Online Dog Training That Gets Real Results

Our online training programs give you the same proven system I use in person, so you can create a well-behaved dog without the frustration or guesswork. You’ll learn exactly what to do, how to do it, and why it works.

✅ Step-by-step video lessons that follow my real board & train process

✅ Guidance on how to correct unwanted behavior and reward good decisions

✅ Access to support and accountability from me and my team

✅ Lessons that teach you how to communicate clearly with your dog

✅ Lifetime access so you can rewatch any time

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The Best Board & Train Program In The Country

For owners who prefer a hands-off experience, our board & train programs deliver full transformation. Your dog lives with one of our certified trainers or with me personally for four to six weeks, learning structure, obedience, and calm behavior that lasts.

✅ Four or six week programs with clear training goals

✅ Immersive, structured daily training routines

✅ Weekly video updates showing your dog’s progress

✅ Handoff lessons to teach you how to maintain results at home

✅ Available in Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland

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Hands On Private Lesson For You and Your Dog

For local clients who want in-person coaching directly with Ethan, private lessons are a fast and effective way to fix your dog’s behavior. These sessions are designed to give you complete clarity and a full game plan in just one visit.

Your Private Lesson is filmed so you can review the footage afterward and keep applying what you learned. You’ll walk away knowing exactly what to do, how to do it, and how to maintain long-term results.

✅ One in-depth lesson lasting between 1 to 3 hours in Alexandria, VA

✅ Any training tools needed are included

✅ Personalized training that addresses your dog’s exact issues

✅ Step-by-step instruction and demonstrations

✅ Full video recording of the session provided after the session for future use

✅ Clear direction on how to continue training successfully at home

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The Same Tools Ethan Uses Every Day

The gear you use matters. Every leash, collar, and pouch we design is built for performance, comfort, and results. These are the same tools we use in every board & train, private lesson, and online course to create calm, reliable dogs that listen every time.

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Why Dog Owners Trust NOVA Canine Academy

Ethan built NOVA Canine to help owners stop struggling and start leading their dogs with confidence. His system works because it focuses on communication, structure, and results that last.

Trusted By Millions Of People

With over 250 million views on social media and over 1 million followers, Ethan is one of the most trusted names in Dog Training.

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Areas We Serve:

  • Alexandria, VA
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Arlington, VA
  • Falls Church, VA
  • Woodbridge, VA
  • Prince William, VA
  • Washington, DC
  • Potomac, MD
  • Montgomery, MD
  • Prince George's, MD

About 50% of our clients are from outside the D.C. Area, including; Chicago, Florida, New York, Ohio, Texas, etc.

Meet Ethan Steinberg, Founder of NOVA Canine Academy

I started NOVA Canine Academy with one goal: to help owners understand their dogs and create calm, confident companions through clear communication and structure. What began as training a few dogs in my own home has grown into one of the most trusted names in balanced dog training, with certified trainers and thousands of dogs transformed across the country.

My approach is built on experience, results, and a genuine passion for helping people live better lives with their dogs.

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