Hungry Dog Training, LLC

Astro and I have been working with Alyse for a year now, and we both love her! When he boards with her, he has a lot of fun playing with her dogs and working with her, and I really appreciate all the video and picture updates she sends me each day (and she takes really good pictures!). I've also worked with Alyse on training Astro. When I've trained with her, I always come away with fun, positive reinforcement ways to help him with impulse control, recall, etc. Her outdoor space in Gaithersburg is quite large and lots of fun for dogs to run around in, but I've also met with her at various parks to help Astro work through distractions, which I really appreciate. In short, I would highly recommend her as a trainer and boarder for anyone with a dog!

We adopted Frito in July, and quickly noticed that our sweet-with-us, 3ish-year-old, lab/husky mix was very anxious when he saw other dogs and met new people. At the recommendation of a neighbor, we reached out to Alyse. Immediately, we knew we made the right decision. Alyse assured us that Frito's arousal could be managed. Through weekly in-person sessions with Alyse, we moved from learning how to introduce Frito to house guests to taking him on walks at busy parks, with lots of other dogs around! Frito is able to regulate more quickly and appropriately check in with us when he is feeling overwhelmed. Now, we are confident taking Frito on walks around a busy neighborhood, trusting that we have the skills to help him. Throughout the whole process, Alyse has made us feel supported and capa

Alyse is amazing!! I was referred to her by a friend. My family and I adopted a puppy in March of 2025 and we wanted to make sure we had the right and proper training for him. After training with Alyse, I noticed a huge change not only in Cooper’s behavior, but also in myself as a handler. I became calmer, more focused, and much more responsive, especially in situations that used to be challenging. As a handler, I felt more aware, patient, and intentional. I learned how my actions, timing, and energy directly affected my dog’s behavior, which made a big difference. Alyse’s coaching was clear, practical, and easy to understand. She didn’t just tell me what to do—she showed and explained why it worked, which helped everything click. She broke things down into manageable steps and adjusted yo

My 10-month old pup and I trained virtually with Alyse and had a wonderful experience! Canine adolescence is so hard and can be so isolating, but Alyse helped support us every step of the way. We have been dealing with some reactivity, inability to settle in the home, and lack of engagement. Alyse was willing and able to help with it all! She had wonderful insight when watching the training videos we submitted to her, explained things wonderfully over Zoom, and was there for daily tips and tricks (& venting sessions!) via text. The virtual program was a breeze to utilize - all you need is a camera to record yourself and a way to upload or send it to her! She takes care of the rest! I highly recommend Alyse and Hungry Dog Training. Working with her was an absolute pleasure for me and my

I have trusted Alyse with my dog, Lychee, multiple times, and each experience has been wonderful. Lychee always has a great time and learns so much. Alyse is not only professional but also is super kind and you can tell she genuinely cares about each dog she works with. Her expertise and dedication are evident in the way she handles and trains the dogs. I highly recommend Alyse to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and compassionate dog trainer or if you're looking for boarding. Thank you for everything you do!