Private Coaching

Your All-Access Pass to your trainer

A personalized training partnership — where I’m with you every step of the way.

Whether you have a new puppy or big behavior goals, private coaching gives you expert support, a plan that fits your life, and ongoing guidance to keep you moving forward.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: The Virtual Consultation

We start with a 60-minute Zoom call to get the full picture. You’ll tell me about your dog, your goals, and your challenges — and I’ll start shaping a customized training plan. You’ll leave this session with:

  • A solid first round of training and management strategies

  • An audit on health and wellness to determine if this could be contributing to your issues

  • Video submission guidelines so I can review your progress

  • Confidence on next steps

Consultations are $175 and can be booked as a standalone session or your first step towards your monthly coaching program.

After your consultation, you’ll begin putting your new plan into action. This program is more than just weekly lessons, it is ongoing weekday support. Between lessons, we stay in touch through:

  • Asynchronous video feedback — you send clips of your training, I send detailed notes or a video response with next steps

  • Text messaging support for questions, adjustments, and troubleshooting as life happens

  • Updated training plans when your dog is ready to level up

This back-and-forth means you’re never stuck waiting for the next lesson to get help. I’m in your corner all week long.

Step 2: Practice, Review, Adjust

Step 3: Weekly Check-In

Programs starting at $850

Once a week, we meet live via Zoom to review progress, coach your handling in real time, and dig deeper into the next phase of training.

These 30-minute sessions help keep momentum going — and give us space to talk through questions, struggles, or wins face-to-face.

For local clients near Damascus, MD, virtual sessions can be swapped for in-person sessions (additional fee applies).

Is This Right for You?

This program is a great fit if you:

  • Want a hands-on, collaborative approach to training

  • Prefer personalized support over one-size-fits-all advice

  • Are ready to stay consistent and involved between lessons

  • Need help with things like puppy raising, general manners and obedience, reactivity/fear, and more

Curious what video review looks like?

Here’s a real example of the kind of feedback my clients receive from me throughout the week.

What about a virtual check-in?

See what it’s like to get video coaching in real time.

Hear from our clients!

  • "My 10-month old pup and I trained virtually with Alyse and had a wonderful experience. 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"

    Mallory & Alfie

  • "Hungry Dog Training and Alyse have been a huge part of not just our puppy's life, but our life as a family! At first we were very lost after bringing a puppy home and going 'Now what?' But Alyse has guided us with her wide range of knowledge and empathy, we are yet to throw a situation at her she couldn't handle or troubleshoot! If you're looking for a trainer who is gentle yet effective, passionate about her work, exceedingly capable, and willing to go above and beyond then send Hungry Dog Training a message today!"

    Julia & Franny

  • "Alyse's feedback on recorded sessions has been incredibly helpful, especially as we focus on cooperative care with my dog, Prometheus. She carefully watches each video and provides clear, actional advice to improve my technique and timing. This guidance has been essential in reducing stress during handling tasks and building trust between us."

    Jordyn & Prometheus

  • "Alyse is amazing! My dog Maisie can be nervous in busy environments, so I signed up for her day training program where she brought Maisie out to busier environments for training. I learned so much from Alyse and Maisie made huge improvements. I am moving to a larger city, and I now feel confident bringing Maisie to a new, busier environment knowing that we both have the tools and skills to help her succeed. Once I left the DC area, Alyse was always available to check in and discuss any questions or issues on Zoom, which was also so incredibly helpful!" t

    Mallory & Maisie

  • "Alyse is the best! I’ve worked with a few private trainers and group trainers in the area, and just never was able to find one that clicked with my pup and I. Even after the first session with Alyse, I was seeing a difference in my connection with my dog. She helped us with a few specific behaviors I wanted to work on, and even recruited people she knew to help create training scenarios for us. After working with her, I’ve seen such a positive change in my dog and her confidence in facing the world. Alyse made me feel comfortable and confident the whole time, and provided helpful feedback and advice. She’s hands down the best trainer I’ve worked with, and I’m so grateful that I found her!"

    Caroline & Piper