enrollment.